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Oklahoma Scoop

Posted: Jun 9th 2008 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
Last minute spots are still available for IZW's wrestling seminar with Al Snow this Saturday at The Impact Arena in Oklahoma City. To register, call IZW at (580) 512-1661. This seminar is open to any wrestler in and around the area. The cost is $100 and starts at 12 noon.

Dusty Rhodes, who is booking for WWE developmental fed Florida Championship Wrestling, is said to be high on Jake Hager, the first ever FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion.

Mick Foley put all of his TV projects on hold when WWE called and offered him the color commentating position on Smackdown. A television pilot called "Hey Dude" was slated to star Foley, and believe it or not, the former WWE champion was in negotiations to be the executive producer as well, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Those now being considered for the starring role include Jon Bon Jovi, Rupert Boneham from Survivor, Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister fame, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Jake Roberts and Diamond Dallas Page.

Jim Duggan is getting his WWE contract restrucured. He is being switched to a Legends deal, which doesn't have a weekly downside guarantee, but will pay him per appearance, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Duggan's new deal will allow him to seek independent bookings and personal appearances without clearing them through the WWE office.

On his website last week, Jim Ross compared Urijah Faber to a young Kerry Von Erich. That was funny, because every older wrestling fan always says that the first time they see him. He put over Faber, saying he had charisma galore and was exciting to watch. He said it was unfortunate someone of his size that was a world class athlete wouldn't even get a smell in pro wrestling.

Roddy Piper will announce a new protege sometime this week.

Scott D'Amore helps train TNA's women wrestlers, and booker Dutch Mantel works on the creative end of producing the knockouts.

Ace Young, Jake Roberts, George Steele, Kamala, Koko B. Ware (w/ Frankie), and Sonjay Dutt all served as groomsmen for the Jay Lethal-SoCal Val wedding at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event. Dutt stopped the wedding and says he is in love with Val. Dutt picks up a piece of the wedding set and breaks it over Lethal's back. The legends all come in for the save and take turns beating Dutt down. Roberts pulled out the snake and threw it on top of Dutt. Steele then went nuts and ate the turnbuckles. Reports say the fans were not into the segment and was pretty much a waste of time.

During Tommy Rich's NWA Hall of Fame induction speech, Abdullah the Butcher interrupted. They brawled along the outside of the ring, spilling copious amounts of blood and terrifying excited fans.

Paul Orndorff, The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens), and Mike Quackenbush all made surprise appearances at the NWA Hall of Fame ceremony in Atlanta. Orndorff attended with his grandson and will be inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2009.

Evan Ginzburg's "Legends Radio" recently announced that Jake Roberts will be on the show June 18th. You can hear the show by going to Wrestling-Radio.com.

Former OCW owner John Crow was seen at Trek Expo in Tulsa this past weekend. He was selling off lots of wrestling merchandise, including pictures of Rocco Valentino & Brent Albright as the VIP Crew and OCW license plates. Crow also catered the "Supper With the Stars" event.

Oklafan would like to send its condolences to Action Jackson on the passing of his daughter Rachel.

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RECENT RESULTS
May 30th
Chase Stevens defeated Hammerjack (w/ Paul Adams) at the Showtime All-Star Wrestling event in Millersville, TN

T. J. Harley defeated Seven (w/ Charming Charles) to win the vacant ATL Heavyweight Title at the United States Wrestling Organization event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Bud Ellis defeated Tim Renesto (w/ Charming Charles) by DQ, and Mark Anthony (w/ Charming Charles) defeated USWO Heavyweight Champion Chris Michaels for the title.

