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Posted: Sep 23rd 2023 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
Super J-Cast reports that Walker Stewart will be the new English-language play-by-play voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Jake Hager has stated that he is done with MMA. “Officially, I’m retired from MMA. I trained hard last year but Bellator was jerking me off. I retired and I am now just focusing on wrestling,” he said during a virtual signing.

In a post on social media, Gail Kim revealed that she suffered a concussion at “Impact 1000” during the mutli-woman tag team match. Kim was pulled from the ring by Velvet Sky and bumped her head pretty badly on the floor but continued the match regardless. "I didn’t want to initially show the clip but I thought in the end, it’s important to show everything," she wrote. "I want to stress here though: I WILL NOT CONDONE ANY ATTACKING BEHAVIOR OR BULLYING TOWARDS VELVET OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THIS CLIP." Kim said that as a pro wrestler, they all know the risks and "shit happens." She said it's not her first, and perhaps not even her last, concussion. The Impact Hall of Famer showed that she has been going for oxygen treatments in chambers at the Physical Chiropractic Clinic in Tampa, FL. Kim was joined by Mickie James, Awesome Kong, Jordynne Grace, and Impact Knockouts champion Trinity in the match against Deonna Purrazzo, Tasha Steelz, Angelina Love, Gisele Shaw, and Savannah Evans.

Joey Ryan’s latest employment venture is yet another “people person” role at a public attraction. Ryan was one of the people heavily affected by the “Speaking Out” movement. Ryan had been, in the past, one of the more out there characters in wrestling, with much of his gimmick revolving around his penis. It’s been a while since Joey Ryan has reared his ugly head. He had a brief attempt last year to try launch a public speaking career, an attempt that was buried by wrestling fans aware of Ryan’s past discretions. Previously, Ryan had even began working for DisneyLand, something that was also noted and exposed by wrestling fans. Now, in 2023, Ryan has once again reared his head, this time at a horror night attraction at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Ryan has not wrestled since 2020, when he finished up a run with Impact Wrestling. He attempted to counter sue the victims who came out and accused him of assault, with many of them being thrown out almost immediately in March of 2021. Ryan has always maintained his innocence despite the accusations made against him. Ryan also failed to sue Impact Wrestling in a lawsuit as well.

Kevin Nash has no intention of letting Larry Zbyszko’s claim that he was behind the creation of the New World Order go unchecked. During a Q&A a little while ago, Zbyszko made the claim that he was the mind behind the creation of the faction. “Well, to be honest with you, I’m the one that programmed the whole angle. They had a meeting in the back one day and I found out what was going on with Scott Hall coming in, and they had some ideas. Then Eric looked around and said, ‘Anybody got anything to say’, and I raised my hand, and he went, ‘Oh God, what?’ and I laid out a different idea. I programmed the whole beginning how Scott Hall came in, and then Nash and Syxx-Pac.” During a recent “Kliq This” podcast, Nash fired back at this idea that Zbyszko came up with the nWo stable. “The only problem with Larry’s story is that I was signed to a deal. Pac wasn’t. He wasn’t coming. So I gotta say that’s the first I’ve heard of it. I call bullsh*t. It’s crazy because the only person I ever had a conversation with was Eric and Kevin Sullivan. Eric Bischoff says it best. You ask five people that were in a room in ’93 a story and you will get f*cking five completely different answers.” For what it’s worth, Bischoff has also claimed in the past that Zbyszko was the one who coined the name of the faction.

One of the more surprising WWE employee layoffs this past week was Dana Warrior, the widow of WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior. Dana had been employed in the company’s Community Outreach department.

Caleb Smith of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story entitled “Wendi Richter loved her Cyndi Lauper makeover”, which you can read by clicking here.

On “Talk is Jericho”, Dave Meltzer discussed the life and career of Terry Funk. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here.

Oklafan congratulates Skylar Slice who was inducted into the Claremore Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Oklafan congratulates Brian Breaker on the birth of his niece Chandler on September 20th.

Oklafan congratulates Edge Stone, who recently surpassed 6 months as TexPro Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Shane Taylor for the title on March 17, 2023 at an event in Sherman, TX.

Wrestler Sabrina posted a health update on Joyce Grable to Facebook: “I was able to visit Joyce in the hospital for a few minutes on Tuesday. She’s still very weak, has pneumonia and several other things going on. She’s still going through more tests. I told her you all were concerned and she asked everyone to keep her in your prayers.” Oklafan wishes Grable a speedy recovery.

