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Torch Indy Weekend Report: New IWA champ, Samoa Joe, ref Patera, Jacobs, women's shows
May 5, 2008 - 5:31:42 PM


By Chris Vetter

Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter sees dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest, and regularly watches & reviews indy DVDs. 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! I have a bunch of indy results to pass on today.

In IWA-Mid South on Saturday, Chuck Taylor won an eight-man single-elimination tournament to regain his heavyweight title belt. He defeated Claudio Castagnoli in the finals. On Friday, Too Cold Scorpio defeated Roderick Strong in the main event. Full results are below.

Samoa Joe defeated Xavier on Friday in Northeast Wrestling to retain his TNA title. Booker T defeated Joey “Mercury” Matthews on the show. Results are below.

Honky Tonk Man and Chris Masters won their respective matches, and Ken Patera was a special referee, for National Wrestling Superstars on Saturday in Brick, N.J. NWS is boasting a paid crowd of more than 300 for the event.

Undoubtedly, women’s wrestling is growing, as IWA Mid-South held “Volcano Girls 2” on Sunday afternoon in the Chicago area, while World Women’s Wrestling was held Sunday in the Boston area. Results of both shows are below.


In other news…

IWA Mid-South will return to Joliet, Ill., on June 7 with Sabu vs. Too Cold Scorpio. IWA-MS also announced half the field for the 2008 “Ted Petty Invitational,” which will be held Sept. 26 & 27 in Joliet.


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

IWA Mid-South, May 2, Joliet, Ill.: Christian Able defeats Dave Allen, Dingo & Brodie Lee & Jayson Quick & Cheech & Cloudy defeat Jasin Strife & Troy Walters & Drake Younger & Scotty Vortekz & Diehard Dustin Lee in a 10-man tag, Jayson Quick defeats Dingo and Brodie Lee and Cheech and Cloudy in a five-way, Ernie Osiris defeats Ethan Page, Daizee Haze defeats Sara Del Rey and Mickie Knuckles to win the women’s title, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Michael Elgin, Jason Hades defeats Josh Abercrombie, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Delirious, Chris Hero defeats Egotistico Fantastico, Too Cold Scorpio defeats Roderick Strong.

AAW, May 3, Berwyn, Ill.: Tyler Black defeats Keith Walker, Eric Priest won a battle royal, Priest defeats Chandler McClure, the Phoenix Twins defeat Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Ryan Boz defeats Krotch, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley defeat Bryce Benjamin & Shane Holister, Silas Young defeats Arik Cannon, Trik Davis & Danny Daniels & Marek Brave defeat Rasche Brown & M-Dogg 20 & Dan Lawrence, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Egotistico Fantastico.

IWA Mid-South, May 3, Joliet, Ill.: Jaysin Strife defeats Ernie Osiris, Jason Hades defeats Dingo, Cheech & Cloudy defeat Mickie Knuckles & Devon Moore, Chris Hero defeats Brodie Lee, Michael Elgin defeats Brandon Thomaselli, Chuck Taylor defeats Vito Thomaselli, Claudio Castagnoli defeats Too Cold Scorpio, Chuck Taylor defeats Michael Elgin, Castagnoli defeats Hero, Sara Del Rey defeats Rachel Summerlyn, Corp. Robinson defeats Danny Havoc in a death match, Chuck Taylor defeats Castagnoli to win the vacant IWA Mid-South title.

Northeast Wrestling, May 3, Thiells, N.Y.: Brian Anthony defeats Julio Dinero, an Arab wrestler squashed an unknown wrestler, and Jerry Lawler challenged the Arab wrestler to a match, Velvet Sky & Short Sleeve Sampson defeat Alere Little Feather and an unknown, Rob Eckos defeats Jason Blade, an uknown defeats Michael Sain, Samoa Joe defeats Xavier, Jerry Lawler defeats the Arab wrestler, Booker T defeats Joey “Mercury” Matthews.

