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Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter travels thousands of miles each year to see dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest. His reports covering the entire U.S. Indy Scene are usually published exclusively here at PWTorch.com every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

WEEKEND PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES

ROH results are up elsewhere, so I’ll skip them for now.

In Pro Wrestling Guerrilla on Sunday, Low Ki retained the PWG title by defeating El Generico. In a surprising development, Davey Richards missed the show (even though other wrestlers at the ROH show Saturday night made it to PWG. Richards has been ‘fired’ from PWG and stripped of the tag titles. No, I don’t know if he is legit gone from the promotion.

I attended a good, but not great, F1rst Wrestling show in the Twin Cities on Friday. Ken Kennedy was in the crowd, watching the action. Khosrow Daivari teamed with his brother, Arya, to defeat the North Star Express, and ODB defeated Ann Brookstone. Results are below.

Chikara Pro held its first show of the year on Sunday. In the main event, Claudio Castagnoli’s team defeated a squad led by Mike Quackenbush in a six-man war. Results are below.

I have a whole bunch of indy results below, with former WCW/WWE/ECW wrestlers ranging from Rikishi, Justin Credible to Spike Dudley and Sylvain Grenier in action. Check out the results section!

In other news…

IWA Mid-South has updated the lineup for its first show of the year, on March 1, and it is really starting to look good! Davey Richards will face hardcore maniac Toby Klein, and BLK OUT (Sabian & Joker) will face the Iron Saints. IWA-MS also has announced the King of the Death Match tournament will be June 20 & 21 in Plainfield, Ind., with a “Queen of the Death Matches” tournament on the afternoon of June 21.

And you can always reach me with your indy results at chrisjvetter@hotmail.com. I request that you remember to say date, location (including building, city & state!), and full name of the promotion.

WEEKEND RESULTS

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Jan. 19, Arnold, Mo.: Jeremy Wyatt defeats Mark Sterling, Evan Gelistico & XXX Jordan Lacey defeat Steven Kennedy & K.C. Karrington, Dorian Victor defeats Brandon Aarons, Gary the Barnowl defeats Dingo, Adam Raw & Tyler Cook defeat Johnny Vinyl & Davey Vega, Dan Velten vs. Donovan Ruddick ended in a no contest, Shorty Biggs defeats Pierre Abernathy.

F1rst Wrestling, Jan. 25, Minneapolis, Minn.: Ben Sailer & Nate Bash & Zero Kincaid defeat Kamikaze Klecker & Bret O’Brian & Venom, Black Stallion defeats Aaron Corbin, ODB defeats Ann Brookstone, Pete Huge defeats Brody Hoofer, Arik Cannon defeats Joey Envy, Khosrow Daivari & Arya Daivari defeat Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Cody O’Neill defeats Rob James.

National Wrestling Superstars, Jan. 25, South River, N.J.: Nicky Oceans & Ace Darling defeat Ryan Rumble & JT Highlander, the Gemini Trojans defeat Self Employed, the New Breed defeat Mikey Pacifica & Bobby Piper, the Patriot & Blue Meanie defeat Prince I Am Smarta & Antonio Malave, the Gemini Trojans defeat New Breed, the Sychadelic Sissies defeat the Patriot & Blue Meanie, Rikishi defeats King Kaluha, the Gemini Trojans defeat Sychadelic Sissies.

GOUGE, Jan. 25, Raleigh, N.C.: Fabulous Frankie defeats El Mariachi, Trailer Park Heat defeats Big Poppa Price, KC McKnight defeats Eskimo Joe, Dick Foley & Seymour Snott defeat the Super Mario Brothers and Al Queda in Hiding and Charlie Dreamer & Nicky Richards in a four-way, Otto Schwanz defeats Shady Chris Xion and Colin Troy, Willie Watts vs. Tennessee Ernie Nord ended in a double DQ, Wallabee Joe defeats Scab.

New England Championship Wrestling, Jan. 26, Quincy, Mass.: Brynce Andrews & Vain Valention defeat Chris Venom & Paul Lombardi, Handsome Johnny defeats Brandon Locke via DQ, Evan Siks & Nick Steel defeat Matt Spectro & Ryan Matthews, Scott Osbourne defeats Scott Ashworth, Lexxus defeats Ariel, Fred Curry Jr. & Chase Del Monte defeat Kristian Frost & Gregory Edwards, Michael Sain vs. Jason Blade ended in a no contest, Max Bauer & Brian Fury & Alex Arion & Bobby Fish defeat Rick Fuller & Antonio Thomas & Eddie Edwards & DC Dillinger in an elimination match, with Bauer as the sole survivor.

