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Posted: Dec 22nd 2009 By: mikeiles

NEWS
Bill Apter of 1Wrestling.com recently interviewed Gerald Brisco and they talked about his health and a possible WWE return. You can see the interview by clicking here.

Some notes from WWE Classics on Demand. During the Legends Roundtable that talked about managers, the forbidden "WWF" term was mentioned twice without being edited, once by Michael Hayes and another by Joey Styles. They also had a funny "Prime Time Wrestling" gaffe. It was a Madison Square Garden match where Tito Santana & Rick Martel beat The Islanders (Haku & Tama), and then they came back to studio with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan. Monsoon brought up Heenan throwing a tantrum at ringside after his team lost. The problem? Heenan wasn't at the match and in the commentary, Monsoon, doing the play-by-play, early in the match noted Heenan not being there.

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has agreed to a WWE contract extension. There are rumors circulating that TNA contacted him and wanted him to appear on the January 4th "TNA iMPACT!" show.

The December 19th, 2009 edition of "WWE Vintage Collection" on The Score showed Jeff Jarrett performing "With My Baby Tonight" and the revelation that The Roadie actually sang the song, not Jarrett.

Santa Claus was portrayed by different people on the December 21st edition of "WWE Monday Night RAW". They were Sgt. Slaughter, Dusty Rhodes, Irwin R. Shyster, Santino Marella, and Chris Jericho.

A story on the author of WWE Battlemania, the new company comic book, Keith Champagne, has been posted at NewsARama.com/comics/091216-WWE-Heroes-Interivew.html He talked about growing up watching Adrian Adonis, Jesse Ventura and Andre the Giant.

WWE has edited their opening video which airs before each of their television shows and took out Hulk Hogan and Mick Foley and replaced them with the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Jeff Hardy. A Hulk Hogan sound bite was also removed which said "Hulkamania is running wild" and instead DiBiase's "Everybody has a price" was inserted. The clip where Foley gets thrown off the top of the cage by The Undertaker at King Of The Ring was replaced by Jeff Hardy jumping from a ladder.

Hulk Hogan appeared Thursday night on The Fight Network with a 40 minute interview, discussing his book, the death of WCW, Vince Russo, putting over The Rock and Ultimate Warrior, unionization of pro wrestling, and the Shawn Michaels promo the day after their SummerSlam match.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Ric Flair and TNA appear to be closing in on a deal. It appears the sides are close on money, but that Flair is insisting on a guaranteed contract with TNA's parent company Panda Energy and not TNA, just in case TNA would fold. As of this past weekend, Flair still had not signed.

The New York Times over the weekend had a story on New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott, known as one of football's best talkers. As expected, he got his inspiration from pro wrestlers, noting Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Roddy Piper. He constantly says "To be the man, you've got to beat the man, Whoo!" He called that the most realistic line in the history of life.

During the Houston Texans vs. St. Louis Rams NFL football game last Sunday, four pro wrestlers were mentioned. They talked about the great rookie season James Laurinaitis is having with the Rams, and mentioned his father Road Warrior Animal, which happens all the time. They also mentioned that Craig Null, the Rams quarterback played college ball at West Texas A&M and mentioned that Terry Funk, Dusty Rhodes and Ted DiBiase all played there (along with Stan Hansen, Bobby Duncum Sr., Bruiser Brody, Dory Funk, Jr., Tully Blanchard, Tito Santana, Kelly Kiniski and others).

During his monologue on his show last Wednesday, Jay Leno poked fun at the newest member of ABC's "Good Morning America" George Stephanopolos and used some midget wrestling footage from the Mid-South Wrestling video library. You can view the clip by clicking here.

"Ultimate Death Match 3", which will feature the likes of Kevin Nash, Shane Douglas, Stevie Richards, Dawn Marie, Tammy Stych, Melissa Coates, etc., is slated to be filming in late January 2010.

Jimmy Valiant was a recent guest on "On The Mat". You can view the interview in two parts by clicking here.

The entire staff of Oklafan would like to wish all of you and your family a very happy holiday season!

