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Posted: Jan 5th 2016 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that A. J. Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson informed New Japan Pro Wrestling officials at Sunday night's "Wrestle Kingdom 10" event that they are officially giving notice that they are leaving NJPW, as they have reportedly been approached by WWE and will soon be signing with them. Word is that the contracts for Nakamura, Gallows, and Anderson all expire at the end of this month. Styles is said to have been working without a contract. Nakamura, Anderson, and Gallows are all expected to honor their Ring of Honor dates next month in Las Vegas, NV. It has also been reported that Styles was likely done with Ring of Honor going forward. It was also noted that Nakamura and Styles were apparently not signed to be on the NXT roster. They could always work NXT events or be sent down for a few shows but word is they were not signed for that brand, indicating main roster plans.

The previously recorded WWE Network podcast with Steve Austin and Ric Flair will air next Monday after RAW.

On Twitter, Ric Flair posted a congratulatory message to University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh after Michigan's win in the Citrus Bowl. He tweeted "Great bowl win today @CoachJim4UM ! You're the man!". Harbaugh tweeted back "To be da man, you've gotta beat da man & you da man! #BigHouseWrestleMania ?@RicFlairNatrBoy: Great bowl win @CoachJim4UM ! You're the man!" Earlier last week, Harbaugh said he would like to referee a Flair vs. Hulk Hogan match if WrestleMania were to take place on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, MI

EVOLVE announced that "WWN Supershow: Mercury Rising 2016" on April 2nd at the WWNLive Experience in Dallas, TX will be a Night Of Appreciation For Terry Funk. "We always strive to move the art of pro wrestling forward in the WWN Family. Sometimes the best way to do that is to pay homage to those that blazed the trail in the past. Mercury Rising 2016 will feature a ceremony honoring Mr. Funk. The legend will also be available for photos and autographs. Go to MoreThanMania.com for tickets and info."

Boss Campbell suffered a busted ear drum last week. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan congratulates former pro wrestler/valet Shaul Guerrero on her marriage to pro wrestler Aiden English. Shaul is the daughter of Vickie Guerrero and the late Eddie Guerrero, and the niece of Chavo Guerrero, Mando Guerrero, and Hector Guerrero.

Oklafan extends condolences to Tim WarCloud on the passing of his cousin Hank, who passed away on January 2nd.

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RECENT RESULTS
December 29th
Jack Swagger defeated Stardust in a match taped for "WWE Main Event" at the "WWE SmackDown!" event in Washington, D. C.

December 30th
Jack Swagger defeated Bo Dallas at the WWE house show in Baltimore, MD

January 3rd
WWE United States Champion Alberto Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Hidalgo, TX

Rodney Mack (w/ Big Ramp) defeated Purple Haze (w/ Prince Travion) at NWA Elite Championship Wrestling's "Lethal Lottery" event in Houma, LA

January 4th
Becky Lynch defeated WWE Divas Champion Charlotte (w/ Ric Flair) in a non-title match at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in San Antonio, TX. In a match taped for "WWE Superstars", Jack Swagger defeated Tyler Breeze.

IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura defeated A. J. Styles at New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Wrestle Kingdom 10" event in Tokyo, Japan. In other matches, The Great Kabuki was among the entrants in the New Japan Rumble Match that was won by Jado.

January 5th
The Bullet Club (A. J. Styles & Kenny Omega) defeated CHAOS (YOSHI-HASHI & IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura) at New Japan Pro Wrestling's "New Year Dash" event in Tokyo, Japan

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Friday, January 8th
Taneha Community Center
Oakhurst, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, January 9th
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Empire Championship Wrestling
Saturday, January 9th
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, January 9th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, January 9th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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2016
January 8th
RCW Phoenix Champion Mr. B (w/ Paloma) takes on Bushwacker Luke at River City Wrestling's "Bushwacker Luke's Birthday Bash" event in San Antonio, TX. In other matches, Bobby Starr, Baby Dumplins, & Hernandez take on Dylan Dunbar, Dillon Divine, & Paul Titan. Also scheduled to appear is Brandon Groom and many more.

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for WrestleMerica's "Styles Clash" event in Barnesville, GA

NWA Western States Heavyweight Champion Ricky Ruffin defends the title against Matt Riviera at the NWA Vendetta Pro Wrestling event in Santa Maria, CA

January 9th
Mr. Olympia is among the stars scheduled for the Gulf South Wrestling event in Chickasaw, AL

January 15th
NWA Texoma Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX

January 16th
Vader is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Outlaw Promotion event in Mineral Wells, TX

MKW Heavyweight Champion Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the Middle Kingdom Wrestling event in Donguan, China

CSW Heavyweight Champion Acid Jax defends the title against Bobby Venom at the Chicago Style Wrestling event in Chicago, IL

Oklahoma Famous (Doberman [1st] & John Famous) take on Cowboy Adam & Black Bart, Jr. at the Star Wrestling Federation event in Seagonville, TX

January 17th
IPW Tag Team Champions Contra-Versy (Tim Storm & Davey Vega) defend the titles against Matthew Palmer & Andy Dalton and The Unholy Complex (Gregory James & Jason Silver) at Inspire Pro Wrestling's "Ecstasy of Gold III: The Gold Runs Cold" event in Austin, TX

January 22nd
Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) is among the stars scheduled for the Global Force Wrestling event in Poughkeepsie, NY

January 23rd
Goldberg, Mick Foley, Jim Duggan, Koko B. Ware, Greg Valentine, and Bushwacker Luke are among the stars scheduled for the Legends of Wrestling event in Miami, FL

Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) is among the stars scheduled for the Global Force Wrestling/Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, NJ

Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Entertainment Wrestling event in Mount Pleasant, MI

January 24th
ACW Heavyweight Champion & ACW Hardcore Champion JoJo Bravo defends both titles against J. T. LaMotta at Anarchy Championship Wrestling's "Guilty By Association 10" event in Austin, TX

January 27th
Nikolai Volkoff is among the stars scheduled for the Magen Boys Entertainment event in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

January 30th
WWX United States Champion K. C. Kyng defends the title against Rex Logan at World Wrestling Express' "Recon" event in Great Bend, KS. In other matches, WWX Tag Team Champions Lunatic Lennie & Danimal defend the titles against The Canadian Pitbulls (Arik Angel & Elias), and Chad Thomas takes on a mystery opponent.

Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Metro Pro Wrestling event in Kansas City, KS

Ray Rowe & IHWE Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas (w/ Black Bart) take on Rodney Mack & NWA World Champion Jax Dane at NWA Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence's "New Year Knockout" event in Crowley, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Miss Diss Lexia and many more.

TPW United States Champion J. D. Richardson takes on TPW Tag Team Champions Bam Bam Richardson & Billy Andrews in a Handicap Lumberjack Match at the Texas Pro Wrestling/Knucklehead Championship Wrestling event in Cooper, TX. Also scheduled to appear is TPW Heavyweight Champion Bobby Burns, Cody Burns, and many more.

Rick Steiner and 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

February 5th
Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

February 6th
Bobby Eaton is among the stars scheduled for NWA Throwback Championship Wrestling's "Title Town" event in Lewisburg, TN

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Primal Conflict Wrestling event in Harpers Ferry, WV

February 10th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Bremen, Germany

February 11th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Cologne, Germany

February 12th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Mannheim, Germany

February 13th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Mageburg, Germany

February 14th
Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the Primos Wrestling event in Denver, CO

February 27th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Hollywood, MD

April 16th
Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the Knokx Pro Wrestling event in Union City, CA

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 6th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at Comedy Zone in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

January 7th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at Comedy Zone in Greenville, SC. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

January 8th
Ric Flair and Charlotte will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at "Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans" at the Ernest N. Morial Convention center in New Orleans, LA. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/home-NewOrleans.html.

January 13th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 7:30pm at Comedy Works in Denver, CO. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

January 15th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA at the Iowa Energy basketball game. For more info, go to IowaNBA.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 7pm at Wiseguys Ogden in Ogden, UT. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

January 16th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Magic City Comic Con" at the Doubletree Hotel and Miami Airport Convention Center in Miami, FL. For more info, go to MagicCityComicCon.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 7pm at Wiseguys West Valley in West Valley, UT. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

January 17th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Magic City Comic Con" at the Doubletree Hotel and Miami Airport Convention Center in Miami, FL. For more info, go to MagicCityComicCon.com.

January 23rd
Goldberg, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Scott Steiner, Jim Duggan, Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Hart, Bushwacker Luke, Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, Tommy Dreamer, Mr. Anderson. Chavo Guerrero, Tyrus, Wes Brisco, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 4pm at the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming in Miami FL prior to the Legends of Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Miccosukee.com/events.

Jeff Jarrett, Bobby Roode, Sonjay Dutt, Brian Myers, Colt Cabana, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, NJ prior to the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event held later in the evening. For more info, go to ProWrestlingSyndicate.com.

January 24th
Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar and tryout from 12 noon to 3pm at Back Breakers Training Center in Scranton, PA. Cost is $150 and open to anyone involved in pro wrestling. For more info, go to BackBreakersTrainingCenter.com.

Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be conducting a Meet & Greet from 4pm to 5pm at Back Breakers Training Center in Scranton, PA. Cost of $40 and includes 1 autographed picture, 1 photo opportunity, and 1 item signed by both Jarretts as well as free admission to Back Breakers pay-per-view viewing partys of WWE's "Royal Rumble". For more info, go to BackBreakersTrainingCenter.com.

January 30th
Rick Steiner, Road Warrior Animal, Ricky Steamboat, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and many more will be signing autographs starting at 6;30pm at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, GA prior to the Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MidAtlanticWrestling.com.

February 2nd
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Sweet Basil in Queensbury, NY. For more info, go to InfinityConNY.com.

February 6th
Shane Douglas, Kevin Thorn, and many more will be signing autographs at Harpers Ferry KOA in Harpers Ferry, WV prior to the Primal Conflict Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to PrimalConflictWrestling.com.

February 9th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Hollywood, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 10th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Brea, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 11th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Irvine, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 13th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Performing Arts Center in Lancaster, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 27th
Mick Foley, Kimber Lee, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MarylandWrestling.com/#!02-27-2016---Hollywood--MD/c1h59.

April 2nd
Jim Ross will be doing a private meet and greet from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas, TX. Tickets are $50. For more info go to Store.Wrestling-Online.com/Jim-Ross-Live-At-The-Ritz-Carlton-Dallas.

April 16th
Stan Hansen, Shawn Michaels, Ricky Steamboat, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, Justin Credible, The Blue Meanie, Brian Cage, Ron Bass, Domino, Maven, Curt Hawkins, Amber O'Neil, Bill Apter, Kevin Thorn, Melissa Coates, Roadkill, The American Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) and many more will be signing autographs from 9am to 3pm at "Icons of Wrestling & Comic Book Collectorfest" at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, click here

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 6th - Alberto Torres, Bobby V, Dan Johnson, Larry Booker
January 7th - Big Rich, Chavo Guerrero, Sr.
January 8th - Bobby Jaggers, Bushwacker Luke
January 9th - Bolt Brady, Doberman [1st], The Judge
January 10th - Billy Varga, Col. DeBeers, Pez Whatley, Vash Heartly
January 11th - Abdullah the Butcher, Dereck Rhodes, Matthew Palmer

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