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Oklahoma Scoop

Posted: Jan 14th 2008 By: mikeiles

NEWS
HollymoodEntertainment.com will be releasing a new pro wrestling documentary on DVD in February entitled "Pro Wrestling Dreams" which features A. J. Styles, Petey Williams, Christopher Daniels, Ricky Reyes, Chris Sabin, Luther Reigns, Shelley Martinez, Chris Hero, Larry Zbyszko, The Human Tornado, Magnum T. A., Aaron Aguilera, Jamie Noble, and a bonus feature of an hour long interview with Rey Mysterio. For more information e-mail HollymoodLA@aol.com

"XPW Television: Season 2" will be released on DVD on January 15th and will include Tracy Smothers vs. Kid Kaos in a Loser-Leaves-XPW Match.

Mick Foley's Profile has been added to the WWE Alumni Page.

Jakks Pacific announced its lineup for their WWE Classic Superstars 20 release. The release will include:

The Rock (Corporate Champion Attire)
Ric Flair (1980'2 Attire)
Rey Mysterio (Classic Early Career)
Dynamite Kid
Ron Simmons (WCW Champion)
Tony Atlas
Sandman (Classic red, white, & blue pants)
John Cena (LJN Style Chaser)

Wednesday night in New Hampshire, Mike Huckabee's party had Ric Flair's theme music playing. Flair is a celebrity endorser of Huckabee.

One time NWA-U wrestler and multi-time NWA World Tag Team Champion Chris Harris has agreed to contractual terms with WWE. The deal between Harris and WWE, negotiated by his agent, is completed. TNA is downplaying the signing, and spinning it as if he was a crybaby and an attitude problem, and that they don?t care he is leaving the promotion. TNA had apparently not realized his contract lapsed or simply thought WWE would not want him. WWE has been fielding overtures from TNA talent (or their representatives), so it wouldn?t be surprising to see other TNA departures for Stamford, CT. TNA has removed his profile from their roster page and confirmed his departure on Friday.

At JRsBarBQ.com, Jim Ross responded to Chris Cruises's article (at WrestlingObserver.com). Ross took an interesting approach, not knocking Cruise at all, even though Cruise did come after him. In fact, he said Cruise made valid points and that he agrees there should be a zero tolerance policy as it relates to both steroids and HGH within pro wrestling.

Amazon.com has confirmed that WWE will release a Sting DVD set on December 9, 2008. It will be a two disc set and the suggested price is $26.99.

TNA is laying the foundation for Matt Morgan's in ring debut. Many message boards have been clammering and been very vocal about Morgan's in-ring debut and are anxious for that time to come. Previously, Vince Russo has been pushing for Matt Morgan to get in the ring however, Jim Cornette and Jeff Jarrett have interceded and are more interested in getting Morgan over on the mic before they showcase his in-ring skills. TNA has been happy with the feedback from the fans with respect to Matt Morgan as they are seeing a slow build for his debut instead of hot shotting him into his first match and then having him get lost in the shuffle. Just a few months ago, several sites had speculated that Samoa Joe would be the first opponent for Morgan seeing his involvment with the Christian/Joe storyline. TNA continued to tease this confrontation at the last set of tapings and the fans responded in kind by chanting "Kill Him" in support of Morgan. As of this writing, the plans that are in motion right now is to continue to have Morgan work the mic and be built as a huge babyface and then within the next two months have Morgan make his in-ring debut at that month's PPV.

Terry Taylor underwent double knee replacements surgery. His knees were in bad shape from all the years in the ring as an active wrestler.

Shark Boy's current gimmick is being done as a rib on the fact that much of the WWE roster keeps getting injured. This was Dutch Mantel's idea.

The attendance for the TNA show at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center was reportedly 900.

Reportedly several TNA wrestlers ate lunch at JR's Family Bar-B-Que in Norman on Saturday prior to the TNA event in Oklahoma City including Christian Cage and James Storm.

