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Oklahoma Scoop

Posted: Dec 24th 2007 By: mikeiles

NEWS
A decision on the replacement for JBL as Smackdown announcer is expected to be finalized soon by Vince McMahon. There is supposedly a very shot list of people that Kevin Dunn felt performed well in the recent tryouts. They brought in some people. Michael Hayes is under consideration. Hayes has announced on many different occasions over the years for different companies dating back to the mid-80s UWF wrestling where he once beat Jesse Ventura for best color commentator of the year. As lead writer of Smackdown, it may be tough to juggle both jobs so that's the major thing working against him.

One of the main reason?s the direction of the Ric Flair angle has changed from the original concept is due to the fact that the Nature Boy has his supporters and detractors in the company. There are those in the company that don't want Flair beating top stars on his way out.

It has been confirmed that Matt Borne was Doink the Clown on last week's anniversary RAW show. Borne was the original Doink.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Sting has either verbally agreed to a new one-year contract with TNA, or the general belief is that they are very close to an agreement. The deal will have Sting do some television dates, and work most PPVs.

TNA's action figure line by Marvel Toys isn't done for just yet. There will be at least 2 more single pack series (9 and 10) released as well as another set of collectors edition figures with Kurt Angle and Christopher Daniels and Bash N Brawlers featuring A. J. Styles and Rhino. After those items are out out in 2008 the fate of the line is up in the air. TNA's deal with Marvel runs through the end of 2009 but Marvel Toys is in very bad shape financially at this point.

The Best of Jeff Jarrett DVD is still on hold until Jarrett returns to TNA TV which isn't scheduled to happen anytime soon.

Shane Douglas worked Norm Connors' IWC show in Elizabeth, PA on 12/8. He was asked to do angle with Bubba the Bulldog, a local wrestler, but instead cut a promo on both WWE and TNA. Douglas talked about how 53 of his closest friends are now dead and how Vince McMahon has done nothing to make the situation better. Douglas also said ripped on Dutch Mantel's comedy booking, saying the best idea he could come up with was to put Eric Young in a chicken suit. When Bubba the Bulldog grabbed the mic, he put over what Douglas said. The locker room came out and applauded. The show drew 828 fans, another strong showing for an independent show booked by Connors.

Chris Matthews was backstage visiting friends at IZW's "Chaotic Christmas" event. Sassy Merlot was also backstage and once again helped during intermission taking pictures. Aaron Neil and Damon Windsor were both in the crowd during the event.

Congratulations to Courtney & Terry Allen (Terry Allen you'd know better as Magnum T. A.) who were able to bring their twins (born in late October) home. Both were born premature and had to spent about seven weeks in the hospital.

Congratulations also go out to Rocco Valentino, who earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration last week.

If anyone can confirm that that SECW event on December 15 in Hugo, OK occurred, or has results from that show, please e-mail them to us so we can document them.

In closing, the entire staff at Oklafan would like to wish all of faithful readers a very Happy Holidays!!!

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RECENT RESULTS
December 16th
SPW Heavyweight Champion Adam Thornstowe defeated SPW Tag Team Champion Mr. Frost at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

December 17th
Ric Flair defeated Umaga by Countout at the "WWE RAW" telecast in Buffalo, NY. In matches taped for "WWE Heat", The Highlanders (Robbie McAllister & Rory McAllister) defeated Jim Duggan & Super Crazy, and D. H. Smith defeated Charlie Haas.

December 20th
A. J. Styles defeated Senshi at the Inoki Genome Federation event in Tokyo, Japan.

December 21st
Rick Santel defeated Hammerjack (w/ Charming Charles) at the Southern All-Star Wrestling event in Millersville, TN

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UPCOMING MATCHES
December 25th
Tracy Smothers takes on Ray Idol at Southern States Wrestling's "Christmas Night Star Wars" event in Kingsport, TN

December 29th
The Hangmen Three (Adam Pearce, B. J. Whitmer, & Brent Albright, w/ Shane Hagadorn) are among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor pay-per-view taping in New York, NY

Anthony Wayne takes on Loose Cannon at the Southern All-Pro Wrestling event in Clarksville, TN

December 30th
The Hangmen Three (Adam Pearce, B. J. Whitmer, & Brent Albright, w/ Shane Hagadorn) take on Kevin Steen, El Generico, & Delirious in a Tables Are Legal Match at Ring of Honor's "Final Battle 2007" event in New York, NY

December 31st
Ric Flair takes on Triple H in a match in which Flair must win or retire at the "WWE RAW" telecast in Greensboro, NC

-2008-
January 4th
IWGP World Tag Team Champions Giant Bernard & Travis Tomko defend the titles against The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) at the New Japan Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan. In other matches, Milano Collection AT, Minoru, & Prince Devitt take on Christian Cage, A. J. Styles, & Petey Williams.

