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Posted: May 18th 2010 By: mikeiles

NEWS
Construction of the OPW Professional Wrestling School facility was scheduled to begin on May 17th and scheduled to be completed on May 31st. The school will be run by Pete Maguire along with head instructor Cole Crittenden and senior instructors Bull Schmitt, Red Eagle, and Treach Phillips, Jr.

The current plan is to build a Jack Swagger vs. The Undertaker for the WWE SmackDown! World title at Summerslam.

WWE made a technical error last Tuesday night in Buffalo, NY. While outside the HSBC Arena at the SmackDown! tapings, a TV in the front atrium was on, focusing on what was going on in the building. What was going on was the wrestlers going through rehearsals of the show. They saw, without audio, Teddy Long and Kofi Kingston rehearsing their skit, the women rehearsing their match, and Jack Swagger rehearsing his segment. The wrestlers practiced until the doors opened to allow the fans in the arena.

Beth Phoenix's knee is in pretty bad shape and she will be out of action for some time. Beth injured it two weeks on "WWE Superstars" in a match against Rosa Mendes. She will have surgery today with Dr. James Andrews for her torn ACL. No time table has been set for her return but she should be out several months.

The Laurel Leader-Call interviewed WWE Studios VP Michael Pavone about the company's upcoming film projects, specifically the biopic on Gorgeous George Wagner. "It?s a passion project for Vince McMahon," Pavone said. "(George) had such an influence on modern day wrestling in general and what we?ve come to know from WWE. But, he was also the father of pop culture." He added: "People like James Brown, Muhammad Ali and Bob Dylan have given Gorgeous George a lot of credit for showing them the way. John Waters, Elton John and Liberace hearken back to things that Gorgeous George did. He became popular when TV was invented and the only thing on was wrestling and Uncle Milty." The studio recently paid a six figure sum for the rights to turn John Capouya's biography on George into a movie. Capouya will be listed as co-producer along with George's surviving daughter Carol and ex-wife Betty. One more interesting note recently uncovered is that WWE trademarked the term "Gorgeous George" back in June, 2009 which was before they first made contact with Capouya who later acted as a conduit to Carol and Betty. The film is expected to start pre-production in the first quarter of 2011.

WWE is releasing a new DVD entitled "Undertaker's Deadliest Matches". Here are a few of the matches that will be featured on the DVD:

-Undertaker vs. Ultimate Warrior (Body Bag Match; July 1, 1991)
-Undertaker vs. Kamala (Coffin Match; Survivor Series; November 25, 1992)
-Undertaker vs. Mankind (King of the Ring; June 23, 1996)
-Undertaker vs. Mankind (Boiler Room Brawl; SummerSlam; August 18, 1996)

The new storyline idea with Ted DiBiase, Jr. is that he came into a large trust fund from his dad, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sr., and is now using the money to pay off guys to do his bidding. There is real talk of making someone his "Virgil" in the near future.

Ringsidecollectibles.com has Mattel's Entrance Greats series 2 in stock featuring Chris Jericho and Roddy Piper. "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is also in the set but won't be released for a few more weeks.

Jim Ross noted in a recent blog that Cowboy Bill Watts, 71, is getting married again this week. Watts lost ownership of his Mid South/UWF video library many years ago as part of a divorce settlement with his former wife Ene. WWE has been attempting to purchase those highly coveted tapes for some time.

WWE.com recently listed the Top 25 Big Men of All Time. The Undertaker topped the list. Others on the list include:

2. Andre the Giant
7. Ernie Ladd
9. Vader
11. Bam Bam Bigelow
16. Bruiser Brody
17. King Kong Bundy
18. Kamala
20. Haystacks Calhoun
22. One Man Gang
25. Rikishi

You can read the entire story by clicking here.

Lillian Garcia entered a post on Twitter responding to Mick Foley coming to her defense over jokes Triple H used to make about her appearance. "Mick Foley, this tweet's for you!! I really appreciate your kind words and the compassion you showed in your blog. Your care for my feelings proves what a loving, caring and wonderful human being you are. This is why I truly miss working with you. You are one of a kind!! Thank you, love you!!"

