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Jun 13, 2008 - 4:20:09 PM
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By Chris Vetter, torch contributor
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
After so many of the top indy promotions ran last weekend, this weekend is fairly bare. The highlight is the three-day Chikara Pro “Young Lions Cup” tournament. I noted this before… Chikara opens this tournament to wrestlers under the age of 25. Most of these wrestlers are unknown, rising, talented athletes. I’ve posted the lineups below.
Combat Zone Wrestling returns to Philadelphia, Penn., at the former ECW Arena, with Chuck Taylor vs. Sabian, Danny Havoc & partner vs. Necro Butcher & partner.
Honky Tonk Man, Eugene Dinsmore, and Terry Funk will all be in Heavy On Wrestling in Superior, Wis., on Saturday.
B.J. Whitmer, Davey Richards, and Silas Young are the top names in the EWF “Elite 8” tournament Saturday in Marion, Ind.
In some sad news, UWA Hardcore in Canada is shutting down. The promotion had some really hot shows to end 2006 and into early 2007, but it has struggled with venue changes and other problems. I REALLY liked the old venue, and I thought this was a promising indy promotion. The final shows will be Aug. 15 & 16. Go to www.uwahardcore.wrestling.com for more info.
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
In Your Face Wrestling, June 6, Rutland, Vt.: JP Black defeats Mackie Schrody, The Bull & Northern Studd defeats CJ Scott & Josh Jordan, Lexie Fyfe defeats Lindsay Lynn, Bert Williams defeats Scott Scarsdale & Pierre Vachon, Vigo vs. Superbeast went to a double DQ, Ian Daniels won a four-way, the Green Mountain Grappler defeats Good Lord Willing, Fronz Roddy & Al Jihad defeat Drake Evans & James Wallace, JP Black and Fronz Roddy were the last two men standing.
In Your Face Wrestling, June 7, Rutland, Vt.: Drake Evans defeats Ian Daniels and Good Lord Willing and Timmy Aiight, Lindsay Lynn defeats Lexie Fyfe, the Nubian Lynch Mob defeat Horace White & Shane Sharpe, Vigo defeats Superbeast, Scott Scarsdale & Al Jihad defeat CJ Scott & Josh Jordan, Maxx Burton defeats James Wallace, The Bull & the Northern Studd defeat Bert Williams & Pierre Vachon, J.P. Black defeats Fronz Roddy.
UPWA, June 7, Wilmington, N.C.: Marcus Shields defeats Mike Devine, Tito Rains defeats Beast, Pete Nixon & Crazy Ivan vs. Destroyer & Draven went to a draw, the Mercenaries defeat Team Overdrive, High Definition defeat the Dawsons, Christopher Shane defeats Minion, the All American Athletes defeat the Assassin & the Waterboy, Dr. Luv vs. Xavier Rush went to a draw, Doc Holiday defeats Donald Brewer in a hair vs. hair match.
UPCOMING SHOWS
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.
Asylum Championship Wrestling, June 13, Colorado Springs, Colo., featuring “Dr. Death” Steve Williams.
NWA-Mountain States Wrestling, June 13, Bluefield, W.Va.: Stro vs. Chance Prophet, Frank “the Tank” Parker vs. Dr. Roger Hamm, Diablo Jr. vs. Buddy Love, Billy Lit & Damon Rite vs. Kris King & Ricky Shane.
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 vs. Silas Young, Davey Richards vs. Danny Daniels, Osyris vs. D-Ray 3000, Trik Davis vs. Louis Linaris.
NWA-Mountain States Wrestling, June 14, Hinton, W.Va., at the Summers Co. Memorial Building, Stro vs. Frank “The Tank” Parker, Ricky Shane vs. Jason Kincaid, and matches with Kris King, Chris Gilbert, Damon Rite, Billy Lit, the Prowler.
Diehard 4Ever tribute show, June 14, Lincoln, Ill., at the Lincoln College Gym, 2 p.m. start, with Prince Ali, Tony Rican, Dancin’ Machine, Jason Hades, Kyle Rich, Gilbert Lewis, Fuzion, the Great Malaki, Ego Fantastico, Roach, the Kent Boys, Eric Ruffington, KC Jackson, Mississippi Madman, Brandon Blaze, Tristin Hayze.
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.
3XW, June 20, Des Moines, Iowa, at inPlay, with Devin Carter & Casanova & Steve Biley vs. Gage Octane & Mark Sterling & Todd Countryman, Jimmy Rockwell vs. Kraig Keesaman, Hunter Mathews vs. Knight Wagner, Maddog McDowell & Krotch vs. Ryan Slade & Aaron Masterson, Zach Thompson vs. Tyler Cook.
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, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Adam Pearce, Austin Aries vs. Necro Butcher, Bryan Danielson vs. Erick Stevens, Roderick Strong vs. Chris Hero, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews.
GOUGE, June 27, Raleigh, N.C., at Vintage21.
Ring of Honor, June 28, Chicago Ridge, Ill., at the Frontier Fieldhouse, with Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Nigel McGuinness vs. Jerry Lynn, Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Roderick Strong & Brent Albright vs. Adam Pearce & mystery partner, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Tyler Black & Necro Butcher.
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, Corvis Fear vs. Bandido Jr.
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.
International Wrestling Cartel, July 5, Ellsworth, Penn., at the community park, with Delirious vs. Dennis Gregory, Sexual Harassment & Shiima Xion & Jason Gory vs. the Family in an 8-man tag, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Best Around.
Hybrid Wrestling, July 5, Fremont, Ohio, at the American Legion, with Faith In Nothing vs. BLK OUT, Logan vs. Matt Cross vs. Diamonte, Cole vs. Kendrick vs. Rackem.
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