By Chris Vetter

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.

MIDWEEK REPORT, NEWS & NOTES

My apologies for the tardiness in my reports of late! I’ve been busy with non-wrestling matters.

Low Ki has reportedly suffered a knee injury on a tour in Japan, so he has vacated the PWG title. A new champion will be crowned at the Feb. 24 show.

Nora “Molly Holly” Greenwald returned to the ring last weekend in a St. Paul suburb, teaming with Ryan Cruz to defeat Arya Daivari & the C.E.O. Results are below.

Absolute Intense Wrestling in Ohio has announced that Tyrone Evans has signed a WWE developmental deal, and his final date with AIW will be on Feb. 24.

Alex Shelley, Mike Quackenbush and Davey Richards all competed for Lethal Wrestling Alliance in Illinois over the weekend, and those results are below.

Ring of Honor has moved its March 15 show to Sunday afternoon, March 16, in Philadelphia.

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

Northern Impact Wrestling, Feb. 2, Cottage Grove, Minn.: Darius Dreams defeats Malikite, Nate Bash defeats Black Stallion, Benjamin Sailer defeats Arik Cannon, Venom & Bret O’Brian defeat Kleck Michaels & Pete Huge, Darin Corbin defeats Cody O’Neill, Ryan Cruz & Molly Holly defeat Arya Daivari & the C.E.O., Rob James defeats the Prophet in a ladder match to win the Impact title.

National Wrestling Superstars, Feb. 2, Edison, N.J.: The Jersey Cowboy won a 10-man battle royal, JD Smooth & Corey Havoc defeat Nate Mustang & Jersey Cowboy, the Golden Lynx defeats Dan Rageous and Joey Janella and Mikey Pacifica, Rhett Titus defeats Nicky Oceans, Prince I am Smarta defeats Antonio Malave, the Giant Silva & Goal-Duh defeat the Equalizer & Danny Demanto.

Insanity Pro Wrestling, Feb. 2, Indianapolis, Ind.: womens show: Ashley Lane defeats Josie, Jill defeats Reggie and Sassy Stephanie, Dave Crist & Ryan Rich defeat Carlton Kaz & Sweet Lou, Jill defeats Louis Linaris, Helena Heavenly vs. Nevaeh went to a draw, Nevaeh & Ashley Lane defeat Josie & Helena Heavenly. Main show: Chris Wonders defeats Scotty Young, xOMGx defeats Ricochet, Junk Food Junkie defeats Chris Hall, Ryan Rich defeats Marc Houston, Joey Owens defeats Botch and Dustin Lee and PT Hustla in a gauntlet, Dave Davidson defeats Aaron Williams and Apollo Starr in a three-way, Louis Linaris & Lou Roberts & Dustin Rayz defeat Dave Crist & Billy Roc & Hillbilly Jed, Sami Callihan defeats Chuck Taylor, Drake Younger & Scotty Vortekz defeat Carlton Kaz & Osyris.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, Feb. 2, Fairview Heights, Ill.: Dorian Victor & Adam Rich defeat Johnny Vinyl & Davey Vega, Donovan Ruddick defeats Dan Velten, Evan Gelistico defeats Gary the Barnowl and Mike Quackenbush, Shorty Biggs defeats XXX Jordan Lacey, Davey Richards defeats Adam Raw, Dingo defeats Alex Shelley.

EWF, Feb. 2, Marion, Ind.: General Lee won a 15-man rumble, Hank Calhoun defeats Mike King, Bob defeats Wildman, Big Ric Cannon defeats General Lee.

Alternative Championship Wrestling, Feb. 2: George South defeats Jimmy Jack Funk Jr., Jason Jones defeats Jack Spade via DQ, Jose Sanchez defeats Alan Smithee, Les Parker defeats Tennessee Ernie Nord, Manny Fernandez defeats Jason Jones, Demolition Ax & the Barbarian defeat Cowboy Willie Watts & Leroy Greene, Sgt. Sniper defeats Rob Killjoy, Rick Link defeats Scrap Yard Dog.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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

NWA-Mountain State Wrestling, Feb. 8, Hinton, W. Va., at the Summers County Memorial Building, with Maestro, Billy Lit, Scotty Rocker, the Bunkhouse Boys, Johnny Blast & Diablo Jr., Kris King.

AAW, Feb. 9, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Eric Priest vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Ryan Boz vs. Skullkrusher, Jerry Lynn & Danny Daniels & Marek Brave vs. Tyler Black & Shane Hollister & mystery partner, North Star Express vs. Absolute Answer, and the return of M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross.

