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Torch Indy Weekend Results: Low Ki in PWG and new tag champs, Albright, Nunzio, Rhino
Sep 3, 2008 - 5:24:28 PM


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 RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

After being gone much of last week, I’m catching up on all your indy news! Unfortunately, this has been a really slow time in indy wrestling. Outside of PWG in California, most indies took the Labor Day weekend off.

The news out of PWG over the weekend is the return of Low Ki to action, and the Young Bucks won the PWG tag titles from Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black.

Brent Albright retained the National Wrestling Alliance title on Aug. 30 in Mexico City, defeating Adam Pearce. The card featured Mexican stars like Blue Demon, El Dandy, El Hijo del Santo, Fuerz Guerrera and more.

In upcoming shows…

Nunzio, Rhino, LAX, and Jay Lethal will headline the next Jersey All Pro show on Sept. 19th. Check out the info below for full lineups.

BIG Pro Wrestling in Queens, N.Y., runs on Sept. 27th, featuring Raven, Balls Mahoney, Spike Dudley, Homicide.

Trevor Murdoch heads to Central Empire Wrestling in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Sept. 13th.


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

National Wrestling Superstars, Aug. 23, Belleville, N.J.: Corey Havoc defeats Nicky Oceans, Dawn Marie vs. Trixie Lynn went to a no-contest, Nicole Matthews defeats Roxie Cotton, Melissa Coates defeats Autumn Breeze, Bison Bravado defeats Nikko the Winged Monkey Man, Princess Jana defeats Rick Cataldo, Sal Sincere & Danny Demanto defeats Rogue & Vicious Vinny, Angel Orsini defeats Portia Perez in a lumberjill match.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Aug. 23, West Paterson, N.J.: Jana defeats Jennifer, Kareem West defeats Dan Marques, Franciz & Travis Blake defeats Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins, Vik Voorhees defeats Chris Steeler, Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera defeat Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri, Kevin Knight defeats Damian Adams.

MMWA-SICW, Aug. 23, East Carondelet, Ill.: Bobby D defeats Jaysin Static, Dave Vaughn defeats Shaft, Gary Jackson & A.J. Williams defeats Jeremy Lightfoot & Travis Cook, Waco defeats Billy Diamond, the Big Texan defeats Mr. Bibbs, William Gaylord defeats Criss Chambers, William Gaylord won a battle royal.

EWF, Aug. 23, Marion, Ind.: Dark Lion defeats Tyson Judge, Hank Calhoun & Wildman Rogers defeats Andy Santos & Kyle Cassidy, Apollo Starr defeats Matt Cavins, Just Justin defeats Nate Phoenix via countout.

Pro Wrestling Renaissance, Aug. 23, Muncie, Ind.: Dylan Bostic defeats Sami Callihan, Carlton Kaz defeats Khan Alexander, Hillbilly Jed defeats Dave Davidson, General Lee defeats Shark Boy via DQ, Drake Younger defeats Jayson Quick, Jake Omen & Scotty Young defeats Andre Heart & DejaVu, Osyris defeats Scott Cardinal, Jon Moxley defeats Tank Toland.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Aug. 24, West Paterson, N.J.: Justin Corino defeats Antonio Rivera, Kareem West defeats Jason Roberts, Dan Marques defeats Tony Torres, Playboy Vik Voorhees & Jennifer defeat Chris Steeler & Jana, Frank Scoleri defeats Aaron Wylde, Damian Adams & Franciz & Travis Blake defeat Kevin Knight & Biggie Biggs & Mike Jenkins.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 30, Reseda, Calif.: TJ Perkins & Hook Bomberry defeat Mark Davis & Ash Riot, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Vin Gerard, Rocky Romero defeats Alex Koslov, the Dynasy defeat Los Luchas, Roderick Strong defeats Tyler Black, Chuck Taylor defeats Candice Lerae, PAC & the Young Bucks defeat El Generico & Kevin Steen & Susumu Yokosuka, Chris Hero defeats Low Ki and Necro Butcher and Eddie Kingston in a four-way.

IWA Mid-South, Aug. 30, Medora, Ind.: Pierre Abernathy & Evan Gelistico defeat Davey Vega & Gary Jay, Crisjen Hayme defeats Jesse Emerson, the Michigan Militia defeat the Best Around, Egotistico Fantastico defeats Jaysin Strife, Freakshow defeats Peppercricket & Saint in a handicap match, Drake Younger defeats Michael Elgin, Corporal Robinson defeats Insane Lane Bloody, Troy Walters defeats Kid Hybrid, Jason Hades defeats Prince Ali, DINGO defeats Sami Callihan.

Full Throttle Wrestling, Aug. 30, O’Fallon, Mo.: Damian Blade defeats Max Archer, Scar defeats Kyle King, the Searcher defeats Gideon Morbid, Xavier Frost defeats Xander Frost, Scar defeats Damian Blade, the Searcher defeats Xavier Frost, Donovan Ruddick defeats Brandon Espinosa, the Searcher defeats Scar via forfeit, the Searcher defeats Curtis Payne and Damian Blade in a three-way.