Trench Blythe recently announced on his Facebook that he has been diagnosed with shingles. He will be out of action until October. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan extends condolences to Trench Blythe on the passing of his grandmother on September 17th.

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RECENT OUT OF STATE RESULTS
August 2nd
WOW Champion Penelope Pink (w/ Vickie Lynn McCoy & Lana Star) defeated Chantilly Chella at Women of Wrestling’s “Superheroes - The Beast Returns!” event in Los Angeles, CA

August 28th
NWA World Television Champion Thom Latimer defeated Rush Freeman (w/ Rolando Freeman) at the “NWA Powerrr” event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Zyon defeated Boz.

September 2nd
Derek James defeated Cade Fite, Cappuccino Jones, Dustin Tibbs, Bobcat, Eric Walker, and Ryan Nero in a Scramble Match at New South Pro Wrestling’s “Action Clash” event in Florence, AL

September 15th
SCWPro Champion Dustan Moseley defeated J. T. Energy at SCW Pro Wrestling’s “Hawkamania XXXII: Forever” event in Iowa City, IA

September 16th
Ricky Starks & Big Bill defeated The Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson & Claudio Castagnoli) at the “AEW Collision” event in State College, PA

Eric Taylor defeated Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Magnum C. K., and Mance Warner in a semifinal 4-Way Match of the J. T,. Lightning Invitational Tournament at Absolute Intense Wrestling’s “The J. T. Lightning Invitational Tournament 2023 - Night 2” pay-per-view event in Cleveland, OH. In non-tournament matches, Lance Archer defeated Joshua Bishop.

CCW Champion Tim Storm defeated Charlie Haas at the Classic Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, Overkill defeated Brandon Warhawk; and Brandon Groom defeated Nashoba.

James Storm defeated James Alexander at the Pure Pro Wrestling event in Owosso, MI

ROH Women’s Champion Athena (w/ Billie Starkz) defeated Angelina Love at Ring of Honor’s “ROH on HonorClub” event in State College, PA. In other matches, Lee Moriarty (w/ Shane Taylor) defeated Lee Johnson; and Ethan Page defeated V. S. K.

SCP Champion Ryan Justice vs. Fuego del Sol vs. L. C. Mox in a Triple Threat Match ended in a Triple Countout at Squared Circle Pro’s “Birthaversary” event in Lubbock, TX. In other matches, Sam Stackhouse vs. Nobbie Bryant was declared a No Contest; World Wrestling Xpress Women’s Champion Anastasia Morningstar defeated Skylar Slice and Mystii Marks in a Triple Threat Match for the vacant SCP West Texas Women’s Title; and Tino Valentino & Phoenix defeated Damon McCullough, Bam Bam Malone, & Nolen Phillips in a Handicap Steel Cage Tag Team Match.

TexPro Tag Team Champions The Gorilla Militia (Justin James & Big Sed) defeated The Psychotic Messengers (Tank Bryson & Malachi) at Texoma Pro Wrestling’s “In Your Lodge” event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Devion Black defeated Gabe Wilder; and Caine Carter defeated Tommy Prince.

WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day (Finn Balor & Damien Priest) defeated The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz del Toro) at WWE’s “SuperShow” event in Kennewick, WA

September 17th
RGR Tag Team Champion Las Shotas (La Diva Salvaje & Mamba) defeated Rey Espectro & IWRG Junior de Juniors Champion El Hijo del Fishman at International Wrestling Revolution Group’s and RGR Lucha Libre’s “Luchadores Al Grito de Guerra” event in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexico

Lilith Grimm defeated Aiden Grimm in a Deathmatch at Primos Pro Wrestling’s “Slave to the Deathmatch 14 - Night 2” pay-per-view event in Denver, CO

WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day (Damian Priest & Finn Balor) defeated The Latino World Order (Joaquin Wilde & Cruz del Toro) at WWE’s “SuperShow” event in Boise, ID

September 20th
Chris Jericho defeated Sammy Guevara at the “AEW Dynamite - Grand Slam 2023 - Night 1” event in Flushing, NY

Orange Cassidy, FTW Champion Hook, & AEW TBS Champion Kris Statlander defeated Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, & Anna Jay (w/ Jake Hager) in a 6-Person Tag Team Match at the “AEW Rampage - Grand Slam 2023 - Night 2” event in Flushing, NY. In other matches, Sting & Darby Allin defeated Christian Cage & AEW TNT Champion Luchasaurus.

