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Posted: Jul 6th 2010 By: mikeiles

NEWS
It was announced last week that NWA World Champion Adam Pearce will defend the title against Charlie Haas at NWA Southwest's "NWA Parade of Champions" on August 14th in Gainesville, TX.

NWA Southwest's most recent rankings for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title, held by Chad Thomas, include Charlie Haas at #2, Spoiler 2000 at #5, Dane Griffin at #7, and Michael Faith at #9. Their rankings for the NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Title, held by Gabe Himeros, has Cody Jones at #2, and Montego Seeka at #9.

WWE.com reported Thursday that Ricky Steamboat was hospitalized yesterday night after experiencing pain in his neck and shoulder. The website noted that Steamboat "performed a stunt" with other WWE Legends on RAW and at the moment it was not clear if the pain was related to his performance from RAW. Steamboat along with Michael Hayes, Jerry Lawler, Dean Malenko, and Arn Anderson were attacked by the Nexus group during a segment which was supposed to plug Steamboat's DVD release. WWE.com later added that according to medical officials, his condition is most likely not related to his involvement from Monday night and his medical prognosis is good to excellent.

WWE has offered a developmental deal to Joe Anoa'i from the famous Anoa'i wrestling family. Joe is the 25 year old son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika of The Wild Samoans. His brother Matt wrestled for WWE as Rosey and among his cousins is the former Rikishi. He played college football for Georgia Tech from 2003-2006 and was named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference in his senior year. After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings, was later released, and was last known to be playing football for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.

The main reason WWE has banned the Ric Flair style chops is because it reminds fans of Flair, and generally the whole building goes, "Whooo!" each time a chop is delivered. Arn Anderson was also scripted last week on RAW not to mention Flair among the greatest wrestlers.

There?s an interview with Jay Lethal talking getting a chance to work with Ric Flair, thoughts on Flair not retiring yet, his impersonations and how they've helped him, and more. You can read the entire story by clicking here.

The Trentonian also did a story on Jay Lethal getting his dream match next Sunday against childhood hero Ric Flair. You can read that story by clicking here.

Mick Foley is scheduled to return to TNA television full-time before the end of the summer.

The Miami Herald has a story on Abyss. In part of the story, he puts over Mick Foley. "Mick has always been someone I looked up to, even before I knew him,'' said Abyss. "Everything he has done for this business and brought to the table, not just for hardcore wrestling, the guy is pretty creative. I've never met a guy who is as witty and creative in his head. It's just the way he articulates himself." He added: "Working with him has been a dream come true. It was my dream match I never had until last year. To work with him after idolizing him and coming up in this business is an honor. As far as the hardcore stuff, I don't know if I can ever match what he has done. I'd like to come as close as I can. I have him up on this pedestal. He is the God of Gods when it comes to the hardcore stuff, and I will take a backseat to him when it comes to that any day." You can read the entire story by clicking here.

TNA creative team member Ed Ferrara was not at the "TNA iMPACT" TV tapings on June 28th in Orlando, FL and is reportedly done with the company according to multiple sources. No official announcement was made to the talent or members of the TNA staff on Monday or Tuesday, but the word that made the rounds at the tapings was that Ferrara is no longer working for TNA. Ferrara was rehired by TNA in September of 2009 and joined Vince Russo, Matt Conway, and Eric Bischoff at creative meetings. Ferrara worked with Russo in the WWF, before bolting to WCW along with Russo in the late 90's. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that TNA has gotten more aggressive in their efforts in bringing in Paul Heyman, who is seeking the ultimate Dana White power.

Jake Roberts issued the following statement on an upcoming show where he has been falsely booked: "To my fans, friends, anybody else planning to show up August 15th, 2010 at Justin Credible's Pro Wrestling Icons II show in Cromwell CT. I won't be there. Any questions? Maybe YOU can get Justin to call you back. GOOD LUCK with that. Good luck if you are going, I'd sure make an advance inquiry as to who's really going to be there, or if there is really a show. I have no idea what has happened, except everyone that I have spoken with that is involved has abandoned ship. I got the message, I hope you do too."

