By Chris Vetter, Torch Contributor

Torch Indy Reporter Chris Vetter travels thousands of miles each year to see dozens of indy shows all over the Midwest. His reports covering the entire U.S. Indy Scene are usually published exclusively here at PWTorch.com every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

WEEKEND RESULTS, NEWS & NOTES

Josh Daniels won the 2007 “Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup” in Maryland Championship Wrestling on Sunday, outlasting an outstanding field that included Christopher Daniels, Delirious Sonjay Dutt, and Ruckus. Daniels was congratulated afterward by Chris Jericho, who was at the show in a non-wrestling role. Details of the show are posted below.

In the other big indy show of the weekend, Samoa Joe defeated Ray Rowe in IWC in suburban Pittsburgh. Also on the show, Fabulous John McChesney defeated Larry Sweeney to win the Super Indy title, and McChesney joined the top heel faction, The Unholy Alliance. Read more about this promotion at www.iwcwrestling.com.

Samoa Joe defeated Rhino in NWA Birmingham on Friday in Irondale, Alabama. Former WWE wrestler Bull Buchanan wrestled on the show, as did Sonjay Dutt and Elix Skipper.


Bill Behrens with NWA is reporting that Joey Ryan Karl Anderson won the three-team tag match, defeating Sean Waltman & Billy Kidman and Incognito & Sicodelico Jr., to because the new NWA world tag team champions, in McAllen, Texas.

In other news…

Rikishi and Traci Brooks will debut for EWF in Marion, Ind., on Aug. 18.

Bryan Danielson, Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli and Gran Akuma will head to Insanity Pro Wrestling for the IPW 6th anniversary show on Aug. 4, in Indianapolis, Ind. Visit www.insanityprowrestling.com for all the details.

I now have the full lineup for the AAW show on Saturday below, featuring Arik Cannon, Jerry Lynn, Zach Gowen, Joey Mercury, and Silas Young. It appears I will be attending this show in Chicago, and I’ll have a full report on Monday. AAW has produced some solid shows with a growing, rabid fan base, and you should check them out at www.aawrestling.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

Ohio Valley Wrestling, July 4, Six Flags, Kent.: Prodigy defeats Jamin Olivencia, Armando Alejandro Estrada defeats Nick Sinn, Jacob Duncan defeats Hammer, a diva pie eating contest turned into a fight, the James Boys defeat Atlas Dabone & Jake Hager, Paul Burchill defeats Los Locos, Chet the Jet failed Anthony Pulaski’s bodyslam challenge, Idol Stevens & Colt Cabana defeat Vladmir Koslov & Mike Kruel via DQ, Cody Runnels defeats Sean Spears, CM Punk defeats Jay Bradley.

United States Wrestling Federation, July 4, Lebanon, Kent.: Brent Goodwin defeats Maxx Mizery, J.D. Thunder defeat the Scorpio and Masked Superstar in a three-way, Kliff Hanger defeats Lincoln Walker, Cujo defeats Jed, Rated-X & the Prophet defeat the Fat N’ the Furious.

Coliseum Championship Wrestling, July 4, Evansville, Ind.: Death Psi defeats Dr. Blue, JP Lightning defeats Double R, Billy Hardaway defeats Tommy Danger, Mitch Ryder & Lonestar defeat Just John & KC Blade.

Ultimate Championship Wrestling, July 5, Hopkinsville, Kent.: Derrick Neal defeats Richards Lowe via DQ, Brandon Walker defeats Hex-Gage, Terry England & Derrick Neal defeat Richards Lowe & Farron Foxx, Moon Dog Cujo defeats Billy Ray Hickerson, Jeff Crowe defeats Ricky Morton, Justin Sane vs. Vic the Bruiser ended in a double countout.

Crossroads Championship Wrestling, July 6, Terre Haute, Ind.: Jason Lyte defeats Donovain Cain, Shank Barzini defeats Corvin, Johnnie Watts defeats ToXiK, Shawn Clarion defeats Andrew Coal, Charlie Knight defeats Jake Maverick.

Northern Wrestling Federation, July 6, Cincinnati, Ohio: Stewie Backlund defeats T-Money, Clutch McAllister defeats Nasty Russ via DQ, Ice defeats The Warlock, Roger Ruffen & Muldoon defeat Freaks & Geeks, Benjamin Kimera & Crybaby vs. the Hippies went to a no contest, the Zodiacs defeat Tiny Tim & Danny Montgomery.