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RECENT RESULTS
November 7th
Running Wolf & The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) defeated Mike Gunns, Jesus Rodriguez, & Anarchy 2nd in the main event of the Independent Pro Wrestling event in Siloam Springs, AR. Earlier in the card, Wolf defeated Gunns. In other matches, Mighty Mouse defeated Yoshi, Tommy Davidson defeated Ryan Reed, and J. R. Orullian defeated Blue Thunder.

November 28th
Superstar Steve defeated APW Heavyweight Champion Gary Gram for the title in the main event of the Arkansas Pro Wrestling event in Lincoln, AR. In other matches, Jake Boulder defeated Jason Jones (not the one from Oklahoma wrestling), and Daniel Flynn defeated Michael Barry and Ryan Kelly in a 3-Way Match.

December 5th
Mitch Carter defeated Dallas Murdoch in a Caged I Quit Match at Asylum Championship Wrestling's "Cage Wars 2009" event in Colorado Springs, CO. In other matches, Tristan Gallo defeated Josh Evans in a Cage Match, Brandon Bishop & Danger Dean defeated Se7en, Jeremy Quinn III, & Mikey Quinn in a 3 on 2 Handicap Cage Match, and Jack Mecidol defeated Zane Morris in a Caged ACW Exodus Match Pro Wrestling event

Mike Gunns defeated Running Wolf in the main event of the Independent Pro Wrestling event in Siloam Springs, AR. In other matches, Ryan Reed defeated Hurricane Ross and C. B. McCoy in a Triple Threat Match, Anarchy 2nd defeated Kobra Kai, John Justice defeated Ryan Reed, and The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & J. W. Hardin) defeated Grande Gallows (Ray Martinez & Jesus Rodriguez).

December 14th
Montel Vontavious Porter defeated Jack Swagger in a match taped for "WWE Superstars" at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Corpus Christi, TX

December 15th
Beth Phoenix defeated Maria at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Laredo, TX

December 18th
Evan Bourne defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Mobile, AL

Mickie James, Maria, & Savannah defeated Beth Phoenix, Layla, & WWE Women's Champion Michelle McCool at the WWE house show in Miami, FL

Bill Dundee & Jamie Dundee defeated Mitch Ryder & James Duncan at the United States Wrestling Organization event in Nashville, TN

December 19th
Action Jackson defeated Bobby Lambert in a Lumberjack Strap Match at Xtreme Championship Wrestling's "One Night Only" event in Pilot Point, TX. In other matches, XCW TNT Champion Kevin Douglas defeated J. T. LaMotta.

Mark Sterling defeated Brandon Aarons at the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in House Springs, MO

December 20th
Mickie James & Maria defeated Beth Phoenix & Layla at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Orlando, FL. In a match taped for "ECW on SyFy", Yoshi Tatsu defeated Jack Swagger in an ECW Homecoming Match.

TNA World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Daniels at TNA's "Final Resolution" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, Mick Foley & Abyss defeated Dr. Stevie & Raven.

J. T. LaMotta & Jimmy Jacobs defeated Mike Dell & Shawn Summers (not the one from Oklahoma wrestling) at Anarchy Championship Wrestling's "Delusions of our Childish Days" event in Austin, TX

December 21st
John Cena defeated Jack Swagger by submission at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Tampa, FL

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, December 26th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, December 27th
Golden Goose Flea Market
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
December 25th
Ricky Morton takes on Jamey Gibson at Southern States Wrestling's 11th annual "Christmas Night Star Wars" event in Kingsport, TN. In other matches, SSW Heavyweight Champion Ray Idol (w/ Jimmy Valiant) defends the title against Frank Parker (w/ James McHone).

