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

There are some big indy shows this weekend!

Kicking off the weekend is Pro Wrestling Guerrilla tonight, with Human Tornado vs. Necro Butcher, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Eddie Kingston, Chris Hero vs. El Generico.

Also tonight, Absolute Intense Wrestling returns to Cleveland, Ohio, with the first-ever matchup of Steve Corino vs. Jerry Lawler.

Moving to Saturday, Full Impact Pro is back in action in Florida, with Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries, Nigel McGuinness vs. Larry Sweeney, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Sal Rinauro & Kenny King.

International Wrestling Syndicate also will be in action Saturday in Montreal, Quebec, with Kevin Steen vs. El Generico vs. Max Boyer in a three-way.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate runs Saturday in Yonkers, N.Y., with Sabu vs. Sandman, Tito Santana vs. Kamala.

No shows that I know of for Sunday. Happy Easter, everyone!

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

Supreme League of Wrestling, March 15, Mattoon, Ill.: Dexter Schwartz defeats JT Rain, Jamal Jones defeats Alex Monroe, Mason & Devin Cutter defeat Cecil Cerveza & Prince Nova, D’Andre King defeats Nick Cutler, Brandon Keith defeats Bear St. Pierre via DQ, Donovan Cain & Jason Lyte defeat Blake Steel & Eric Ruffington, Aaron Mattews defeats Donovan Ruddick via countout, Aaron Hollister Hawley defeats Cyclone and Jef Harris and Donovan Cain and Jason Lyte and Brandon Espinosa in a six-way elimination match.

EWF, March 15, Marion, Ind.: Charles Jackson defeats Willie Loseagain, Hillbilly Jed defeats Virus, Andy Santos defeats Hank Calhoun, General Lee & Wildman Rogers defeat the Soul Shooters via DQ, Just Justin defeats Mike King & Party Boy, Osyris defeats Dylan Bostic, Big Ric Cannon defeats Nate Phoenix, Traci Brooks & Destinee Blade & Nyah & Kaliki defeat Hellena Heavenly & Camron Star & Koa Marie & Whipme Spears in an 8-woman tag match.

Pure Wrestling Association, March 15, Cambridge, Ontario: Rahim Ali defeats Corey Mason, the Italianos defeat Paul Wright & Steve Brown, Juan Ortiz defeats Amy Victory, Reggie Marley defeats Elian Habanero, Lak Siddartha defeats Samoa Moe, Michael Von Payton defeats Jessy Jones, Warhed defeats Stephen Elias, Eddie Osbourne vs. EZE ended in a double DQ.

Old Time Wrestling, March 15, Bellmawr, N.J.: Glen Storms defeats Tiger McAdams, Irish Mike defeats Any Bivens, Matt Miles & C.K. Cross vs. I.M. Smarter & Projext X went to a time-limit draw, Mr. AC Sal Defalco defeats Esteban, Mike Francolino defeats Greg Hoyga, the Spoiler defeats Gaylord Fauntleroy.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, March 21, Reseda, Calif., with Human Tornado vs. Necro Butcher, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan vs. Claudio Castagnoli & Eddie Kingston, Chris Hero vs. El Generico, Candice LaRae vs. LuFisto, Hook Bomberry & TJ Perkins vs. the Young Bucks vs. Ronin & Scorpio Sky vs. Los Luchas in a four-way tag match.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 21, Bergenfield, N.J., the VFW Hall, with the “king” and “queen” of the ring tournaments.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, March 21, Cleveland, Ohio, at Mulberrys, with Steve Corino vs. Jerry Lawler, Alpha Beta Duke vs. the Switchblade Saints, Tyler Black vs. Johnny Gargano, Sterling James Keenan & Josh Prohibition vs. Matt Cross & Dios Salvidor.

Full Impact Pro, March 22, Crystal River, Fla., with Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries, Nigel McGuinness vs. Larry Sweeney, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Sal Rinauro & Kenny King, Tyler Black vs. Jason Blade, Chasyn Rance, Seth Delay.