Combat Zone Wrestling, Feb. 9, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, Jon Dahmer & Danny Demanto vs. Scotty Vortekz & Dustin Lee, DJ Hyde vs. Whacks, Ricochet vs. Stupefied vs. Pinky Sanchez vs. Chuck Taylor vs. Ryan McBride vs. Spyral BKNY, the Iron Saints vs. Drew Gulak vs. Andy Sumner.

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.

FPWA Wrestling, Feb. 9, Pinellas Park, Fla., with Erick Stevens vs. Chris Jones, Punk & Disorderly vs. State Line, Torcher vs. Austin Amadeus.

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.

American Championship Entertainment, Feb. 9, Union City, N.J., with Joe Hardway & William Wyeth vs. Vince Steele & Sabotage, Giovanni Marranca & King Kronic, vs. Rayza vs. Sam Sational, Miss April vs. Alexa Thatcher, Wes Drave vs. Damian Dragon.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, Feb. 9, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple, with Josh Prohibition, Johnny Gargano, Bane, Cronus, Gregory Iron, Jimmy Demarco, Virus, Bloody Morty Rackem, Hobo Joe.

National Wrestling Superstars, Feb. 15, Union, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with Brutus Beefcake vs. Sal Sincere, the Patrio & Indian Brave Draven & a mystery partner vs. the Baghdad Bullies & the Equalizer.

Jersey All Pro, Feb. 16, Rahway, N.J., with Homicide & Hernandez, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Teddy Hart vs. Kenny Omega vs. Xavier, Archadia vs. Jay Lethal, Bandito Jr. vs. Grim Reefer, Danny Demanto vs. Devon Storm.

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

National Wrestling Superstars, Feb. 16, Ridgefield Park, N.J., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Brutus Beefcake vs. Julio Dinero, Sal Sincere vs. Pastor George.

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 Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki, Roderick Strong & Davey Richards vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico, Bryan Danielson vs. Rocky Romero, Nigel McGuinness vs. Brent Albright, Austin Aries vs. Joey Matthews.

Ring of Honor, Feb. 23, Manhattan, N.Y., at the Manhattan Center, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Human Tornado vs. Delirious, Erick Stevens vs. Roderick Strong vs. Necro Butcher, Austin Aries vs. Go Shiozaki, Kevin Steen vs. Joey Matthews, Sara Del Rey vs. Daizee Haze.

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, Cloudy vs. Sabian, Dewey vs. the Dustytaker.

D1PW, Feb. 23, North Miami Beach, Fla., with Scott Commodity vs. the Falcon, Billy Fives vs. Kenny King, Vordell Walker vs. Bruce Santee, the Sheik vs. Torcher, the Heartbreak Express vs. the Dynamic Duo, Francisco Ciatso vs. Jon Davis.

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, La Habra Heights, Calif., with Austin Aries vs. Karl Anderson, Human Tornado vs. Necro Butcher, Delirious & Hallowicked vs. Scott Lost & Joey Ryan, Ronin & Scorpio Sky vs. the Young Bucks.

AIW, Feb. 24, Brookpark, Ohio, with a 30-man gauntlet for the gold, Necro Butcher vs. John Thorne, Dios Salvador vs. Sterling James Keenan.

IPW: UK, Feb. 24, at Orpington Hall, with Eddie Kingston in action, plus PAC.

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

GOUGE, Feb. 29, Raleigh, N.C., with Willie Watts vs. Tennessee Nord, Dick Foley & Seymour Snott defend the tag titles.

Steel Domain Wrestling, March 1, Brookings, S.D., at the Rainbow Arena, with A.J. Styles vs. Christian Cage, James Storm vs. Jay Lethal, Abyss vs. Kip James.

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.

ECWA, March 1, Newark, Del., at the Greater Newark Boys’ & Girls’ Club.

Pro Wrestling Riot, March 1, Port Richey, Fla., at Regency Park Civic Center, with the Heartbreak Express, the Lifeguards, Bruce Santee, Kory Chavis, Ray Beez, Ron Niemi, Amy Vitale, Michael Shane.

Vanguard Championship Wrestling, March 1, Virginia Beach, Va., at the Pembroke Bingo Hall.

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

Jersey All Pro, March 8, Jersey City, N.J.

AAW, March 8, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, March 8.

Combat Zone Wrestling, March 8, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.

Devil Bhudakahn Memorial Show, March 8, Munhall, Penn., with the Beast vs. Powerhouse Hughes, Shirley Doe & partner vs. Super Hentai & partner, Sterling James Keenan vs. Mr. Wrestling III.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, March 8, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.

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