Roddy Piper stated on his web site that he will not be at the WWA Bash at the Ballpark on January 19th even though he is being advertised.

The Mardi Gras Cafe in Dallas had a memorial benefit Saturday to help pay for funeral costs of Arman Hussein. Hussein would come to their blues jams almost every week until he became too ill.

The Great Samu was begrudgingly forced to vacate his WXW Heavyweight Championship and pull out of his scheduled showdown with Sugaa at the World Xtreme Wrestling event on January 8th due to an emergency kidney ailment. In a statement from WXW officials, they said that "WXW would like to take this time to recognize the enormous accomplishments and contributions that Samu has given to WXW, and we encourage fans to keep him in your thoughts during this difficult time. While his leave of absence is indefinite, we all will be wishing for no less than a full recovery and eventual return to a WXW ring."

One time NWA-U women's wrestler April Hunter has released a DVD of her matches. It can be ordered on her website at AprilHunter.com/Merchandise/Videos

ClickWrestle.com has a video of AACW Women's Champion Cheerleader Melissa taking on Blue Nikita from the "ChickFight UK" event that took place on August 26, 2007 in Suncastle, Skegness, England.

Brandon Groom has begun wrestling for WWE's developmental fed, Florida Championship Wrestling. He is now known as "Greek God" Brandon Groom.

Tim Brooks is going to try his hand at promoting wrestling. NAWA Big Time Pro Wrestling had its debut show on February 9th in Dallas.

Max McGuirk, grandson of pro wrestler Leroy McGuirk and son of former WWF ring announcer Mike McGuirk, has begun his training for pro wrestling. He has been training under the tutelege of the legendary Tom Jones.

Former AACW Commissioner Damien Strange e-mailed Oklafan last week to let us know that one-time AACW wrestler KAFU had been signed to a WWE developmental deal. In his e-mail he referred to himself as the owner of the AAWWL. After further research, AAWWL stands for the All American World Wrestling League. We will report more info when we receive it.

Scam of the week is a story at www.Hillsdale.net/cgi-bin/printme.pl where the local promotion claimed a show Saturday in Waldorn, MA, featured The Ultimate Warrior. It even has quotes from "The Warrior." Warrior claims to live on the Ramapo Reservation in New Jersey and likes modern wrestling, particularly women's wrestling. "I like that the athletic woman has really come onto the scene. It isn't just a beauty pageant with them out there now, they are real athletes." There is a local guy who works spot shows in Massachusetts claiming to be the original Ultimate Warrior. He has similar hair and face paint and a good tan, but is clearly a different guy.

Oklafan would like to extend its sympathies to Stevie Caballero on the passing of his father.

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RECENT RESULTS
January 4th
Tim Renesto (w/ Charming Charles) defeated J. D. Fluffy at the United States Wrestling Organization event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Mark Anthony (w/ Charming Charles) defeated Steve O (not the IZW ring announcer).

January 6th
IWA Tag Team Champions The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens, w/ Orlando Toledo) defeated Los Aereos (Hiram Tua & Carlitos) at the International Wrestling Association event in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Bob Armstrong, Tommy Rich, & Buff Bagwell defeated Steve Lawler, Chick Donovan, & Bulldog Raines by DQ at Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling's "Bill Dromo Appreciation Night" event in Carrollton, GA

January 7th
Shawn Michaels & Mr. Kennedy defeated Charlie Haas & Trevor Murdoch in the opening match of the "WWE RAW" telecast in Uncasville, CT. In other matches, Mick Foley & Hornswoggle defeated The Highlanders (Robbie McAllister & Rory McAllister) in a Tag Team Royal Rumble Qualifying Match. In a match taped for "WWE Heat", Jim Duggan & Super Crazy defeated Big Daddy Flex & Mega.