TNA is starting cost-cutting procedures with ring announcer Dave Penzer the first one to bite the dust. TNA's finances took a hard hit this year with the signing of Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Jeff Hardy, Rob Van Dam and others not to mention the production costs for taking iMPACT! live for the months of March and April. Penzer made his TNA debut in February 2005. Before joining TNA, he did ring announcing for WCW taking over Gary Michael Cappetta's role in 1996.

TNA has announced that Jakks Pacific will debut their upcoming TNA action figure the day before Slammiversary at the Double Tree Hotel in Orlando, FL. The first series which includes Suicide, Samoa Joe, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, A. J. Styles, and Kurt Angle will be available to purchase at the event with each figure featuring a special 1 of 250 sticker commemorating this event. TNA series 1 is expected to hit retail stores in June.

Eric Bischoff was a guest on "Monday Night Mayhem" on May 11th and had this to say on the likelihood of seeing either Jim Ross and/or Paul Heyman in TNA anytime soon: "I don't know. I don't know what Jim is thinking & his point of view. I like Jim, and he & I have a pretty good relationship, and we stay in touch from time-to-time. I don't have this kind of conversation with him, and quite frankly, it's been a few months since I spoke to him. Heyman...no idea. But who knows, time will tell. Never say never right?". You can hear the entire interview at MondayNightMayhem.com.

Andre Baker, the promoter of the NWA U.K. Hammerlock promotion as well as a wrestler passed away yesterday, believed to be from a suicide at the age of 45. Baker ran both a promotion and a wrestling school, and helped get started Douglas Williams and Katie Lea Burchill among others, and was one of the first promoters to bring in former American stars for tours like Bryan Clarke, Jake Roberts, Chris Chavis, and Jim Neidhart. Funeral details are not yet available

Terry Funk was a guest on "Right After Wrestling with Arda Ocal" on May 11th. Among the topics discussed:

- His thoughts of Vince McMahon: "I dislike Vince, I'm jealous of Vince"
- How his Ring of Honor booking in September came about ("Cornette gave me a call and said come up!") and addressing whether or not it is a one time deal or an extended stay with the company
- Talking about "paying dues" in pro wrestling back in the territory system vs. today
- Whether or not Hulk Hogan is in TNA for the money or for his passion of pro wrestling
- "They have better ATHLETES now, but I guarantee you they had better WRESTLERS then"
- His thoughts on Bret Hart returning and shooting on Ric Flair

You can download the podcast of the entire show by clicking here.

Roddy Piper was recently interviewed by 1Wrestling.com's Bill Apter for a You Tube video. The video is about 5 minutes in length and Piper talks about Randy Orton, Vince McMahon, and more. You can view the video by clicking here.

Matt Borne will be donning the Doink the Clown makeup and will be wrestling for NWA Southwest in Texas. Dates have not yet been finalized but there is a You Tube video of Borne touting his return to Texas that you can view by clicking here.

Tugboat Taylor was inducted into the NWA Oklahoma Hall of Fame on May 7th at their "Gold Rush" event in Ardmore. A video has been posted of Taylor receiving his plaque from ring announcer Wil Riggs. You can view the video by clicking here.

Matt Riviera was interviewed by Brady Hicks of Pro Wrestling Illustrated for his online radio show on May 10th. You can hear the interview by clicking here.

Michael Faith is returning to NWA Southwest and there is a YouTube video touting his return and he has his sights set on both Lance Cade and winning the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title. You can view the video by clicking here.

Oklafan extends a belated congratulations to Fuel, who?s daughter was born 2 weeks ago.

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RECENT RESULTS
May 6th
The Undertaker defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the WWE house show in Mexico City, Mexico

May 8th
Rey Mysterio defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the WWE house show in Leon Guanaguanto, Mexico

May 9th
Rey Mysterio defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the WWE house show in Monterrey, Mexico

May 11th
Layla defeated Michelle McCool and WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix for the title at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Buffalo, NY. In a post-taping dark match, The Big Show defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ.

