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Posted: Apr 27th 2009 By: mikeiles

NEWS
A new DVD entitled "iDOLS DON'T EXiST" has been released by a company called The Territory, which is based in northern California. Adam Thornstowe is one of the wrestlers featured on the DVD and has a Reno Street Fight against Mr. Prime Time as well as matches from his Best of 7 Series against Rik Luxury which includes a Tables Match, a Falls Count Anywhere Match, a Steel Cage Match, and a 60 Minute Ironman Match. The DVD is available now on The Territory's official website at TerritoryTV.com.

3XWrestling will be releasing its "April Showers...of POWER" event from April 17th on DVD and will feature matches from 3XW Tag Team Champions The Gentlemen's Club (Mark Sterling & Gage Octane) and Kraig Keesman among others. It will also contain DVD-exclusive interviews with Keesaman, Mike Sydal, and Zach Thompson.

"The Wrestler", starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on April 21st nationwide. Both versions contain the music video with Bruce Springsteen's theme song and a 42 minute look at the production of the movie as extra features. The Blu-Ray version also has a roundtable discussion between Lex Luger, Roddy Piper, Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, and Dallas Page which is on the second disc along with the other extras. The DVD version is currently in 3rd place on Amazon in the DVD Action & Adventure category and 4th in the Drama category while the Blu-Ray version is currently the number one movie among all Blu-Ray releases on Amazon.

A new documentary depicting wrestling in Kansas City entitled "K.C. on the Mat" was released last Thursday with a free showing at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS. Orville Brown, Bob Geigel, Harley Race, Roger Kirby, Bob Brown, and Rufus R. Jones are just some of the names covered in the documentary. "K.C. on the Mat" will have its television premiere Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Metro Sports. A few people with Oklahoma wrestling ties attended the event including Jake Boulder, Butch Reed, and MWA referee Clinton Starks.

Mid-States Wrestling gave out their "Best of 2008" awards as voted by the fans at its show this past weekend in Harrison, AR. Jason Jones was named Most Popular Wrestler and Best All Around Wrestler. Michael Barry's turn on long-time manager Stephen E was the Most Shocking Moment of 2008. Match of the Year was Bubba Hall, Lisa Johnson, & David O'Neal defeating Team Cothern (Cast-Iron Cothern, Shane Morbid, & Boss Campbell) on May 3rd of last year. Stephen E won Most Hated and his award was accepted on his behalf by Gary Gram, who put a piece of tape over Stephen's name, wrote his own name on the tape, and carried the award to the ring with him for his match.

HDNet released a commercial featuring Ric Flair promoting his Ring of Honor TV appearance on May 2nd. You can view it on YouTube by clicking here.

In the newest issue of Rolling Stone, on of the headlines reads "Hulk Hogan wrestles with his demons". There is a 6 page article, granted 2 pages of him were a montage of pictures. The article talks in depth about Hogan's rise in professional wrestling to basically how is he a broken down old man, both physically and mentally. Interestingly, about half of the article talked about how much pain is he in from wrestling. The article made him sound like what Ric Flair was doing back in the 70's and 80's, wrestling one hour matches every week. He talks about his divorce in great length and there is some really great quotes from a adviser on "Hogan Knows Best" that paints Linda Hogan as a really dark and shady person. Also, some quotes from Bret "The Hitman" Hart that make Bret sound like a bitter older man and really shows his insecurity's.

Roddy Piper and his daughter, Ariel, 23, have roles in an horror movie just released called "The Portal" with Michael Masden.

WrestlingSuperStore.com is now selling an exclusive two pack of Kane and Vader created by Jakks Pacific.

Beth Phoenix and Kofi Kingston will be promoting the annual Smackdown Your Vote campaign on Monday, April 27th at Central High School on Lincoln Boulevard in Bridgeport, CT.