January 8th
Christian Cage defeated Samoa Joe and TNA World Tag Team Champion A. J. Styles in a 3-Way Elimination Match at the "TNA iMPACT!" TV taping in Orlando, FL to earn a shot at the TNA World Champion at "Against All Odds"

Tommy Taylor defeated Chris Gray and Brandon Groom in the opening match of the Florida Championship Wrestling event in New Port Richey, FL. In other matches, Jake Hager & Hade Vansen defeated Robert Anthony & Brad Allen.

January 11th
Bryan Danielson defeated Brent Albright at the Ring of Honor event in Boston, MA. Later in the evening, ROH World Tag Team Champions Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defeated Jack Evans & Jigsaw. Brent Albright & B. J. Whitmer, and The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Broscoe & Mark Briscoe) in a 3-Fall Ultimate Endurance Match.

Ted DiBiase Jr. defeated Charlie Haas at the "WWE RAW" house show in Jacksonville, FL. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Mickie James.

January 12th
Kevin Steen defeated Brent Albright at the Ring of Honro event in Edison, NJ

WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Mickie James at the "WWE RAW" house show in Tallahassee, FL. In other matches, Snitsky defeated Charlie Haas.

Tommy Taylor defeated Brandon Groom and Chris Gray in a Triple Threat Match at the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Brooksville, FL. In other matches, Jake Hager & Sheamus defeated Johnny Curtis & Brad Allen.

Rikishi, Alofa, & The Tonga Kid defeated The Reno Scum (Luster the Legend, Adam Thornstowe, & Paul Isadora, w/ Shane Dynasty) at the Fog City Wrestling debut show in San Francisco, CA

PCW Champion Action Jackson defeated Mace Malone in the main event of the Professional Championship Wrestling Full Throttle event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, PCW Cruiserweight Champion Canyon (w/ Paul Lewis) defeated Aaron Eagle.

American History Next (Steve Stone & Hardcore Craig) defeated T. C. Washington & Chris Black and AWA-BCW Tag Team Champions The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) for the titles in a Triple Threat Match at the AWA Brew City Wrestling event in Waukesha, WI

Joey Corman defeated J. T. LaMotta at the American Championship Wrestling event in Marshall, TX

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UPCOMING MATCHES
January 14th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the "WWE RAW" telecast in Mobile, AL

January 19th
PCW Champion Action Jackson defends the title against PCW Television Champion Brett Idol at the Professional Championship Wrestling Full Throttle event in Arlington, TX

January 20th
J. T. LaMotta takes on Jimmy Jacobs at Anarchy Championship Wrestling's 1st Anniversary event "Guilty By Association 2008" in San Antonio, TX

January 25th
TNA World Tag Team Champions A. J. Styles & Tomko defend their titles against The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez) at the TNA house show in Troy, OH

Brent Albright & B. J. Whitmer take on Delirious & El Generico at the Ring of Honor event in Dayton, OH

Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the National Wrestling Superstars event in South River, NJ

January 26th
TNA World Tag Team Champions A. J. Styles & Tomko defend their titles against The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez) at the TNA house show in Youngstown, OH

Brent Albright & B. J. Whitmer take on 2 members of The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans, Ruckus, & Julius Smokes) and 2 members of The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs, Necro Butcher, & Tyler Black) in a Tag Team Scramble Match at the Ring of Honor event in Chicago Ridge, IL

Jake Hager is among the stars scheduled for the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Port Richey, FL

UXW Tag Team Champions Demolition (Ax & Smash) defend their titles against The Heartbreak Express (Sean Davis & Phil Davis) at USA Xtreme Wrestling's 15th Anniversary event in Orlando, FL. Also scheduled to appear are Jake Roberts, King Kong Bundy, and many more.

Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Pro Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the National Wrestling Superstars event in Brick, NJ

MWA Champion Blade defends his title against Les Mayne at the Midwest Wrestling Alliance & Omaha Wrestling Association joint event in Council Bluffs, IA. Also scheduled to appear are Thomas Trump, Eric Rose, and many more.

