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 and Friday.

WEEKEND PREVIEW, NEWS & NOTES

Welcome back, everyone! There are some big shows this weekend, with ROH returning to the East Coast for a double-header, IWC running on Saturday near Pittsburgh, and PWG running big show Sunday in California.

Tonight, ROH heads to Hartford, Conn., featuring Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong & Davey Richards. On Saturday, for the next PPV taping, ROH moves to Philadelphia, Penn., with Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Nigel McGuinness vs. Go Shiozaki. The Saturday show looks sharp!

IWC returns to Elizabeth, Penn., on Saturday, featuring Jerry Lynn and Ricky Reyes in action. The lineup is below. Learn more at www.iwcwrestling.com.

IWA Mid-South returns to Joliet, Ill., on Saturday, but the lineup has been completely stripped of all the top-name talent that had been advertised just a couple weeks ago. Sabu will be there to sign autographs. IWA said that gas prices simply made it impossible to bring in some of the top names from the East Coast. The new lineup features Chuck Taylor vs. Ego Fantastico, Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick, Dingo vs. Jaysin Strife, Deranged vs. Tank, Mike Elgin vs. C.J. Otis, the Midnight Rider vs. Vito Thomaselli. Sadly, this looks quite skippable to me.

PWG rounds out the lineup for this weekend, with Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero & Necro Butcher, Austin Aries vs. El Generico, Davey Richards vs. Brandon Bonham.

In other news…

Mickie Knuckles debuted on TNA Impact last night! For those who haven’t seen her before, Knuckles is a VERY hard-hitting competitor, training for years with Ian Rotten in IWA-Mid South. She regularly fights men, and does score some wins, too! I’ve seen her compete in first blood matches and some hardcore matches. Here’s hoping that TNA “lets Mickie be Mickie,” so she can show off some bruising-style wrestling that will surprise people who haven’t seen her before. I applaud her on her opportunity.

I also applaud TNA for acknowledging Amber O’Neal, Daffney and Becky Bayless in the crowd. Bayless is more of an interviewer and manager than a wrestler, but O’Neal is solid in the ring (and she’s competed for Shimmer Women’s Athletes since its inception.) I wouldn’t mind seeing Awesome Kong toss O’Neal around next week!

I’ve updated the lineup below for the Chikara Pro “Young Lions Cup” tournament, which runs next week. This event is open to wrestlers under the age of 25. There aren’t too many well-known names there (I’ve liked what I’ve seen of Johnny Gargano and Jason Blade. At first glance, those are the guys I’d like to see advance). In any case, Chikara Pro does a good job with this event turning some young wrestler into a “rising star.” Learn more at www.chikarapro.com.

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

AWF, June 1, Buffalo, Minn.: Dakota Darsow defeats James Alexander, Big Brody Hoofer defeats Black Stallion via DQ, Aaron Corbin & Joey Envy defeat Cody & Cory O’Neill, Tony DeNucci defeats Thoruf Marius, Road Dog defeats Lenny Lane.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Ring of Honor, June 6, Hartford, Conn., at the expo center, with Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong & Davey Richards, Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Delirious & Pelle Primeau, Chris Hero & Adam Pearce vs. Jigsaw & Ruckus, Brent Albright vs. Erick Stevens vs. Necro Butcher, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Eddie Edwards.

Championship Wrestling Experience, June 6, Austintown, Ohio, at the Wedge, with Jake “the Snake” Roberts vs. Patrick Hayes, Matt Cross vs. Johnny Gargano, Raymond Rowe vs. Shiima Xion, Jon Kronica & Max Alexander vs. Ashton Amhurst & Samuel Elias.

In Your Face Wrestling, June 6, Rutland, Vt., at the state fairgrounds, with a four-team tag tournament.

Metropolis Wrestling Federation, June 6, Brooklyn, N.Y., at Saint Francis of Paola Lyceum, with DJ Mario Valentino vs. K-Von Brown, Warpath vs. Jason Gotti.

NWA-Mountain State Wrestling, June 6, Montgomery, W.Va., at the former middle school, with Stro vs. Jason Kincaid, the Spoiler vs. the Bandit, Frank the Tank Parker vs. Chris Gilbert.

WXW, June 6, Coplay, Penn., at the municipal center, 8 p.m., with Tommy Suede vs. Doc Daniels.

Ring of Honor, June 7, Philadelphia, Penn., at the armory, with Austin Aries & Bryan Danielson vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Nigel McGuinness vs. Go Shiozaki, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Ruckus & Jigsaw, Jay Briscoe vs. Necro Butcher, Jigsaw vs. Eddie Kingtson.