Tony Atlas is among the stars scheduled for the Top Rope Promotions event in Fall River, MA

Adam Thornstowe is among the stars scheduled for the North American Wrestling event in Fresno, CA

January 6th
SPW Tag Team Champions The Honor Society (Sir Samurai & Mr. Frost) take on Luster the Legend & SPW Heavyweight Champion Adam Thornstowe in a non-title match at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

January 11th
Brent Albright is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Boston, MA

January 12th
AWA-BCW Tag Team Champions The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) defend against American History Next (Steve Stone & Hardcore Craig) and Dinn T. Moore & Brandon Tatum in a Triple Threat Match at the AWA-Brew City Wrestling event in Waukesha, WI

Brent Albright takes on Kevin Steen at the Ring of Honor event in Edison, NJ

Jake Hager is among the stars scheduled for the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Brooksville, FL

Rikishi and Adam Thornstowe are among the stars scheduled for Fog City Wrestling's premiere show in San Francisco, CA

January 19th
J. T. LaMotta & Danny Matthews take on Andy Dalton & Greg Symmonds at the North Texas Wrestling Syndicate event in Wichita Falls, TX

The Honky Tonk Man takes on Kahagas at World Wrestling Association's "Bash at the Ballpark" in Cocoa, FL. In other matches, Demolition (Ax & Smash) take on The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian). Plus, Roddy Piper will host "Piper's Pit", and much more.

Jake Hager is among the stars scheduled for the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Port Richey, FL

January 25th
TNA World Tag Team Champions A. J. Styles & Tomko defend the titles against The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez) at the TNA house show in Troy, OH

The Hangmen Three (Adam Pearce, Brent Albright, & B. J. Whitmer) are among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Dayton, OH

January 26th
TNA World Tag Team Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Youngstown, OH

Brent Albright & B. J. Whitmer take on 2 member of The Vulture Squad and 2 member of The Age of the Fall in a Tag Team Scramble Match at the Ring of Honor event in Chicago Ridge, IL

Jake Hager is among the stars scheduled for the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Port Richey, FL

Jake Roberts, King Kong Bundy, and UXW Tag Team Champions Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for USA Xtreme Wrestling's 15th Anniversary event in Orlando, FL

January 29th
UXW Tag Team Champions Demolition (Ax & Smash) and King Kong Bundy are among the stars scheduled for the USA Xtreme Wrestling event in Orlando, FL

February 23rd
MSW Heavyweight Champion Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, Jack Dalton, Kenny Campbell, Brieanna Bringle, Kraig Keesaman, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

February 29th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for an independent wrestling event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

March 14th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Waterford City, Ireland

March 15th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Donneycarney, Ireland

March 16th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Irish Whip Wrestling event in Blackpool, England

March 22nd
Buddy Landell and King Kong Bundy are among the stars scheduled for the IPWA reunion event in Sewell, NJ

April 12th
Al Farat, Skandar Akbar, Matt Riviera, Rick Sweetan, Gary Gram, Joshua Smith, Eric Rose, and Shane Rawls are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-South Pro Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
December 28th & 29th
Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Jim Neidhart, and Virgil will be signing autographs at the "Tri County Comic Con" at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, FL. For more info go to TriCountyComicCon.com

December 29th
Bushwacker Luke and Tammy Sytch will be signing autographs at the Manhattan Center at the Ring of Honor pay-per-view taping in New York, NY

December 30th
Bushwacker Luke and Daniel Puder will be signing autographs at the Manhattan Center at the Ring of Honor's "Final Battle 2007" event in New York, NY

-2008-
January 5th
Jim Duggan and Layla will be appearing from 3pm to 5pm at the Cox Communications Booth at the "Big Boy Toy Show" inside the Wichita Century II Convention Center in Wichita, KS. For more info call (316) 264-9121.

January 26th
Greg Valentine and Brian Knobbs will be signing autographs from 12:30pm to 3pm at Comic World inside Bramalea Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. For more info call (905) 693-9409.

Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs from 3pm to 5pm at Myrtle Beach Mitsubishi in Myrtle Beach, SC. For more info call (843) 236-6111.

January 27th
Greg Valentine and Brian Knobbs will be signing autographs from 11am to 1pm during the "Hamilton Card Show" at the Michelangelo Banquet Hall in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. For more info call (905) 693-9409.

Rikishi will be appearing from 12pm to 2pm at The Wrestling Universe in Whitestone, NY. For more info call (718) 746-0010.

February 9th
Bret Hart, Ultimate Warrior, Animal of The Road Warriors, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Brutus Beefcake, The Honky Tonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Kamala, Tatanka, and Tammy Sytch have been announced as appearing at a wrestling convention at the Old Tafford Football Grounds in Manchester, England

Goldberg will be signing autographs from 12pm to 3pm at Tidewater Sports inside Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, VA. For more info call (757) 747-8846.

March 14th through 16th
Roddy Piper will be appearing at "MonsterMania 10" at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info go to MonsterMania.net/Convention.htm.

May 10th
Mick Foley, Ted DiBiase, Koko B. Ware, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), U-Gene (formerly WWE's Eugene), Bob Backlund, Jacques Rougeau (AKA The Mountie), Jimmy Hart, Killer Kowalski, Doink the Clown (supposedly one of the 2 originals), Dink the Clown (AKA Tiger Jackson), Marty Jannetty, Scotty Too Hotty, Tatanka, Mr. Hughes, Talia Madison, and Rick Fuller will be appearing from 9am to 3pm at New England Pro Wrestling's "Gathering of the Stars" at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk, MA. For more info go to GatheringOfTheStars.com

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 24th - Aaron Neil
December 25th - Bronko Lubich
December 27th - Bill Goldberg, Masked Superstar
December 28th - Lanny Poffo, Tatsumi Fujinami
December 29th - Chance Ryan, Terry Pantera

Tags: WWE, Michael Hayes, Ric Flair, Matt Borne, Sting, TNA, A. J. Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Shane Douglas, Dutch Mantel, Chris Matthews, IZW, Sassy Merlot, Aaron Neil, Damon Windsor, Magnum T. A., Rocco Valentino, SECW