January 27th
Masked Superstar, Rick Steiner, and Bill Dundee are among the stars scheduled for the Georgia Wrestling Promotions event in Woodstock, GA

Mick Foley is one of the entrants in WWE's "Royal Rumble" match at the pay-per-view event of the same name in New York, NY. In other matches, WWE United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter defends his title against Ric Flair.

February 7th
Steve Lawler & The Flame take on Tommy Rich & Jimmy Powell at the NAWA Ring Champions event in Rome, GA

February 8th
Brad Armstrong takes on Mr. Hughes at the Independent Wrestling Network event in Manchester, GA

February 9th
Brad Armstrong is among the stars scheduled for the Independent Wrestling Network event in Columbus, GA

February 15th
Ric Flair takes on Mr. Kennedy at the "WWE RAW" house show in Fresno, CA

February 16th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, Jack Dalton, Kenny Campbell, Brieanna Bringle, Kraig Keesaman, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

February 22nd
Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Pro Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NJ

February 23rd
The Hangmen Three (Brent Albright, B. J. Whitmer, & Adam Pearce, w/ Shane Hagadorn) are among the stars scheduled for Ring of Honor's 6th Anniversary event in New York, NY

Nikolai Volkoff is among the stars scheduled for the Xero Underground Wrestling event in Aberdeen, MD

February 29th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for an independent wrestling event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

March 1st
Rick Sweetan (w/ Boyd Bradford) faces The Atomic Dogg in the finals of the International Title Tournament at the Mid-South Pro Wrestling event in Morrilton, AR. Also scheduled to appear are MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett), Shane Rawls, Al Farat, Gary Gram, and many more.

Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

March 14th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Waterford City, Ireland

March 15th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Donneycarney, Ireland

March 16th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Blackpool, England

March 22nd
Buddy Landell and King Kong Bundy are among the stars scheduled for the Independent Pro Wrestling Alliance reunion event in Sewell, NJ

Kamala takes on Tito Santana at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Yonkers, NY

April 5th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

April 12th
Al Farat, Skandar Akbar, Matt Riviera, Rick Sweetan, Gary Gram, Joshua Smith, Eric Rose, and Shane Rawls are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-South Pro Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Pro Wrestling event in Suffern, NY

May 10th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

June 15th through 22nd
Lanny Poffo will be facing Johnny West on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Freedom of the Seas during "Wrestling on the Water" departing from Miami, FL

July 22nd
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 23rd
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at "The Washington Auto Show" at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. For more info call 1-800-368-9000.

January 25th & 26th
Jason Jones will be appearing at a Toughman Contest in Springdale, AR

January 25th through 27th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at "FX International" at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. For more info go to FXshow.com/venue.html

January 26th
Greg Valentine and Brian Knobbs will be signing autographs from 12:30pm to 3pm at Comic World inside Bramalea Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. For more info call (905) 693-9409.

Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs from 3pm to 5pm at Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi in Myrtle Beach, SC. For more info call (843) 236-6111.

Rikishi will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Carson's Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info call (610) 770-7314.

Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 10:30am to 2pm at the "Frank & Son" show in City of Industry, CA. For more info call (951) 780-9611.

January 27th
Greg Valentine and Brian Knobbs will be signing autographs from 11am to 1pm during the "Hamilton Card Show" at the Michelangelo Banquet Hall in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For more info call (905) 693-9409.

Rikishi will be appearing from 12pm to 2pm at The Wrestling Universe in Whitestone, NY. For more info call (718) 746-0010.

January 30th
Jason Jones will be appearing at the Mid-States Promotions "Wednesday Night Fights" event at the Shake-It-Up Show Club in Branson, MO

February 9th
Bret Hart, Ultimate Warrior, Animal of The Road Warriors, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Brutus Beefcake, The Honky Tonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Kamala, Tatanka, and Tammy Sytch have been announced as appearing at a wrestling convention at the Old Tafford Football Grounds in Manchester, England

Goldberg will be signing autographs from 12pm to 3pm at Tidewater Sports inside Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, VA. For more info call (757) 747-8846.