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, May 3, House Springs, Mo.: Steven Miller defeats Eric Allen, Shorty Biggs defeats K.C. Karrington, Daizee Haze & XXX Jordan Lacey defeat MsChif & Johnny Vinyl, Gary the Barnowl defeats Davey Vega, Donovan Ruddick defeats Evan Gelistico, Delirious defeats Pierre Abernathy.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 3, Brick, N.J.: J.D. Smoothie & Angel Orsini defeat Mikey Pacifica & Monique, Fred Sampson defeats Corey Havoc, Vicious Vin defeats Mike Matixx, S.P. Anderson defeats Mike Dillon, the Zombie & Slayer & Resin defeat Equalizer & the Great Garafolo & Ryan Blackheart, Chris Masters defeats Dr. Lamar Braxton Porter with special referee Ken Patera, Nicky Oceans defeats Rhett Titus, Honky Tonk Man defeats Ace Darling.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, May 3, Columbus, Ind.: Dylan Bostic defeats Luis Rojas, Big Jon Wall defeats GT Vega, Bobby Black defeats Jeremy Hadley, Jill defeats Cameron Star, Donny Idol defeats Fuji Brown, Ox Harley defeats Shawn Cook, TVZ defeats Diceman Ronnie Vegas & Pastor Pain.

NWA Anarchy, May 3, Cornelia, Ga.: Hayden Young vs. Truitt Fields ended in a time-limit draw, Brody Chase & Melissa Coates defeat Nick Paradise & Roxie Cotton, Cory Castle defeats Seth Delay via DQ, Ace Rockwell defeats Todd Sexton via DQ, the Devil’s Rejects defeat Billy Buck & Chris King, Chad Parham defeats Malachi, the Hollywood Brunettes vs. the New Wave ended in a no contest, Jeff G Bailey & Kimo the Kim & Shatter defeat TK Cross & Bo Newsome & Yoshi Hiroshima & Jay Clinton, Slim J & Shadow defeat Nemesis via DQ.

Independent Wrestling Federation, May 3, West Paterson, N.J.: Antonio Rivera defeats Chris Steeler, Tony Torres defeats Frank Scoleri, Kevin Knight defeats Justin Corino, Rivera defeats Steeler, Biggie Biggs & Playboy Vik Voorhees defeat Tony Torres & Frank Scoleri, Kevin Knight defeats Travis Blake.

EWF, May 3, Marion, Ind.: Jake Omen defeats Charles Jackson, Dark Lion defeats Hank Calhoun, Wildman Rogers defeats Party Boy, General Lee defeats Andy Santos, Just Justin defeats Bob, Big Ric Cannon defeats Mike King.

IWA Mid-South, May 4, Joliet, Ill.: “Volcano Girls 2,” Michael Elgin defeats Ernie Osiris, Claudio Castagnoli & Delirious defeat Jaysin Strife & Dingo, Chris Hero defeats Jason Hades, Daizee Haze defeats Kimberly Kash, Mickie Knuckles defeats Sara Del Rey, Rachel Summerlyn defeats Hailey Hatred, Daffney defeats Shark Girl, Rachel Summerlynn defeats Daffney, Mickie Knuckles defeats Daizee Haze, Chuck Taylor defeats Jimmy Jacobs, Rachel Summerlyn defeats Mickie Knuckles.

World Women’s Wrestling, May 4, Somerville, Mass.: Mistress Belmont defeats Taeler, Della Morte defeats Sammi Lane, Lexxus defeats Luscious Latasha, Della Morte won a battle royal, Ariel defeats Della Morte.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Ring of Honor, May 9, Manassas, Va., with Roderick Strong & Rocky Romero & Davey Richards vs. Takeshi Morishima & Go Shiozaki & Naomichi Marufuji, Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black, Austin Aries vs. Erick Stevens, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jay Briscoe.

