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Posted: Dec 19th 2020 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
Pro Wrestling Illustrated released their PWI Tag Team 50, ranking the top 50 tag teams according to the PWI staff. The list is similar to their PWI 500 and PWI Women's 100. Coming in at #1 was FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood). Others on the list include:

4. The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander)
27. John Morrison & The Miz
35. Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)
39. The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich)
40. The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)

Rumors continue about Ethan Page possibly leaving Impact Wrestling when his contract expires in the coming weeks. In recent interviews, he has used wording that suggests the possibility of him wrestling elsewhere in 2021, and he noted that he was exploring offers. It is possible that the recent dissension between he and Josh Alexander, his partner in The North, could lead to a storyline where he has to leave the company.

While appearing on BodySlam’s "The Push" podcast, Ethan Page spoke about the future of The North (himself & Josh Alexander): “We created this team before Impact. We invested in each other as performers, partners, road travelers before Impact. All this was before Impact. So if you think for one F’N second that we’re going to let Impact dictate whether we break up, or we don’t, or whatever, you’re out of your damn mind. I’m telling you guys. Everyone watched Final Resolution, and everyone saw my mental breakdown, whatever. It doesn’t matter. I’m telling you guys that no matter which way this goes The North are not splitting. Wherever I land in 2021, we are not breaking up. That’s my best friend in real life. That’s my best friend on screen. So, that’s not something that I’m willing to toy with to make a couple dollars in the entertainment industry. Like I said whatever happens in the years to come if I stay in Impact, The North is The North, we’re the best. There’s so much we still can do, and there is so much I will do, and if I go somewhere else he might end up there in a couple of years. This is a forever friendship and the friendship is tied to the tag team. It’s something that we will choose what happens with. It’s not just a name, it’s more than just the name. We were the Monster Mafia before. We’re The North now. We can be, whatever Ass Kisser #1 and Ass Kisser #2, it’s Josh Alexander and Ethan Page, that’s the magic, it’s not the logo or the brand of The North.”

Word is that Keith Lee’s defeat at the hands of John Morrison & The Miz last Monday on RAW was scripted to humble the character.

Metro asked Kevin Owens if he’d like to face Goldberg again: “‘I'd love to work with him again if he was here to work. I’m not saying this is his fault, but he’s not -- his career has never been about long matches or anything like that. To me, I don’t see much positive out of wrestling him for two minutes, or 20 seconds or 30 seconds or whatever, you know what I mean? I’d love to work with him again if you got to do a story beyond – all we did was, what, two weeks, maybe three weeks? ‘If we got to do some cool stuff, and some cool promos, exchange back and forth, and then have a quality match, that’d be great. But that’s just not usually what he’s here for.” Owens also said about Goldberg: ‘Look, it works. I’m not saying anything against that, it’s just not what I’m interested in. As a fan, I’ve never been interested in that stuff. Even when he was in WCW, I didn’t really like it. That’s just not what I look for in my wrestling.”

A first look at the WWE Network’s "WWE Icons" docuseries will air on the Network after TLC this Sunday. The series is debuting in 2021. There will be episodes focusing on Yokozuna, Lex Luger, Rob Van Dam, British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, and Beth Phoenix.

WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded A. J. Styles, Randy Orton, & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, & Jinder Mahal from the December 19, 2017 episode of SmackDown, Randy Orton vs. A. J. Styles from the December 16, 2019 edition of RAW, John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre from WWE TLC 2009, and R-Truth & Carmella vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox from WWE TLC 2019.

This week’s guests on "The Bump" include Kevin Owens, Ric Flair, R-Truth, and Carmella.

The Miz, Beth Phoenix & Natalya, Paul Heyman, and Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin are appearing on Sunday’s pre-TLC episode of WWE’s "The Bump". It will air on the WWE Network and WWE’s digital platforms at 4 p.m. Eastern time.

WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. LayCool in a tables match from TLC 2010.

Appearing on ESPN's "The Jump" with Rachel Nichols, Ric Flair said that WWE is building a physical Hall of Fame in Orlando, FL. Construction though has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic and no exact location was given by The Nature Boy. There were rumors in the past that the WWE would be opening their Hall of Fame at Universal Studios City Walk but nothing ever came out of it. During his appearance on the show, Flair said that WWE purchased the gold robe which inspired the new sneakers in his collaboration with Adidas and Damian Lillard for the Hall of Fame display. Over the past several decades, WWE has collected tons of memorabilia that would fit any building size. Currently, they're all housed in their warehouse. WWE has a special relationship with the state of Florida, especially Orlando, where they have their WWE Performance Center and have for years performed at Full Sail University which is located just three miles north in Winter Park. A location inside or part of a theme park would be the most ideal as it would get the best foot traffic considering not many individuals would just fly out to see the Hall of Fame.

