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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 PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES

Welcome back! It looks like another big weekend for indy wrestling.

Ring of Honor heads to a new territory tonight, in 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. That is one STACKED lineup for a debut show in a new region. I hope it draws well. ROH has another huge show on Saturday in Manhattan, and that lineup is posted below.

Jeff Jarrett will be signing autographs tonight at the Champions With Attitudes show in Columbia, S.C., at the Jamil Temple, with Raven in action on the show.

I will be attending the F1rst Wrestling show in downtown Minneapolis tonight. Obviously, with higher gas prices, I’ve really scaled back on the number of wrestling shows I attend live, but I rarely miss a F1rst show, as they have the best ROH-style action in the Twin Cities. Top matches tonight include Arya Daivari vs. Ryan Cruz and Cody O’Neill vs. Joey Envy. This is a big show for F1rst in that promoter Arik Cannon is relying entirely on local talent, without any “fly-ins.”

Combat Zone Wrestling returns to Philadelphia, Penn., on Saturday in the former ECW Arena for its annual “Best of the Best” tournament. While I am NOT generally a fan of CZW action – too much violence for my tastes – this tournament is usually one of the better CZW shows of the year. The roster for this year’s field includes Stupefied, Spyral BKNY, LuFisto, Sabian, Pinky Sanchez, Josh Prohibition, Chuck Taylor, Ricochet, Drew Gulak.

Jerry Lynn heads to Pro Wrestling Phoenix on Saturday in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Eugene Dinsmore headlines the National Wrestling Superstars show on Saturday in North Middletown, N.J.

”Dr. Death” Steve Williams will appear at the NWA Virginia event on Saturday in King & Queen, Va.

Jake “the Snake” Roberts will be in action Saturday for Main Event World League in Alliance, Ohio. Speaking of Roberts, he has been added to the International Wrestling Cartel show on Saturday, May 17 in Elizabeth, Penn.

In other news…

Balls Mahoney has returned to the indy scene, as he competed in an eight-man tag in Maryland Championship Wrestling. Results are below. Also on the show were “Cowboy” James Storm and Joey “Mercury” Matthews.

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

Maryland Championship Wrestling, May 4, Dundalk, Md.: The Rehoboth Beach Crew defeat Aden Chambers & Shawn Patrick, the Bruiser defeats Danny Doring via DQ, the Ghetto Mafia defeat Ryan McBride & Teddy Stigma and Johnny Hardwick & Zachary Shane, ODB defeats Kylie Pierce, Josh Daniels & Ruckus defeat TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell, Tim Donst & Drew Gulak defeat Ramblin’ Rich & Jimmy Jannetty, Champ Champaign defeats Earl the Pearl, “Cowboy” James Storm defeats Champ Champaign, Corporal Punishment & Balls Mahoney & Adam Flash & Danny Doring defeat Joey “Mercury” Matthews & Christian York & the Bruiser & Zachary Shane in an 8-man tag.

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.

Magnum Pro, May 9, Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the armory, with Hype Gotti vs. Tony Cortez, Vic Victory vs. Jaysin Strife, LONR vs. the King Brothers, Zac James vs. Zach Thompson.

Ring of Honor, May 10, Manhattan, N.Y., at Hammerstein Ballroom, with Jay Briscoe & Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Nigel McGuinness vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson vs. Naomichi Marufuji, Takeshi Morishima vs. Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki, Brent Albright & Chris Hero vs. Delirious & Pelle Primeau.

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.

Alternative Wrestling Show, May 10, Calif., with Aaron Aguilera vs. Human Tornado, Scorpio Sky & the Young Bucks vs. Joey Ryan & the Ballard Brothers, Sonny Samson vs. Skulu, the Cutler Brothers vs. Los Chivos, the Plague vs. Brawlin’ Bo Cooper.

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

Pro Wrestling Phoenix, May 10, Council Bluffs, Iowa, with Jerry Lynn vs. Arik Cannon.

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.

NWA Virginia, May 10, King & Queen, Va., at the high school, with Adam Pearce vs. Damien Wayne, Geordie Bulldogs vs. the Old School Empire, Scotty Blaze vs. Manny Fernandez, and an appearance by ”Dr. Death” Steve Williams.

