Wrestlemania weekend indies news: Rich Swann injured, WWN Mercury Rising, Shimmer & King of Indies lineups and notes

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Rich Swann suffered bruised ribs at yesterday’s Evolve show. The injury is said to not be a serious, but he’s not going to be able to wrestle on the WWN Supershow today at 4 p.m. Pacific time. Caleb Konley will now face Ethan Page.

All shows below at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds are available as iPPVs. Note that we’re looking for reports on all shows to dave@wrestlingobserver.com.

Shimmer iPPV at Noon Pacific time (3 p.m. Eastern):

  • Portia Perez vs. Evie
  • Kay Lee Ray vs. Kimber Lee
  • Candice LaRae vs. Nicole Savoy
  • Mia Yim vs. Athena
  • Nikki Storm vs. Cherry Bomb
  • Cheerleader Melissa s. Jessicka Havok
  • The winners advance and the tournament will be completed today
  • There will also be a Nicole Matthews vs. Tomoka Nakagawa Shimmer title match

WWN Mercury Rising at 4 p.m. Pacific:

  • Drew Galloway vs. Johnny Gargano title vs. title
  • Austin Aries & Roderick Strong vs. Ricochet & Uhaa Nation
  • PJ Black vs. AR Fox
  • Chris Hero vs. Timothy Thatcher
  • Mia Yim & Kimber Lee & Cherry Bomb vs. Nikki Storm & Nicole Matthews & Portia Perez
  • Biff Busick vs. Drew Gulak vs. TJ Perkins vs. Tommy End
  • Caleb Konley vs. Ethan Page

King of Indies 2nd Round at 8 p.m. Pacific:

The last few rounds take place. With last night’s eliminations, there are the second round bouts:

  • Brian Cage vs. Jeff Cobb
  • Rey Horus vs. Willie Mack
  • Luster the Legend vs. Adam Thornstowe
  • Timothy Thatcher vs. Vinnie Massaro
  • Ultimo Dragon vs. Juventud Guerrera non-tourney match