The new WWE DVD "Greatest Stars of the 90s" has come out. In the chapter on Ric Flair, there was a glaring error on a graphic. When showing him winning the WWF title at the 1992 Royal Rumble, they had it on the screen as Royal Rumble - January 24, 1993 when he was not even the WWF Champion in any part of 1993. The correct date for that Royal Rumble was January 19, 1992. Bret Hart was already the WWF Champion on January 24, 1993. The fact that this error slipped by all the folks working there is mind boggling.

Jim Cornette, who once said "hell would freeze over" before he joined the Internet, has launched a new website at JimCornette.com to push his book on the Midnight Express. He also wrote a blog pretty much ripping on the WWE creative team. He raises some really good points but sadly it's hard to take serious when he works under Vince Russo and draws a TNA pay check.

Jim Cornette will be on Observer Radio in a couple of weeks.

TNA World Champion Mick Foley posted on Myspace about winning the TNA title. "I know there is no way to make everyone happy, and from what I've gathered, not everyone is, but the best I could hope for is to work hard and hope that I was happy with the match. And I was. Actually, I was thrilled with it." He also noted that he, Vince Russo, and Jeremy Borash worked together for a video piece for TV called "A Day at Home with the new champion." He said it was not scripted, and Jessica, his massage therapist, on the piece really is a blind orphan from Viet Nam who raised three children on her own. Foley also noted he collected items from several TNA wrestlers at the tapings this week to auction off for Dawn Marie's "Wrestlers Rescue" to raise money for Steve Williams. "Wrestlers Rescue" is selling a replica World title belt signed by Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, John Cena, Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes at Shop.eBay.com/Merchants/DrDeathCampaign. The money raised will be used to get Williams a hands free voice box.

Regarding usage of the name Cactus Jack, even though WWE has a trademark for the name, because Mick Foley used the name prior to WWE, he can continue to use it. The Cactus Jack names dates back to working indies. The reason that doesn't work for the Dudleys (AKA Team 3D) is because that name was given to them by Paul Heyman in ECW, and thus it originated in a promotion that was purchased by WWE. There are other aspects of that story in that they believed Heyman had signed over the rights to the name to them, but evidently they decided against fighting that case in court because it's a lot of money and they are the same team either way.

TNA Wrestling's insane dealmaker Don West and ShopTNA.com are teaming up for the debut of a new section called "Collector's Corner". The official online merchandise store of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling will be featuring ongoing autographed specials featuring your favorite TNA Superstars, including Sting, Jeff Jarrett, A. J. Styles, Team 3D, the TNA Knockouts and many more! The "Collector's Corner" area also includes signed merchandise from TRISTAR - the official trading card company of TNA Wrestling.

Chuck Palumbo said he is talking to Jeff Jarrett about coming to TNA.

A full twenty five years after his death, Video Service Corp celebrates Andy Kaufman?s unique brand of comedy with the release in Canada of "My Breakfast With Blassie" and "I?m From Hollywood" on May 12, 2009, with a suggested retail price of $24.98 for the two DVD set. "My Breakfast With Blassie" was filmed in 1983 and features Kaufman and Freddie Blassie as they meet for breakfast and discuss wrestling, hygiene, stardom and whether to eat bacon or sausage. he 1989 film I?m From Hollywood chronicles Kaufman?s transformation into a wrestling heel like none other, taking a wrestling match into a feud against trainer Jerry Lawler and the state of Tennessee, as only Kaufman could. This is Kaufman at his most dangerous, exposing the soft white underbelly of American culture, while sacrificing his own career to a level of performance art that has not been replicated since his death on May 16, 1984. Bonus features for this film include a hilarious photo gallery of letters Kaufman received from women ready to take him on after he publicly taunted female wrestlers, commentary from producer Lynne Marguilies, footage of Jerry Lawler at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood and more.

Pro Wrestling Unplugged has suspended operations indefinitely and the April 25th show in Cherry Hill, NJ that was advertised as having Jim Neidhart, Ron Simmons, and the return of The Gangstas (Mustafa & New Jack) was canceled.

