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Posted: Jul 24th 2009 By: CMBurnham

Last week it was reported that someone that claimed to be employed by TNA called in to the Bubba the Love Sponge Radio Show and said that Karen Angle, and her children she has with Kurt, are now living with Jeff Jarrett.

Ever since the mysterious TNA person on Bubba the Love Sponge said that Jarrett and Karen Angle were together, Dixie Carter ordered Jarrett to go home, which has been described publicly as him agreeing to take a leave of absence. At the house show on Saturday night, Angle was telling people that he is going to end up with booking control of the company that Jarrett had and that he won't sign a new contract if Jarrett remains in power. Nobody really know how things transpire from here. Jarrett was booked in segments on last night's show that were either tweaked or removed. The direction of the booking last night was planned before any of this went down as the TVs for the next month were written before the Bubba stuff happened, although everything involving Jarrett obviously has had to be tweaked. Generally speaking, the wrestlers are sympathetic to Kurt Angle on this one aside from those who have naturally close ties with Jarrett. TNA people are playing the tape from Bubba over and over since the guy disguised his voice, attempting to find out who started this mess and made the call.

According to a new report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, it has been confirmed that Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle are indeed romantically involved and have been for some time now. Kurt Angle was said to be aware about the relationship dating back to last fall when he was feuding with Jarrett. Another new development is that while it was reported by various wrestling media sources that TNA President Dixie Carter ordered Jarrett to take a leave of absence from the company, the newest reports state that it was Jarrett's decision instead to take time off and was not something forced on him by Carter. A decision was reportedly made by Jarrett to remove himself from TNA for the time being when custody issues arose between Kurt and Karen Angle regarding their children, in hopes to remove himself from the ongoing situation. Until this point both Jarrett and Angle were described as being able to co-exist backstage.

The Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle story was confirmed to be true by PWInsider.com proving that the anonymous caller from the Bubba the Love Sponge radio show last week was correct. The caller, who identified himself as "James from Orlando" said he worked on the TNA lot in Universal Studios and dropped the bomb that Angle is romantically involved with TNA co-owner Jeff Jarrett. PWInsider.com however shot down the story that the two are living together and Jarrett decided to take his time off on his own rather than being forced by TNA President Dixie Carter. Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle had legit heat between them when they were feuding on the screen and it's believed that Kurt knew his ex-wife was seeing Jarrett which is why there were a lot of real emotions involved in the angle. Jarrett's wife Jill died on May 23, 2007 eight years to the day that his best friend Owen Hart passed away.

With Jeff Jarrett out on his leave from the company, Vince Russo is the head of booking.

The famed home of the Fabulous Moolah is on the market. Moolah?s daughter is selling the house in Columbia, SC. The home is listed at $249, 000.

Rikishi has been added to the WWE Alumni Page

The artwork from the highly anticipated upcoming DVD titled The Rise and Fall of WCW features the old yellow WCW logo with Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Sting, Goldberg and Eric Bischoff, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Hollywood Hogan all in black and white nWo colors. The three disc set DVD will be released on August 25.

On their website, Spike TV posted the video of the Knockouts debut match that happened on Thursday featuring Sarita vs. "The Future Legend" Alissa Flash and calling their Knockouts match, the iMPACT Match of the Night. To view the match, click here.

The Insane Clown Posse announced last week that Big Daddy V will face 2 Tuff Tony in a match officiated by Roddy Piper at the 10th annual Gathering of the Juggalos in Cave In Rock, IL. Piper will also be performing a stand-up comedy routine. The dates of the Gathering are August 6th through 9th but no definite dates on Piper's appearance at this time. For more info, go to [url=http://www.juggalogathering.com]JuggaloGathering.com

Lanny Poffo was a recent guest on Hit The Ropes radio. In the interview, he discusses his upcoming appearance at an event for independent promotion NCW, his WWE career and his brother, "Macho Man" Randy Savage. To listen to the interview, click here.

Jim Rose's Circus, which featured appearances by Jake Roberts and the former Kizarny, has been postponed after Kizarny whalloped Rose in the head with a chair.