IWS, Jan. 26, Montreal, Quebec: LuFisto defeats Sexxxy Eddy, Jagged & Shane Matthews defeat Twiggy & Vanessa Kraven, Jimmy K won a gauntlet, the Super Smash Brothers defeat Cheech & Cloudy, Beef Wellington defeats Kenny the Bastard, Kevin Steen defeats Franky the Mobster and Sylvain Grenier, Steen defeats Manny.

EWF, Jan. 26, Marion, Ind.: Charles Jackson defeats Hank Calhoun and Snake in a three-way, Craig Poling defeats Andy Santos, Just Justin defeats Bob, Dark Lion defeats Nate Phoenix, Big Ric Cannon defeats Billy Roc.

Defiant Pro Wrestling, Jan. 26, Waterbury, Conn.: The Alumni Club defeat Bobby Ocean & Guillarme Deaade, Sevin Leonard defeats William King, Just Pat defeats Johnny Ramirez via DQ, Del Tsunami defeats Jason Knight via DQ, Justin Credible defeats Lenn Oddity, Franki Aarion defeats J-Busta, Mikaze vs. Nocture ended in a double DQ, the Dredded Gunns defeat Jose Perez & Big Jim Sullivan.

Ultimate Wrestling Alliance, Jan. 26, Dupo, Ill.: Adam Rich defeats Anthony Brock, Evan Gelistico defeats Gary Jay, Rage defeats Joker, Chris Hargas defeats Ian Storm, Trent Stone & Reid Reign defeat Shorty Biggs & Dice, Scott Chambers defeats Justin Wade and Sean Vincent in a three-way, Dick Brody defeats Douglas O’Shea.

AWESOME, Jan. 26, Seaside Heights, N.J.: Jay Blaze defeats Doctor K, Spike Dudley defeats Lord Jasin Karloff, Justin Corino vs. John Cannon ended in a double countout, Franciz defeats Chris Steeler, Jana won a ‘diva fashion show,’ Jana defeats Taylor Nicole, Section 8 & Great Cerenzio & Kevin the Bartender & Steve Zapf defeat Playboy Vik Voorhees & Dan Rageous & Cam Shaft & Brian Harley, Mark Modest defeats Mike Matixx, Spike Dudley defeats Jay Blaze, Biggie Biggs & Mark Modest defeat Latin Revolution via DQ, Franciz defeats Spike Dudley.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Jan. 27, Van Nuys, Calif.: TJ Perkins & Hook Bomberry defeat the Young Bucks, Roderick Strong defeats Rocky Romero, Ronin & Scorpio Sky defeat Los Luchas, Human Tornado defeats Chris Hero, Joey Ryan & Scott Lost defeat the Young Bucks, Low Ki defeats El Generico to retain the PWG title.

Chikara Pro, Jan. 27, Hellertown, Penn.: Ultramantis Black & Crossbones defeat Cheech & Cloudy, Hydra & Pablo the Zombie Plantain defeat the Moravian Greyhound, Vin Gerard defeats Worker Ant, Sara Del Rey defeats Kylie Pierce, Eddie Kingston defeats Shane Storm, Fire Ant & Soldier Ant defeat Gran Akuma & Icarus, Hallowicked defeats Larry Sweeney, Claudio Castagnoli & Lince Dorado & Ophidan defeat Mike Quackenbush & Tim Donst & Amasis.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Prime Time Wrestling, Jan. 30, Belleville, Mich., at the Diamondback Saloon, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Petey Williams, Gutter, N8 Mattson, Conrad Kennedy III and Eddie Venom.

National Wrestling Superstars, Feb. 1, Middletown, N.J., at the VFW Hall, with appearances from George “The Animal” Steele, Giant Silva, Danny Doring, Julio Dinero, Vicious Vinny and Nicky Oceans.

Northern Impact Wrestling, Feb. 2, Cottage Grove, Minn., featuring Nora “Molly Holly” Greenwald wrestling! Also, Bret O’Brian & Venom vs. Kleck Michaels & Pete Huge, Cody O’Neill vs. Darin Corbin, Rob James vs. the Prophet, Black Stallion vs. Nate Bash, Ben Sailer vs. Arik Cannon.

Jersey Shore Wrestling, Feb. 2, Union City, N.J., with Crowbar Devon Storm vs. Adam Flash, a 20-man royal rumble, Bandido Jr. vs. Javi Air vs. Ryan McBride vs. Azrieal, Pinkie Sanchez vs. Niles Young, Havoc & Mac vs. Style & Finesse.

Central States Wrestling, Feb. 2, Lawrence, Kansas, at the armory, with Michael Strider vs. Jeremy Wyatt in a barbed-wire match, Jaysin Strife vs. Tony Cortez vs. Hype Gotti, Mark Sterling vs. Darrien Sanders, Brett Young vs. Tyler Cook, Domino Rivera vs. Derek Stone.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Feb. 2, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Alex Shelley vs. Dingo, Davey Richards vs. Adam Raw, Mike Quackenbush vs. Evan Gelistico vs. Gary the Barnowl.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Feb. 2, Columbus, Ind., Tommy Rich & Pastor Pain vs. Doug Gilbert & Ox Harley, Tank Toland vs. Troy Van Zant, Donny Idol vs. Bobby Black vs. Mr. Big, Cousin Cooter vs. Fast Eddie Nelson.