International Wrestling Cartel, June 7, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center, with Jerry Lynn vs. Johnny Gargano, Dennis Gregory vs. Ricky Reyes, Troy Lords vs. Jason Bane, Shirley Doe & Hentai vs. the Gambino brothers, Shiima Xion & Jason Gory vs. Eric Xtasy & Jason Idol, Best Around vs. the Hollywood Balds.

IWA Mid-South, June 7, Joliet, Ill., with Chuck Taylor vs. Ego Fantastico, Jason Hades vs. Jayson Quick, Dingo vs. Jaysin Strife, Deranged vs. Tank, Mike Elgin vs. C.J. Otis, the Midnight Rider vs. Vito Thomaselli.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, June 7, Columbus, Ind., at the 4-H fairgrounds, with Pastor Pain vs. Ronnie Vegas in a no-rules match, Tank Toland vs. Donny Idol, Ox Harley & Jill vs. Shawn Cook & Camron Star, TVZ vs. Jeremy Hadley & Luis Rojas, Bobby Black vs. Dewey Brown, Dylan Bostic vs. Fuji Brown. Cousin Cooter Clampett vs. Big Jon Wall.

2CW, June 7, Syracuse, N.Y., at the Pastime Athletic Club, with Slyk Wagner Brown vs. Isys Ephex, J.D. Love & Loca Vida vs. Jimmy Olsen & Brodie Lee, Zachary Springate III vs. Antonio Thomas, Fury vs. Frankie Arion.

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, Pete Nixon & Marcus Shields vs. LA Tank & Mike Devine, Team Overdrive vs. the All-American Athletes, and Dr. Luv will defend the cruiserweight title.

New Age Wrestling, June 7, Rocky Mount, Va., at Franklin County High School, with Damian Wayne, Frank Parker, Rick Kelly, Leslie Paige, Mike Williams, Scotty Rocker, Jamie Morris, Cash Money, Shawn Cruz, and appearances by NWA valet Baby Doll and Jimmy “Boogie Woogie Man” Valiant.

Pro Wrestling Fusion, June 7, Fort Pierce, Fla., at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, with the Sheik & Maximum Capacity vs. Freedom Ryder & Steve Madison, Vordell Walker vs. Jon Davis, Chris Jones vs. Jerrelle Clark, King Kong Fu vs. Johnny Vandal, Francisco Ciatso vs. Norman Smiley, the Heartbreak Express vs. the Shane Twins.

Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, June 7, Beaver, Ohio, at the old Beaver School.

WXW, June 7, Allentown, Penn., at the Mountainville Hall, 7:30 p.m.

NWA-Mountain States Wrestling, June 7, Union, W.Va., at Mountain View Middle School, with Stro vs. Jason Kincaid, the Spoiler vs. Frank the Tank Parker, Dr. Roger Hamm vs. Ricky Shane.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, June 8, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion hall, with Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero & Necro Butcher, Austin Aries vs. El Generico, Davey Richards vs. Brandon Bonham, Scott Lost & Joey Ryan vs. Phoenix Star & Zokre, Hook Bomberry vs. Scorpio Sky.

Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 13, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament, with Stupefied vs. Jimmy Olsen, Create-A-Wrestler vs. Amasis, Sami Callihan vs. Vin Gerard, Ethan Page vs. Pelle Primeau, Pinkie Sanchez vs. Alex Payne, Drake Younger vs. James Ross, Fire Ant & Soldier Ant & Worker Ant vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke & Larry Sweeney, UltraMantis Black & Tim Donst & Hydra vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus & Chuck Taylor.

Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 14, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament, with Worker Ant vs. Chip Day, Shayne Hawke vs. Bobby Dempsey, Jason Blade vs. Tim Donst, Ophidan vs. Steve Weiner, Marshe Rockett vs. Johnny Gargano, Lince Dorado vs. Kyle Matthews, Acid Jaz & Willie Richardson vs. UltraMantis Black & Crossbones.

Combat Zone Wrestling, June 14, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra arena, with Chuck Taylor vs. Sabian, Danny Havoc & partner vs. Necro Butcher & partner, the Naptown Dragons vs. Team Andrew, Cheech & Cloudy & Brodie Lee vs. the Ring Crew Express & Jimmy Olsen, Ruckus vs. Spyral, Beef Wellington & Greg Excellent vs. TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell vs. Shane Matthews & Jagged.

Heavy On Wrestling, June 14, Superior, Wis., at Wessman Arena, with Honkey Tonk Man vs. Big Brody Hoofer, Eugene Dinsmore vs. Arik Cannon, an appearance by Terry Funk, Venom vs. Rob James, Arya Daivari vs. Cody O’Neill, Ben Sailer vs. Joey Envy vs. Nate Bash, Ann Brookstone vs. Lacey Von Erich.