George Mayfield posted the following about The Great Kabuki on PWBTS.com: "I hope this update finds
everyone in the "Very Best Of Health". Let me start by saying, with regards to The Great Kabuki, and a possible appearance at the August Legends Fanfest In Charlotte. I spoke to Kabuki last week for about 15 minutes. He told me that he hadn't responded sooner, because he was trying to find a way to keep his business open, during their busy season. Here's the deal. The Summer months are his busiest time of the year. The majority of his customers come to the restaurant to eat, talk & take photo's with him. If he's not there, business suffers. While we made him a great offer, combined with the fact "THAT HE WANTED TO COME", this could not offset what his absence would cost his business. He told me he had visited the website www.nwalegends.com several times. He talked about his program with Dusty Rhodes, while in the Mid South area. Jackie Fargo, The Fantastics, the thought of meeting other former World Class stars, and returning to the Mid Atlantic area. He said he had GREAT memories, but the present and future, outweigh the past. If Greg did this in October, he'd be available. I said this is an annual August event. Bottom Line: The Great Kabuki "WILL NOT" be joining us at The Legends Fanfest."

Oklafan is now on Facebook at Facebook.com/Group.php?gid=78108747395&ref=ts.

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RECENT RESULTS
April 17th
3XW Tag Team Champions The Gentlemen's Club (Mark Sterling & Gage Octane, w/ 3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman) defeated Kwongercricket (Ricky Kwong & Donnie Peppercricket) at 3XWrestling's "April Showers...of POWER" event in Des Moines, IA. In other matches, Kraig Keesaman defeated Zach Thompson.

April 18th
The Miz defeated Charlie Haas at the WWE house show in Aberdeen, Scotland. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Melina defeated Beth Phoenix.

Anthony Wayne defeated Harold Knight and Convict in a 3-Way Match at the United States Wrestling Organization/ATL Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

April 19th
ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defeated Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Vienna, Austria

April 20th
WWE World Women's Champion Melina defeated Beth Phoenix at the "WWE RAW" television taping in London, England

ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defeated Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Cardiff, Wales

TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles defeated Kevin Nash (w/ Jenna Morasca) by DQ at the "TNA iMPACT!" television taping in Orlando, FL. In other matches, Jeff Jarrett defeated Scott Steiner.

April 21st
Cryme Tyme (Shad & J. T. G.) defeated The Hard Knox Connection (Charlie Haas & Mike Knox) at the WWE house show in Cardiff, Wales. In other matches, Kelly Kelly & WWE World Women's Champion Melina defeated Beth Phoenix & Layla.

Kevin Nash & Booker T defeated Samoa Joe & TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles at the "TNA iMPACT" television taping in Orlando, FL

April 22nd
WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo defeated The Hard Knox Connection (Charlie Haas & Mike Knox) at the WWE house show in Liverpool, England. In other matches, Santino Marella (dressed as Santina) & Beth Phoenix (w/ Rosa Mendes) defeated Kelly Kelly & WWE World Women's Champion Melina.

ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defeated Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Birmingham, England

April 23rd
WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo defeated The Hard Knox connection (Charlie Haas & Mike Knox) at the WWE house show in Newcastle, England. In other matches, Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella (dressed as Santina) defeated Kelly Kelly & WWE World Women's Champion Melina.

ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defeated Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Glasgow, Scotland

April 24th
WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo defeated The Hard Knox Connection (Charlie Haas & Mike Knox) at the WWE house show in Belfast Ireland. In other matches, Santino Marella (dressed as Santina) & Beth Phoenix (w/ Rosa Mendes) defeated Kelly Kelly & WWE World Women's Champion Melina.

ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defeated Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Geneva, Switzerland

Jeff Jarrett & Samoa Joe defeated Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle at the TNA house show in Lakewood, OH

April 25th
Jeff Jarrett & Samoa Joe defeated Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle at the TNA house show in Youngstown, OH

MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry defeated Shane Morbid (w/ Boss Campbell) in the main event og the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR. In other matches, Southern Tag Team Champion Dustin Heritage defeated Lars Manderson, Gary Gram defeated James Perry, Coastal Commonwealth National Wrestling Heritage Champion & Southern Tag Team Champion Jack Legacy defeated El Matador Uno, and The Old School Express (Jake Boulder & Jason Jones) defeated Texas, Inc. (Tim Rockwell & Bernard Funk) to become new #1 contenders to the Southern Tag Team Titles.

