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Posted: Jun 30th 2015 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
WWE has opposed a trademark for ?Sting? in the United States. Sting International Pty. Ltd., a company from Australia, is trying to trademark the name here in the US. WWE has until September 30th to file an opposition or ask for another extension.

WWE updated their Key Performance Indicators charts last Tuesday with DVD sales information on the top five titles of the last nine months or so. Slam City tops the list in a surprise with 119,000 units, followed by WrestleMania 31 at 92,000, The Best of Sting at 88,000, Attitude Era Vol. 2 at 83,000, and John Cena's Greatest Rivalries at 62,000. So you can see why they're high on more Slam City-esque content when not only is it among the most-watched programming on the network, but it moved DVDs as well.

ECW Press, through their Marketing & Publicity Coordinator, announced in an e-mail sent to several wrestling websites that the publication of the book The Iron Sheik: Listen Jabroni! has been cancelled. ?WWE and ECW will continue to partner on more titles in the future, including an autobiography of Pat Patterson, set to release in June 2016,? the small statement read. There was no explanation given as to why the book was canned. The Iron Sheik?s story can be seen in a documentary titled "The Sheik" which is being streamed on Netflix.

Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen returned to "Impact Wrestling" last Wednesday night in the surprise of the night and Jarrett announced that he would be part of the King of the Mountain match at "Slammiversary" this past weekend. Sporting a Global Force Wrestling t-shirt, Jarrett said that he got the call last week from TNA management and was asked to come back for one more match. Jarrett recounted his glory days in TNA and all the good times at the Impact Zone but since April of last year all he did was work on GFW. His wife Karen cut a promo and said that Jeff didn?t go out of TNA the way he wanted to and this time, he?s going out his way, in his match. Jeff Jarrett announced his resignation from TNA Wrestling on December 22, 2013, and was completely gone by January 6, 2014. He remained an investor in TNA. On television, Jarrett was fired in December 2012 after he was defeated by Jeff Hardy in a steel cage match at "Final Resolution". You can see a behind-the-scenes video of Jeff Jarrett?s return to TNA by clicking here.

In a video interview with ImpactWrestling.com, Jeff Jarrett explained why he returned and what it means for him to be part of "Slammiversary" this past Sunday. ?I?ve got hundreds, maybe thousands of memories of the Impact Zone,? Jarrett said, recounting some of those memories. ?It?s sort of surreal,? he added, saying that the promo he cut in the ring was as real as it gets. It was a tough decision to leave TNA and start up Global Force Wrestling and he will be giving out more information about his new company as time progresses but this week it?s all about "Slammiversary". He said this is the 13th year anniversary of the company he co-founded with his father Jerry and he?s fortunate and blessed to be given this opportunity and will make the most of his last TNA match and go out the right way. Jarrett said that it?s no secret that there were a lot of ups and downs between the Jarrett family and TNA over the years but he doesn?t want to bring up the negatives and look only at the positives. He?s excited to have this chance and get closure this Sunday being part of the King of the Mountain Match.

Since returning to TNA on last week?s "Impact Wrestling", there has been a lot of speculation about Jeff Jarrett going into the TNA Hall of Fame this year. As noted, AJ Styles previously turned down the offer. It was revealed at Saturday's "Impact Wrestling" tapings in Orlando that Jarrett will indeed be inducted this year. Jarrett will join Sting, Kurt Angle and Team 3D in the Hall. The ceremony with Jarrett?s induction actually took place Saturday. It will air on either the July 29th or August 5th Impact Wrestling. The induction was done by Dixie Carter and Mike Tenay.

It looks like Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be appearing on the episodes of "Impact Wrestling" that air in late July or early August. Jarrett revealed that he was at Saturday night?s tapings. He tweeted "Walking back into the #ImpactZone ... Looking forward to tonight with @karenjarrett ..."

While details are still sketchy with everything regarding the Jeff Jarrett deal with TNA, it will include some form of TNA participation at the July 24th Global Force Wrestling TV tapings in Las Vegas, NV. Magnus is believed to be booked on that show and there may be others.

Dixie Carter confirmed on Twitter that she inducted Jeff Jarrett into the TNA Hall of Fame during Saturday's "Impact Wrestling" tapings in Orlando, FL. The ceremony should air in late July or early August. No word yet if TNA is still planning on doing an induction at this year?s Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Dixie tweeted "SPOILER: So proud to have inducted @RealJeffJarrett in to the TNA Hall of Fame tonight. No one more deserving."