Jim Ross, Steve Austin, Bill Goldberg, Dwayne Johnson (AKA The Rock), and Paul Heyman all made the trip to Las Vegas, NV to witness Brock Lesnar's return to the Octagon. Speaking to MMA Fanhouse, Jim Ross said that he was worried in the first round but he knew that Lesnar has great guts and determination not to mention a renewed spirit on life. He said that no other UFC heavyweight would have gone past that first round but Lesnar "weathered the storm." Ross added that he is very proud of him and he proved once again that he's the baddest SOB on the planet. When asked if anyone can beat Lesnar, Ross said that no one is unbeatable but Lesnar is a rare breed and an animal. Steve Austin said that he really enjoyed the fight and Brock showed a lot of heart. He knew that once Carwin went down there was no way out but he was surprised about the tap out. Austin declared Brock the best heavyweight in MMA. Paul Heyman, one of Lesnar's closest friends, was super excited about the win. "I need a medic," he said. Heyman was blown away by Brock's fight and gave "all credit in the world" to the referee for his officiating and not stopping the fight when Brock was down. "Anyone who questions his chin can shut the f**k up," Heyman exclaimed. Goldberg also gave his comments regarding the fight saying that he wasn't going to miss this one "to cheer my boy" for anything in the world. The former WCW champion said that Brock is a miracle walking for competing at this level considering what happened to him at the end of last year. He added that he's most proud of how Brock acted after the match, saying that Brock is a great human being, great husband, great father but a very emotional guy. Goldberg took a photo backstage of himself, The Rock and Steve Austin in Brock's locker room which you can see by clicking here.

Interviews with Steve Austin, Jim Ross, Bill Goldberg, and Paul Heyman at UFC 116 are available by clicking here.

Before leaving for Las Vegas to attend UFC 116, Jim Ross wrote on Twitter: "May hook up w/ a certain 'rattlesnake' in vegas this wk'end @ UFC event."

TMZ caught up with Bill Goldberg pool side at a hotel in Las Vegas before UFC 116. He was asked about pro wrestlers migrating towards UFC, who he was pulling for in the Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin fight, and Mel Gibson. To see the whole video, click here.

Bill Goldberg also posted on Twitter: "One more blurb about last weekend......I ran into Gene Simmons at the airport and we had a bite to eat. What a great man. Truly an honor."

Victor Jovica, who has been part-owner of the World Wrestling Council for seemingly decades, claimed he was retiring after a match in Trinidad this past weekend. In the 80s, when wrestling was big in the country, Jovica was the local hero and would headline huge events against Ric Flair.

?Headlocked? creator Mike Kingston is producing a new trade paperback for the summer/fall convention season that will debut at the San Diego Comic Con, with a Jerry Lawler cover and an introduction by Christopher Daniels. The book won't be sold in stores or on-line. You can order through Twitter or Facebook only.

412PE Heavyweight Champion Michael H suffered a deep laceration as a result of the guitar shot during his title defense on Saturday night as the 412PE event in Greasy, OK. EMTs spent 30 minutes treating him after the show and he was taken to a hospital. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

412PE will run its last show this Saturday in Marble City. The company opened on August 1st, 2009 in Tahlequah and ran one show in Jay before finding homes in Greasy and Marble City.

Oklafan would like to send its condolences to the friends and family of Toni Adams who passed away last week at the age of 45.

This is a reminder to all wrestlers, managers, valets, referees, ring announcers, and promoters. All licenses issued by the Oklahoma Athletic Commission expired on June 30th and you will need to renew. Go to the following links for the application for a license and the physical examination form:
Application for Promoter Page 1 of 2
Application for Promoter Page 2 of 2
Application for Professional Wrestling License
Physical Examination for Professional Wrestling

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RECENT RESULTS
June 26th
Justin Sane defeated J. T. LaMotta at Anarchy Championship Wrestling's "Slamdown 10" event in Marshall, TX

June 29th
The Big Show & WWE SmackDown! World Champion Rey Mysterio defeated Jack Swagger & Cody Rhodes at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Wilkes-Barre, PA

A. J. Styles vs. Kazarian ended in a draw at the "TNA iMPACT" television taping in Orlando, FL

June 28th
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Rey Mysterio defeated Jack Swagger and The Big Show in a 3-Way Match at the WWE house show in Syracuse, NY

July 2nd
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defeated A. J. Styles at the TNA house show in Brooklyn, NY

July 3rd
TNA World Champion Rob Van Dam defeated A. J. Styles at the TNA house show in Asbury Park, NJ