F1rst Wrestling, May 9, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Thoruf Marius vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Joey Envy vs. Cody O’Neill, Arik Cannon vs. Shane Hollister, Pete Huge vs. Kamikaze Klecker vs. Zero Kincaid vs. Bret O’Brian, Danny Daniels & Silas Young vs. Ben Sailer & Nate Bash.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 9, Sayreville, N.J., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Danny Doring vs. Eugene Disnsmore, and matches with Nicky Oceans, Chris Adams, Corey Havoc, Joey Janella.

Champions With Attitudes, May 9, Columbia, S.C., at the Jamil Temple, with Raven in action. Also, Jeff Jarrett will be signing autographs.

International Wrestling Conference, May 9, Ottawa, Kan., with Chance Prophet, Mike Dibiase, the Paladin, Dan-O-Mite.

Ring of Honor, May 10, Manhattan, N.Y., at Hammerstein Ballroom, with Jay Briscoe & Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Naomichi Marufuji, Takeshi Morishima vs. Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki.

International Wrestling Cartel, May 10, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 10, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, “Best of the Best,” with Stupefied, Spyral BKNY, LuFisto, Sabian, Pinky Sanchez, Josh Prohibition, Chuck Taylor, Ricochet, Drew Gulak.

Champions With Attitudes, May 10, Fayetteville, N.C., with Sabu vs. Raven.

Pro Wrestling Phoenix, May 10, Council Bluffs, Iowa, with Jerry Lynn in action.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 10, North Middletown, N.J., St. Catherine’s Church, with Eugene Dinsmore, Danny Doring, Julio Dinero, Shane O’Brien, Joey Janella, Corey Havoc, Dan Rageous and more.

Main Event World League, May 10, Alliance, Ohio, with Jake “the Snake” Roberts in action.

Elite Pro Wrestling, May 10, Oak Forest, Ill., at the park district.

EWF, May 10, Marion, Ind., with Just Justin, Bob, Nate Phoenix, Osyris, Apollo Starr, Drew Johnson, Ricky Fontaine, Lou Crank, Dark Lion, Andy Santos and more.

Eastern Pro Wrestling, May 16, Swansea, Mass., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.

NWA Mid-Atlantic, May 16, Lincolnton, N.C., with Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, Nikita Koloff.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, May 17, Burbank, Calif., the “DDT4” tag tournament, with Super Dragon & Davey Richards vs. El Generico & Kevin Steen, Kota Ibushi & KAGETORA vs. Joey Ryan & Scot Lost, Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Ronin & Scorpio Sky, Jagged & Shane Matthews vs. Phoenix Star & Zokre, Jay Briscoe vs. TJ Perkins, Hook Bomberry vs. Nemesis.

Chikara Pro, May 17, Hellertown, Penn., at the American Legion Hall.

International Wrestling Cartel, May 17, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center, 7:30 p.m., with Dennis Gregory vs. Delirious, Jerry Lynn vs. Larry Sweeney, Shiima Xion & Jason Gory vs. Justin Idol & Eric Xtasy, Shirley Doe & Hentai & Michael Façade vs. the Family, Ray Rowe vs. J-Rocc, Ricky Reyes vs. John McChesney.

Combat Zone Wrestling, May 17, Smyrna, Del., “Tournament of Death,” with Drake Younger, Brain Damage, Danny Havoc, Nick Gage, Pinky Sanchez, Danny Demanto.

NWA Upstate, May 17, Henrietta, N.Y., at Minett Hall, with Jimmy Olsen vs. Danny Doring, Ricky Reyes vs. AJ Styles, Portia Perez vs. Sara Del Rey, Gabe Saint vs. Cheech, Pepper Parks vs. Sabian, the Star Foundation vs. Triple X & Super Assassin & Mastiff, Dunn & Marcos vs. the McCloud Brothers vs. Rhythm & Booze.

MCW Battleground, May 17, Cottage Grove, Minn., at the armory, with Rob James vs. Ben Sailer, Lorenzo Conners vs. Venom vs. Ryan Stone vs. Sean Slade vs. Craven Knyte vs. Johnny Riddlin in a six-way, Kleck Michaels vs. Paul Brewski, Arya Daivari vs. Daryl Hall, the Prophet vs. Josh Callisto, Lover Kid & Little Tiger vs. Renny D & Nathan Sensation, Logan Lasher vs. Malikite.

