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Feb 8, 2008 - 3:51:21 PM
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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.
WEEKEND PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES
This is a really quiet weekend for indy wrestling, as there are just few major shows.
AAW returns to action in the Chicago suburbs on Saturday, featuring Jerry Lynn, M-Dogg 20, Jimmy Jacobs and Arik Cannon. Details are below.
Combat Zone Wrestling also returns to action on Saturday in Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra Arena (former ECW Arena) featuring Jon Dahmer & Danny Demanto vs. Scotty Vortekz & Dustin Lee. More of the lineup is below.
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
Nothing new to report.
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, Omega 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.
UPWA, Feb. 9, Wilmington, N.C., at the armory, with Dr. Luv vs. K.C. McKnight, Christopher Shane vs. 2Dxtreme, Beast & Evans vs. the Riders of the Apocalypse, Sabertooth vs. Draven.
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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