December 26th
Chase Stevens takes on James Storm at the Bert Prentice Benefit Show in Carthage, TN

December 31st
Dory Funk, Jr. & Johnny Magnum (w/ Jimmy Hart) take on Hack Meyers & !BANG! Heavyweight Champion Shane Chung in a Steel Cage Match at Funkin' Conservatory's "Hell's Bells" event in Ocala, FL


-2010-
January 2nd
The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Doberman & Pablo Chuco) take on Clayton Brooks & Bullman Downs at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX. If OMC win, they will shave the beard of Tim Brooks and the head of Bullman Downs. If Brooks & Downs win, Tim Brooks gets to whip both members of OMC with a leather strap four times each.

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Webster, MA

January 8th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Westbury, NY

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for NWA Southwest/World of Wrestling's "Next Level '09" event in Houston, TX

January 9th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Poughkeepsie, NY

Brandon Bishop, Mitch Carter, and Zane Morris are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

January 10th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Danbury, CT

Jake Roberts takes on Zaquary Springate III at the Squared Circle Wrestling event in Syracuse, NY

January 14th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles and Mick Foley are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Johnstown, PA

January 15th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles and Mick Foley are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Reading, PA

January 16th
MSPW International Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Al Snow at the Mid-South Pro Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, MSPW Tag Team Champion Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defend the titles against Buddy Landel and a mystery partner, Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Shawn Schultz, and Al Farat (w/ Tom Donovan) takes on Scott Murdoch.

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

January 17th
SPW Tag Team Champions The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defend the titles against The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Johnny Plinko & Steve Stamp) at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

January 23rd
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Powerhouse Wrestling event in Worcester, MA

MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defend the titles against Midnight Gold (Bobby Eaton & Greg Anthony, w/ Brian Thompson) at Mid-South Pro Wrestling's "Night of Champions" event in Russellville, AR. In other matches, MSPW International Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Buddy Landel, and Al Farat (w/ Tom Donovan) takes on Scott Murdoch.

NWA Central States Heavyweight Champion Mark Sterling defends the title against Al Snow at the NWA Dynamo event in Ottawa, KS. In other matches, Kraig Keesaman & Tyler Cook take on Mike Sydal & NWA Kansas Heavyweight Champion Brett Young.

January 24th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Paris, France

January 30th
Alissa Flash is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Revolution event in San Francisco, CA

January 31st
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Lyon, France

February 6th
Ted DiBiase, Al Snow, Nikolai Volkoff, and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Uelzen, Germany

February 7th
Ted DiBiase, Al Snow, Nikolai Volkoff, and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Rotenburg, Germany

March 19th
Jim Duggan and Mick Foley are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Danbury, CT

March 20th
Shane Douglas and Kamala are among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Unplugged event in Philadelphia, PA

February 27th
Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Jerry Lynn at Mid-South Pro Wrestling's "SuperClash" event in Clarksville, AR. Also scheduled to appear are MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett), Skandar Akbar, and many more.

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
December 25th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at the Kingsport National Guard Armory in Kingsport, TN. For more info, call (423) 247-6572.


-2010-
January 1st
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Independence High School in Independence, MS

January 2nd
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at The Old Theater in Batesville, MS

January 5th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs from 6pm to 10pm at the MDA Gala and Benefit at Chelsea Pier in New York, NY

January 9th
A. J. Styles will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Wrestling Universe II in Flushing, NY. For more info, call (718) 460-2777.

January 16th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at the Wentworth National Guard Armory in Wentworth, NC

January 23rd
Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Ken's Cards & Collectibles in Berlin, CT. For more info, call (860) 832-8302.

January 29th through 31st
Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Great Muta, Rob Van Dam, Road Warrior Animal, Jushin Liger, Bruno Sammartino, Austin Idol, Stan Hansen, Nick Bockwinkel, Dallas Page, Larry Zbyszko, Scotty 2 Hotty, Koko B. Ware, Terri Runnels, Tammy Sytch, Bret Hart, Dan Severn, Chave Guerrero, Sr., and many more will be appearing at "WrestleReunion 4" at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles, CA. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

January 30th
Bushwacker Luke, Sid Justice, X-Pac, Warlord, Barbarian, Mr. Fuji, Nikolai Volkoff, Lanny Poffo, Howard Finkel, Terry Funk, Adam Bomb (AKA Bryan Clark), Molly Holly, and many more will be appearing at "Wrestle Slam 3" at The Renaissance Manchester Hotel in Manchester, England. For more info, go to WrestleSlamUK.com.

Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at the Wentworth National Guard Armory in Wentworth, NC

February 6th
Ted DiBiase will be part of a Meet & Greet prior to Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Uelzen, Germany

Paul Orndorff will be signing autographs at the LaSalle Knights of Columbus in LaSalle, IL prior to Dreamwave Wrestling "Season Premiere" event. For more info, go to DreamwaveWrestling.com.

February 7th
Ted DiBiase will be part of a Meet & Greet prior to Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Rotenburg, Germany

February 12th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Rec. Barn Arcade & Pool Room in Jasper, GA. For more info, call (678) 463-7647.

February 13th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at the Fork Brush National Guard Armory in Bluefield, WV

February 27th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Colonial Heights High School in Colonial Heights, VA. For more info, call (757) 870-6954.

March 20th
Tito Santana, The Honky Tonk Man, and Pamela Paulshock will be signing autographs from 9am to 7pm at "The Autograph Nationals" at The Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. For more infro, call (626) 793-2122.

April 10th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 11:15am to 3:15pm at the "Motor Mania Show" at The Dome Center in Henrietta, NY. For more info, go to StreetMachinesOfRochester.com.

April 16th through 18th
Bushwacker Luke, Rob Van Dam, Christy Hemme, and The Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs at the "Anaheim Wizard World Comic Con" at the Anaheim Convention center in Anaheim, CA. For more info, call (714) 765-8950.

April 17th
Ox Baker, Pete Gas, Rick Martel, Larry Zbyszko, John Cena Sr., Brian Clark, Tammy Sytch, and many more will be signing autographs at Brightridge Club/Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity in East Providence, RI. For more info, contact Joe Bruen at hwfforever@yahoo.com

April 18th
Angelo Savoldi, Mario Savoldi, Paul Richard, Jimmy Snuka, Pete Doherty (AKA The Duke of Dorchester), Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge), Tony Ulysses, Larry Zbyszko, D. C. Drake, Bull Montana, Dr. Heresy, Maverick Wild, Kevin Hughes, Danny Davis, Billy Black, Sonny Goodspeed, and Dave Dwinell will be inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame at the Brightridge Club/Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity in East Providence, RI. For more info, contact Joe Bruen at hwfforever@yahoo.com

April 23rd
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA at the Reading Phillies baseball game. For more info, call (610) 375-8469.

May 6th
Jerry Lawler will be appearing at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA at the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs baseball game. For more info, call (710) 841-7447.

May 15th
Jeff Jarrett, Jorge Gonzales (AKA El Gigante/Giant Gonzalez), Robert Maliet (AKA Kurrgan), Tiger Jackson, P. N. News, Jonathan Coachman, Mike McGuirk, Jack Brisco, Jerry Brisco, Bruce Pritchard (AKA Brother Love), Sean Mooney, The Mean Street Posse (Pete Gas, Rodney, & Joey Abs), Jimmy Valiant, and many more are scheduled for the "Legends of the Ring X" event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

May 29th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, GA at the Rome Braves baseball game. For more info, call (706) 368-9388.

June 4th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at Prince George's Stadium in Bowie. MD at the Bowie Baysox baseball game. For more info, call (301) 805-6000.

June 19th
Ted DiBiase will be appearing at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ at the Lakewood Blueclaws baseball game. For more info, call (732) 901-7000.

Sgt. Slaughter, Jerry Lawler, and Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at The Diamond in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. For more info, call (804) 359-3866.

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 24th & 25th
Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, Butterbean, George Frankenstein, 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.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 24th - Aaron Neil, Mike DiBiase
December 25th - Bronko Lubich
December 26th - Johnny Heidemann
December 27th - Bill Goldberg, Masked Superstar
December 28th - Lanny Poffo, Tatsumi Fujinami

Most news & results derived from reports found on Gerweck.net, PWBTS.com, WrestlingFigs.com and various other wrestling news sites.

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