WWE Battlegrounds’ third roster update will take place on December 23rd and run through January 20th. Characters to be added are Sting, Ric Flair, Sheamus, Razor Ramon, Diesel, Bret Hart, Sami Zayn, Chad Gable, Fandango, Roddy Piper, and the tag teams of The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) and AOP (Akam & Rezar).

AEW TNT Champion Darby Allin spoke to Sportskeeda on Jim Ross’ recent comments on his podcast about today’s wrestling. You can read the story by clicking here.

Jake Roberts was not on "AEW Dynamite" on Wednesday night, writing on Twitter: "Unfortunately, I won’t be able to appear tonight due to illness (not COVID). These days we all have to be on point. Looking forward to seeing everyone in two weeks.”

TNT is bringing “A Christmas Story” into the ring as AEW’s wrestlers reenact iconic scenes from the beloved film. Beginning December 24th, the scenes will air as interstitials during TNT and TBS’ 24-hour “A Christmas Story” marathon, as well as online at TNT.tv and TNT’s YouTube page. Fans voted online to help re-create the cast, including:

-M. J. F. as Ralphie
-Cody and Brandi Rhodes as Mr. and Mrs. Parker
-Chris Jericho as Santa Claus
-Eddie Kingston as Schwartz
-Scorpio Sky as Randy
-Ortiz as Flick
-Dr. Britt Baker as Miss Shields
-Ricky Starks as Farkus
-Allie as Dill
-Frankie Kazarian as the Elf
-Luchasaurus as the Freight Man
-Narration and stage direction read by AEW announcers Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone

Scenes include Ralphie’s cringe-worthy Santa Claus visit, the pink bunny suit bit, and the unforgettable “Triple Dog Dare You” and leg lamp moments. Online and on social media, this exclusive activation will help help raise awareness for AEW’s nonprofit partner KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility for those with autism, PTSD, anxiety and other sensory ailments. Starting Wednesday, December 23, fans can logon to AEWCares.com to donate to KultureCity.

Michael Barry will be a guest on the "Wormholes and Whiskey" podcast on Sunday at 1pm.

Oklafan congratulates Shawn Bragan on the birth of his son Wyatt on December 15th.

Oklafan extends condolences to Mike Iles on the passing of his stepgrandmother on December 18th.

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RECENT RESULTS
December 12th
Christi Jaynes defeated SWE Women's Champion Miranda Gordy for the title at the Southwest Wrestling Entertainment event in Greenville, TX. In other matches, Rodney Mack defeated SWE Television Champion Niles Plonk for the title, and SWE Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm defeated Lance Archer.

December 13th
The Koloff Dynasty (Aleksandr Koloff & Neal Koloff, w/ Nikita Koloff) defeated The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) at WrestleMerica's "Fight Before Christmas" event in Barnesville, GA. In other matches, Mike Pain defeated Dustin Bozworth, Blanco Loco, Dominique Stuckey, Fry Daddy, Ryan Oshun, Tyler Cullprett, and Vordell Walker in an 8-Man Rumble Match.

December 14th
A. J. Styles (w/ Omos) defeated Sheamus at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, John Morrison & The Miz defeated Keith Lee in a Handicap Match, and Riddle defeated MVP.

December 15th
Ricky Starks defeated Sotheara Chhun at the "AEW Dark" event in Jacksonville, FL. In other matches, The Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy & Luchasaurus) defeated Fuego del Sol & Shawn Dean, and Matt Sydal defeated Danny Limelight.

December 16th
The Inner Circle (Jake Hager, M. J. F., Proud-N-Powerful [Santana & Ortiz], & Le Sex Gods [Sammy Guevara & Chris Jericho]) defeated Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent), The Varsity Blondes (Griff Garrison & Brian Pillman, Jr.), & Top Flight (Darius Martn & Daunte Martin) in a 12-Man Tag Team Match at the "AEW Dynamite" event in Jacksonville, FL

Karrion Kross (w/ Scarlett) defeated Desmond Troy at the NXT event in Orlando, FL

December 18th
The OKG (Matt Taven & Mike Bennett) defeated The Righteous (Bateman & Vincent, w/ Vita Von Starr) at Ring of Honor's "Final Battle 2020" pay-per-view event in Baltimore, MD

The Rodeo (Chandler Hopkins & Malico) defeated The Foundation (Dane Griffin & Ky-Ote) and TPW Tag Team Champion Fly Def (Zack Zilla & Warren J) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match at the Texoma Pro Wrestling event in Sherman, TX. Earlier in the card, Ky-Ote defeated Hopkins. In other matches, TPW Red River Champion Jerome Daniel Griffey defeated Johnny Bedlam, Tim Storm defeated Edge Stone in a Lumberjack Match, and TPW Heavyweight Champion The Sickness defeated Adam Asher.

