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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

Welcome back! Lots of big indy news!

We’ll start with FIP, in action for the first time in months, where Roderick Strong regained the FIP heavyweight title by defeating Erick Stevens … via countout! Yes, a rare time a title changed hands by countout. Nigel McGuinness also beat Necro Butcher on the show.

In IWC in Pittsburgh, Raven teamed up with IWC champion Sandman, and they defeated the team of Khosrow Daivari & Dennis Gregory. Also on that show were Jerry Lynn, Delirious, Human Tornado, Matt Cross and Ricky Reyes. Results are below.

Over in Jersey All Pro, Hernandez & Homicide defeated Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin in the main event. More footage for “The Wrestler” movie was filmed during this show. The movie will star Mickey Rourke (“Sin City,” “Nine and a half weeks”) and Marissa Tomei. The movie also will be shooting footage at upcoming ROH events. JAPW boasted a crowd topping 1,000.

And from the “Where are they now?” files, Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake defeated Sal Sincere in Union, N.J., on Friday, for National Wrestling Superstars.

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

National Wrestling Superstars, Feb. 15, Union, N.J.: the Q.T. Pies defeat Nicky Oceans & J.D. Smooth, Brian Harley defeats Bonecrusher Sampson, The Patriot & the Zombie & Indian Brave Draven defeat the Equalizer & the Baghdad Bullies, Antonio Malave vs. Mikey Pacifica went to a time-limit draw, Chris Steeler & Nick Gregory defeat Kaibutsie & Saibutsie, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake defeats Sal Sincere.

Full Impact Pro, Feb. 16, Crystal River, Fla.: Austin Aries defeats Davey Richards, Chasyn Rance defeats Seth Delay, Rain & Lacey defeat Allison Danger & Trenesha, Kenny King & Jason Blade defeat Robert Anthony & Shawn Osborne, Nigel McGuinness defeats Necro Butcher, Sal Rinauro defeats Tyler Black, Shawn Murphy defeats the Heart Break Express, Roderick Strong defeats Erick Stevens.

International Wrestling Cartel, Feb. 16, Elizabeth, Penn.: Sexual Harrassment defeat the Hollywood Balds, Matt Cross defeats Human Tornado, Ricky Reyes defeats CJ Sensation, Jerry Lynn defeats Johnny Gargano, Raymond Rowe defeats J-Rocc via DQ, Shiima Xion vs. Jason Gory ended in a time-limit draw, Larry Sweeney defeats Delirious, Sandman & Raven defeats Khosrow Daivari & Dennis Gregory.

Jersey All Pro, Feb. 16, Rahway, N.J.: Grim Reefer defeats Bandito Jr., Havok & Monsta Mack defeat Pinky Sanchez & Earl Cooter, Teddy Hart defeats Kenny Omega and Xavier in an elimination match, Danny Demanto defeats Crowbar Devon Storm, Ron Killings defeats Romeo Roselli, Archadia defeats Jay Lethal, Hotstuff Hernandez & Homicide defeat Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin.

New England Championship Wrestling, Feb. 16, Quincy, Mass.: Fred Curry & Chase Del Monte defeat Bryce Andrews & Vain Valentino, Alex Arion defeats DC Dillinger, Handsome Johnny defeats Brandon Locke via DQ, Nick Steel defeats Ryan Matthews, Eddie Edwards defeats Bobby Fish, Antonio Thomas defeats Brian Fury, Evan Siks defeats Michael Sain in a dog collar match, Ariel defeats Luscious Latashia, Rick Fuller defeats Max Bauer via DQ.

Full Throttle Wrestling, Feb. 16, Highland, Ill.: Sly the Redneck Extremist defeats Xavier Frost, Curtis Payne defeats Gideon Morbid, The Searcher defeats Max Archer, Ivan Stroganov defeats Damian Blade, The Grand Ninja defeats Xander Frost, Curtis Payne & Ivan Stroganov defeats Damian Blade & the Searcher.

Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, Feb. 16, Jackson, Ohio: Chris Smith defeats Corey Mason, Matt Taylor defeats El Nino, Onyx defeats Ricochet, Tank Runyon defeats Wes Cannon, Ace Gigolo defeats Nikki Tyler, JD Santos defeats the Juggulator, the Weapons of Mass Destruction defeat Tank Runyon & Flash Fury & Hollie Wood.