EWF, Aug. 30, Marion, Ind.: Dakota Watson defeats Frank Stein, Bobby Black defeats Dylan Bostic, Matt Cavins & Kyle Cassidy & Dark Lion & Johnny Law defeat Hank Calhoun & Wildman Rogers & Gunner Hansen, Fallen Dragon, Osyris defeats Kharn Alexander, General Lee defeats Justin Dean, Dusty Bottoms defeats Mr. Main Event, Andy Santos defeats Jay West and Chip Daley and Troy Miller and Yellow Jacket in a scramble match, Just Justin defeats Nate Phoenix, General Lee won a rumble.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Aug. 31, Reseda, Calif.: Susumu Yokosuka defeats Alex Koslov, El Generico defeats TJ Perkins, the Dynasty defeats Chuck Taylor & Vin Gerard, Kevin Steen defeats Roderick Strong, Low Ki defeats Rocky Romero, Necro Butcher defeats Eddie Kingston, the Young Bucks defeat Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black to win the PWG tag titles, Chris Hero defeats PAC.

IWA Mid-South, Aug. 31, Joliet, Ill.: Drake Younger won a battle royal, Donnie Peppercricket defeats Stephen Saint, Jason Hades defeats Troy Walters, Jason Hades defeats Dave Allen, Crisjen Hayme defeats Pierre Abernathy, CJ Otis defeats Michael Elgin, Jaysin Strife defeats Aaron Arbo, Sami Callihan & Trik Davis defeat Drake Younger & Prince Ali, the Bloody Brothers defeats Corp. Robinson/Freakshow and the Best Around and Kidd Hybrid & Jeff Brooks in a four-way tag match, Dingo defeats Ego Fantastico.

Independent Wrestling Federation, Sept. 1, Paterson Falls, N.J.: Justin Corino defeats Kareem West, Damian Adams defeats Vik Voorhees, Biggie Biggs defeats Frank Scoleri, Damian Adams & Franciz & Travis Blake defeats Vik Voorhees & Kareem West & Scott McGregor, Jennifer defeats Evan Schwartz, Justin Corino defeats Kevin Knight via counout, Kareem West defeats Evan Schwartz, Frank Scoleri defeats Scott McGregor, Justin Corino defeats Vik Voorhees via DQ, Kevin Knight & Biggie Biggs defeats Franciz & Travis Blake.


UPCOMING SHOWS

Cleveland All Pro Wrestling, Sept. 6, Cleveland, Ohio, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Raymond Rowe, Shane Taylor vs. Kenny Hendrix, J-Rocc vs. Michael Hutter, Lamont Williams vs. Nightmare, Shawn Blaze vs. Eric Ryan.

AAW, Sept. 6, Berywn, Ill., at the Eagles Club, with the return of Joey “Mercury” Matthews, the North Star Express in action, Tyler Black vs. Ryan Boz, Matt Cross vs. Egotistico Fantastico, Krotch vs. Arik Cannon, the Phoenix Twins vs. Chandler McClure & Jordan McEntyre, Danny Daniels & Trik Davis & Marek Brave vs. Brett Gakiya & CJ Esperza & Nick Brubaker, plus matches with Jimmy Jacobs, Silas Young, Josh Raymond, Shane Hollister, Keith Walker and Christian Able.

Pro Wrestling Fusion, Sept. 6, Fort Pierce, Fla., at the PAL Center, 8 p.m., with Meng vs. the Sheik,, Chris Gray vs. Chris Jones, King Kong Fu vs. Francisco Ciatso, the Lifeguards vs. the Dark City Fight Club, CJ O’Doyle vs. Jerrelle Clark.

Hardcore Championship Wrestling, Sept. 6, Mooreboro, N.C., with Jimmy Rave and Chris Hamrick in action.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, Sept. 6, Columbus, Ind., at the fairgrounds, featuring Jamie Dundee, plus a tournament including Ronnie Vegas, Pastor Pain, Cousin Cooter, TJ Kemp. Matches announced include: Mitch Ryder & Sexy Shawn Cook vs. TVZ, Donny Idol vs. Fuji Brown.

Mid-Ohio Wrestling, Sept. 6, Barberton, Ohio, with the Iron Sheik and Doink the Clown in action.

Bruiser Wrestling Federation, Sept. 6, Farmville, Va., with Eugene Dinsmore in action.

Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling, Sept. 7, Palomino, Mich., with the Devil’s Own vs. the Ringside Revue for the tag titles, Josh Raymond vs. Fifth Element, Zach Gowen vs. N8 Mattson, DBA & Jaimy Coxxx vs. Eddie Venom & a mystery partner.

3XW, Sept. 12, Des Moines, Iowa, at inPlay, with Devin Carter vs. Arik Cannon, Jimmy Rockwell vs. Casanova, Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Tyler Cook, Kraig Keesaman vs. Mike Sydal, plus Gage Octane, Mark Sterling, Arya Daivari, Ricky Kwong, Maddog McDowell, Ryan Slade and more.