Empire Wrestling Federation, May 17, San Bernadino, Calif., at American Sports University, with Jeremey Jaeger vs. Chris Kadillak, Brandon Gatson vs. the French Stallion, Ryan Taylor vs. Liger Rivera, Dave the Bruiser vs. Mercurio Jr.

Eastern Pro Wrestling, May 17, Danielson, Conn., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.

Supreme League of Wrestling, May 17, Mattoon, Ill., at the Burgess-Osbourne Auditorium.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, May 18, Burbank, Calif., the “DDT4” tag tournament concludes! In non-tournament action, Austin Aries vs. Jay Briscoe, Human Tornado vs. Necro Butcher, TJ Perkins vs. Brandon Bonham.

Chikara Pro, May 18, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center.

XICW, May 18, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz, with Buff Bagwell & the DBA vs. Gavin Starr & Keith Crème, Zach Gowen vs. N8 Mattson, Roughhouse Rob vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Jeff Brooks vs. Kid Hybrid.

Chikara Pro, May 23, Worcester, Mass.

Far North Wrestling, May 23, Butler, Penn., with Julio Dinero, Chris Hamrick, Christian York in action.

Chikara Pro, May 24, Wallingford, Conn.

FTW Wrestling, May 24, Moriches, N.Y., at the Rapid Fire Arena, with Sabu vs. Grim Reefer, Jake “the Snake” Roberts & Purple People Beater vs. Jay Lover & The Rockstar, Javi-Air vs. Kristian Frost, Bandido Jr. vs. Danny Demanto, and the debut of Homicide!

Lethal Wrestling Alliance, May 24, St. Peters, Mo., at the Vetta Sports Club, with A.J. Styles vs. Gary the Barnowl, Davey Richards vs. Dingo vs. Jeremy Wyatt.

XPW, May 24, Redondo Beach, Calif., at Aviation Park, with Terry Funk! Also, Sabu & Homeless Jimmy vs. Raven & a mystery partner, New Jack & Mustafa vs. Chronic & Big Rott.

2CW, May 23, Amsterdam, N.Y.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, May 25, Cleveland, Ohio, at Mulberry’s in the Flats, with Christian Faith & Vincent Nothing & Mad Man Pondo vs. Drake Younger & Mathew Justice & John Thorne in a “fans bring the weapons” match, Sterling James Keenan vs. Dios Salvador, Alpha Beta Duke vs. Matt Riot & Sami Callihan in a steel cage, Tyler Black vs. Johnny Gargano, Eric Ryan & TJ Dynamite vs. Hobo Joe & Gregory Iron vs. Luis Diamante & K Fernadez in a three-way tag match, Hailey Hatred vs. Mickie Knuckles.

Full Impact Pro, May 30, Crystal River, Fla.

GOUGE, May 30, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage 21.

Great Candian Wrestling, May 30, Mississauga, Ontario, with Eric Young.

JAPW, May 31, Rahway, N.J.: Booker T vs. Jay Lethal, LAX vs. Da Heavy Hitters, Chris Hero vs. Archadia, Kenny Omega vs. Danny Demanto, Grim Reefer vs. Azrieal, Eddie Kingston & Slyk Wagner Brown vs. the Logan Brothers, Kazarian vs. Teddy Hart.

Full Impact Pro, May 31, Arcadia, Fla.

New England Championship Wrestling, May 31, Quincy, Mass., the “IRON 8
championship tournament.

Big League Wrestling, May 31, Vallejo, Calif., with Chris Masters, Big Vito, Daivari, ODB, Angelina Love in action.

AWF, May 31, Buffalo, Minn., at the civic center.

EWF, May 31, Marion, Ind., with Jerry “the King” Lawler.


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Annual Obituaries
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