Starr defeated NWA-SW/PWF Heavyweight Champion Cody Jones for the title at the NWA Southwest/Panhandle Wrestling Federation event in Amarillo, TX. After the match, PWF Commissioner Jack Logan stripped Starr of the title and awarded it back to Jones stating it was not a sanctioned match. In other matches, Justin Taylor & NWA-SW/PWF Heavyweight Champion Cody Jones vs. Brock Babcock & Nemesis (not the Oklahoma City based tag team) ended in a No Contest.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
412 Pro Entertainment
Saturday, July 10th
Community Building
Marble City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, July 10th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Saturday, July 10th
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, July 10th
Perfect Practice
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, July 11th
Golden Goose Flea Market
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
July 7th
Bushwacker Luke, Rupert Boneham, & Eugene take on Jonny Fairplay, Jessie Godderz, and a mystery partner at the Wrestling Fan Xperience event in Winnipeg, Mantoba, Canada

July 9th
Jerry Lawler takes on Tracy Smothers at the Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

Tony Atlas takes on Chicano at World Wrestling Council's "Aniversario 2010" event in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

3XW Pure Wrestling Champion Kraig Keesaman takes on 3XW Cruiserweight Champion Jimmy Rockwell in a Title Unification Match at 3XWrestling's 5 year anniversary event in Des Moines, IA. In other matches, Mark Sterling takes on Brian Ash (w/ 3XW Commissioner Todd Countryman).

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Chicago Star Wrestling event in River Grove, IL

Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes, & Goldust take on Curt Hawkins & The Dudebusters (Trent Barreta & Caylen Croft) at the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Kissimmee, FL

Charlie Haas and Chavo Guerrero, Sr. are among the stars scheduled for the World Wrestling Today event in El Paso, TX

July 10th
Scott Wright 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

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

Independent Wrestling International Champion Gary Gram, Jake Boulder, Jason Jones, Jim Fallon, and El Matadors (Uno & Dos) are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

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

Tony Atlas takes on Chris Joel at World Wrestling Council's "Aniversario 2010" event in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Ken Patera is among the stars scheduled for the "Dummerslam" event in Mitchell, SD

July 11th
Ric Flair takes on Jay Lethal at TNA's "Victory Road '10" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL. Also scheduled to appear are Jeff Jarrett, A. J. Styles, and many more.

Tony Atlas takes on Black Pain at World Wrestling Council's "Aniversario 2010" event in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

July 13th
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Rey Mysterio defends the title against Jack Swagger in a Steel Cage Match at the WWE house show in Louisville, KY

July 17th
Brandon Bishop, Josh Evans, and Z are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

Jerry Lawler takes on Tracy Smothers at the Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

Jimmy Golden is among the stars scheduled for the UCW event in Lenoir, NC

RAW Texas Champion Franco D'Angelo defends the title against Spoiler 2000 at Rampage Allstar Wrestling's "Red White & Bruised" event in Mineral Wells, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Faith and many more.

July 18th
WWE SmackDown! World Champion Rey Mysterio defends the title against Jack Swagger at WWE's "Money In The Bank" pay-per-view event in Kansas City, MO

July 23rd
Matt Riviera is among the stars scheduled for the Alabama Championship Wrestling event in Haleyville, AL

Chavo Guerrero, Sr. is among the stars scheduled for Life Wrestling Entertainment's "Lucha Libre Mexicana" event in Merced, CA

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

Jake Boulder, Daniel Flynn, and Gary Gram are among the stars scheduled for the Arkansas Pro Wrestling event in Siloam Springs, AR

Seth Shai takes on David Fuller at Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment's "Experience" event in Fort Worth, TX. In other matches, J. T. LaMotta takes on Wally Darkmon.

Matt Riviera is among the stars scheduled for the Alabama Championship Wrestling event in Jasper, AL

July 25th
PWB Heavyweight Champion Timothy Thatcher defends the title against Adam Thornstowe at Pro Wrestling Bushido's "PRIDE" event in Stockton, CA

July 29th
A. J. Styles and Jeff Jarrett are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Salem, VA

July 30th
Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the Morrisburg Pro Wrestling event in Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

July 31st
Tito Santana is among the stars scheduled for the Five-Star Wrestling event in Brockton, MA

August 1st
Jim Duggan will face Marion Fontaine at Pro Wrestling Ohio's "PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment" event in Cleveland, OH

August 7th
MWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Blade and Al Snow are among the stars scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Norfolk, NE

August 12th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Mobile, AL

August 13th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Baton Rouge, LA

Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the UCW event in Sturgis, SD

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

NWA World Champion Adam Pearce defends the title against Charlie Haas at NWA Southwest's "NWA Parade of Champions" event in Gainesville, TX. In other matches, NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion Chad Thomas defends the title against Spoiler 2000, and Doink the Clown (Matt Borne) takes on Tom Donovan in an Irish Style Rules Match.