Ring of Honor, Sept. 13, Tokyo, Japan, with Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe, Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson, Roderick Strong vs. Davey Richards, Austin Aries vs. Ryo Saito, Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino & BxB Hulk vs. El Generico & Dragon Kid & mystery partner.

International Wrestling Cartel, Sept. 13, Elizabeth, Penn., with Jerry Lynn vs. Johnny Gargano, Ray Rowe vs. Ricky Reyes vs. John McChesney in a three-way, Delirious & Daizee Haze vs. Dennis Gregory & mystery partner, Eric Xtasy vs. Vendetta, Jason Gory vs. Justin Idol.

MCW Battleground, Sept. 13, Cottage Grove, Minn., at the armory, with Ben Sailer, Rob James, Thoruf Marius and more.

Central Empire Wrestling, Sept. 13, Oskaloosa, Iowa, with Trevor Murdoch in action.

Universal Championship Wrestling, Sept. 13, Hartford, Kent., with Kip James.

Ring of Honor, Sept. 14, Tokyo, Japan, with Nigel McGuinness vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Bryan Danielson vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru, KENTA & Kota Ibushi vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kensuke Sasaki vs. Roderick Strong, Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black, Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Takeshi Morishima & Davey Richards, Taiji Ishimori vs. El Generico.

Jersey All Pro, Sept. 19, Tom Rivers, N.J., at the Intermediate South Middle School, with Rhino in action, Jay Lethal vs. Kenny Omega, LAX vs. the Heavy Hitters, the Grim Reefer vs. Eddie Kingston, Nunzio vs. Xavier, Dan Maff vs. Danny Demanto, plus a 20-man rumble.

Big Time Wrestling, Sept. 19, Newark, Calif., with Kaz and Michael Modest appearing.

Ring of Honor, Sept. 20, Philadelphia, Penn., at the former ECW Arena, with Jay & Mark Briscoe & Austin Aries vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black & Delirious vs. the Necro Butcher, Nigel McGuinness vs. El Generico, Kensuke Sasaki vs. Claudio Castagnoli, Katsuhiko Nakajima vs. Bryan Danielson, Brent Albright vs. Adam Pearce, and matches featuring Jerry Lynn, Go Shiozaki, Roderick Strong, Kevin Steen, Erick Stevens.

Chikara Pro, Sept. 20, Streamwood, Ill., with Mike Quackenbush, Jimmy Olsen, the Super Smash Brothers, Vin Gerard, the Osirian Portal, the Colony and more!

Southern Championship Wrestling, Sept. 20, Sanford, Fla., with Matt Morgan in action.

New England Championship Wrestling, Sept. 20, Quincy, Mass.

Absolute Intense Wrestling, Sept. 21, Cleveland, Ohio, with Tyler Black in action, Sterling James Keenan vs. a mystery opponent, Johnny Gargano vs. Shiima Xion, Josh Prohibition vs. Dios Salvador, the Young Studs vs. Alpha Beta Duke, Da Latin Crime Syndicate vs. the Homeless Handicap Connection.

IWA Mid-South, Sept. 26, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, “the Ted Petty Invitational,” with Mike Quackenbush, Dave Taylor, Arik Cannon, Egotistico Fantastico, Claudio Castagnoli, Roderick Strong, Tyler Black, Jimmy Jacobs, Delirious, BJ Whitmer, Ace Steel, Ricochet, Dingo, Jason Hades, Chuck Taylor, Jayson Quick.

World Wrestling Network, Sept. 26, Port Richey, Fla., “The Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1”, at the Civic Center. Entrants include Gran Akuma, Jigsaw, Chris Jones, Chris Gray.

IWA Mid-South, Sept. 27, Joliet, Ill., at the Hartman Rec Center, “the Ted Petty Invitational” concludes!

World Wrestling Network, Sept. 27, Brooksville, Fla., “The Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2,” at the National Guard Armory.

BIG Pro Wrestling, Sept. 27, Queens, N.Y., with Raven, Balls Mahoney, Spike Dudley, Homicide.

Northeast Wrestling, Sept. 27, Moscow, Penn., at the North Pocono High School, with Jerry “the King” Lawler, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, “Velvet Sky” Talia Madison and more.

NWA Upstate, Sept. 27, xxxx, N.Y., “the Upstate 8,” featuring John McChesney, Jimmy Olsen, Bobby Fish, Sonjay Dutt, Ricky Reyes, Lionel Knight, Orange Cassidy, Slyk Wagner Brown.

SPRY Wrestling, Sept. 27, Bolton, Ontario, Canada, with Garrett Graves vs. Ash, Sabian vs. Johnny Gargano, Rip Impact vs. Drew Gulak, Alex York vs. Rees, Asylum vs. Xtremo vs. Josh Alexander, Josh Prohibition vs. Cody Deaner.

XICW, Sept. 28, Warren, Mich., at the Ritz, with Necro Butcher vs. the DBA vs. Eddie Venom in a three-way, N8 Mattson vs. Jaimy Coxxx, Skull Ganz vs. Keith Crème, Devil Dawg vs. Gavin Starr, and a match featuring Zach Gowen.

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