May 13th
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defeated A. J. Styles and Jeff Hardy in a Triple Threat Match in the main event of the TNA house show in Springfield, IL. In other matches, Mr. Anderson defeated Jeff Jarrett.

May 14th
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defeated A. J. Styles and Jeff Hardy in a Triple Threat Match in the main event of the TNA house show in Hammond, IN. In other matches, Jeff Jarrett defeated Mr. Anderson.

Kamala & The Patriot defeated Danny Demanto & Kevin Matthews at the National Wrestling Superstars event in Kenilworth, NJ

May 15th
The Big Show defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the WWE house show in Haifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

BIW Southern Champion Steve Anthony defeated Spoiler 2000 (w/ Skandar Akbar) in the main event of the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Castor, LA. In other matches, Doberman defeated BIW Tag Team Champion Texas Red.

May 16th
The Big Show defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the WWE house show in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defeated A. J. Styles (w/ Ric Flair) in the main event of TNA's "Sacrifice" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, Sting defeated Jeff Jarrett

J. T. LaMotta defeated Khris Wolfe, Arik Cannon, and Scott Summers (not the former CSWA Heavyweight Champion) in a Fatal 4-Way Match at the Anarchy Championship Wrestling event in Austin, TX

May 17th
Randy Orton defeated WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger by DQ at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jeff Hardy defeated Sting at the "TNA iMPACT!" television taping in Orlando, FL

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, May 22nd
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Saturday, May 22nd
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
May 21st
A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Lake Charles, LA

J. T. LaMotta and Mitch Carter are among the stars scheduled for the Victory Crown Championship Wrestling event in Fort Worth, TX

May 22nd
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger defends the title against Kane at the WWE house show in Cincinnati, OH

A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Houston, TX

The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Doberman & Pablo Chuco) among the stars scheduled for the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Brookhaven, MS

Shane Douglas and Jake Roberts are among the stars scheduled for the Powerhouse Wrestling event in Worcester, MA

Jake Roberts and Nikolai Volkoff are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Fremont, CA

Bushwacker Luke Williams is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada

Ricky Morton is among the stars scheduled for the Ground Xero Wrestling event in Prince George, VA

Das Karnage and The Masked Martyr are among the stars scheduled for the Adrenaline Rush Wrestling event in East Ridge, TN

BIW Tag Team Champions The Crazy Cowboys (Texas Red & Dave Dunnings) defend the titles against The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Doberman & Pablo Chuco) at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Brookhaven, MS

Michael Faith is among the stars scheduled for Northwest Wrestling Federation/Rampage All-Star Wrestling's "Armageddon" event in Springtown, TX

May 23rd
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger defends the title against The Big Show at WWE's "Over the Limit" pay-per-view event in Detroit, MI

A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Beaumont, TX

Bushwacker Luke Williams is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada

May 24th
Bushwacker Luke Williams is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada

May 26th
Bushwacker Luke Williams is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Gillam, Manitoba, Canada

May 27th
Ric Flair, Buck Zumhofe, and Bill Irwin are among the stars scheduled for the Heavy On Wrestling event in Duluth, MN

May 29th
Brandon Bishop, Josh Evans, and Z are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

BYEW Entertainment Champion David Kyzer defends the title against Bobby Star in an Iron Man Match at Beyond Your Entertainment Wrestling's "MayMania" event in Park City, KS. In other matches, BYEW Heavyweight Champion Kevin James Sanchez defends the title against Maniac Mike in a No Holds Barred Match, and Drake Gallows takes on Aaron Helms in a Loser Leaves BYEW Match. Plus, BYEW Caution Champion Sam Stackhouse defends the title in a Battle Royal. Also scheduled to appear is Chris Chaos, Travis 12 Gage, and many more.

Running Wolf & The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) take on Ryan Reed, Tex, & Chance O'Brien at the Indy Pro Wrestling event in Siloam Springs, AR. Also scheduled to appear are Mr. Big, J. R. Orullian, Kobra Kai, and many more.