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, El Super Colibri takes on TCW Tag Team Champion Apoc, and Al Farat takes on Scott McKenzie.

Tito Santana, Nikolai Volkoff, and Dances With Dudley are among the stars scheduled for the Forgotten Championship Wrestling event in Brooklyn, NY

August 21st
Jerry Lawler takes on Al Farat in a match officiated by special referee TCW Commissioner Tom Simon at 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.

Brandon Bishop, Josh Evans, and Z are among the stars scheduled for Asylum Championship Wrestling's 8th anniversary event in Colorado Springs, CO

Al Snow takes on Charlie Haas at Premiere Wrestling Alliance's "Wrestling Out Cancer" event in Feasterville, PA

August 22nd
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the 2 Count Wrestling event in Watertown, NY

August 28th
Matt Riviera takes on TCW Tag Team Champion Apoc at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Booneville Brawl" in Booneville, AR. In other matches, Michael Barry takes on Alan Steele, Gary Gram takes on Robert Evans, Tim Rockwell takes on El Super Colibri, and Dustin Heritage takes on Kid Nikels.

August 29th
EPIC WAR Tag Team Champions Violence Unlimited (Tyler Bateman & Funny Bone, w/ Raze) are among the stars scheduled for the EPIC WAR event in Apple Valley, CA

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

Cheerleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for the SHIMMER event in Berwyn, IL

September 12th
Cheerleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for the SHIMMER event in Berwyn, IL

September 18th
Matt Borne is among the stars scheduled for the Millenium Wrestling Federation event in Melrose, MA

September 23rd
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show 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

-2011-

January 27th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Glasgow, Scotland

January 28th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Manchester, England

January 29th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in London, England

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
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 (nWo Sting), Tomko, Danny Doring, Roadkill, Beer Money (James Storm & Robert Roode), Jay Lethal, John Nord (AKA The Berzerker), Tim Brooks, Jose Lothario, Don Callis (AKA Cyrus the Virus), Ashley Massaro, Snitsky, Val Venis, Mickie James, Jerry Lawler, Rocky Johnson, Savio Vega, Matt Borne, Joel Gertner, Ox Baker, Paul Burchill, Mark Youngblood, Chris Youngblood, Matt Bentley, Lorelei Lee, Matt Morgan, Dick Slater, 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.

Dusty Rhodes and Goldust will signing autographs starting at 6:30pm at Townsend Hall at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, FL prior to the Florida Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info go to FCWwrestling.info.

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.

Ted DiBiase, Sr. will be signing autographs at the E3 convention from 1pm to 2pm in Los Angeles, CA

Dusty Rhodes will signing autographs starting at 6:30pm at the Ocala Southwest Livestock Pavillion in Ocala, FL prior to the Florida Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info go to FCWwrestling.info.

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 22nd through 24th
Ted DiBiase and Virgil will be signing autographs from 2:30pm to 7pm at the "San Diego Comic Con International" at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. For more info, go to Comic-con.org/cci/.

July 24th & 25th
Ivan Putski, Matt Borne, Boris Zhukov, Nikolai Volkoff, Bruno Sammartino, Howard Finkel, Ivan Koloff, King Kong Bundy, Tammy Sytch, Al Vass, Dick Kroll, Tommy Dreamer, Snitsky, Tito Santana, Jimmy Cicero, Angelina Love, Little Guido, Stevie Richards, Axl Rotten, Ox Baker, 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 25th
Ted DiBiase and Virgil will be signing autographs from 1:30pm to 5pm at the "San Diego Comic Con International" at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. For more info, go to Comic-con.org/cci/.

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.

Dusty Rhodes will signing autographs starting at 6:30pm at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, FL prior to the Florida Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info go to FCWwrestling.info.

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.

Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, Danny Davis, Mercedes Martinez, Amber, Andrew Anderson, and Lance Profit will be signing autographs at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, MA at the Brockton Rox baseball game. A wrestling event featuring the stars of Five-Star Wrestling follows the game. For more info, go to BrocktonRox.com.