EWF, June 14, Marion, Ind., “the X8 Tournament,” featuring B.J. Whitmer, Davey Richards, Danny Daniels, Trik Davis, Silas Young, D-Ray 3000, Osyris and Louis Linaris.

Chikara Pro Wrestling, June 15, Hellertown, Penn., “the Young Lions Cup VI” tournament concludes! Mike Quackenbush & Shane Storm vs. Eddie Kingston & Sabian.

Pure Wrestling Association, June 15, Welland, Ontario, Canada, 3 p.m. start, with Notorious TID vs. Jonny Puma, Gabe Saint vs. Eddie Osbourne, Derek Wylde vs. Zakk Atticus in a dog collar match, Kris White vs. Rip Impact, Krystal Banks vs. Jennifer Blake, the Italianos vs. Chris Cooper & Ice.

IWA Mid-South, June 20, Plainfield, Ind., “King of the Death Matches,” night 1.

F1rst Wrestling, June 20, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon & Cody O’Neill vs. Benjamin Sailer & Nate Bash, Thoruf Marius vs. Kamikaze Klecker, Rob James & a mystery partner vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Joey Envy vs. Shane Hollister, Pete Huge vs. Jaysin Strife, Venom vs. Lorenzo Connors, Arya Daivari vs. The Prophet.

Eastern Wrestling Alliance, June 20, Baltimore, Md., Tall Cedars Hall, 8 p.m., with Jake “the Snake” Roberts appearing.

AAW, June 21, Berwyn, Ill., with Jerry Lynn vs. Eric Priest, Tyler Black vs. Marek Brave.

IWA Mid-South, June 21, Plainfield, Ind., “King of the Death Matches,” night 2.

NWA Mid-Atlantic, June 21, Chester, S.C., with Nikita Koloff, the Midnight Express and Buff Bagwell.

New York Wrestling Connection, June 21, Deer Park, N.Y., the community center, 8 p.m., with Dickie Rodz vs. Papadon, Bruno Marciano vs. Alex Reynolds, Los Lunatics vs. Mega & Prince Nana, Rob Eckos vs. Maverick, Dirty Joe vs. Nick Berk, the Black Circle vs. Paul E. Normous & Tony Burma, Spyder vs. Joey Braggiol, Blake Morris & Mike Reed vs. Nicky Benz’s mystery tag team.

Ace Pro Wrestling, June 21, Montclair, N.J., with Rhino vs. Mo Sexton vs. Joe Hardway, Scotty Too Hotty vs. William Wyeth, Style & Finesse vs. the Garden State Gods.

XICW, June 22, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz, Jaimy Coxx & DBA & Buff Bagwell vs. N8 Mattson & Eddie Venom & a mystery partner, Roughhouse R.O.B. vs. Mike McMahon.

AWESOME, June 22, Jackson, N.J., at Vinci’s Bar & Grill, with Biggie Biggs vs. Steve Camacho, Biggs & Aaron Stride & Nick Sabre & Mark Modest vs. Camacho & Robby Morrison & Mikey Matixx & Vik Voorhees in an 8-man elimination match.

Ring of Honor, June 27, Dayton, Ohio.

Ring of Honor, June 28, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Fieldhouse.

JAPW, June 28, Jersey City, N.J., with Christian Cage vs. Jimmy Rave, LAX vs. the SAT, Eddie Kingston vs. Danny Demanto, Kenny Omega vs. Grim Reefer.

Champions With Attitudes, June 28, Hendersonville, N.C., with Awesome Kong in action.

NWA All-Star Wrestling, June 28, Oakwood, Va., with Ric Flair making an appearance!

NWA Upstate, June 28, Rochester, N.Y., at the Main St. Armory, with Brodie Lee & Cloudy vs. the McClouds, Jimmy Olsen vs. Big Cat Lemmer, Dizzie & Zaquary Springate III & Jason Axe & Isys Ephex & J.D. Love. Vs. Gabe Saint & Dunn & Marcos & two mystery partners in a steel cage wargame match, Danny Doring vs. Eric Young.

EWF, June 28, Marion, Ind., with Scotty Too Hotty in action.

Independent Wrestling Federation, June 28, West Paterson, N.J.

Revolutionary Championship Wrestling, June 28, Portsmouth, Ohio, at the Elk’s City Lodge.

Independent Wrestling Federation, June 29, West Paterson, N.J.

Power Zone Wrestling, July 2, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, featuring The Honky Tonk Man.

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