IHWE DFW Champion Chico Torres defends the title against Seth Shai at Insane Handcore Wrestling's "All Out Insanity" event in Fort Worth, TX

Dory Funk, Jr., Jose Salinas, & !BANG! Heavyweight Champion Johnny Magnum takes on Shane Chung, Blaine Rage, & Damien Steel (w/ Jimmy Hart) at the !BANG! event in Ocala, FL

June 3rd
A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Lincoln, NE

June 4th
A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Sioux City, IA

3XW Pure Wrestling Champion Kraig Keesaman and Mark Sterling are among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

Jim Neidhart is among the stars scheduled for the Top Rope Promotions event in Fall River, MA

June 5th
A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Brookings, SD

NAWA Tag Team Champions The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Doberman & Pablo Chuco) defend the titles in a Triple Threat Match against The Red Coalition (Li Fang & The Russian Destroyer) and Kit Carson & The Punisher at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX. In other matches, Doberman takes on LiFang.

Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance event in Plymouth Meeting, PA

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Metro Pro Wrestling event in Kansas City, KS

Jim Neidhart is among the stars scheduled for the Top Rope Promotions event in Fall River, MA

June 6th
Demolition (Ax & Smash) and Matt Riviera are among the stars scheduled for the Tri-State Wrestling event in Voorhees, NJ

June 12th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry defends the title against a mystery opponent at Mid-States Wrestling's 7th anniversary show in Harrison, AR. In other matches, Independent Wrestling International Champion Jim Fallon defends the title against Gary Gram in a Dog Collar Match, Southern Tag Team Champion Dustin Heritage takes on Kenny Campbell, Southern Tag Team Champion Jack Legacy takes on Jake Boulder, and Jason Jones, Bubba Hall, & Adrian Steel take on Ray Martinez & El Matadors (Uno & Dos) in a Rebel Flag vs. Mexican Flag Match. Also scheduled to appear is Aaron Neil, The Crazy 88's (John O'Malley & Se7en), Kraig Keesaman, Boss Campbell, Brieanna Bringle, Joe Jones, Mike Iles, and many more.

Jim Duggan takes on Al Farat at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Pine Bluff Pandemonium" event in Pine Bluff, AR. In other matches, TCW Tag Team Champions The Dark Circle (Tim Storm & Apoc) defend the titles against Lethal Romance (Jay Lethal & Matt Riviera) and Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Wes Robinson. Also scheduled to appear is Action Jackson and many more.

June 13th
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defends the title against Sting at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL. Also scheduled to appear is A. J. Styles, Ric Flair, Jeff Jarrett, and many more.

June 17th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Dayton, OH

June 18th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Columbus, OH

June 19th
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger defends the title against The Big Show at the WWE house show in New York, NY. In other matches, Eve Torres, Kelly Kelly, & WWE Wormen's Champion Beth Phoenix take on Michelle McCool, Maryse, & Layla in a match officiated by special referee Santino Marella.

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Fort Wayne, IN

APW Heavyweight Champion Superstar Steve takes on Blake Albright at the Arkansas Pro Wrestling event in Siloam Springs, AR. In other matches, Daniel Flynn takes on G. Q. Maximus, and Jake Boulder takes on Ryan Kelly in a Dog Collar Match. Also scheduled to appear is Excellence Personified (Michael Barry, Dustin Heritage, & Jack Legacy, w/ Mike Iles) and many more.