Mika Madrid defeated Texoma Pro Wrestling Rose Champion Miranda Gordy for the title at the Pony Xpress Wrestling event in Maysville, MO. In other matches, Bowie defeated The Iceman, Luke Langley defeated Mighty Micah, and Moonshine Mantell vs. Niles Plonk ended in a No Contest.

December 19th
Tom Lawlor defeated ACH to advance to the finals of the 2020 Opera Cup Tournament at the Major League Wrestling event in Orlando, FL

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
All Star Pro
Sunday, December 20th
Venue 23
Bethany, OK
Bell Time 3:30pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 20th
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defends the title against A. J. Styles (w/ Omos) in a TLC Match at WWE's "TLC" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL


2021
January 1st
TPW Red River Champion Jerome Daniel Griffey, Dexter Hardaway, and Niles Plonk are among the stars scheduled for Texoma Pro Wrestling's "New Year's Day" event in Sherman, TX

January 14th
Malico takes on Husk at Pale Pro Wrestling's "Brawl at the Brew" event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, Chandler Hopkins takes on Will Allday.

January 15th
Drake Gallows, Blade [2nd], and Chelsea Stackhouse are among the stars scheduled at UWO's "Parade of Champions" event in Hutchinson, KS

January 16th
Miranda Gordy takes on Marti Belle at Magnum Pro Wrestling "Anniversary Volume X" event in Omaha, NE

Malico is among the stars scheduled for Texas All-Star Wrestling's "Cypress Rumble" event in Cypress, TX

January 23rd
BIW Heavyweight Champion Steve Anthony defends the title against Apoc in a Career vs. Title & Hair Match at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Brookhaven, MS. In other matches, Barrett Brown takes on Danny Chance, Ryan Davidson takes on Rey Furioso, and Angel Camacho & Jeremiah Jackson take on Vordell Walker & T-Ray Watford.

Gino takes on Psycho Clown at the Loko Wrestling event in Houston, TX

January 29th
Matt Cross is among the stars scheduled for VIP Wrestling's "This Card is Fire" event in Haltom City, TX

January 31st
Double D takes on Xander Gold in a Handcore Lumberjack Match to determine the #1 contender to the WCWA Heavyweight Title at World Class Wrestling Association's "Purge" event in Springdale, AR. Also scheduled to appear is Malico, Luke Langley, Erica Torres, Colt Killbane, Jamie Holley, Cam Cole, and many more.

February 4th
MLW Tag Team Champion The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) are among the stars scheduled for the Major League Wrestling event in New York, NY

February 6th
SWE Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm, SWE Television Champion Rodney Mack, Moonshine Mantell, and Charlie Haas are among the stars scheduled for Southwest Wrestling Entertainment's "Sweetheart Brawl" event in Irving, TX

March 28th
Bobby Joe Bristow is among the stars scheduled for the Rapid Wrestling event in Lincolnton, NC

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
2021
January 3rd
Robert Gibson and Manny Fernandez will be conducting a seminar for Gulf-States Wrestling Alliance. To register, email GulfStateWrestlingAlliance@gmail.com.

February 7th
Ricky Morton and Manny Fernandez will be conducting a seminar for Gulf-States Wrestling Alliance. To register, email GulfStateWrestlingAlliance@gmail.com.

June 12th
The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), Ron Simmons, and Kurt Angle will be signing autographs at "River City Wrestling Con" at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, FL. For more info, go to RiverCityWrestlingCon.com.

June 13th
The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), Mick Foley, Ron Simmons, and Kane will be signing autographs at "River City Wrestling Con" at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, FL. For more info, go to RiverCityWrestlingCon.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 20th - Jessica Journey, Kareem Sadat, Laverne Bottoms, Mike Starr, Satchel Reigns
December 21st - Ron Bass
December 22nd - Clint Cox, Josef Von Schmidt
December 23rd - Arik Cannon, Brad Briggs
December 24th - Aaron Neil, Mike DiBiase
December 25th - Andre Williams, Bronko Lubich
December 26th - Johnny Heidemann

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