PWInsider adds that TNA is very open to working with Jeff Jarrett?s Global Force Wrestling going forward. TNA is more of a TV promotion these days and are adjusting how they do business to fit the model that they use now. It?s expected that more talent situations like these will be happening this year. TNA will likely keep some top talents locked in but they don?t have the revenue they once had to be in a position to guarantee contracts.

There?s said to be a lot more behind Jarrett?s TNA return besides the Slammiversary match and more should be revealed soon. PWInsider also notes there?s nothing to any rumors of Jarrett being interested in buying TNA. Jarrett is focused on growing Global Force Wrestling and that?s where his future is. On a related note, Jarrett did not attend Thursday or Friday?s "Impact Wrestling" tapings.

Regarding the Jeff Jarrett appearance on Impact, we discussed it heavily on the radio show, but at least as of right now he is not in a position of power or ownership. He is scheduled to appear past Sunday as of right now, the as noted earlier, Magnus is scheduled to appear on the GFW TV show taped on July 24th in Las Vegas, so the sides are working together. The deal did just come through and it was hilarious backstage as all the people who had for the last year plus made fun of Jarrett were all acting like they were his long-lost best friend. The morale of the wrestlers wasn't good, feeling the company wasn't being honest with them by hiding it. They already had credibility issues with talent. The deal really did come together in the last week and wasn't finalized until the day of. While not confirmed, the belief is that Jarrett was brought in to be this year's inductee into the TNA Hall of Fame after A.J. Styles turned down the offer.

A real key thing which Jeff Jarrett clearly said to get insiders talking was mentioning how he had just talked with his friend Toby Keith two days earlier.

The rumor going around is that Jeff Jarrett will work with TNA past this Sunday?s Slammiversary pay-per-view and it?s possibly that Jarrett will be the next TNA Hall of Fame inductee this October. It looks like Jarrett?s return is not only good for TNA, but Jarrett has apparently secured some TNA talent to appear on his Global Force Wrestling shows in the future. Jeff and Karen Jarrett?s arrival on Wednesday was kept secret to everybody in the locker room, including TNA champion and Karen?s ex husband Kurt
Angle. According to several rumors floating around, Angle wasn?t too pleased with the ?blindside.? Jeff and Kurt had a pretty rough time in TNA for a while which also led to the temporary suspension of Jeff Jarrett after he was outed that he was going out with Angle?s wife. Eventually all three sorted out their personal problems and worked together for the best of the company. There are also rumors that Jarrett will be taking a controlling interest in TNA, basically a role reversal of the current situation where Panda Energy controls the majority of TNA while Jeff is a minority investor. These rumors are just that and at the moment there?s nothing to them. Jarrett?s future is pretty much Global Force Wrestling and his return to TNA was simply to go out the way he wanted to go out in the first place and get some talent to appear on his shows in exchange.

Jeff Jarrett was not at TV Thursday, nor was he expected there Friday.

There were reportedly good things about this past weekend's "New England Wrestling Fan Fest". Apparently the promoters put Jim Cornette and Eric Bischoff's tables in close proximity to each other, which sounds like an adventure.

This past week, Dusty Rhodes was on the cover of Globe Magazine and Kevin Nash, as part of the cast of "Magic Mike XL", which opened last week, was on the cover of People.

This is a reminder to all wrestlers, managers, valets, referees, ring announcers, and promoters. All licenses issued by the Oklahoma Athletic Commission expire today and you will need to renew. In addition, all wrestling licenses being purchased must also have a blood test for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.

Application for Promoter
Application for Professional Wrestling License
Physical Examination for Professional Wrestling
Application for Referee and/or Announcer

Misty Lynn suffered a closed head injury, a concussion, and a stinger during her match against Killista at the ComPro event this past Saturday. Oklafan wishes her a speedy recovery.

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RECENT RESULTS
June 24th
Vader defeated Bram by DQ at TNA's "Impact Wrestling" television taping in Orlando, FL

June 26th
WLW Heavyweight Champion Leland Race defeated Dustin Bozworth at the World League League event in Troy, MO. In other matches, Derek McGuinn defeated John E. Rock.

June 28th
Sheamus defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Roanoke, VA

Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) defeated Bobby Roode, Drew Galloway, Eric Young, and Matt Hardy in a King of the Mountain Match at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL

Bobby Venom, Eli Everfly, & Human Tornado (w/ Captain Comic Con) defeated Seville the Thrill & PPRay (Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas) at the Union Independent Pro Wrestling event in Pomona, CA

Athena defeated Angel Blue in the final match of Anarchy Championship Wrestling's "American Joshi Queen of Queens Tournament" in Austin, TX. Blue defeated Paige Turner in the 1st round, and Jessica James in the semifinals. Jessica James defeated Baby Dumplins in the 1st round before losing to Blue in the semis. In non-tournament matches, Jack Jameson defeated Curt Stallion, D. G. Taylor, Dominic Dallas Starr, Jay Howard, and Stan Summers in a 6 man Scramble Match, The Unholy Complex (Gregory James & Jason Silver) defeated ACW Tag Team Champions The Center of Perfection (Matthew Palmer & Franco D'Angelo) for the titles, and Ray Rowe defeated Barrett Brown.