Anthony Wayne defeated The Lightning Bolt Kid at the United States Wrestling Organization/ATL Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

Mark Sterling defeated Mike Sydal at the Metro East Championship Wrestling event in Wood River, IL. In other matches, Rebel Lucha defeated Eric Fantabulous.

April 26th
Christian defeated ECW World Champion Jack Swagger for the title at WWE's "Backlash" pay-per-view event in Providence, RI

Jeff Jarrett defeated Abdul Bashir at the TNA house show in Columbus, OH

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THIS WEEK'S OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Maximum Wrestling Alliance
Friday, May 1st
Spavinaw School Gym
Spavinaw, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, May 2nd
Sheridan Avenue Christian Church
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, May 2nd
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Saturday, May 2nd
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, May 3rd
Golden Goose Flea Market
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
May 1st
Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the Extreme World Wrestling event in Liverpool, England

PGW Heavyweight Champion Brian Anthony defends the title against Jim Duggan at Power & Glory Wrestling's "Fists, Flags, & 2X4s" event in Strattford, CT

3XW Tag Team Champions The Gentlemen's Club (Mark Sterling & Gage Octane, w/ 3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman) defend the titles against Maddog McDowell & The Creole Kid at 3XWrestling's "Mayday Mayhem" event in Carlisle, IA. Also scheduled to appear is Kraig Keesaman and many more.

Chase Stevens takes on Jeff Crowe at the Ultimate Championship Wrestling event in Cave City, TN

May 2nd
Cheerleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for the Shimmer Wrestling event in Berwyn, IL

Jerry Lawler Takes on Brian Anthony at Northeast Wrestling's "Rage in the Cage" event in Waterbury, CT

NAWA Tag Team Champions The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Doberman & Pablo Chuco) defend the titles at the North American Wrestling Allegiance event in Waxahachie, TX

Ricky Morton is among the stars scheduled for the Championship Wrestling Alliance event in Bristol, TN

May 3rd
Cheerleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for the Shimmer Wrestling event in Berwyn, IL

Missy Hyatt is among the stars scheduled for Deaf Wrestlefest event in Edgewood, PA

May 7th
Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Great Canadian Wrestling event in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

May 8th
Brent Albright is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Boston, MA

SPW Heavyweight Champion Franco D'Angelo defends the title against Bash at the Southern Pro Wrestling event in Longview, TX. In other matches, Spoiler 2000 takes on Tim Storm.

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Border City Wrestling event in Chatham, Ontario, Canada

May 9th
Brent Albright & Erick Stevens take on The Dark City Fight Club (Kory Chavis & John Davis) at the Ring of Honor event in Edison, NJ

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Border City Wrestling event in Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

May 10th
Charlie Haas is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Wheeling, WV

May 15th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Florence, SC

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Lincolnton, NC

May 16th
ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defend sthe title against Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Bloomington, IL

TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Greenville, NC

Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling's "Battle Ground III" event in Kalkaska, MI

Demolition (Ax & Smash) take on The Heartbreak Express (Sean Davis & Phil Davis) at Pro Wrestling Xtreme's "Uncensored" event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, King Kong Bundy issues an open challenge.

PWP Tag Team Champions The Knights of Fire (Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory) defend the titles against Mark Sterling & Brett Young at Pro Wrestling Phoenix's "4th Anniversary Event" in Council Bluffs, IA

Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

Brandon Bishop takes on Se7en in an Asylum Rules Match at the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO. In other matches, ACW Institutional Champion Zane Morris takes on Joey Kincaide.