June 25th
Matt Riviera takes on Tim Storm at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Rumble at the Rock" event in Little Rock, AR. In other matches, U-Gene Dinsmore (w/ Danny Hodge) takes on Trevor Murdock (w/ Rich Rude), The Honky Tonk Man takes on Al Farat, and Dexter Hardaway & Shawn Schultz (w/ Talon & Tony LoCassio) take on Jerry Lynn & Wes Robinson

June 27th
Matt Borne is among the stars scheduled for the Millenium Wrestling Federation event in Boston, MA

June 29th
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Jack Swagger defends the title against The Big Show at the WWE house show in Wilkes-Barre, PA

July 2nd
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Brooklyn, NY

July 3rd
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Asbury Park, NJ

July 9th
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

July 10th
Scotty Charisma is one of the entrants in East Coast Wrestling Alliance's 14th annual Super 8 Tournament in Newark, DE

The Honky Tonk Man, Dennis Condrey, and Ricky Morton are among the stars scheduled for the All Star Wrestling event in Danville, WV

July 24th
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in La Porte, IN

August 1st
WPW Tag Team Champions Scott Hall & Heidenreich defend the titles against The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) at the World Pro Wrestling event in Columbus, OH. In other matches, WPW Heavyweight Champion Tommy Rich defends the title against The Honky Tonk Man in a Guitar On A Pole Match.

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Ohio's "PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment" event in Cleveland, OH

August 14th
Greg Valentine is among the stars scheduled for IAW's "Clash At The Cove IV" event in South Bend, IN

August 20th
Matt Riviera & Roxxi take on Alan Steele & Malia Hosaka at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Back to School Bash" event in Clarksville, AR. In other matches, Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Wes Robinson, and El Super Colibri takes on TCW Tag Team Champion Apoc.

August 21st
Jerry Lawler takes on Al Farat in the main event of Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Throwdown In Downtown IV" event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, Matt Riviera & Roxxi take on Alan Steele & Malia Hosaka, and Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Wes Robinson. Also scheduled to appear is El Super Colibri and many more.

September 11th
Terry Funk is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in New York, NY

October 2nd
Matt Riviera takes on Kamala at the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Russellville, AR

November 25th
Jimmy Valiant and Ox Baker are among the stars scheduled for the Wild Championship Wrestling Outlaws event in Tyndall, IN

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
May 21st
Charlie Haas will be signing autographs at George's Cards & Collectibles in Levittown, PA. For more info, go to GeorgesCollectibles.com.

May 22nd
Jake Roberts, Bret Hart, B. G. James, Tommy Dreamer, Hardcore Holly, Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Awesome Kong, Generation Me (Jeremy & Max), Jimmy Wang Yang, Daffney, Dawn Marie, The Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Virgil, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 10am at the Marriott Hotel in Fremont, CA for Big Time Wrestling's "Wrestlefest 2010". For more info, go to BTWrestling.com.

Buddy Landel will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar for Atomic Championship Wrestling at Stevens Fire Hall in Stevens, PA starting at 1pm. The cost for the seminar is $20. For more information, contact Twisted Tate or Heavy D via text, cell or Facebook.

May 23rd
Chase Stevens and Damien Horne will be conducting a pro wrestling clinic from 12 noon to 2pm in Dallas, TX. For more information and to register, contact Wil Riggs at wilriggs@wbwentertainment.com.

Ray Martinez will be appearing at Broken Arrow Roller Sports in Broken Arrow, OK for the Thunder Dollz vs. Tulsa Derby Brigade Women's Flat Track Roller Derby. For more info, go to GreenCountryRollerGirls.com.

May 26th
Mick Foley will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and signing autographs at Waterfront Park in Trenton, NJ at the Trenton Thunder baseball game. For more info, call (609) 394-3300.

May 27th
Ric Flair, Baron Von Raschke, Shawn Daivari, Buck Zumhofe, Bill Irwin, and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Grandma's Sports Garden in Duluth, MN prior to the Heavy On Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (218) 391-1985.

May 28th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Wal-Mart in Concord, NC

May 28th through 30th
Mick Foley, Lillian Garcia, Greg Valentine, Raven, and many more will be signing autographs at "Adventure Con" at the Pigeon Forge Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. For more info, go to AdventureCon.com.

The Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs at the "Phoenix Comic-Con" at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. For more info, call (602) 262-6225.

May 29th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, GA at the Rome Braves baseball game. For more info, call (706) 368-9388.

June 4th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie. MD at the Bowie Baysox baseball game. For more info, call (301) 805-6000.