International Wrestling Syndicate, March 22, Montreal, Quebec, with Kevin Steen vs. El Generico vs. Max Boyer in a three-way, Player Uno & Stupefied vs. Dan Paysan & Jagged vs. Twiggy in a three-way, Shayne Hawke vs. Fred la Merveille, Samson vs. Kenny the Bastard, ExesS vs. Jimmy K.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, March 22, Yonkers, N.Y., with Sabu vs. Sandman, Tito Santana vs. Kamala, Angelina Love vs. Alexa Thatcher, and a 12-man tournament featuring Teddy Hart, Matt Cross, Jack Evans, Necro Butcher, Davey Richards, Ruckus, Kenny Omega, Devon Moore, Trent Acid and Kevin Matthews.

National Wrestling Superstars, March 22, Neptune, N.J., with the “kings” and “queens” of the ring tournament.

Pure Wrestling Association, March 22, Cambridge, Ontario, with EZE vs. Eddie Osbourne, Steve Brown vs. Logan Savage, Paul Wright vs. Ethan Page.

Ring of Honor, March 28, Orlando, Fla., the downtown recreation complex, with Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Dragon Kid & Ryo Saito, Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards vs. Erick Stevens & CIMA & Go Shiozaki, Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino vs. Kevin Steen & El Generico, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. BxB Hulk & Shingo, Austin Aries vs. Genki Horiguchi.

UWA Hardcore, March 28, Toronto, Canada, with Josh Prohibition vs. Josh Abercrombie, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Matt Cross.

F1rst Wrestling, March 28, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Al Snow, Pete Huge vs. Brody Hoofer in a dog collar match, Arik Cannon vs. Rob James, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz, the Prophet vs. Kamikaze Klecker vs. Cody O’Neill vs. Joey Envy in a four-way, Bret O’Brian & Venom vs. Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash.

Ring of Honor, March 29, Orlando, Fla., the downtown recreation complex, with Austin Aries vs. Nigel McGuinness, Masato Yoshino & Genki Horiguchi, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Shingo & BxB Hulk, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens.

UXW, March 29, Orlando, Fla., at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2 p.m. start, with Jake Roberts, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Steve Corino, Disco Inferno vs. Raymond Snow, and matches with Big Vito, Krazy K, TJ Mack, Vordell Walker, and the Heart Break Express vs. Bruce Santee & Jon Davis.

New England Championship Wrestling, March 29, Quincy, Mass., at the armory.

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, March 29, Chanhassen, Minn.

Independent Wrestling Federation, March 29, West Paterson, N.J., with Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake, Kevin Knight & Jana vs. Chris Steeler & Cameron Matthews, Biggie Biggs vs. Justin Corino, Mike Jenkins vs. Frank Scoleri, Kareem West vs. Franciz.

Hybrid Wrestling, March 29, Fremont, Ohio, at the FCRC Arena, with Sabu vs. Matt Cross, Faith In Nothing vs. Mega Sexy, Jake Crist vs. Johnny Gargano, and matches with Josh Prohibition, Chris Cronus, Brian Lyndon, Starless, Flip Kendrick, Billy Taylor, Morty Rackem and more.

Great American Wrestling, March 29, Decatur, Ill.

GOUGE, March 29, Youngsville, N.C., at the armory.

The 2008 Women’s Elite 8 tournament, March 30, Cambridge, Ontario, at the Grand River Flea Market, with Sara Del Rey vs. Misty Haven, Amy Victory vs. Sabrina Kyle, Jade Chung vs. the 21rst Century Fox, Jennifer Blake vs. Cherry Bomb.

Independent Wrestling Federation, March 30, West Paterson, N.J., with Antonio Rivera vs. Travis Blake, Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Kevin Knight vs. Chris Steeler, Tony Torres vs. Franciz, Kareem West vs. Cameron Matthews.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, April 5.

AAW, April 5, Berwyn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with Jerry Lynn vs. Matt Cross, Tyler Black vs. Marek Brave in a grudge match.

Combat Zone Wrestling, April 5, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra, with Necro Butcher vs. Danny Havoc, Drew Gulak vs. Dustin Lee, Andy Sumner vs. Scotty Vortekz.

Northeast Wrestling, April 5, Honesdale, Penn., with Christian Cage vs. Xavier, and matches with Jerry Lawler, Sgt. Slaughter, Scotty 2 Hotty and Talia “Velvet Sky” Madison.

GOUGE, April 5, Apex, N.C., at the Iron Horse Saloon.