June 29th
King Barrett defeated Jack Swagger at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Washington, D. C.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Friday, July 3rd
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
July 3rd
Jim Duggan and Bobby Eaton are among the stars scheduled for 605 Championship Wrestling's "A Salute to the vets" event in Parkersburg, WV

IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

July 5th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Dominion 7.5" event in Osaka, Japan

Barbi Hayden, Carlito Colon, & Rico Rodriguez take on El Hijo del Ninja, Ultimo Ninja, & Estrallita at the Clutch City Promotions event in Monterrey, Mexico

July 11th
NWA Midwest Heavyweight Champion Seth Allen is among the stars scheduled for NWA Midwest Championship Wrestling's "Gauntlet for the Gold" event in Marion, OH

Cowboy Adam & NAWA Heavyweight Champion Guy Atticus take on Nobe Bryant & Black Bart, Jr. at the North American Wrestling Allegiance event in Lindale, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Tim Brooks, NAWA Tag Team Champion Oklahoma Famous (Doberman 1st & John Famous), and many more.

July 12th
LSCW Women's Champion Barbi Hayden defends the title against Angelus Layne at Lone Star Championship Wrestling's "Bustin for Autism" event in Pasadena, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Jim Duggan, Lance Archer, Byron Wilcott, Raj Singh, The Empire (Matt Riviera & Greg Anthony), and many more.

July 17th
Mike Foxx is one of the four entrants in the NWA North American Heavyweight Title Tournament at the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX

July 18th
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Niles, OH

Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Joppa, MD

Bushwacker Luke is among the stars scheduled for the Prairie Wrestling Alliance event in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

July 19th
Bushwacker Luke takes on HardKore Hick at the Pure Wrestling Association event in Clinton, Ontario, Canada

July 20th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Hokkaido, Japan

July 23rd
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Shizouka, Japan

July 24th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Kyoto, Japan

July 25th
Tyler Bateman is among the stars scheduled for Alternative Wrestling Show's "Summer Heat 2015" event in South Gate, CA

GWF Tag Team Champions Guns and Beer (Duke Cornell & Joey Anderson) defend the titles against The K. C. Wolves (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) at the Global Wrestling Federation event in Independence, MO

IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Kagawa, Japan

Brian Breaker & Jake Dirden take on The Black Hand Warriors (Dave DeLorean & Michael Magnusson) at the Gateway Elite Wrestling event in Lake Ozark, MO. In other matches, Paloma Starr takes on Lucy Mendez, and Jack Gamble takes on Elvis Aliaga.

July 26th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Hiroshima, Japan

July 28th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Oita, Japan

July 29th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Fukuoka, Japan

August 1st
The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley) are among the stars scheduled for the Minnesota Extreme Wrestling event in Coon Rapids, MN

Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Bushwacker Luke, Lanny Poffo, and Larry Zbyszko are among the stars scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Wrestling Under the Stars IV" event in Wappingers Falls, NY

IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Osaka, Japan

NWA Western States Heritage Champion Matt Riviera defends the title against Americos at the NWA Mid South event in Dyresburg, TN

August 2nd
Mick Foley and Jerry Lawler are among the stars scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Wrestling Under the Stars" event in Lowell, MA

IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Aichi, Japan

Paloma Starr is among the stars scheduled for the Circle City Wrestling event in Indianapolis, IN

August 4th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Miyagi, Japan

August 5th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Iwate, Japan

August 7th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Shizuoka, Japan

August 8th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Kanagawa, Japan

August 9th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

August 11th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

August 12th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

August 14th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the Great North Wrestling event in Brockville, Canada

August 15th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

August 16th
IWGP Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

August 27th
The Canadian Red Devil is among the stars scheduled for Glory Pro Wrestling's "Guts & Glory" event in Crossville, TN

August 29th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for Westside Xtreme Wrestling's "15th Anniversary Tour: Fans Appreciation Night 2015" event in Oberhausen, Germany

September 4th
The Bullet Club (A. J. Styles & The Young Bucks [Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson]) are among the stars scheduled for CHIKARA's "King of the Trios Tournament" in Easton, PA

