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Posted: Jan 10th 2017 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
National Wrasslin' League continues to sign more talent and in the process give their wrestlers new monikers. The Diamond Dogs will be known as The End in NWL with Luke Langley becoming Luke Holiday while Graham Bell becomes Kyle Mars. Others that have been signed include Maverick (AKA Moonshine Mantell), Wayne Taylor (AKA Jack Gamble), Chad Barstow (AKA Caleb Crush), Ray Briggs (AKA Bobby Blackshire), and Blaine Meeks (AKA Bolt Brady).

Bill Goldberg signed a three pay-per view WWE deal on his new contract, which will be Royal Rumble, Fast Lane (March 5th in Milwaukee, WI) and WrestleMania 33, reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Goldberg will also be making several WWE television appearances through WrestleMania to promote all three of those shows.

Jeff Jarrett is apparently back with TNA following the greatly reduced role for Dixie Carter after the company's acquisition by a Canadian media company.

Ric Flair's podcast at MLW Radio has ended its run.

Jim Ross will be doing his one man show on January 12th in Phoenix, AZ at Stand Up Live.

Maggie Rae had foot surgery on January 4th. Oklafan wishes her a speedy recovery.

Cold Blooded Chris had surgery on his back on January 5th. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

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RECENT RESULTS
January 5th
Kongo Kong defeated Shane Douglas at IWA Mid South's "Out With The Old, In With The New 2017" event in Jeffersonville, IN

January 6th
The Golden Truth (Goldust & R-Truth), Curtis Axel, Sin Cara, & Darren Young (w/ Bob Backlund) defeated Jinder Mahal, Bo Dallas, Titus O'Neil, & The Shining Stars (Epico & Primo) in a 10-Man Tag Team Match at the WWE house show in Columbus, GA

The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera) defeated NWA World Tag Team Champions The Heatseekers (Elliot Russell & Sigmon) for the titles at the NWA Mid South event in Ripley, TN

January 7th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin and John Cena in a Triple Threat Match at the WWE house show in Bossier City, LA. In other matches, Jack Swagger, Heath Slater, Mojo Rawley, Rhyno, & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) defeated Breezango (Tyler Breeze & Fandango), The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), & The Vaudevillains (Aiden English & Simon Gotch) in a 12-Man Tag Team Match.

Ray Gonzalez defeated MVP at World Wrestling Council's "Euphoria 2017 - Night 1" event in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Flex Zerba defeated Gil Rogers at the National Wrasslin' League event in Kansas City, MO. In other matches, Ken Dharma defeated Ray Briggs, Lakota Red Cloud defeated Niles Plonk, Thor Theriot defeated Chad Barstow, and Blaine Meeks & Royal Blood (Jet Royal & Jax Royal) defeated Todd Letterman, Dez Wellston, & Christian Adonis.

Dezmond Xavier defeated Sammy Guevara in a Style Battle #1 First Round Match at the Style Battle event in Ybor City, FL. In a non-tournament match, Jason Kincaid defeated Matthew Palmer, Chris Henry, Chris Silvio, Dante Caballero, D. J. Talamantez, Drew Bronson, Hunter Law, Jake Omen, Mitch Mitchell, Rob Barnes, Trevor Aeon, and Wheeler YUTA in a 13-Way Match.

January 8th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin and John Cena in a Triple Threat Match at the WWE house show in Lafayette, LA. In other matches, Jack Swagger, Heath Slater, Mojo Rawley, Rhyno, & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) defeated Breezango (Tyler Breeze & Fandango), The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), & The Vaudevillains (Aiden English & Simon Gotch) in a 12-Man Tag Team Match.

A. R. Fox, Darby Allin, Dave Crist, & Sami Callahan (w/ Priscilla Kelly) defeated Dezmond Xavier, Jason Cade, Jason Kincaid, & Sammy Guevara (w/ Aria Blake) in an 8-Man Tag Team Match at Full Impact Pro's "Everything Burns 2017" event in Tampa, FL. Earlier in the card, Teddy Stigma won the Winner Gets the Contract Fight for All Match that included Guevara.