New York State Wrestling Federation, April 5, New Rochelle, N.Y., at the high school, with Larry Sweeney vs. boxer Larry Barnes, Romeo Roselli vs. Antonio Thomas.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, April 5, Columbus, Ind., with Eugene Dinsmore vs. Pastor Pain, Ronnie Vegas vs. Tom Van Zant, Ox Harley vs. Flash Flannigan, Average White Guy vs. Troy Van Zant, Donny Idol vs. Jeremy Hadley, AKU vs. Luis Rojas.

New Era Pro Wrestling, April 5, Painesville, Ohio, at the Hide Out roller rink, with J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor, Lethal Impact vs. Tracy Smothers & Ray Rowe, Bane vs. Kage.

Whiplash Wrestling, April 5, Mayetta, Kan., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, Chris & Kyle King vs. Dekin Cane vs. Engima, Justice Pain & Steven Saint & Devan Scott vs. JC Thunder & Brian Jacobs & Nemesis.

UPWA, April 5, Wilmington, N.C.

Ring of Honor, April 11, Boston, Mass., at Boston Unversity, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens vs. Roderick Strong, Kota Ibushi vs. Davey Richards, Kevin Steen vs. Necro Butcher.

International Wrestling Cartel, April 11, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

IWA Mid-South, April 11, Plainfield, Ind., with B.J. Whitmer vs. Brodie Lee, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Dingo.

2CW, April 11, Watertown, N.Y.

GOUGE, April 11, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21.

IZW, April 11, Mesa, Ariz., at the Broadway Rec Center, with Thug Rowe vs. Ghostwalker, Triple X vs. the Hawaiian Lion, Michael Youngblood vs. the Navajo Warrior.

Ring of Honor, April 12, Edison, N.J., at the Inman Sports Club, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Kevin Steen, Kota Ibushi vs. Austin Aries, Necro Butcher vs. Roderick Strong.

International Wrestling Cartel, April 12, Franklin, Penn., at the high school, with Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Koko B. Ware vs. Kamala, Abdullah the Butcher vs. Tommy Rich, Jake Roberts vs. John McChesney, Babyface Fire vs. Sexual Harassment.

IWA Mid-South Wrestling, April 12, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, with B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs in a no-rope barbed-wire extreme grudge match, Eddie Kingston & Scorpio & Mickie Knuckles vs. Joker & Ruckus & Ricky Reyes.

Combat Zone Wrestling, April 12, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena.

NWA Empire, April 12, North Tonawanda, N.Y., at St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 6:30 p.m., with Jonny Puma vs. Kevin Grace, Stargazer vs. Gabe Saint, Ron Falco vs. Brandon Thurston, the McCloud Brothers vs. Ice & Chris Cooper, Dunn & Marcos vs. Rhythm & Booze.

2CW, April 12, Syracuse, N.Y., with the Sandman.

Ring of Honor, April 18, Detroit, Mich., with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black.

Northeast Wrestling, April 18, Newburgh, N.Y., at the Free Academy High School, with Roddy Piper! Also, Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle!

Independent Wrestling Federation, April 18, West Paterson, N.J., featuring the Honkey Tonk Man & Kevin Knight & Tony Torres vs. Travis Blake & Franciz & Chris Steeler.

Ring of Honor, April 19, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Park Field House, with Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe, Kota Ibushi vs. El Generico.

Northeast Wrestling, April 19, Bristol, Conn., at the Bristol Central High School, with Roddy Piper!

Chikara Pro, April 19, Hellertown, Penn., at the American Legion hall, with Mike Quackenbush vs. El Pantera, Cheech & Cloudy vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke, Tim Donst vs. UltraMantis Black, Worker Ant vs. Vin Gerard.

JAPW, April 19.

Elite Pro Wrestling, April 19, Frankfort, Ill., with Corp. Robinson vs. Dysfunction, Ash & Kris Chambers vs. Acid & Synn, J.D. Hughes vs. Michael Elgin, Jason Hades vs. 2 Tuff Tony, Martin Jones vs. Jay Jensen, Troy Walters vs. Vito Thomaselli.

GOUGE, April 19, Allensville, N.C., at the fire hall.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, April 19, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple.

Chikara Pro, April 20, New Alhambra, South Philadelphia, Penn., with Delirious & Hallowicked vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus, Hydra vs. Chuck Taylor, Jimmy Olsen vs. Player Uno.

Independent Wrestling Federation, April 20, West Paterson, N.J., with the Honkey Tonk Man & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins vs. Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri & Bryan Harley.

X-Treme Intense Championship Wrestling, April 20, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz.

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