NWA Wrestle Birmingham, July 6, Irondale, Alab.: Dan Sawyer defeats Brian Murdoch, Adrian Street defeats Ricky Roberts, Anton Leveigh defeats Brandon Barbwire, Dennis Condrey defeats Inhuman Fly, McNasty defeats Bull Buchanan in a lumberjack strap match, Mike Jackson defeats Daffney, Sonjay Dutt defeats Scotty Blaze, David Young & Elix Skipper defeat Michael Rayne & Billy Blade, Samoa Joe defeats Rhino.

International Wrestling Cartel, July 7, Elizabeth, Penn.: Azrieal defeats Troy Lords, Vendetta & Jimmy DeMarco defeat Eric Xtasy & Justin Idol, Jon Bolen defeats Chris Hero, Shiima Xion & Jason Gory defeat Ernie Osirus & Alex Payne, John McChesney defeats Larry Sweeney to win the Super Indy Title, the Gambinos defeat Michael Façade & Johnny Gargano to win the tag titles, Dennis Gregory defeats Ricky Reyes, Samoa Joe defeats Ray Rowe.

NWA Anarchy, July 7, Cornelia, Ga.: Seth Delay & Adrian Hawkins defeat Sex & Money, Truitt Fields defeats Rob Adonis, the Hollywood Brunettes defeat Walters & Driver, Shadow & Nemesis defeat the Anger Alliance, Awesome Attraction defeat the Hustle Squad, Al Getz defeats Chris King, Urban Assault Squad defeat the Hollywood Brunettes and Delay & Hawkins, Ace Rockwell defeats Chad Parham.

IPW, July 7, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Mavericks defeat the Thunder Dragons, Botch defeats PT Hussla, Osyris defeats Ryan Rich, Faith In Nothing defeat Hex Gage & Dave Davidson, Diehard defeats Jake Crist and Louis Linaris and Dustin Rayz in a four-way, Jon Moxley defeats Billy Roc, Scotty Vortekz defeats Dave Crist, Carlton Kaz defeats Indiana Kidd.

Northstar Premier Wrestling, July 7, Lonsdale, Minn.: Ben Sailer defeats Aaron Corbin, Brody Hoofer defeats Nate Bash, Jason Vaine defeats James Thomas, Vindicator defeats Cooter Hayseed, Cody & Cory O’Neill defeat John Johnson & Black Stallion.

NWA Pro, July 7, Houston, Texas: Cassandro & Incognito defeat Magno & Muneco Infernal, Chaz Taylor defeats Seth Korbin, Rob Conway defeats Don Juan, Tzuki defeats Fullrabil, TJ Perkins defeats Ikuto Hidaka, Phoenix Star & Zokre defeat Joey Ryan & Karl Anderson in a steel cage, Adam Pearce defeats Sicodelico Jr., El Hijo del Santo & Super Park & Rayo de Jalisco defeat Blue Demon & Pentagon Black & Psychosis via DQ.

EWF, July 7, Marion, Ind.: Dark Lion defeats Snake, Camron Star defeats Destinee Blade, Wildman Rogers defeats Cupid Valentino, Bob defeats Andrew Troyae, Just Justin defeats Jake Omen, Nate Phoenix defeats Just Justin.

NWA Indiana, July 7, Lafayette, Ind.: Louis Linaris defeats Luis Rojas, Devon Fury & Kenny Courageous defeat Johnny Rich & Jamie Crisis, Chase Richards defeats Kenneth James, Guy Lombardo defeats Chris Cardio, Don Basher defeats Guy Lombardo, PT Hustla defeats Dustin Lillard, the Metal Master & Marc Houston defeat Jeremy Hadley & Damaja Danny Basham, Brian Roberts defeats Rob Ramer.

Northern Wrestling Federation, July 7, Buford, Ohio: The Hippies defeat the Zodiacs, Muldoon defeats Stewie Backlund, The Thugs defeat Christopher Michael Lotus & Horatio Sanchez, Ice defeats Anthony Bryant, Crybaby & Benjamin Kimera vs. Freaks & Geeks ended in a no contest.