January 9th
Big Cass (w/ Enzo Amore & Shawn Michaels) defeated Jinder Mahal (w/ Rusev & Lana) at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in New Orleans, LA

WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin and John Cena in a Triple Threat Match at the WWE house show in Lake Charles, LA. In other matches, Jack Swagger, Heath Slater, Mojo Rawley, Rhyno, & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) defeated Breezango (Tyler Breeze & Fandango), The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), & The Vaudevillains (Aiden English & Simon Gotch) in a 12-Man Tag Team Match.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Friday, January 13th
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Body Progression Pro Wrestling
Saturday, January 14th
Body Progression Gym
Bristow, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, January 14th
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, January 14th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

United Wrestling Entertainment
Saturday, January 14th
Cherokee Markoma Gym
Tahlequah, OK
Bell Time 6pm

World Wrestling Entertainment
Sunday, January 15th
BOK Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
January 13th
Ray Rowe is among the stars scheduled for the Brew City Wrestling event in West Allis, WI

January 14th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Mount Airy, GA

Road Warrior Animal, Bobby Fulton, and Shane Douglas are among the stars scheduled for the World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling event in Zanesville, OH

The Killer Elite Squad (Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.) takes on The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) at the WrestleCircus event in Austin, TX

MVP is among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Chaos' "Chaos B Ballin'" event in Bristol, England

Superbeast is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Championship Wrestling event in Oroville, CA

The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) take on Punch Drunk Love (Baby D & Steven Kirby) at the Metroplex Wrestling event in Bedord, TX

January 21st
Tim Storm & Buff Bagwell take on The Empire (Matt Riviera & Greg Anthony, w/ Boyd Bradford) at CWA Wrestling's "Fight for Kaitlyn" event in North Little Rock, AR. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Barry, Jason Jones, and many more.

RevPro British Tag Team Champions Charlie Sterling & Joel Redman defend the titles against War Machine (Hanson & Ray Rowe) at Revolution Pro Wrestling's "High Stakes 2017" event in London, England

January 22nd
MWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Blade defends the title against Big Hoss at Midwest Wrestling Alliance's "Wrestling at the Arcada" event in St. Charles, IL. In other matches, MWA Mid States Champion Eric Fantabulous defends the title against Cody Jones, and Paloma Starr takes on Phoebe. Also scheduled to appear is MWA Tag Team Champions Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields) and many more.

War Machine (Hanson & Ray Rowe) take on London Riots (James Davis & Rob Lynch) at International Pro Wrestling United Kingdom's "Supershow 6" event in Kent, England

January 27th
NWA World Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Charlie Haas NWA Big Apple's "Black Blue and Proud" event in Hackensack, NJ. Also scheduled to appear is NWA Women's World Champion Jazz, NWA World Tag Team Champions The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera), Rodney Mack, Adam Asher, and many more.

RCW Heavyweight Champion Michael Faith defends the title against Jeff Jarrett and Brandon Groom in a Triple Threat Match at the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

January 28th
MVP is among the stars scheduled for the Crash Test Wrestling event in Markham, IL

AWS Heavyweight Champion Tyler Bateman defends the title against Lil Cholo and Scorpio Sky in a Triple Threat Match at Alternative Wrestling Show's "Don't Bring Your Replica Title To Our Show" event in South Gate, CA

Dalton Bargg is among the stars scheduled for the Proving Ground Pro event in Illiopolis, IL

January 29th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defends the title against John Cena at WWE's "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view event in San Antonio, TX. In other matches, Bill Goldberg is among the 30 entrants in the Royal Rumble Match.

February 4th
Charlie Haas, Nikki Knight, Erica, and Mikey are among the stars scheduled for the Old School Wrestling event in Odessa, TX

Rodney Mack, Road Warrior Animal, and Jazz are among the stars scheduled for World Wrestling Xpress' "Body Slam on Cancer 3" event in Russell, KS

February 10th
Sting is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Raleigh, NC

Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestle Pro event in Sayreville, NJ

February 11th
Sting is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Spartanburg, SC

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestle Pro event in Brooklyn, NY

MSW Heavyweight Champion Kraig Keesaman, Southern Tag Team Champions The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley), Independent Wrestling International Champion Michael Barry, Jason Jones, Jim Fallon, Gary Roosevelt Gram, Tim Rockwell, and Riker are among the stars scheduled for the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

