Other News Torch Indy Weekend Preview: Hero-Tornado in PWG, Sabin & Shelley in IWC, Shimmer taping
Jul 3, 2008 - 3:46:17 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
The preview comes a day early, with the Independence Day holiday tomorrow!
First up is the annual “Basebrawl” show for International Wrestling Cartel, in Ellsworth, Penn. The show follows a baseball game. The lineup this year features Delirious, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Shark Boy. The full lineup is below, and learn more at www.iwcwrestling.com.
Shimmer Women’s Athletes has another taping on Saturday in Berwyn, Ill. As with the recent shows, the lineup is a mystery, but promoter Dave Prazak always puts together a great show that can run 5 hours or more, as there are two back-to-back tapings. This is tapings #19 and #20. The lineup features MsChif, Nikki Roxx (Roxxi Leveaux), Sara Del Rey, Amazing Kong, Rain, Jetta, Mercedes Martinez, Portia Perez, Serena Deeb, Daizee Haze, Allison Danger, Cheerleader Melissa, Ariel and more.
On Sunday, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla is back in action with perhaps the best lineup of the weekend, featuring Human Tornado vs. Chris Hero, Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Jay Briscoe vs. El Generico. Learn more at www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com.
In other news…
Balls Mahoney and Doug Basham are on tour with Irish Whip Wrestling in Ireland. The tour covers nine dates from July 3 through July 13th across Ireland.
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
Nothing new to report.
UPCOMING SHOWS
MDW Pro, July 4, Sugar Grove, W. Va., at the naval base, 6 p.m.
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, Ricky Reyes vs. John McChesney, Shark Boy vs. Bubba the Bulldog, Michael Façade vs. Jason Bane, CJ Sensation vs. Logan.
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.
Shimmer Women’s Athletes, July 5, Berwyn, Ill., taping “volumes 19 & 20.” The lineup features MsChif, Nikki Roxx (Roxxi Leveaux), Sara Del Rey, Amazing Kong, Rain, Jetta, Mercedes Martinez, Portia Perez, Serena Deeb, Daizee Haze, Allison Danger, Cheerleader Melissa, Ariel and more.
Pro Wrestling Fusion, July 5, Fort Pierce, Fla., at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, with Freedom Ryder vs. the Sheik, Jack Manley vs. Chris Jones, Bruce Santee vs. Vordell Walker vs. Jon Davis, King Kong Fu vs. Francisco Ciatso, Sal Rinauro vs. Seth Delay, C.J. O’Doyle vs. Kenny King.
UPWA, July 5, Wilmington, N.C., with Donnie Steamboat vs. Mikal Mosley, Mean Marc Ash vs. Ernie Nord, Donald Brewer Enterprises vs. Sons of the New South in an 10-man elimination match, Dr. Luv vs. K.C. McKnight.
MDW Pro, July 5, Ghent, W. Va., at the fire department.
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, July 6, Reseda, Calif., at the American Legion Post, 5 p.m. belltime, with Human Tornado vs. Chris Hero, Jack Evans & Roderick Strong vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Jay Briscoe vs. El Generico, Arik Cannon vs. Brandon Bonham, Chris Bosh vs. Scorpio Sky, KAZMA & MIYAWAKI vs. Matt & Nick Jackson.
IWA Mid-South, July 6, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec center, with Dingo vs. Chuck Taylor, Daizee Haze vs. Daffney, Mickie Knuckles vs. Sara Del Rey, Michael Elgin vs. Ego Fantastico, Jayson Quick & Jason Hades & Brian Skyline vs. Prince Mustafa Ali & Ricochet & Troy Walters, Dustine Lee & Scotty Vortekz vs. Ash & Kris Chambers, Drake Younger vs. Sami Callihan, Josh Abercrombie vs. Jason Dukes, CJ Otis vs. Christian Able.
National Wrestling Superstars, July 10, Seaside Heights, N.J., with Balls Mahoney and Blue Meanie in action.
Victory Pro Wrestling, July 11, Centereach, N.Y.
Association de Lutte Feminine, July 11, Montreal, Quebec, with Awesome Kong and Jamie D (TNA’s Serelda) in action.
AAW, July 12, Berwyn, Ill.: Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Krotch, Eric Priest vs. Chandler McClure, Silas Young vs. Josh Raymond, the Phoenix Twins vs. Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin, Egotistico Fantastico vs. Ryan Boz.
UWA Hardcore, July 12, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
House of Pain Wrestling Federation, July 12, Hagerstown, Md., with Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka appearing.
Chikara Pro, July 13, Philadelphia, Penn., at New Alhambra Arena, 4 p.m. belltime, with Incognito vs. Chuck Taylor.