Mid-States Wrestling, July 7, Harrison, Ark.: Michael Barry defeats Mitch Carter, Jason Jones defeats Jack Dalton, Jim Fallon defeats Tommy Smash, Cast-Iron Cothern & Boss Campbell defeat El Matador Dos in a handicap match, Kraig Keesaman defeats Phil Lawrence, Jake Boulder defeats Gary Gram, Jason Jones defeats Michael Barry and Jim Fallon and Kevin Lovejones.

Maryland Championship Wrestling, July 8, Dundalk, Md., “The 7th Annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup:” Christopher Daniels defeats Jay Lethal, Josh Daniels defeats Derek Frazier, Delirious defeats Christian York, Human Tornado defeats Azrieal, Sonjay Dutt defeats Eddie Edwards, Adam Flash vs. Danny Doring ended in a no-contest, Joey Matthews defeats Adam Flash to win the title, Patrick Brink defeats the Bruiser, Creative Control won a tag team battle royal to earn a title shot, Josh Daniels defeats Christopher Daniels and Delirious and Human Tornado and Sonjay Dutt and Ruckus in a six-way elimination match to win the Shamrock Cup.

NWA, July 8, McAllen, Texas: Muneco Infernal & Cobra II defeat Don Juan & Joey Spector, Cassandro & Tzuki defeat Magno & Furball, Rob Conway & Adam Pearce defeat Los Luchas, Blue Demon & Ikuto Hidaka defeat Rayo de Jalisco & TJ Perkins, Karl Anderson & Joey Ryan defeat Sicodelio Jr. & Incognito and Sean Waltman & Billy Kidman to win the NWA tag titles, El Hijo del Santo & Super Parka defeat Psychosis & Pentagon Black.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Action Zone Wrestling, July 11, Waipahu, Hawaii, with a “lethal lottery” where teams are picked at random, and the winning teams advance to a gauntlet.

Action Zone Wrestling, July 12, Waipahu, Hawaii, with Kris Kavanaugh vs. the winner of the lethal lottery gauntlet a night earlier. Matches with the Rage, DDB, AkuA, Rocko Shinoda, Sabaki, Kaniala, Devilshock, and the Old School Outlaws.

AWA RUSH, July 12, Mankato, Minn., the Bandana Brewery, with Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz vs. Casanova & Rob James, the Prophet & Joessiah vs. Hype Gotti & Tony Cortez, Ryan Cooke & Joseph Alexander vs. Benjamin Sailer & Jaysin Strife, Pete Huge & Kleck Michaels vs. Venom & Bret O’Brian, and Shimdog vs. Jake Taylor.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, July 13, Orlando, Fla., the Recreation Center, with Adam Flash vs. Sideshow, Erick Stevens vs. Nooie Lee, Sal Rinauro vs. Seth Delay vs. Billy Roc, Chi Chi Cruz vs. Chasyn Rance, Allison Danger vs. Krazy K, Chris Hero vs. Trik Davis, TJ Mack vs. Kenny King, Michael Elgin vs. Matt Cross. In non-tournament action, Roderick Strong & Sedrick Strong vs. Chris Nelson & Vito Denucci.

Insane Championship Wrestling, July 13, Milwaukee, Wis., at the Sports Connection, with Silas Young vs. Mickey McCooy, Steve Stone vs. Jason Hades, Justin Dredd vs. Chandler McClure, Brody Hoofer vs. John Johnson, Arya Daivari & Dysfunction vs. Esteban Molina & Tony Rican, Jason Dukes vs. Chase McCoy vs. Scotty Pride vs. the Ninja in a gauntlet match, the Soul Shooters vs. Keeping it Gangsta.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, July 14, Port Richey, Fla., the Jewish Community Center, continuing the two-day tournament.

Combat Zone Wrestling, July 14, Philadelphia, Penn., “Best of the Best,” with Sabian vs. Jigsaw, Cheech vs.B-Boy, Chuck Taylor vs. Ricochet, Brandon Thomaselli vs. Vito Thomaselli, Drake Younger vs. ???, Ruckus vs. Human Tornado, Sal Thomaselli vs. ????, Scotty Vortekz vs. Cloudy. In non-tournament action: Necro Butcher & Toby Klein & Danny Havoc vs. Mitch Ryder & DJ Hyde & Brain Damage.