Dusty Rhodes, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, Mil Mascaras, Stan Hansen, Mike Sharpe, Jr., Edouard Carpentier, and many more will be signing autographs at Wilbur H. Lynch Middle School in Amsterdam, NY at East Coast Pro Wrestling's "Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame" event. For more info, go to ECPW1.com.

June 4th & 5th
Jay Strongbow, Booker T, Lex Luger, Dallas Page, Kimberly Page, Molly Holly, Ron Simmons, Glacier, Howard Finkel, Ernest Miller, Kevin Sullivan, Ted DiBiase, Raven, Bill DeMott, Paul Orndorff, Nick Patrick, Virgil, The Iron Sheik, Howard Finkel, and many more are scheduled for the "Promolast Atlanta Reunion Pro Wrestling Fanfest" at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta, GA. For more info, go to PromolastEvents.com.

June 5th
Matt Borne will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info, contact Bud at prowrestling1@aol.com.

June 9th
Terry Taylor will be conducting a pro wrestling clinic for the Texas Wrestling Academy. For more info, call (210) 689-1784.

June 10th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy at Uncle Vinny's Comedy Club in Point Pleasant, NJ. For more info, call (732) 899-3900.

June 18th through 20th
Greg Valentine, Traci Brooks, So Cal Val, The Iron Sheik, Stacy Carter, Terri Runnels, Sinn Bohdi, and many more will be signing autographs at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center at "Florida Supercon". For more info, go to Supercon.tv/media-guests.

June 19th
Ted DiBiase will be appearing at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ at the Lakewood Blueclaws baseball game. For more info, call (732) 901-7000.

Sgt. Slaughter, will be signing autographs at The Diamond in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. For more info, call (804) 359-3866.

Greg Valentine, Bruno Sammartino, Dominic DeNucci, and Bill Cardille, and many more will be signing autographs at Joe's Sports Cards & Collectibles in Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg, PA. For more info, call (724) 830-0873.

Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV at the West Virginia Power baseball game. For more info, click here.

June 25th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Huntington Park in Columbus, OH at the Columbus Clippers baseball game. For more info, click here.

Paul Linam will be fighting Nathan Murdock at the Xtreme Fighting League event at the Spirit Bank Center in Tulsa, OK

June 26th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Durham Bull Athletic Park in Durham, NC at the Durham Bulls baseball game. For more info, go to DurhamBulls.com.

June 27th
Matt Borne and John Cena, Sr. will be signing autographs and participating in a live "Studio Shoot Interview" at the MWF Studios in Melrose, MA starting at 6pm. For more info go to BostonWrestling.com/MWFEvents20100627-BorneNight.html.

June 30th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, WI at the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball game. For more info, go to [url=http://www.raftersbaseball.comRaftersBaseball.com[/url].

July 1st
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Athletic Park in Wausau WI at the Wisconsin Woodchucks baseball game. For more info, go to Woodchucks.com.

July 2nd
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Warner Park in Madison, WI at the Madison Mallards baseball game. For more info, go to MallardsBaseball.com.

July 5th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo, IA at the Waterloo Bucks baseball game. For more info, go to WaterlooBucks.com.

July 6th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud, MN at the St. Cloud River Bats baseball game. For more info, go to RiverBats.com.

July 7th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Stewart C. Mills Field in Brainerd, MN at the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers baseball game. For more info, go to LunkersBaseball.com.

July 8th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Bill Taunton Stadium at Baker Field in Willmar, MN at the Willmar Stingers baseball game. For more info, go to WillmarStingers.com.

July 9th
Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes, and Goldust will be signing autographs starting at 6:30pm at the Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Hall in Kissimmee, FL prior to the Florida Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening.

July 10th
Eric Embry, Jeff Farmer (AKA nWo Sting), Tomko, Danny Doring, Roadkill, Haku, Beer Money, Inc. (James Storm & Robert Roode), Jay Lethal, John Nord (AKA The Berzerker), Tim Brooks, Jose Lothario, Jimmy Wang Yang, Don Callis (AKA Cyrus the Virus), Ashley Massaro, Rocky Johnson, Savio Vega, Shelton Benjamin, Paul Birchill, and many more will be appearing at K&S Wrestlefest's "Heat Wave" at the Holiday Inn in Carteret, NJ. For more info, call (516) 473-4944.

Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at L. P. Frans Stadium in Hickory, NC at the Hickory Crawdads baseball game. For more info, go to HickoryCrawdads.com.

July 15th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Modern Woodman Stadium in Davenport, IA at the Quad City River Bandits baseball game. For more info, call (563) 322-6348.

July 17th
Sgt. Slaughter will be appearing at Commerce Bank Park in Harrisburg, PA at the Harrisburg Senators baseball game. For more info, call (717) 231-4444.

Paul Bearer will be signing autographs at LaSalle Knights of Columbus in LaSalle, IL at Dreamwave Wrestling's "Summer Spectacular" event. For more info, go to DreamwaveWrestling.com.

July 21st
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at "Military Appreciation Night" at Silver Cross Field in Joliet, IL at the Joliet Jackhammers baseball game. For more info, go to JackhammerBaseball.com.

July 24th & 25th
Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, Butterbean, and many more will be appearing at the "Pro Wrestling Meet & Greet Convention" at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. For more info, call (732) 422-9365.

July 30th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Silver Cross Field in Joliet, IL at the Joliet Jackhammers baseball game. For more info, go to JackhammerBaseball.com.

July 31st
Jim Duggan and Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at "The Legends of Wrestling Night" The Diamond in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. For more info, call (804) 359-3866.

August 5th through 8th
Kamala, Reggie Parks, Billy Robinson, Joe Blanchard, Tully Blanchard, Ted DiBiase, Nikita Koloff, Greg Valentine, Mr. Wrestling II, Sting, Jimmy Snuka, Al Perez, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Jim Cornette, Tito Santana, Joel Deaton, Fifi, Percy Pringle, Karen Angle, Adam Pearce, Porkchop Cash, Tammy Sytch, and many more will be appearing at the "NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest" at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWAlegends.com.

August 6th
NWA Hall of Heroes dinner banquet and awards ceremony will be in Charlotte, NC as part of the NWA Wrestling Legends Fan Fest weekend, hosted by Jim Cornette. The inductees are Greg Valentine, Johnny Valentine, Joe Blanchard, Billy Robinson, Reggie Parks, and Mr. Wrestling II. For more info go to NWAlegends.com/2010/vip.htm.

August 15th
Jake Roberts, Brian Kendrick, Nunzio, Scott Hall, X-Pac, Bob Orton, Jr., Bushwacker Luke, Aldo Montoya, and many more will be signing autographs from 10am to 4pm at "Justin Credible's Icons of Pro Wrestling" at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Cromwell, CT. For more info, call (203) 651-9643.

August 19th through 22nd
Shane Douglas, Bushwacker Luke, Dallas Page, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Jonny Fairplay, Mick Foley, Jessie Godderz, The Honky Tonk Man, The Iron Sheik, Rikishi, Charlie Haas, Jackie Haas, and many more are scheduled to appear at the "Chicago Comic Con Wizard World Convention" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/home-ch.html.

August 23rd
King Kong Bundy will be appearing at Medlar Field in University Park, PA at the State College Spikes baseball game. For more info, call (814) 272-1711.

September 11th
Abdullah the Butcher, Carlos Colon, Magnum T. A., Tully Blanchard, Baron Von Raschke, Tommy Rich, Mil Mascaras, The Destroyer, Kevin Nash, Sgt. Slaughter, The Iron Sheik, and many more will be appearing at "Wrestling Reunion" at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, NJ. For more info, go to WrestlingReunion.com.

October 15th & 16th
The Tonga Kid, Joey Styles, Tim White, Tony Atlas, Gregory Helms, Rosey, and many more will be appearing at "Legends of the Ring 11" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
May 18th - Matt Riviera
May 19th - Andre the Giant, Buzz Markley, Dick Slater, The Mongol, Tyler Bateman

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