XICW, July 13, Pontiac, Mich., at the Historic Eagle Theater, with a bunkhouse battle royal, Buff Bagwell vs. Eddie Venom, Kid Hybrid vs. Josh Abercrombie, Gavin Starr & Keith Crème vs. Skull Ganz & Devil Dawg, and matches with CJ Otis, the DBA, Zach Gowen, Jaimy Coxxx, Jeff King, Mo Dread, Jeff Brooks and more.
Maryland Championship Wrestling, July 18, Dundalk, Md., “the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup,” with special guests Bill Alfonso, the Iron Sheik, Sunny, and “Crowbar” Devon Storm. Shamrock matches include Ruckus vs. Joey Matthews, Claudio Castagnoli vs. Delirious.
Full Impact Pro, July 19, Crystal River, Fla., with Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens, Kenny King & Jason Blade vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, and matches with Seth Delay, Chasyn Rance, Black Market, the Dark City Fight Club, Chris Jones, and the Heartbreak Express.
Maryland Championship Wrestling, July 19, Dundalk, Md., the “Shamrock Cup” continues!
Pure Wrestling Association, July 19, Hamilton, Ontario, with Mike Mondo vs. Reggie Marley, Ricky Reyes vs. Michael Von Payton, Sabian vs. Easy E, Eddie Osbourne vs. Michael Elgin, Rahim Ali vs. Dan Myers, Lak Siddartha vs. Warhed.
Pure Wrestling Association, July 20, Milton, Ontario, 3 p.m. belltime, with “Genius” Lanny Poffo vs. Tyson Duz, Hailey Hatred vs. Jamie D, Jessy Jones vs. Reggie Marley.
National Wrestling Superstars, July 24, Seaside Heights, N.J., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, with Al Snow in action.
Ring of Honor, July 25, Toronto, Canada, at the Ted Reeve Arena, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Kevin Steen, Austin Aries & Jay Briscoe vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
National Wrestling Superstars, July 25, Middletown, N.J., at the VFW Hall, with Al Snow in action.
Elite Pro Wrestling, July 25, Oak Forest, Ill., at the Park Rec Center, with Acid & Syn vs. Jake O’Neill & Mustafa Ali, JD Hughes vs. Brandon Thomaselli, Martin Jones vs. Corp. Robinson, Dysfunction vs. Jason Hades, the Ring Rydas vs. Ash & Vito Thomaselli & Kris Chambers in a six-man tag, the Soul Touchaz vs. Jay Jensen & Michael Elgin.
Ring of Honor, July 26, Detroit, Mich., at the Fairgrounds & Expo center, with Claudio Castagnoli vs. Kevin Steen OR Nigel McGuinness, Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black.
Pro Wrestling Unplugged, July 26, Philadelphia, the World Gym, with Jake “the Snake” Roberts vs. Sandman, Chris Masters vs. Trent Acid, All Money Is Legal vs. the Best Around, Amy Lee vs. Kacee Carlisle, Aramis vs. Lucky.
National Wrestling Superstars, July 26, Long Branch, N.J., with Al Snow and Matt “Spike Dudley” Hyson in action.
Pro Wrestling Xtreme, July 26, Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6:30 p.m., with Michael Elgin vs. Freak Show, Pepper Parks vs. Cody Deaner, Pandora vs. Amy Victory, Reck vs. Robbie Crawford, Daemon Reznor vs. Tyler Tirva, Asylum vs. Xtremo.
ECWA, July 26, Newark, Del., with the return of Freak Nastty, plus Mr. Scott Wright vs. Sean Royal.
National Wrestling Superstars/Funkdafied Wrestling, July 27, Christiana Del., at the fire company hall, with Al Snow in action.
Varsity Pro Wrestling, July 31, Bournemouth, England, with Booker T and Daivari in action.
Ring of Honor, Aug. 1, Manassas, Va., at Sports Network and Fitness Inc., with Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Chris Hero vs. Brent Albright, Roderick Strong vs. Ruckus.
Ring of Honor, Aug. 2, Manhattan, N.Y., with Adam Pearce vs. Brent Albright, Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, Naomichi Marufuji vs. Go Shiozaki.
Varsity Pro Wrestling, Aug. 2, Portsmouth, England, with Booker T and Daivari in action.
International Wrestling Cartel, Aug. 2, Elizabeth, Penn., at Court Time Sports Center.
Wrestling Superstars Live, Aug. 2, Rochester, Minn., with Nick Bockwinkel, Larry Zbyszko, Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie and “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka in attendance.
Pro Wrestling Ohio, Aug. 3, Cleveland, Ohio, at the Plain Dealer Pavilion, with Matt Cross vs. Josh Prohibition, Jason Bane vs. Cronus, Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron, Matthew Justice & Morty Rackem vs. Jake Crist & Vincent Nothing vs. Virus & Virus Grande, Greg “the Hammer” Valentine vs. Mike Tolar, King Kong Bundy vs. Benjamin Boone.
F1rst Wrestling, Aug. 8, Minneapolis, Minn., at the First Avenue Night Club.
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