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

First and foremost… I’m back! Without getting into all the gory details, a lot of layoffs at work has put me in a downward spiral. I kept my job; many around me did not. But, I want to get back into doing something I love, and that’s talking about wresting.

The big indy show of the weekend was the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla “Battle of Los Angeles” tournament in California. The past couple of years, this was a three-day, 24-man tournament. It was scaled back this year to be a two-day event, with 17 wrestlers (including a three-way match in the first round.) Low Ki won the tournament, but did NOT win the PWG title. I am very excited to see this show when it is released on DVD. Learn more at www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com.

In the Chicago area, both IWA Mid-South and AAW ran shows on Saturday, and results of both events are below. The AAW show looks better on paper, featuring Jimmy Jacobs, Tyler Black, Josh Raymond and Arik Cannon.

In other news…

Gangrel and Joe E. Legend (who even knew he was still competing?) will wrestle on a tour in France on Dec. 20th for ICWA.

Brutus Beefcake and Sunny will appear at three shows in Canada at the end of this month – Nov. 27th in Cornwall, Ontario, Nov. 28th in Ottawa, and Nov. 29th in Montreal.

Big Daddy V, Jim Duggan, Velvet Sky will compete for Northeast Wrestling on Dec. 6 in Waterbury, Conn.

AGAIN… it is going to take me a while to build up my list of upcoming indy events. So, please start firing them at me again!


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

Fog City Wrestling, Oct. 25, San Francisco, Calif.: Dana Lee defeats Jeckels the Jester, Oliver John defeats Vinnie Massaro and Sheik Khan Abadi, the Reno SCUM defeat Ulysses & El Chupacabra, Vennis DeMarco defeats Chicano Flame, Nikki NY Knockout defeats Fire, Late Night Primetime defeats the Suburban Commandos, Paul Isadora defeats DJ Rizz, Dylan Drake defeats Babi Slymm, Raven defeats Alofa The Samoan Tank.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Nov. 1, Burbank, Calif.: TJ Perkins defeats Chuck Taylor, Brandon Bonham defeats Kenny Omega, Nigel McGuinness defeats Austin Aries, Low Ki defeats Roderick Strong, Scott Lost defeats Joey Ryan, Bryan Danielson defeats Davey Richards, Masato Yoshino defeats Nick Jackson and El Generico, Chris Hero defeats Necro Butcher.

AAW, Nov. 1, Berwyn, Ill.: Derek St. Holmes & Mason Beck defeat Aaron Scott & Brandon Moreno, Hammett & Caden Ames defeat Jordan MacIntyre & Jason Harris, Christian Able defeats Phil Atlas, Ryan Boz defeats Dewey Dawson and CJ Esperaza, the Phoenix Twins defeat Knight Wagner & Hunter Matthews and Trik Davis & Marek Brave, Jimmy Jacobs defeats Chandler McClure, Arik Cannon defeats Shane Hollister, Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin defeat Zero Gravity, Danny Daniels defeats Krotch, Tyler Black defeats Keith Walker, Silas Young defeats Josh Raymond in a first blood match.

IWA Mid-South, Nov. 1, Joliet, Ill.: Bill the Butcher defeats Adam Cole and Hardcore Harry, Michael Elgin defeats Trauma, the Hooligans defeat Mike Rollins & Ash and Joey Phoenix & Kyle Rich, Sexy Slim Goody defeats Chris Riot, DJ Hyde defeats Dysfunction, Jason Hades defeats Marshee Rockett, Sami Callihan defeats Prince Ali, Troy Walters defeats Devon Moore and Egotistico Fantastico and Acid Jazz in a four-way ladder match.

MMWA-SICW, Nov. 1, St. Louis, Mo.: the Lumberjacks vs. the Big Texan & Waco ended in a double DQ, Jeremy Lightfoot defeats Kevin X, Johnny Courageous defeats Blade, Jerome Cody defeats Billy Diamond, Destiny Diamond defeats El Lobo, Shaft defeats Gary Jackson via forfeit, A.J. Williams & Young Aladdin defeat Phil E. Blunt & Dave Vaughn, Bobby D defeats Mr. Bibbs.

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Nov. 2, Burbank, Calif.: Nigel McGuinness defeats Brandon Bonham, Low Ki defeats Masato Yoshino, Bryan Danielson defeats TJ Perkins, Chris Hero defeats Scott Lost, Low Ki defeats McGuinness, Hero defeats Danielson, Austin Aries & Davey Richards & Roderick Strong defeat El Generico & Nick Jackson & Necro Butcher and Kenny Omega & Chuck Taylor & Joey Ryan in a three-way tag match, Low Ki defeats Hero to win the “BOLA” tournament.


UPCOMING SHOWS


Pro Wrestling Revolution, Nov. 8, San Jose, Calif., with Gangrel and Cheerleader Melissa/Raisha Saeed in action.

NWA Mid-Atlantic, Nov. 8, Asheville, N.C., with the Rock n’ Roll Express, the Midnight Express, Buff Bagwell, the Barbarian in action.

Northern Wrestling Federation, Nov. 8, Fort Wright, Kent., with Chris Harris in action.

Blood, Sweat & Ears, Nov. 8, Timmins, Ontario, Canada, with Matt Morgan and Traci Brooks appearing.

NWA Upstate, Nov. 15, Henrietta, N.Y., with Stevie Richards in action.

Northeast Wrestling, Dec. 6, Waterbury, Conn., with Big Daddy V, Jim Duggan, Velvet Sky, and matches of Ron Zombie vs. Brian Anthony, Jason Blade vs. Michael Sain.

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