Mid-States Wrestling, Feb. 16, Harrison, Ark.: Gary Gram defeats Mitch Carter, Kenny Campbell defeats Dustin Heritage, Tanker McKenzie defeats Tony Raze, Jake Boulder defeats Michael Barry via DQ, El Matador Uno defeats Kenny Campbell, Big Bubba Hall & Jason Jones defeat Michael Barry & Gary Gram.

EWF, Feb. 16, Marion, Ind.: Jake Omen defeats Scotty Young and Keith Crème in a three-way, Charles Jackson & Matt Cavins & Hank Calhoun defeat Damian Michaels & Snake & Senior Flamer, Dark Lion defeats Mike King, Locked N’ Loaded defeat Hillbilly Jed & Joey Owens via DQ, Nate Phoenix defeats Andy Santos and Dylan Bostic, Zach Gowen defeats Bob, Just Justin defeats Jimmy Jacobs.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Feb. 16, West Paterson, N.J.: Frank Scoleri defeats Jana, Franciz defeats Dan Marques, Antonio Rivera defeats Chris Steeler, Kevin Knight defeats Justin Corino via DQ, Travis Blake defeats Kareem West, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins defeat Bryan Harley & Evan Schwartz, Travis Blake & Franciz defeat Tony Torres via DQ in a handicap match.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Feb. 16, West Paterson, N.J.: Jana defeats Evan Schwartz, Bryan Harley defeats Antonio Rivera, Franciz defeats Biggie Biggs, Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri defeat Dan Marques & Kareem West and Jason Roberts & Nes Lopez in a three-way tag match, Chris Steeler defeasts Mike Jenkins, Travis Blake defeats Tony Torres to win the title.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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, Tyler Black vs. Human Tornado, Jimmy Jacobs & Necro Butcher vs. Ruckus & Jigsaw.

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, Davey Richards & Rocky Romero vs. Jigsaw & Ruckus, 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. TBA, Dewey vs. the Dustytaker, Jimmy Olsen vs. Danny Doring, Cheech vs. Judas Young.

AWF, Feb. 23, Elk River, Minn., at the high school, with Eugene Dinsmore, Lenny Lane, Arik Cannon, the O’Neill twins, Joey Envy, Big Daddy Hoofer, Black Stallion and Tony Denucci.

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.

New York Wrestling Connection, Feb. 23, Deer Park, N.Y., at the community center, 7 p.m., with Jerry Lynn vs. Rob Eckos, Alex Reynolds vs. Maverick, Joey Braggiol vs. Dan Barry, and a seven-team tag war!

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, Candice LaRae vs. Daffney

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 vs. the Super Mario Brothers, KC McKnight vs. Eskimo Joe, Otto Schwanz vs. Charlie Dreamer, Wallabee Joe vs. Prince Kofi Jabba.

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.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 1, Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., at the Elks Lodge, with Tony Atlas vs. Julio Dinero, plus Nicky Oceans defends the NWS title.

WPW, March 1, Black River Falls, Wis., at the high school, with Jerry Lynn vs. Ace Spade, Austin Aries vs. Zakk Neo, Lacey vs. Ann Brookstone.

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.

FunkdaFied Wrestling Federation, March 2, Middletown, Del., at the Everett Meredith Middle School, with Hate Breed, Nikki Oceans, Self Employed, the Gemini Trojans, the Dark Karnival, Fro Bro, Mad Dog and Ruff Rider.

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

AAW, March 8, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Austin Aries vs. Josh Abercrombie vs. a mystery opponent, Zach Gowen & Krotch vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Ryan Boz vs. Dan Lawrence.

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, Scottie Gash vs. Chris LeRusso vs. Bobby Shields, Jimmy DeMarco vs. Chris Taylor.

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

NEPW, March 8, Paineville, Ohio, at the Hide Out Roller Rink, with J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor, Lethal Impact vs. Tracy Smothers & Ray Rowe, Aaron Draven vs. Sami Callihan.

Whiplash Wrestling, March 8, Mayetta, Kan., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with Chris & Kyle King vs. Dekin Cane & Enigma, JC Thunder vs. Justin Pain, Kid USA vs. Jaysin Strife.

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