September 22nd
Tommy Prince defeated Fuego del Sol, Tego, Max Beckett, Carlos Diaz, and Kari Wright (w/ Tony Snow) in a 6-Pack Challenge to become the inaugural TexPro Dynasty Champion at Texoma Pro Wrestling’s “Dynasty” event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Tim Storm defeated Korey O’Neal; Sam Adonis defeated Izzy James; TexPro Tag Team Champion Big Sed defeated Axel Savage; Rock-N-Rugged (Rook Tyler & Gabe Wilder) defeated K. O. A. (Devion Black & Caine Carter); and TexPro Oklahoma Champion & TexPro Texas Champion Franco D’Angelo defeated TexPro Champion Edge Stone by DQ.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Majestic Championship Wrestling
Saturday, September 30th
Kialegee Tribal Town Family Life Center
100 Kialegee Dr.
Wetumka, OK
Bell Time 2pm

All Star Pro
Saturday, September 30th
Muscle Car Ranch
3609 S. 16th St.
Chickasha, OK
Bell Time 4pm

Texoma Pro Wrestling
Saturday, September 30th
Stephen County Fair & Expo
2002 E. 13th St.
Duncan, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE EVENTS
September 24th
Kansas Wrestling Alliance Women’s Champion Stormi Renee and The Rebel Hearts (Christian Temple & Gun Metal Gray) are scheduled for the Heartland Championship Wrestling event in Wichita, KS

WCR Lonestar Champion Li’l Evil defends the title against Izzy James at the World Class Revolution & Waco Association of Wrestling event in Waco, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Devion Black and many more.

September 28th
Tank Bryson is scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Phoenix event in Omaha, NE

September 29th
Sgt. Slaughter and Tito Santana are scheduled for the Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling event in Totowa, NJ

Barrett Brown vs. Sam Adonis is scheduled for the VIP Wrestling event in Haltom City, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Fuego del Sol and many more.

September 30th
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Mexican National Women’s Champion Reyna Isis defends the title against Angel Blue at the 360 Pro Wrestling event in Killeen, TX

Dimitri Alexandrov is scheduled for the American Academy of Pro Wrestling event in Austin, TX

Luke Langley vs. Kenny Alfonso is scheduled for Central States Wrestling’s “A Glitch in the Matrix” event in Lenexa, KS

Devion Black is scheduled for the Metroplex Wrestling event in Bedford, TX

J. D. Rebel is scheduled for the New Life Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. & Camaro Jackson vs. Theo White & ZERO1 USA Heavyweight Champion Joey O’Riley is scheduled for the Pro Wrestling ZERO1 USA event in Clinton, IL

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) vs. The Hart Foundation (Brian Pillman, Jr. & Davey Boy Smith, Jr., w/ Bret Hart) is scheduled for World Classic Big Time Wrestling's "Great Fall Bash 2 - Season of The Hitman" event in Chillicothe, OH. Also scheduled to appear are Barry Windham, Bobby Fulton, Bushwacker Luke, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Jim Duggan, Jimmy Garvin, Rikishi, Ronnie Garvin, Larry Zbyszko, Mickie James, Ted DiBiase, Tito Santana, and many more.

XWE Champion Kuda defends the title against Ramone Newey at the Xtreme Wrestling Entertainment event in Salina, KS

Rikishi is scheduled for the New South Wrestling event in Lawrenceburg, KY

October 4th
TCW Champion Franco Varga and Luke Langley is scheduled for the Tri-States Wrestling event in Palmyra, MO

October 5th
TCW Champion Franco Varga and Luke Langley is scheduled for the Tri-States Wrestling event in Shelbina, MO

October 6th
Mick Foley and John Morrison are scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Newark, CA

MWPW Trinity River Heritage Champion Damo McCullough defends the title against Brent McKenzie at the Mat War Pro Wrestling event in Fort Worth, TX

TCW Champion Franco Varga and Luke Langley is scheduled for the Tri-States Wrestling event in Chillicothe, MO

October 7th
BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho defends the title against Bam Bam Malone in a First Blood Match at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Fountain Hill, AR. Other scheduled matches include Rook Tyler vs. Frankie Thomas; Barrett Brown vs. Rhett Titus; and BIW Deep South Heritage Champion Rey Fury defending the title against Adam Asher.