Roddy Piper is currently filming the movie ?Opponent? in Connecticut. He plays a priest. The movie is about the owner of a small-town junkyard who offers cash to whomever can kill her uninvited alien guest when its spacecraft crash-lands into her barn.

WWE, who never backed down from a lawsuit, Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss the suit brought against them by Jody ?The Assassin? Hamilton and Deep South Wrestling for breach of contract and emotional distress when WWE pulled DSW as a developmental program in 2007. The main argument of Hamilton?s suit was that WWE did not give him 90 days notice to end their agreement and as a result he incurred financial costs from third parties. In the 25-page filing WWE said that Hamilton?s suit was ?a misguided attempt to use litigation to lash out against WWE over disappointment with WWE?s decision to terminate the parties? relationship.? In regards to the claim of emotional distress WWE said that they should not be liable as Hamilton waited two years to make his claim and the statute of limitations had expired.

On Sunday night, Sting forgot the finish of his match with Samoa Joe. Joe was booked to hit a muscle buster and pin Sting. Joe attempted a couple of muscle busters and when he realized Sting was lost, he ended the match with a choke. This isn?t the first time Sting forgot what he was doing in the ring.

Goldberg will be appearing Friday night (7-24) on the FOX TV show ?Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader??at 8pm along with former boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard.

In a recent interview, Bret Hart said that he was a fan of Ric Flair?s until he read his book. He was also asked about Waldo Von Erich and didn?t realize that he?d passed away. Hart said Waldo worked for his father in Calgary and as a kid he was terrified of him working as a heel.

Jim Cornette talks of UFC 100 as an amazing pro wrestling event and how if anyone in wrestling isn't following the UFC business, they are insane at http://whosslammingwho.podomatic.com/entry/eg/2009-07-21T04_22_24-07_00

WWE has been in negotiations with Ene Watts, the ex-wife of ?Cowboy? Bill Watts, for the Mid-South Wrestling tape library. The asking price has been too high for WWE, and apparently the Watts side has been attempting to secure a contract for Erik Watts, but the WWE hasn?t been keen on that idea either.

The death of Mitsuharu Misawa has made ?Dr. Death? Steve Williams?s family the most important thing in his life and he has decided to retire. His retirement show will take place on 10/25 at Shijuku Face in Tokyo, Japan.

Dragon Gate wrestlers are donating items for auction to raise money for Wrestlers Rescue. One of the goals of Wrestlers Rescue is to raise money for Steve Williams to be able to get a voice box that would enable him to talk more freely. BxB Hulk is donating a wrestling costume. Naruki Doi is donated a signed T-shirt. Masato Yoshino is donating a signed World-1 members T-shirt. Cima is donating a signed T-shirt. And Dragon Kid is donating one of his masks. For more info you can go to http://www.Wrestlersrescue.org

Former NWA North American Heavyweight champion Mike DiBiase, son of Ted DiBiase, Sr., has been issued a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in Tyler County court on July 14, to make a plea on Class A theft charges. DiBiase was arrested on March 22, in Huntsville, Texas, in the possession of stolen property found inside his vehicle belonging to a wrestling show sponsor where he had appeared on the card the night before.

The Full Effect Wrestling tour of Oklahoma has been postponed due to one of the promoters being involved in a serious automobile accident. That promoter has been released from ICU and is expected to make a full recovery, but until that happens, FEW has cancelled all their announced dates in this state. When the dates are rescheduled, FEW officials have said that the tickets purchased will be honoured for the new dates. The goal is to schedule everything for August and September, but it is possible some venues may have to be adjusted.

Oklafan extends its condolences to Carnage, whose nephew committed suicide last Friday.