May 17th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Fayetteville, NC

May 18th
Beth Phoenix is among the stars scheduled for the "WWE RAW" live telecast in Louisville, KY

May 21st
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Oklahoma City, OK

May 22nd
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Amarillo, TX

May 23rd
WWE World Women's Champion Melina defends the title against Beth Phoenix at the WWE house show in West Valley City, UT

Al Snow takes on Gillberg at IWA Mid-South's "A Cold Day in May" event in Galesburg, IL

May 24th
ECW World Champion Jack Swagger defends the title against Christian at the WWE/ECW house show in Las Cruces, NM

May 27th
WWE World Women's Champion Melina defends the title against Beth Phoenix (w/ Santino Marella) at the WWE house show in Monterrey, Mexico. In other matches, Charlie Haas takes on Eric Escobar.

May 28th
Charlie Haas & Goldust takes on John Morrison & The Miz at the WWE house show in Monterrey, Mexico. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Melina defends the title against Beth Phoenix (w/ Santino Marella).

May 29th
Charlie Haas & Goldust vs. John Morrison & The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. in a Triple Threat Match is scheduled for the WWE house show in Queretaro, Mexico. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Melina defends the title against Beth Phoenix (w/ Santino Marella).

Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Pueblo, CO

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor television taping in Philadelphia, PA

A. J. Styles takes on Shannon Moore at the ECHO Pro Wrestling event in Sartell, MN

Jerry Stubbs, Robert Fuller, and Jimmy Golden are among the stars scheduled for the "Farewell 2 Legends" event in Dothan, AL

Koko B. Ware is among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Syndicate's "Brawl for Paul" event in Garfield, NJ

May 30th
WWE World Women's Champion Melina defends the title against Beth Phoenix (w/ Santino Marella) at the WWE house show in Mexico City, Mexico. In other matches, Charlie Haas takes on Mike Knox.

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Echo Pro Wrestling event in Sartell, MN

May 31st
SPW Tag Team Champions The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defend the titles against The New Industry Standards (Rik Luxury and El Chupacabra) at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

June 2nd
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Nampa, ID

June 3rd
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Kennewick, WA

June 5th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Abbottsford, British Columbia, Canada

Shane Douglas, Little Guido, & Danny Doring take on Danny Inferno, Don Montoya, & Dave Greco at the NWA On Fire event in Roselle, NJ

Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, and The Honky Tonk Man are among the stars scheduled for the Heavy On Wrestling event udring "Chopperfest" in Sarona, WI

June 6th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, and The Honky Tonk Man are among the stars scheduled for the Heavy On Wrestling event udring "Chopperfest" in Sarona, WI

June 7th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the Universal Wrestling Federation event in Alttona, PA

June 12th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Manassas, VA

June 13th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in New York, NY

MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry, Southern Tag Team Champions The Jet Setters (Dustin Heritage & Jack Legacy), Gary Gram, Mitch Carter, The Old School Express (Jason Jones & Jake Boulder), and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

June 20th
Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for Pro Championship Wrestling's "Dream Night 8" event in Oak Lawn, IL

June 25th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 26th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Detroit, MI

June 27th
The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the Championship Pro Wrestling event in Scranton, PA

The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido & Tracy Smothers) takes on The Blue World Order (The Blue Meanie & Super Nova) at an independent wrestling show promoted by Francine in Philadelphia, PA

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 28th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 29th
Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Danbury, CT

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 30th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

July 2nd
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada

July 3rd
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Nakawick, New Brunswick, Canada

July 4th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Truro, New Brunswick, Canada

July 6th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Goosebay, Newfoundland, Canada

July 7th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Goosebay, Newfoundland, Canada

July 9th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in St. Anthony, New Brunswick, Canada

July 17th
Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

July 18th
Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

July 25th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

August 9th
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Indiana event in Lafayette, IN

August 21st
Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the Scottish Wrestling Entertainment event in Perth, Scotland

Rikishi & II Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grand Master Sexay) take on Mitch Paradise & The Northstar Express (Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin) at Heavy On Wrestling's "No Fair Play" event in Proctor, MN

August 30th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Prime Time Wrestling event in Belleville, MI

September 19th
Terry Funk takes on Arik Cannon in a match officiated by special gues referee Ric Flair at Heavy On Wrestling's "Funk 'n' Flair" event in Superior, WI

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
May 1st
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at The Baldwin Center in Strattford, CT prior to the Power & Glory Wrestling event held that night. For more info, call (203) 385-4050.