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, with Corp. Robinson vs. Michael Elgin, Acid & Synn vs. the Soul Touchaz, Jay Jensen vs. Martin Jones, Jason Hades vs. Vito Thomaselli, Ash & Kris Chambers vs. Mustafa Ali & Jake O’Neil.

EWF, May 10, Marion, Ind., with Lou Crank vs. Louis Linaris, Just Justin vs. Ricky Fontaine, D-Ray 3000 vs. Andy Santos, the Soul Shooters vs. Ben Brody & Tank Bruiser.

NWA Mountain States Wrestling, May 10, Hinton, W.Va., at the Summers County Memorial Building, with Stro vs. War Machine, Johnny Blast & Diablo Jr. vs. Kris King & Ricky Shane, Billy Lit vs. the Spoiler.

ICWF Pro Wrestling, May 10, Pinellas Park, Fla., at Sneaky Pete’s Sports Grille, “Diva Mania”, with Peyton Banks, Rhaka Khan, Malia Hosak and Lexie Fyfe.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 16, Kenilworth, N.J., with Blue Meanie, Danny Doring, Julio Dinero, Nick Gregory, Mikey Pacifica, Antonio Malave, Nicky Oceans.

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 an appearance by Jake “the Snake” Roberts, 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.

National Wrestling Superstars, May 17, Jackson, N.J., at the Italian-American Club, with Captain Lou Albano and Nikolai Volkoff in attendance, plus Matt “Spike Dudley” Hyson, Blue Meanie, Antonio Malave, Mikey Pacifica, Nicky Oceans.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate, May 17, Flushing, N.Y., at Holy Cross High School, with Devon Storm vs. Kenny Omega vs. Danny Demanto, Abyss vs. Necro Butcher in a first-time-ever match, Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake vs. Greg “the Hammer” Valentine, Alexa Thatcher vs. Annie Social, the Maximos vs. the Dynamic Sensation & Supreme Lee Great, and the debut of Rikishi.

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.

Local Town Wrestling, May 17, Waynesboro, Va., at the high school, with Damien Wayne vs. Christian York, Sean Denny & Phil Brown vs. Lance Lude & J-Sinn, Old School Empire vs. the Hall Stars, Rex Sterling vs. Chris Escobar, Adrian Blaze vs. Devil Kimura vs. Horrorshow in a death match, and an appearance by Zach Gowen.

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!

Minnesota Independent Wrestling, May 24, Chanhassen, Minn., at the American legion Club, with Black Stallion vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Playboy Pete Huge vs. Mickey McCoy, Chase McCoy vs. Altar Boy, Mitch Paradise vs. James Alexander, Ben Sailer vs. Shimdog.

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.

Insane Wrestling Federation, May 24, Dearborn, Mich., at the Elks Lodge, with Drake Younger vs. Necro Butcher, Drew Johnson & Poison Apollo defend the tag titles, Tony Tyson & James Havoc vs. the Cold Bros., Raymond Rowe vs. Toby Klein, and matches with Zach Gowen, C.J. Otis, N8 Mattson, Egotistico Fantastico, Danny Daniels, Jeff King, Jeff Brooks, Keith Walker and more.

Pro Wrestling Ohio, May 24, Lakewood, Ohio, at the Masonic Temple, with Josh Prohibition vs. “Deviant” Michael Hutter.

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.

Bayou Independent Wrestling, May 25, West Monroe, La., with Inner Circle vs. Dangerous Derek & Derek Quinn, The Number 1 Stunners vs. State of Emergency, Best Friends Forever vs. Viktor Tadlok & Scott Murdoch, JT Lamotta vs. “Delicious” Don Juan, and a match featuring Davey Richards.

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., at the armory, the “IRON 8
championship tournament, featuring Eddie Edwards, Gran Akuma, Kahagus, Brandon Locke, Scott Osbourne, Antonio Thomas, Kristian Frost, Julio Dinero.

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.

Ring of Honor, June 6, Hartford, Conn.

In Your Face Wrestling, June 6, Rutland, Vt., at the state fairgrounds.

International Wrestling Cartel, June 7, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.

IWA Mid-South, June 7, Joliet, Ill., with Sabu vs. Too Cold Scorpio.

2CW, June 7, Binghamton, N.Y.

In Your Face Wrestling, June 7, Rutland, Vt., at the state fairgrounds.

UPWA, June 7, Wilmington, N.C., with Doc Holliday vs. Donald Brower in a hair vs. hair match.


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