RECENT RESULTS

July 17[

TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles def. Samoa Joe at the TNA event in Johnson City, TN

Jack Swagger def. Santino Marella at the WWE RAW event in Macon, GA

July 18

TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles def. Samoa Joe at the TNA event in Winston-Salem, NC

Spoiler 2000 def. Sara Frost at the Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment event in Ft. Worth, TX. Later in the card, Michael Perry & SB-1 def. David Fuller & Texas Red, Livewire & Chris Richter and Carrion Arcane & Spoiler 2000 in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

Oliver John & Malachai vs. Vinny Masarro & Dalton Frost went to a No-Contest at the All-Pro Wrestling event in Hayward, CA

Jack Swagger def. Primo at the WWE RAW event in Aiken, SC

FEW Champion Spoiler 2000 defeated Franco D'Angelo by DQ at Full Effect Wrestling's "Point of No Return" event in Tyler, TX.

July 19

Kevin Nash def. TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles, Samoa Joe (w/ Taz) def. Sting and TNA World Champion Kurt Angle def. Mick Foley at the TNA ?Victory Road? PPV event in Orlando, FL

Joe Gomez def. Brimstone at the World Xtreme Wrestling event in Allentown, PA

Jack Swagger def. Primo at the WWE RAW event in Florence, SC

Les Mayne def. Mark Wilson and NWA-PWF Women?s Champion Starr def. Vixen at the NWA-Pro Wrestling Federation event in Amarillo, TX.

July 20

Montell Vontavious Porter, Primo & WWE United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. Jack Swagger, The Big Show & Carlito at the WWE ?RAW? Television Taping in Raleigh, NC. Later on the card, Jerry Lawler def. Brian Kendrick.

The British Invasion (Brutus Magnus, Rob Terry & Doug Williams) , Abdul Bashir & Kyoshi def. A. J. Styles, Daniels, Eric Young & Beer Money (Robert Roode & James Storm) at the TNA ?Impact? Television Tapings in Orlando, FL. Later in the card, Alissa Flash competed in a Knockouts Battle Royal that was won by Traci Brooks, A. J. Styles def. Matt Morgan to go 1-0 in a Best-of-Three series to determine the 3rd competitor against Sting and TNA World Champion Kurt Angle for the title at the ?Hard Justice? PPV and Mick Foley vs. TNA World Champion Kurt Angle in a ?Keys to Foley?s Office On A Pole? Match went to a No-Contest due to interference from the Main Event Mafia.

July 21

R-Truth def. Charlie Haas at the WWE ?Smackdown? Television Tapings in Richmond, VA

Matt Morgan def. A. J. Styles to even the score at 1 each in their Best-of-3 Match series to determine the 3rd competitor against Sting and TNA World Champion Kurt Angle at the ?Hard Justice? PPV at the TNA ?Impact? Television Tapings in Orlando, FL. In other matches, Sarita & Taylor Wilde def. Traci & Alissa Flash and Sting def. IWGP Tag Team Champion Brutus Magnus.

July 22 ? Mick Foley & Bobby Lashley def. TNA World Champion Kurt Angle & TNA Legends Champion Kevin Nash at the TNA ?Impact? Television Tapings in Orlando, FL. According to a pre-match stipulation, Foley won the Legends title. Later on the card, Matt Morgan def. A. J. Styles, wining the Best-of-3 Challenge and earning a slot against TNA World Champion Kurt Angle and Sting in a Triple Threat Match at the ?Hard Justice? PPV.

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THIS WEEK'S OKLAHOMA EVENTS
NWA Oklahoma
Friday, July 24th
Kiowa Casino
Devol, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, July 25th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, July 25th
Sheridan Avenue Christian Church
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, July 26th
Golden Goose Flea Market
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
July 24th
Jack Swagger is among the stars scheduled for the WWE/ECW house show in Salisbury, MD

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Monroe, LA

July 25th

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Southaven, MS

Brent Albright takes on Claudio Castagnoli in a match contested under European Rules at the Ring of Honor event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also scheduled to appear is Ric Flair and many more.

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in House Springs, MO

Al Farat and Alex Santos are among the stars scheduled for the Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment event in Fort Worth, TX

PWR Heavyweight Champion Oliver John defends the title against Mascara Sagrada at the Pro Wrestling Revolution event in Stockton, CA. In other matches, Cheerleader Melissa takes on Christina Von Eerie.