February 12th
Michael Faith, J. D. Richardson, Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields), and Legion (Rob Cabella & Samedi) are among the stars scheduled for Knucklehead Championship Wrestling's "New Beginning" event in Paris, TX

February 17th
MVP is among the stars scheduled for All Pro Wrestling's "We Out Here" event in Daly City, CA

February 18th
Miss Diss Lexia is among the stars scheduled for the Queens of Combat event in Gibsonville, NC

February 19th
IHWE Triple Crown Champion Carson defends the titles against IHWE Tag Team Champion Jaxon Stone at Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence's "New Year Knockout II" event in Crowley, TX. In other matches, IHWE J-Cup Champion Americos defends the title against Andy Dalton, Moonshine Mantell takes on Brandon Collins in a match to determine the #1 contender to the IHWE Triple Crown Titles, and El Fuego del Sol takes on Gregory James.

MVP is among the stars scheduled for the International Pro Wrestling United Kingdom in Essex, England

February 25th
MVP is among the stars scheduled for Preston City Wrestling's "Kris Travis Memorial Tournament 2017 - Night 1" event in Preston, England

AWS Heavyweight Champion Tyler Bateman is among the stars scheduled for Alternative Wrestling Show's 8th anniversary show in South Gate, CA

February 26th
MVP is among the stars scheduled for Preston City Wrestling's "Kris Travis Memorial Tournament 2017 - Night 2" event in Preston, England

March 3rd
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Waterbury, CT

March 4th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Kraig Keesaman, Southern Tag Team Champions The K. C. Wolves (Graham Bell & Luke Langley), Independent Wrestling International Champion Michael Barry, Jason Jones, Kenny Campbell, Jim Fallon, Gary Roosevelt Gram, Dustin Heritage, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

March 5th
Bill Goldberg is among the stars scheduled for WWE's "Fast Lane" pay-per-event in Milwaukee, WI

March 18th
Nikki Knight vs. Kylie Rae vs. Princess Miranda vs. Jessica James for the vacant TOP Women's Title is scheduled for Texas Outlaw Promotions' "Declaration of Champions event in Mineral Wells, TX

Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Port Jervis, NJ

April 2nd
Bill Goldberg is among the stars scheduled for WWE's "WrestleMania 33" pay-per-event in Orlando, FL

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 12th
Jim Ross will be performing his one man show at Stand Up Live in Phoenix, AZ

January 14th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 11am to 2pm at Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, call (951) 850-5268.

Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 3pm at Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, call (951) 850-5268.

Road Warrior Animal, Bobby Fulton, Shane Douglas, and many more will be signing autographs from 4pm to 6pm at the Veterans Complex Muskingum County Fairgrounds in Zanesville, OH prior to the World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Facebook.com/WCPBTW.

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Jeff Hardy, Buff Bagwell, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 7pm at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, GA prior to the Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling event held later in the eveing. For more info, go to Facebook.com/MidAtlanticChampionshipWrestling.

January 20th
A. J. Styles will be signing autographs from 6pm to 9pm at "World of Wheels Pittsburgh" at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. For more info, go to Autorama.com/Attend/Pittsburgh.

January 21st
Tony Atlas will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Frankie's East Side Gourmet Restaurant in Farmingdale, NY. For more info, call (516) 756-2753.

Vader will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info, call (610) 798-9900.

January 22nd
Tony Atlas will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Subway in Keansburg, NJ. For more info, go to PastPros.com/Collections/Private-Signings-Wrestling/Products/Tony-Atlas-Mr-USA-Private-Signing?Variant=33540196495.

Vader will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com/Appearances.html.

January 28th
Road Warrior Animal will be signing autographs at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX at the Odessa Jackalopes hockey game. For more info, go to WestTexasTix.com.

MVP, Alberto El Patron, James Storm, Bram, and many more will be signing autographs at the Harold Murphy Rec Center in Markham, IL prior to the Crash Tested Wrestling held later in the eveing. For more info, go to LRPLive.tv/CTWLive/.