Metro Pro Wrestling, Feb. 2, Wyandotte, Mich., at the ARC Hall, with Jay Lethal vs. Gutter, N8 Mattson vs. Kid Hybrid, and matches with Truth Martini, Conrad Kennedy III, Jaimy Coxxx and Eddie Venom.

CWA, Feb. 8, Columbia, S.C., with an appearance by Sid Vicious.

AAW, Feb. 9, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Eric Priest vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Ryan Boz vs. Skullkrusher, and the return of M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross.

Combat Zone Wrestling, Feb. 9, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.

NWA Empire, Feb. 9, Tonawanda, N.Y., at the St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, with Pepper Parks vs. Johnny Puma in a no DQ match, Mastiff vs. Jimmy Olsen, Rhythm & Booze vs. Final Solution.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, Feb. 9, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.

New Era Pro Wrestling, Feb. 9, Painesville, Ohio, with Shane Taylor & Lethal Impact vs. the Cleveland Mafia & Deviant, Chris Cronus vs. Robby Starr, Sassy Stephanie vs. Angeldust vs. XTC, Oemega vs. Sami Callihan, Carlton Kaz vs. Killer Kumpf.

XFW, Feb. 9, Richmond, Va., at the Showplace.

Northern Lights Wrestling, Feb. 9, in Minn., at the Eagles Club, with Cory O’Neill vs. Aaron Corbin, Ian Xavier & Spiderbaby vs. Jake Taylor & Darryl Hall, Shimdog vs. Zero Kincaid, Johnny Goldengate vs. Red Lightning, Buddah vs. Mike Rollins.

Jersey All Pro, Feb. 16, Rahway, N.J.

International Wrestling Cartel, Feb. 16, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

NWA Virginia, Feb. 16, Saluda, Va., at Middlesex High School, with Adam Pearce vs. Damien Wayne, the Geordie Bulldogs vs. Old School Empire.

Full Impact Pro, Feb. 16, Crystal River, Fla., with Black Market vs. Heartbreak Express, Erick Stevens vs. Roderick Strong, and matches with Davey Richards, Necro Butcher, Austin Aries, Rex Sterling, Jason Blade, Kenny King, Chasyn Rance.

Ring of Honor, Feb. 22, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, with Austin Aries vs. Jack Evans.

Ring of Honor, Feb. 23, Manhattan, N.Y., at the Manhattan Center, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Human Tornado vs. Delirious.

2CW, Feb. 23, Binghamton, N.Y., with Dizzie & Isys Ephex vs. Slyk Wagner Brown & Eddie Edwards, Nikki Roxx vs. Lexxus, Jason Axe & Gordy Wallace vs. the Killer Steves, John Walters vs. Brian Fury, All Money is Legal vs. the Wyld Stayllons, AJAX820 vs. Antonio Thomas.

Atomic Championship Wrestling, Feb. 23, Smokestown, Penn., with Glen Osbourne & Devon Moore vs. Kage & Patriot, Trixter vs. Alan Cross, Rockin Rebel & Kitt vs. Louis Rich & Niles Young, Twisted Tate vs. Joey Manson, Shatter & Rick Havoc vs. Frank the Tank & Pretty Fly.

NWA Upstate, Feb. 23, Henrietta, N.Y., with Eric Everlast & HC Loc vs. Triple X & Super Assassin.

F1rst Wrestling, Feb. 24, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue Night Club, with Arik Cannon & Cody O’Neill vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Jaysin Strife vs. Tyler Black, Thoruf Marius vs. Rasche Brown, Ben Sailer vs. Kamikaze Klecker.

Pro Wrestling Guerilla, Feb. 24.

Chikara Pro, Feb. 29, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, “King of Trios 2008,” day one.

Chikara Pro, March 1, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center,” King of Trios 2008,” day two.

IWA Mid-South, March 1, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, with Eddie Kingston vs. 2 Cold Scorpio, Roderick Strong vs. Drake Younger vs. Michael Elgin vs. Viking, Brain Damage & Deranged vs. Mickie Knuckles & LuFisto, Necro Butcher vs. Danny Havoc, Human Tornado vs. Ruckus vs. Ash vs. Devon Moore vs. Sexxxy Eddie vs. xOMGx vs. Brandon Thomaselli vs. Dustin Lee, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jack Thriller, Davey Richards vs. Toby Klein, Iron Saints vs. Sabian & Joker.

Chikara Pro, March 2, Philadelphia, Penn., New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, “King of Trios 2008,” finals.


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