MSW Heavyweight Champion Sam Stackhouse defends the title against Luke Langley at the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR. Other scheduled matches include Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram vs. Southern Heavyweight Champion Matt Boyce (w/ Stephen E) in a Title Unification Ladder Match; and Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Dynamite & Johnny Lightning) vs. Tough Guy, Inc. (Bob Evans & Tim Hughes). Also scheduled to appear is MSW Tag Team Champions The Fraternity (Alan Jefferson & Cannonball Matthews), Jason Jones, Buddy Hickory, Duke Swellington, and many more.

Ricky Morton and Hernandez are scheduled for the Tennessee All Pro Wrestling event in Morrison, TN

TCW Champion Franco Varga defends the title against Warhorse at the Tri-States Wrestling event in St. Joseph, MO

October 8th
TCW Champion Franco Varga and Luke Langley is scheduled for the Tri-States Wrestling event in Gladstone, MO

October 13th
Logan Knight, Violent V, and The Psychotic Messengers (Tank Bryson & Malachi, w/ Lucian Loveless) are scheduled for the Bomb City Fights event in Amarillo, TX

October 14th
The Mortons (Ricky Morton & Kerry Morton) vs. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) is scheduled for Atomic Legacy Wrestling’s “Blood, Sweat, & Fears 4” event in Melbourne, FL

Arik Cannon vs. Colt Cabana is scheduled for DREAMWAVE Wrestling’s “Follow Your Hart” event in LaSalle, IL

Santana Jackson vs. Joey Janela is scheduled for Game Changer Wrestling’s “Blood On the Hills 2” pay-per-view event in Los Angeles, CA

Jason Simon vs. Skidz is scheduled for the Knucklehead Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX. Also scheduled to appear is J. D. Rebel and many more.

Erica Torres is scheduled for the Sabotage Wrestling event in Buda, TX

Matthew Palmer vs. Abadon is scheduled for The Wrestling Revolver’s “Tales from the Ring 6” pay-per-view event in Grand Prairie, TX. Other scheduled matches include J. D. Griffey vs. Ace Austin; and Lance Archer vs. Steve Maclin vs. Brick Savage in a 3-Way Match.

October 15th
2econd Wrestling Champion Arik Cannon defends the title against Missa Kate at 2econd Wrestling’s “Technicolor Dreamwars” event in Wheeling, IL

October 20th
Fuego del Sol is scheduled for Lucha Libre & Laughs’ “Hands of Fate” event in Denver, CO

October 21st
Father Padge & a mystery partner vs. Doomsday (Anthan Sorrow & Overkill) is scheduled for the Classic Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

Giganto vs. Larry Huffer in a Trick or Treat Street Fight to become the inaugural EPCW Heavyweight Champion is scheduled for Elite Pride Championship Wrestling’s “Beastly Hallows” event in Wichita Falls, TX. Other scheduled matches include Drake Gallows vs. Punk Synister in a match to become the inaugural EPCW Texas X Champion; The Lunchador vs. K. J. Gold; and Brandon Warhawk & MLP vs. Jason Simon & Frankie Lee.

Franco Varga is scheduled for the Heartland Championship Wrestling event in Salina, KS

Chuey Martinez is scheduled for IWA Mid-South’s “Deep South Carnage Cup 13” pay-per-view event in McKenzie, TN

Angel Blue vs. Mia Friday is scheduled for Mission Pro Wrestling’s “Thriller” event in San Antonio, TX

October 26th
Gail Kim is scheduled for the Impact Wrestling event in Glasgow, Scotland

October 27th
Gail Kim is scheduled for the Impact Wrestling event in Newcastle, England

October 28th
Franco Varga is scheduled for the Advanced Pro Wrestling event in Alvarado, TX

Gail Kim is scheduled for the Impact Wrestling event in Coventry, England

NWA World Champion EC3 defends the title against NWA World Television Champion Thom Latimer at NWA’s “Samhain” pay-per-view event in Cleveland, OH. Also scheduled to appear is Trevor Murdoch and many more.