January 29th
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross" starting at 2:30pm at Improv Comedy Club in San Antonio, TX. For more info, go to RiverCenterComedyClub.com.

February 10th
Sting will be signing autographs at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/events/2017-02-10.html.

Rikishi, Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes, Ryback, Brian Cage, Sonjay Dutt, Ashley Massaro, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ prior to the Wrestle Pro event held later in the evening. For more info, go to WrestleProOnline.com.

February 11th
Jake Roberts, Sonjay Dutt, Ashley Massaro, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at St. Patrick's CYO in Brooklyn, NY prior to the Wrestle Pro event held later in the evening. For more info, go to WrestleProOnline.com.

February 17th
Sting will be signing autographs at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2017-02-11.html.

February 18th
Paul Orndorff, Howard Finkel, and many more will be signing autographs at "Canadian Wrestling's Elite's Fanfest" at Holy Cross Gymnasium Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. For more info, go to CWETickets.com.

February 25th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 3pm at the Frank and Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, go to Events.TicketPrinting.com/Event/22064.

Tito Santana and Snitsky will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to TheWrestlingUniverse.com.

March 3rd
Jerry Lawler, Kurt Angle, Cody Rhodes, Ryback, Marty Jannetty, Matt Taven, Maria Manic, Hanson, T. K. O'Ryan, and many more will be signing autographs from 5pm to 8pm at Crosby High School on Waterbury, CT prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com.

March 4th
Sting, Mike Tyson, Kamala, Koko B. Ware, Sid Vicious, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Boogeyman, Gangrel, Charles Wright (AKA Godfather/Papa Shango), Sean Waltman, Billy Gunn, Road Dogg, Cody Rhodes, The Kingdom, Jerry Lawler, Ron Bass, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Cpl. Kirschner, Brooke Tessmacher, Gene Okerlund, Melina Perez, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Nikki Adams, Aria Cadenza, Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Rosemary, Christy Hemme, The Great Khali, Steve McMichael, Kenny Doane (AKA Kenny), Mike Mondo (AKA Mikey), Velvet Sky, Marty Jannetty, Al Perez, and many more will be signing autographs from 10am to 3pm at "The Big Event 12" at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in East Elmhurst, NY. For more info, go to BigEventNY.com.

March 5th
Masked Superstar, Melina Perez, Decay (Abyss, Rosemary, & Crazzy Steve), Krusher Khrushchev, Marty Jannetty, and many more will be signing autographs startign at 12 noon at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info, call (610) 798-9900.

March 16th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at Leicester Square Theater in London, England

March 17th
Ric Flair will be the official starter of the "First Ever 14th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" in Hot Springs, AR

Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at Dancehouse Theater in Manchester, England

March 18th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at The Classic Grand in Glasgow, Scotland

Jerry Lawler, Matt Hardy, Cody Rhodes, Ryback, Matt Taven, Maria Manic, Hanson, T. K. O'Ryan, and many more will be signing autographs from 5pm to 7pm at Port Jervis High School in Port Jervis, NJ prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com.

March 19th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at The Empire Music Hall in Belfast Ireland

April 1st
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross and Friends" at 2pm at Plaza Live in Orlando, FL. For tickets, go to TicketFly.com.

April 2nd
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross and Friends" at 2pm at Plaza Live in Orlando, FL. For tickets, go to TicketFly.com.

April 28th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Planet Comicon" at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, MO. For more info, go to PlanetComicon.com

April 29th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Planet Comicon" at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, MO. For more info, go to PlanetComicon.com

June 4th
Sting, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman will be signing autographs at "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at Scotia Bank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 10th - Billy Varga, Col. DeBeers, Pez Whatley, Vash Heartly
January 11th - Abdullah the Butcher, Dereck Hale, Matthew Palmer
January 12th - B. Brian Blair, Chad Thomas, Mark Viper, Michael Barry
January 13th - Buddy Colt, Crazy Charlie, Danny Hunt, Luke Langley, Rick Garrett
January 14th - AnnaLynn Storm, Jim Duggan, Matt Emerald, Ramon Torres
January 15th - Bill LeBeaux, Tommy Gilbert
January 16th - Heather Savage, Oliver Humperdink

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