August 5th through 8th
Tony Atlas, Les Thatcher, Skandar Akbar, Bob Caudle, Sonny King, Rocky Johnson, Reggie Parks, Harley Race, Dory Funk, Jr, Terry Funk, Kamala, Billy Robinson, Joe Blanchard, Tully Blanchard, Ted DiBiase, Nikita Koloff, Greg Valentine, Mr Wrestling II, The Assassin, Danny Hodge, Dan Severn, The Hollywood Blondes (Buddy Roberts & Jerry Brown), Oliver Humperdink, Jim Ross, Jerry Brisco, Tommy Seigler, Tommy Young, Bobby Heenan, Shelton Benjamin, Stacy Carter, Virgil, Sting, Matt Borne (AKA the original Doink the Clown), Rick Martel, Jimmy Snuka, Al Perez, Ivan Koloff, Jimmy Valiant, Jim Cornette, Tito Santana, Joel Deaton, Fifi, Percy Pringle (aka Paul Bearer), Karen Angle, Adam Pearce, Porkchop Cash, Tammy Sytch, Jackie Moore, Traci Brooks, Jake Roberts, Mike Jackson, Brutus Beefcake, Bryan Danielson, Raven, Tommy Rich, Shane Douglas, Spice, Fyre, & Tigress of The Nitro Girls, Paul Orndorff, Chase Stevens, Gorgeous George, Del Wilkes, The Stro 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 Danny Hodge, Greg Valentine, Johnny Valentine, Joe Blanchard, Billy Robinson, Reggie Parks, Mr. Wrestling, and Mr. Wrestling II. Also scheduled to appear are Bill Apter, The Assassin, Tully Blanchard, Ted DiBiase, Ivan Koloff, Nikita Koloff, Sunny, Jimmy Valiant, and many more. For more info go to NWAlegends.com/2010/vip.htm.

August 15th
Bushwacker Luke, Brian Kendrick, Nunzio, Scott Hall, X-Pac, Aldo Montoya, The Sandman, Ken Doane (AKA Kenny Dykstra), Tony Atlas, Paul Bearer, Velvet Sky, Danny Doring, Roadkill, Tammy Sytch (AKA Sunny), Ox Baker, Shane Douglas, 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 20th 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, Raven, Christy Hemme, Lillian Garcia, Lisa Marie Varon (AKA Victoria), Kevin Nash, 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 21st
The Honky Tonk Man and Bushwacker Luke will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the VFW Hall in Steger, IL prior to the Pro Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to PCWwrestling.com.

August 21st
The Honky Tonk Man and Bushwacker Luke will be signing autographs from 1pm to 2pm at Hellfire Comics inside Chicago Ridge Mall in Chicago Ridge, IL. For more info, call (708) 423-3473.

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.

August 28th
Matt Borne will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar at the Worth Heights Community Center in Fort Worth, TX. Cost is $20 if you prepay and $25 the day of the seminar. For more info, e-mail Dominantdf@yahoo.com

Beth Phoenix will be signing autographs starting at 3pm at the time Warner Cable booth at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. For more info, go to NYSfair.org.

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, Alicia Webb (AKA Ryan Shamrock), Candice Michelle, Judy Martin, Dos Caras, Tatsumi Fujinami, Jimmy Hart, Danny Davis, Angelo Mosca, X-Pac, Dawn Marie, and many more will be appearing at "Wrestling Reunion" at the Rahway Recreation Center in Rahway, NJ. For more info, go to WrestlingReunion.com.

September 25th
Percy Pringle (AKA Paul Bearer), Mickie James, Rob Van Dam, and many more are scheduled to appear at "Signamania 6" at Bucks County Technical High School in Fairless Hills, PA. For more info, go to Signamania.com.

October 15th & 16th
Jim Cornette, The Islanders (Haku & Tama), Joey Styles, Tim White, Tony Atlas, Gregory Helms, Rosey, Torrie Wilson, 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.

October 16th
Bill Goldberg will be signing autographs starting at 1pm at the Holiday Inn Express in St. Charles, IL. For more info, call (630) 780-2777.

November 20th
Tony Atlas, Demolition Ax, Rick Martel, Ox Baker, Billy Silverman, Antonio Thomas, John Cena, Sr., and many more will be appearing at All Out Mayhem's "AOM Legends Reunion Fanfest" in Maine

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
July 7th - Steven Sterling
July 9th - J. P. Steele
July 10th - Billy Jack Haynes
July 11th - Butch Reed, Jim White, Xavior
July 12th - Sam Stackhouse, Summer Rain

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