Missy Hyatt is among the stars scheduled for the Renegade Wrestling Alliance event in Ellsworth, PA

El Latino is among the stars scheduled for the TNT Championship Pro Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

July 26th

WWE United States Champion Kofi Kingston defends his title against Jack Swagger, Montell Vontavious Porter, The Big Show, Primo and Carlito in a 6-Pack Challenge at the WWE ?Night of Champions? PPV in Philadelphia, PA

Al Farat & Alex Santos are among the stars scheduled for the Wrecking Ball Wrestling event in Garland, TX

Buck Zumhofe is scheduled for an independent event in Jordan, MN

July 31st
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Dreamwave Wrestling event in Streator, IL

August 1st
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the All American Pro Wrestling event in Marion, IL

Spoiler 2000, Al Farat, Thomas Trump, Spoiler 2000, Ky-ote Joe, Danny Hunt & Donny Brooks are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Southwest television taping in Whitesboro, TX

Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the Dreamwave Wrestling event in LaSalle, IL

Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

Paul Orndorff and Ivan Putski are among the stars scheduled for the International Wrestling Council event in Elizabeth, PA

OECW Northwest Champion Martin Justice is among the stars scheduled for the OECW ?Summer Heat? event in Greenville, MI

August 3rd
Jack Swagger is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Reading, PA

August 8th
Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling And Respect event event in Wapakoneta, OH

August 9th
Jerry Lawler takes on Rob Ramer at NWA Midwest/NWA Indiana's "A Night With The King" event in Lafayette, IN

Al Snow takes on N8 Mattson at Pro Wrestling Ohio's "Wrestlelution 2" event in Cleveland, OH. In other matches, PWO Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Jim Neidhart defend the titles against The Clash (Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender).

August 10

TNA World Champion Kurt Angle defends his title against Matt Morgan and Sting in a Triple Threat Match at the TNA? Hard Justice? PPV event. Also on the card, TNA Legends Champion Mick Foley defends his title against Kevin Nash.

August 15th
Thomas Trump, Ky-Ote, Montego Seeka, and Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for Independent Wrestling Council's "The Great Chicago Bash" in Chicago, IL

Al Snow takes on Jerry Lynn at the Northeast Championship Wrestling event in Camden, NJ. Also scheduled to appear is Jim Neidhart, Lanny Poffo, and many more.

August 16

Thomas Trump, Ky-Ote, Montego Seeka, and Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for the AWWL event in Detroit, MI

August 21st
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Robstown, TX

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

Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the Heavy On Wrestling event in Duluth, MN

August 22nd
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Laredo, TX

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

August 28th
TNA World Champion Kurt Angle defends the title against Mick Foley at the TNA house show in San Angelo, TX

August 29th
MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defends the titles against Midnight Gold (Bobby Eaton & Greg Anthony, w/ Brian Thompson) at Mid-South Pro Wrestling's "Throwdown in the Downtown" event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, Brandon Groom takes on Apoc, and Mark Johnson takes on Rick Sweetan (w/ Boyd Bradford). Also appearing: Al Farat and Joshua Smith!

Greg Valentine & Brian Knobbs takes on Jim Neidhart & Brian Costello at the 11th annual "Clash at the Cove" event in South Bend, IN

The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the Impact Zone Wrestling event in Tucson, AZ

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

September 5th
Bushwacker Luke is among the stars scheduled for the Deutsche Wrestling Allianz in Uelzen, Germany

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the OTC event in Bandera, TX

September 11th
A. J. Styles will be among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Augusta, GA

September 12th
A. J. Styles will be among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Dalton, GA

Jerry Lawler and Al Snow are among the stars scheduled for the Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling Alliance event in Mt. Carmel, PA

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the OTC event in Killeen, TX

September 13th
A. J. Styles will be among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Gainesville, GA

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

September 26th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Powerhouse Wrestling event in Worcester, MA

October 3rd
Al Snow takes on Sabu at IWA Mid-South's "13 Year Anniversary Show" in Joliet, IL

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
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.