James Storm vs. Matt Cardona for the vacant 1PW Heavyweight Title is scheduled for One Pro Wrestling’s “Know Your Enemy” event in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England

Sam Stackhouse and The Wrestlers of Mass Destruction (Leo Fox & Curt Gannon) are scheduled for Ozark Mountain Wrestling’s “Battle at the Embassy” event in Rogers, AR

October 29th
DSW Women’s Champion Olivier Vegos defends the title against Emmy Camacho at the Diamond State Wrestling event in Springdale, AR

November 4th
Trevor Murdoch vs. Larry D in what is being billed as Larry’s last match ever is scheduled for Generation Next Pro Wrestling’s “Last Stand” event in Cynthiana, KY

Kandice Harding and M. J. Bell are scheduled for the King of Sports Wrestling event in Wolfe City, TX

NWA World Champion EC3 and Trevor Murdoch are scheduled for the “NWA Powerrr” event in Nashville, TN

November 11th
Best Picture (Sebastion Envi & Michael Shafer) vs. HorsePower (Eddie Martinez & Nate Collins) is scheduled for the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Vicksburg, MS. Other scheduled matches include Chase Stevens vs. Cash Flo.

MSW Heavyweight Champion Sam Stackhouse, MSW Tag Team Champions The Fraternity (Alan Jefferson & Cannonball Matthews), Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, Luke Langley, Jason Jones, Buddy Hickory, and Duke Swellington are scheduled for Mid-States Wrestling’s “Veterans Day Slam” event in Springfield, MO

December 2nd
Ronnie Morton is scheduled for the New Life Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and Tino Valentino are scheduled for Old School Wrestling’s “The Revival” event in Odessa, TX


2024
February 3rd
Ronnie Morton is scheduled for the New Life Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE APPEARANCES
September 24th
Abdullah the Butcher and many more will be signing autographs at "Hamilton Comic Con" at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada. For more info, go to HamiltonComicCon.com.

September 30th
Afa, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Slaughter, Afa, Jr. Crowbar, Danny Doring, David Penzer, Doink the Clown (Ray Apollo), Duke Drose, Ernest Miller, Francine, Glacier, Jacqueline, Justin Credible, Kevin Kelly, Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, Little Guido, Marty Jannetty, Mikey Whipwreck, Miss Kitty, Mr. Hughes, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), P. N. News, Roadkill, Ron Simmons, Super Crazy, T. L. Hopper, Tatanka, Team 3D (Bully Ray & Brother D-Von), and many more will be signing autographs at “90s Wrestling Con” at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall in Rockaway Township, NJ. For more info, go to 90sWrestlingCon.com.

Barry Windham, Bobby Fulton, Bushwacker Luke, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Jim Duggan, Jimmy Garvin, Rikishi, Ronnie Garvin, Larry Zbyszko, Mickie James, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Ted DiBiase, Tito Santana, Austin Idol, The Boogeyman, Booker T, Brian Pillman, Jr., Bret Hart, Davey Boy Smith, Jr., Gangrel, Haku, Jarron Fulton, Mark Henry, Matt Cardona, Mike Rotunda, Nick Aldis, The Nation of Domination (D'Lo Brown & Kama Mustafa), Tommy Rich, Tugboat, Tully Blanchard, and many more will be signing autographs from 12pm to 5pm at "The Great Fall Bash 2: Season of the Hitman Fan Fest" at the OUC Shoemake Center in Chillicothe, OH prior to the World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening.

October 12th
Sting, F. T. R. (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), Jamie Hayter, and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 13th
Sting, F. T. R. (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), Jamie Hayter, M. J. F., and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 14th
Sting, F. T. R. (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), Jamie Hayter, and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 15th
Sting, F. T. R. (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler), Jamie Hayter, and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

December 1st through 3rd
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at “GalaxyCon Columbus” at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For more info, go to GalaxyCon.com/Pages/GalaxyCon-Columbus.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
September 24th - Clayton Bloodstone, Connor Crunk, Jason Bruce, Joe Jones, John J. Bishop, Kai Fayden, Len Rossi
September 25th - Angel [2nd], Chief Mike, Jimmy Garvin, Toots Estes
September 26th - Chris Matthews, Clifton Clinstock, Kendo Nagasaki, Lone Eagle
September 27th - Alec Bisogno, Angel Camacho, Tyler Cordingley
September 28th - Billy Ray [2nd], Kamille, Rip Tyler, Scott Lee
September 29th - Ann Casey, David Sammartino, Skandar Akbar
September 30th - Fred Urban, Kidd Riggs, Lady Starwind, Raymon Downey, Seth Coburn

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