AAW, July 14, Berwyn, Ill., the Eagles Club, with Danny Daniels & Jayson Reign vs. Chandler McClure & Tyler Black, Joey Mercury vs. Eric Priest, Arik Cannon & Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin vs. Ryan Boz & Dan Lawrence & Krotch, Zach Gowen vs. Silas Young, and a 20-man battle royal with the winner getting a title shot against Jerry Lynn!


ECWA, July 14, Newark, Del., the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, with Scotty Too Hotty vs. Billy Bax, Berlin Bad Boys vs. the Heavyweights, Ace Darling & Cheetah Master vs. Chase Del Monte & a mystery partner,

Hybrid Wrestling, July 14, Fremont, Ohio, FCRC Arena, with Homicide & Hernandez vs. Faith In Nothing, Starless vs. Johnny Gargano, and matches with Jason Bane, the Canadian Superstars, JT Lightning, Flip Kendrick, Shawn Blaze, Brian Lyndon, Billy Taylor, Russ Myers and more.

Blackball’d Wrestling Organization, July 14, Phoenixville, Penn., at the Top Gun Wrestling Academy, with Bazooka Joe vs. Shawn Fury, Hard Candy vs. Kory Kastle & Rick Feinberg, Kid Kaos vs. Pelle Primeau, Massive Mike & Trina vs. Alan Cross & Ashley Ugly, Dr. Spider vs. Din Mak, Louis Rich vs. Nemo.

F1rst Wrestling, July 15, Minneapolis, Minn., at First Avenue night club, with Arik Cannon vs. Cody O’Neill, Aaron Corbin vs. Darin Corbin, Joey Envy vs. Jaysin Strife, Pete Huge & Allison Wonderland vs. Rain & a mystery partner, and matches with Rob James, Horace the Psychopath, Kamikaze Klecker, Zac James, Arya Daivari, the Prophet, Big Brody Hoofer, Ryan Cruz and Nate Bash.

Pro Wrestling Element, July 15, Martinsburg, W. Va., with Steve Corino, Rob Conway.

Ring of Honor, July 16, Japan, with Takeshi Morishima vs. Nigel McGuinness, Jay & Mark Briscoe & Marufuji vs. KENTA & Ricky Marvin & Matt Sydal, Bryan Danielson vs. Go Shiozaki, Delirious vs. Roderick Strong, Jack Evans & Kotaro Suzuki vs. Davey Richards & Rocky Romero, B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Rave.

Ring of Honor, July 17, Osaka, Japan, with Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Shingo & YAMATO, KENTA & CIMA vs. Davey Richards & Rocky Romero, Matt Sydal & Ryo Saito & Dragon Kid vs. Delirious & Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino, Jack Evans vs. Roderick Strong, Bryan Danielson vs. Jimmy Rave, Nigel McGuinness vs. B.J. Whitmer.

UWF, July 19, North Charleston, N.C., at Rick Hendrick Jeep Chrsyler, with the Steiners, LAX, Too Cool, the Naturals, Diamonds in the Rough, Team Macktion.

UWF, July 20, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Championship Wrestling Experience, July 20, Youngstown, Ohio.

New England Championship Wrestling, July 20, Quincy, Mass., the armory.

Jersey All Pro, July 21, Cartaret, N.J., with Low Ki defending his title against the winner of a “Royal Rumble” style match, and the debut of Gail Kim.

IWA Mid-South, July 21, Joliet, Ill., the Hartman Rec Center.

Chikara Pro, July 21, Wallingford, Conn., the Knights of Columbus Hall, with Chris Hero vs. Lince Dorado, Claudio Castagnoli, Hallowicked & Cheech & & Cloudy vs. Crossbones & the Neo Solar Temple, Eddie Kingston vs. Tim Donst, the Colony vs. Gran Akuma & Icarus & Maxime Boyer, Los Ice Creams vs. Olsen Twins, Mike Quackenbush & Jigsaw & Shane Storm vs. three mystery opponents.

International Wrestling Cartel, July 21, Ellsworth, Penn., at the ballfield, 6 p.m. start time, with Abyss and Eric Young in action.

UWF, July 21, Columbia, S.C., at the township auditorium.

Buddah show, July 21, Mora, Minn., at the Kanabec County Fair.