September 5th
The Bullet Club (A. J. Styles & The Young Bucks [Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson]) are among the stars scheduled for CHIKARA's "King of the Trios Tournament" in Easton, PA

September 6th
The Bullet Club (A. J. Styles & The Young Bucks [Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson]) are among the stars scheduled for CHIKARA's "King of the Trios Tournament" in Easton, PA

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
July 10th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8:30pm at Gypsy Comedy Club in St. Augustine, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

July 11th
Bill Eadie (AKA Ax from Demolition), Bob Orton, Jr., Chick Donovan, and Bobby Fulton will be signing autographs from 2pm to 5pm at Wheelin & Dealin Consigninment in Flowery Branch, GA. For more info, go to Facebook.com/StrangleholdWrestling.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8:30pm at Gypsy Comedy Club in St. Augustine, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs from 11am to 12:30pm and 3pm to 4:30pm at the Hasbro booth at the "San Diego Comic Con"

July 12th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 7pm at Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

July 18th
Jerry Lawler, Matt Hardy, Kevin Nash, Mickie James, and many more will be signing autographs from 5;30pm to 7:30pm at Eastwood Field in Niles, OH prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com.

Roddy Piper will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Back to the Media in Williamsport, MD. For more info, go to [url]https://www.facebook.com/B2MEDIAMD]Facebook.com/B2MEDIAMD[/url].

Roddy Piper, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, Madison Rayne, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the MCW Arena in Joppa, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MarylandWrestling.com.

July 23rd
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood, IL at the Windy City Thunderbolts baseball game. For more info, go to [url=http://www.wcthunderbolts.comWCThunderbolts.com[/url].

July 30th
Jim Ross, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner, Tom Prichard, The Honky Tonk Man, Jim Cornette, James Mitchell, and many more will be signing autographs at "Mid-Atlantic Legends Fanfest Weekend" at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to http://www.nwalegends.com/.

July 31st
Jake Roberts will be doing a talk show at the Moose Lodge in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Jim Duggan will be the opening act. Tickets are $30 and $35, with $70 VIP tickets at 226-647-4402. Only 200 seats are available.

Larry Zbyszko will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Fun Station USA in Staten Island, NY. For more info, go to LouEnd2012.wix.com/UltimateStars.

Jim Ross, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner, Tom Prichard, The Honky Tonk Man, Jim Cornette, James Mitchell, and many more will be signing autographs at "Mid-Atlantic Legends Fanfest Weekend" at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to http://www.nwalegends.com/.

August 1st
Jim Ross, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner, Tom Prichard, The Honky Tonk Man, Jim Cornette, James Mitchell, and many more will be signing autographs at "Mid-Atlantic Legends Fanfest Weekend" at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to http://www.nwalegends.com/.

Jerry Lawler, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, Alberto El Patron (AKA Alberto Del Rio), The Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy), Mickie James, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Bushwacker Luke, Matt Taven, Brian Anthony, Larry Zbyszko, Warbeard Hanson, and many more will be signing autographs at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com/20150801.shtml.

August 2nd
Jim Ross, Road Warrior Animal, Scott Steiner, Tom Prichard, The Honky Tonk Man, Jim Cornette, James Mitchell, and many more will be signing autographs at "Mid-Atlantic Legends Fanfest Weekend" at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to http://www.nwalegends.com/.

Larry Zbyszko will be signing autographs from 2pm to 4pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

Mick Foley, Rey Mysterio, Albert El Patron (AKA Alberto Del Rio), Samoa Joe, Jerry Lawler, Mickie James, The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson), The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Mike Bennett, & Maria Kanellis), Brian Anthony, Warbeard Hanson, and many more will be signing autographs at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com/20150802.shtml.

Jim Duggan and Jake Roberts will be signing autographs from 11am to 2pm at Heroes N Legends in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For more info, call (226) 647-4402.

August 20th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 7:30pm at Caroline's in New York, NY. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

August 22nd
Jim Ross will be performing a one man show at the Gramercy Theater in New York, NY

Sting will be signing autographs from 11am to 2pm at "Wizard World Comic Con Chicago" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/home-Chicago.html.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
June 30th - Ed Lewis, Terry Funk
July 1st - The Canadian Red Devil, Li'l Joe, Tim WarCloud
July 3rd - Arman Hussein, Joe Sloan, Ray Watch
July 4th - Barry Windham, Roland Kirchmeyer, The Greatest American Bolo
July 5th - Little Tokyo, Richard Pierce
July 6th - Dalton Bragg


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