May 9th
Vader, Bret Hart, Rob Van Dam, Kamala, Chris Masters, Justin Credible, Marty Jannetty, Scotty 2 Hotty, Spike Dudley, Fonzie, Paul London, Lena Yada, Pat Patterson, O. D. B., Gorgeous George (AKA George Frankenstein), Val Venis, Jim Neidhart, and many more are among the stars scheduled for "Wrestlefest 2009" at the Newark Convention Center in Newark, CA. For more info, call (510) 494-9648.

May 16th
Ric Flair will serve as Honorary Race Director at the 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. For more info, go to LowesMotorSpeedway.com.

May 30th
Sting, Eric Bischoff, Pat Patterson, Kurt Angle, Lex Luger, Konnan, Rick Martel, John Nord (AKA The Berzerker), Frenchie Martin, Sam Houston, Luna Vachon, Zeus, Ox Baker, Steve Keirn, Taz, Butter Bean, Koko B. Ware, Justin Credible, Tony Anthony, Johnny Stamboli, Little Guido (AKA Nunzio), Chuck Palumbo, Colin Delaney, Bushwacker Luke, Kanyon, Afa Jr. (AKA Manu), Nidia, Sean Waltman, Carlos Colon, Madison Rayne, Debra McMichael, Bob Holly, Rockin' Robin, Christopher Daniels, Mike McGuirk, Dick Kroll, and many more will be appearing at "Legends of the Ring VIII" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

June 12th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Sports Network and Fitness Inc. in Manassas, VA prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

June 12th & 13th
Mick Foley will be appearing at "Adventure Con" at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN. For more info, call (865) 522-5669.

June 13th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Manhattan Center in New York, NY prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, and many more will be appearing at Langoni's Pizza in Harrison, AR for an after party following the Mid-States Wrestling event held earlier in the evening.

June 19th through 21st
The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine, Ted DiBiase, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Virgil, Leyla Milani, Traci Brooks, and Nidia will be appearing at "Philadelphia Wizard World" at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/home-PA.html.

June 26th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Michigan State Fairgrounds & Expo Center "Michigan Mart" in Detroit, MI prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

July 25th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Ted Reeve Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

July 30th through August 3rd
Jerry Lawler is hosting "Royal Cruise". There is more information at KingLawlerCruise.com, including a list of fun things you can do on board, such as checking out a book at the library, surfing the Internet, or engaging in "tanning sessions on deck with The King".

August 6th through 9th
Bill Watts, Harley Race, Angelo Mosca, Angelo Mosca Jr., Jackie Fargo, The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton), Bugsy McGraw, Bob Caudle, Ole Anderson, Lance Russell, Mr. Wrestling II, Tommy Rich, Slick, Molly Holly, Mike Jackson, Steve Keirn, Bob Orton, Mr. Fuji, Howard Finkel, manny Fernandez, Baby Doll, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), The Italian Stallion, Jimmy Valiant, Debra McMichael, Jeff Jarrett, and kevin Nash are among the stars scheduled to appear at the NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWAlegends.com.

August 7th through 9th
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine, Virgil, Jackie Haas, Leyla Milani, Christy Hemme, Jerry Lawler, and Traci Brooks will be signing autographs at "Chicago Wizard World" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, IL. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/guests-ch.html

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
April 30th - Anarchy 2nd
May 1st - Prince Maivia
May 2nd - Big Bossman, Mr. Pogo, Nightmare
May 3rd - Lily McKenzie

Most news & results derived from reports found on Gerweck.net, PWBTS.com, and various other wrestling news sites.

Tags: Adam Thornstowe, Mark Sterling, Kraig Keesaman, Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, Bob Brown, Jake Boulder, Butch Reed, MWA, Clinton Starks, Jason Jones, Michael Barry, Team Cothern, Cast-Iron Cothern, Shane Morbid, Boss Campbell, Gary Gram, Ric Flair, Vader, B