FPWA Wrestling, July 21, Pinellas Park, Fla., at the Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 8 p.m., with Mr. Marcus vs. Dagon Briggs vs. Eddie Taurus in a three-way, the Psychedelics vs. Nooie Lee & Legion Cage, and a tag team gauntlet.

3XW, July 21, Adel, Iowa, with Bryce Benjamin vs. Devin Carter, Brian Ash vs. Gage Octane, Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz vs. Marek Brave & Trik Davis, Nate Bash vs. Mark Sterling, and matches with Casanova, Danny Daniels, Dan Lawrence, Kraig Keesaman, Jimmy Rockwell, Kwong, Jaysin Strife, Zach Thompson, Aaron Masterson and Ryan Slade.

Loco Wrestling, July 21, Philadelphia, Penn.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling, July 21, Columbus, Ind., at JD Byrider Car Dealership, with Amber Monroe vs. She Nay Nay, and matches with TVZ, Donny Idol, Bobby Black, Pastor Pain, Big Jon Wall, Average White Guy and more.

Heavy On Wrestling, July 21, Superior, Wis., with Arik Cannon vs. Ben Sailer, Mitch Paradise vs. J Chaotic, Ann Brookstone vs. Christy Hemme, Bill Irwin vs. Adrian Lynch, and a special appearance by Molly Holly.

Ring of Honor, July 27, Deer Park, N.Y., the community center, with Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Bryan Danielson & Nigel McGuinness.

AWA RUSH, July 27, Mankato, Minn., with Gator Magraw vs. Casanova (this will be Magraw’s final match), Joey Envy vs. Horace the Psychopath, Aaron Corbin vs. Arik Cannon.

Ring of Honor, July 28, Edison, N.J., at Inman Sports Club, 7:30 bell time.

IWA Mid-South, July 28, Midlothian, Ill., at the rec center.

IAW, July 28, South Bend, Ind., at the Covelski Stadium with Roddy Piper & Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine & Brian Costello, Andy Chene vs. Cousin Bubba, The Ripper vs. Rodney Fultze, Dr. Love vs. Mr. Smiley, Pastor Pain vs. CR Rage.

Pro Wrestling Guerilla, July 29, Burbank, Calif., the armory, with Bryan Danielson vs. El Generico, the Briscoes vs. PAC & Roderick Strong, Austin Aries vs. Rocky Romero, Joey Ryan vs. Scorpio Sky, TJ Perkins & the Young Bucks vs. Karl Anderson & Chris Bosh & Scott Lost, Human Tornado vs. Tony Kozina.

Fight Sports Midwest, Aug. 3, Midlothian, Ill., with Bryan Danielson vs. Josh Abercrombie, Chris Hero vs. Gran Akuma, Larry Sweeney vs. Bryan Alvarez.

IWA Mid-South, Aug. 4, Plainfield, Ind.

International Wrestling Cartel, Aug. 4, Elizabeth, Penn., the Court Time Sports Center.

Insanity Pro Wrestling, Aug. 4, Indianapolis, Ind., the Salvation Army Community Center, with Bryan Danielson vs. Dave Davidson, Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Irish Airborne, Hillbilly Jed vs. Osyris, plus Gran Akuma in action.

Chikara Pro, Aug. 5, Philadelphia, Penn., at the New Alhambra Arena/former ECW Arena, with The Briscoe Brothers vs. Icarus & Gran Akuma, Sara Del Rey vs. Daizee Haze, La Parkita Original vs. Payaso del Futuro.

Cleveland All Pro, Aug. 5, Cleveland, Ohio, the Plain Dealer Pavilion, with Blue Meanie vs. Jason Bane in a cage match, Chris Hamrick & Tracy Smothers vs. Faith in Nothing, Super Hentai vs. Aftermath vs. Sharkboy in a three-way, Conrad Kennedy III vs. Chris Cronus vs. Carlton Kaz in a three-way, Buff Bagwell vs. Rick Steiner, Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Josh Prohibition & Johnny Gargano, Matt Cross vs. 2 Cold Scorpio, Da Munchies & JT Lightning vs. Jimmy Snuka Q & A, Dominic DeNucci vs. Lord Zoltan, Luna Vachon vs. Jessicka Havok, April Hunter & JD Michaels vs. Lexie Lane & Robby Starr.

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