February 23rd
Jason Jones will be appearing at a Mixed Martial Arts event at the Shake-It Up Show Club in Branson, MO

February 27th
Jason Jones will be appearing at the Mid-States Promotions "Wednesday Night Fights" event at the Shake-It-Up Show Club in Branson, MO

April 5th
Greg Valentine, Road Warrior Animal, Sunny, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags & Brian Knobbs), Jay Strongbow, Sr., and many more will be signing autographs at "Signamania II" at Ben Franklin Middle School in Levittown, PA. For more info call (215) 943-2475.

March 1st
The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, & Jimmy Hart), Harley Race, The Honky Tonk Man, U-Gene, Kaz, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, Ms. Brooks, and many more are among the stars scheduled to appear at Big Time Wrestling's "Wrestlefest 2008" at the Newark Pavilion in Newark, CA. For more info, call (510) 494-9648.

March 14th through 16th
Roddy Piper will be appearing at "MonsterMania 10" at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info go to MonsterMania.net/Convention.htm.

March 26th
Jason Jones will be appearing at the Mid-States Promotions "Wednesday Night Fights" event at the Shake-It-Up Show Club in Branson, MO

March 27th through 31st
Ted DiBiase will serve as Fan Ambassador on board Carnival Cruise Lines The Sensation during the "Wrestling Fan Dream Cruise" departing from Port Canaveral, FL. For more info call 1-888-813-8747.

March 29th
Scott Wright will be competing in the Open Middleweight Division at the Tri-State Natural Bodybuilding Competition at the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY

Jason Jones will be appearing at the Mid-States Promotions "Boxing Fight Night" event at the Fairgrounds Indoor Expo Building in Harrison, AR

May 3rd
The Honky Tonk Man, Ultimo Dragon, Ken Patera, Steve Blackman, Mr. Hughes, Fred Ottman (AKA Typhoon), The Repo Man, Gillberg, and many more are scheduled to appear at "Legends of the Ring VI" at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

May 10th
Mick Foley, Ted DiBiase, Koko B. Ware, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), U-Gene (formerly WWE's Eugene), Bob Backlund, Jacques Rougeau (AKA The Mountie), Jimmy Hart, Killer Kowalski, Doink the Clown (supposedly one of the 2 originals), Dink the Clown (AKA Tiger Jackson), Marty Jannetty, Scotty Too Hotty, Tatanka, Mr. Hughes, Talia Madison, and Rick Fuller will be appearing from 9am to 3pm at New England Pro Wrestling's "Gathering of the Stars" at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk, MA. For more info go to GatheringOfTheStars.com

June 15th through 22nd
Lanny Poffo will be hosting seminars, one-on-one discussions, hands-on wrestling tips, and more aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Freedom of the Seas during "Wrestling on the Water" departing from Miami, FL. For more info call (954) 423-6840

June 21st
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at FirstEnergy Ballpark in Lakewood, NJ prior to the Lakewood Blue Claws baseball game. For more info call (732) 901-7000.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 14th - Jim Duggan, Matt Emerald, Ramon Torres
January 16th - Oliver Humperdink
January 17th - Chase Stevens
January 18th - Adam Thornstowe
January 19th - Ted DiBiase
January 20th - Dexter Hardaway

Tags: A. J. Styles, Magum T. A., Tracy Smothers, Mick Foley, WWE, Ric Flair, Tony Atlas, NWA, Chris Harris, TNA, Jim Ross, Sting, Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett, Terry Taylor, Dutch Mantel, Roddy Piper, Arman Hussein, Samu, Cheerleader Melissa, Brandon Groom, Tim B