Bill Irwin, David Schultz, Bull Buchanan, Droz, Haku, Bastion Booger, Maven, Tony Anthony, David Taylor, Greg Valentine, Erik Watts, Mad Dog Vachon, Headbanger Mosh, Butch Reed, Justin Credible, Mr. Kennedy, Sid Vicious, Tony Garea, Ted Arcidi, Ron Simmons, Ted DiBiase, Robert Parker, Mike Rotundo, Zach Gowen, Chris Nowinski, Barry Windham, The Iron Sheik, Jim Molineaux, SoCal Val, David Flair, Crowbar, Daffney, The Orient Express (Pat Tanaka & Akio Sato), Tarci Brooks, Jake Roberts, Gillberg, Axl Rotten, Bruno Sammartino, and many more are scheduled to appear at K&S Wrestlefest's "Summer Sizzler" at The Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. For more info, call (516) 473-4944.

July 26th
Greg Valentine, Hardcore Holly, and The Iron Sheik will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at The Wrestling Universe in Whitestone, NY. For more info, call (718) 746-0010.

July 29th
King Kong Bundy will be signing autographs at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, MD during the Frederick Keys baseball game. For more info, call (301) 662-0013.

July 31st
Jason Jones will be appearing at Mid-States Promotions' "MMA Super Fights" event in Harrison, AR

Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Streator High School in Streator, IL prior to the Dreamwave Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (815) 672-0545.

August 1st
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 10am to 12 noon at El Caribe in Brooklyn, NY. For more info, call (718) 393-3006.

Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs at the Knights of Columbus in LaSalle, IL prior to the Dreamwave Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (815) 223-0412.

Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at Daniel F. Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE during the Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball game. For more info, call (302) 888-2015.

Kamala will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at Dutch Miller Kia in Barboursville, WV

August 2nd
King Kong Bundy, Scott Hall, Terry Funk, Marty Janetty, Harley Race, Justin Credible, Salvatore Sincere, Giant Silva, Tony DeVito, Rick Fuller, Bob Backlund, Nidia, Gorgeous George, O. D. B., Balls Mahoney, Axl Rotten, Spike Dudley, Jason Knight, Jim Molineaux, Ox Baker, Missy Hyatt, Alicia Webb, Joy Giovanni, Roxxi, and many more are scheduled to appear at "Justin Credible's Icons of Wrestling" event at The Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Cromwell, CT. For more info, go to ProWrestlingIcons.com.

August 6th through 9th
Bill Watts, Ole Anderson, Mark Lewin, Tully Blanchard, Dave Brown, Bob Caudle, Chris Cruise, James J. Dillon, The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton), The Fabulous Fargos (Jackie Fargo & Don Fargo), Jimmy Hart, Oliver Humperdink, Jerry Jarrett, Paul Jones, Rich Landrum, Bugsy McGraw, Magnum T. A., Judy Martin, Angelo Mosca, Angelo Mosca Jr., Blackjack Mulligan, Harley Race, Billy Robinson, Lance Russell, Craig Pittman, The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Tommy Rich, Slick, Molly Holly, Mike Jackson, Steve Keirn, Bob Orton, Mr. Fuji, Howard Finkel, Baby Doll, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), The Italian Stallion, Vader, Doug Somers, Stan Hansen, Brian Adias, Rocky King, Jimmy Valiant, Debra McMichael, Jeff Jarrett, B. G. James, Kip James, Kevin Nash, 2 Cold Scorpio, Steve Corino, The KISS Demon (AKA Dale Torborg), Elijah Burke, Jim Cornette, The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey), Abdullah the Butcher, Barry Windham, Bill Alfonso, Arn Anderson, Bob Backlund, Chick Donovan, Austin Idol, Ivan Koloff, Lanny Poffo, The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), Dusty Rhodes, and many more 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, Traci Brooks, Kevin Nash, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Bushwacker Luke, and Nidia 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.

August 15th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at the White Plains Sports Card Show #24 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. For more info, call (914) 995-4050.

Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, GA during the Savannah Sand Gnats baseball game. For more info, call (912) 351-9150.

August 16th
Greg Valentine will be signing autographs from 11am to 4pm at Caesar Creek Flea Market in Wilmington, OH. For more info, go to CaesarCreek.com.

August 21st
Jason Jones will be appearing at Mid-States Promotions' "Boxing Fight Night" event in Harrison, AR

Al Snow will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the South St. Louis County Fair in Duluth, MN prior to the Heavy On Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (218) 391-1985.

August 22nd
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy at The improv in Hollywood, CA

August 28th
Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Hart, Bob Orton, Christy Hemme, and many more are scheduled to appear at Icons of the Ring starting at 6pm at Summit Park Mall in Niagara Falls, NY. For more info, call (716) 579-0537.

August 29th
Jim Duggan and Jimmy Hart will be signing autographs from 2pm to 4pm at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. For more info, call 1-800-475-FAIR.

September 6th
Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, and Dawn Marie will be signing autographs at the Congress Theater in Chicago, IL prior to the Dragon Gate USA event held later in the evening.

September 12th
Al Snow will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes Barre, PA. For more info, call (570) 527-3133.

Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs from 3pm to 5pm at Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes Barre, PA. For more info, call (570) 527-3133.

September 19th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Wessman Arena in Superior, WI prior to the Heavy On Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (218) 391-1985.

September 26
Paul Orndorff and Dennis Coraluzzo will be inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame on 9/26 in Wayne, NJ at the PAL building

October 1st through 5th
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".

October 3rd & 4th
Roddy Piper, Rick Steiner, Sharkboy, Sharkgirl, Chris Harris, Chris Nowinski, Lance Storm, Sean Waltman, Roxxi, Shelly Martinez, Traci Brooks, Gorgeous George, SoCal Val, April Hunter, Terri Runnels, Sabu, and many more are scheduled to appear at The Ultimate Collectibles Show at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. For more info, call (610) 269-7225.

October 17

Raven will be having a seminar for any wrestler or anyone that is interested in becoming a professional wrestler at Heritage Hall in Ardmore, OK on Saturday, October 17th. (Time: TBA) Anyone interested in the seminar needs to let Mr. Earl Kennedy know. RSVP @ tcbministries@yahoo.com. Seminar price is $40 per licensed wrestler(must show license), and $50 to anyone that is interested in becoming a pro wrestler.

October 23rd
Mick Foley, Mike Graham, Bill Apter, New Jack, Kevin Sullivan, Tammy Sytch, Dennis Stamp, and Billy Graham are among the roasters at the "Terry Funk Ring Roast" in Monroe, LA

October 24th
Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Billy Graham, Suicide, Mike Drose, Danny Davis, Brian Christopher, Mike Graham, Dennis Stamp, Carlos Colon, Marc Mero, Kevin Sullivan, Tammy Sytch, New Jack, Billy Kidman, and many more are scheduled to appear at Legends of the Ring 9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsoftheRing.com.

November 21st & 22nd
Ted DiBiase and Tammy Sytch will be signing autographs at the Winter Memorabilia show at The NEC in Birmingham, England. For more info. go to Memorabilia.co.uk

2009
January 30th
Bushwacker Luke, Hulk Hogan, and Sean Waltman will be appearing at Wrestle Slam 3 at The Renaissance Manchester Hotel in Manchester, England. For more info, go to WrestleSlamUK.com.

April 18th
King Kong Bundy, Paul Richard, Sheldon Goldberg, Dr. Heresy, Billy Black, Kyle Storm, Tony Ulysses, Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock), and Kevin Hughes will be inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame at the Brightridge Club/Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity in East Providence, RI. For more info, contact Joe Bruen at hwfforever@yahoo.com

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
July 24th - Joe Savoldi
July 25th - Kevin Morgan
July 27th - Matt Borne, Eric Rose
July 28th - Luke Brown, Brian Lakewood, Tim Woods
July 29th - Boss Campbell

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