Damien Wayne (w/ Sean Davis, Phil Davis, & Baby Doll) defeated Kyle O'Reilly at the Full Impact Pro event in Crystal River, FL

May 31st
Drew Haskins defeated Anthony Wayne at the Showtime All-Star Wrestling event in Columbia, TN

Little Booger (w/ Charming Charles) defeated Shawn Hoodrich at the United States Wrestling Organization/ATL Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

Rey Mysterio Sr. & Hijo de Rey Mysterio defeated PWR Tag Team Champions The Border Patrol (Oliver John & Nathan Rulez) for the titles at the NWA Pro/Pro Wrestling Revolution event in Santa Maria, CA. In other matches, PWR Women's Champion La Nazi defeated Cheerleader Melissa.

Greg Valentine defeated Norman Smiley at the Full Impact Pro event in Arcadia, FL

June 1st
NAW Tag Team Champions The Suburban Commandos (DJ Rizz & D-Unit)
defeated The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) and Rock of Love (Billy Blade & Kadin) at the North American Wrestling event in Fresno, CA

Mil Mascaras & Justiciera defeated Enrique Vera & Fuerza Guerrera at an independent wrestling event in Coacalo, Mexico

June 2nd
Beth Phoenix & Katie Lea Burchill defeated Melina & WWE World Women's Champion Mickie James at the "WWE RAW" live telecast in Bakersfield, CA. In a pre-show dark match, Paul London & Brian Kendrick defeated Charlie Haas & Snitsky.

June 3rd
Cousin Sal (w/ Jimmy Kimmel & Roddy Piper) defeated Santino Marella at the "WWE Smackdown" TV taping in Los Angeles, CA

FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion Jake Hager defeated T. J. Wilson at the Florida Championship Wrestling event in New Port Richey, FL

Tracy Smothers defeated UWA Tag Team Champion Alex Shepard at the United Wrestling Association event in Seymour, TN. In other matches, Shane Rich defeated Chase Stevens.

June 6th
Jerry Lawler defeated Anthony Bravado at the Ohio Valley Wrestling event in Louisville, KY

Seven (w/ Charming Charles) defeated Psycho Medic at the United States Wrestling Organziation event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Tim Renesto (w/ Charming Charles) defeated Cousin Jason X, and Andy Douglas defeated USWO Heavyweight Champion Mark Anthony (w/ Charming Charles) by DQ.

PCW Television Champion Franco D'Angelo defeated Spoiler 2000 in a Lumberjack Match in the main event of Professional Championship Wrestling's "Uncut Reunion" event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, J. T. LaMotta & Wally Darkmon defeated Robert Evans & Bash.

Erick Stevens defeated Necro Butcher and Brent Albright in a Triple Threat Match at the Ring of Honor event in Hartford, CT

June 7th
Brent Albright, Delirious, & Pelle Primeau defeated Chris hero, Adam Pearce, & Eddie Edwards at Ring of Honor's "Respect is Earned 2" pay-per-view taping in Philadelphia, PA

A. J. Styles defeated Robert Roode at the TNA house show in Poplar Bluff, MO

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) defeated The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey, w/ Jim Cornette) in the main event of the the NWA 60th Anniversary show in Atlanta, GA. In other matches, Abdullah the Butcher (w/ John Cheatam) vs. Tommy Rich ended in a No Contest, NWA World Tag Team Champions Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre) defeated The naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) and The Real American Heroes (Joey Ryan & Karl Anderson) in an Elimination Match.

PCW Television Champion Franco D'Angelo defeated Spoiler 2000 in the opening match of the Professional Championship Wrestling event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, James Johnson (w/ Claudia) defeated J. T. LaMotta.

June 8th
A. J. Styles defeated Kurt Angle at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event in Southaven, MS

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UPCOMING MATCHES
June 9th
Steve Williams and Oliver John are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Pro/Pro Wrestling Revolution event in Las Vegas, NV

June 12th
A. J. Styles takes on Robert Roode at the TNA house show in Liverpool, England

June 13th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Liverpool, England

Michael Barry, Kenneth Campbell, Brandon Bishop, Mitch W. Carter, Carnage, J. T. LaMotta, Martin Justice, and Seth Allen are among the entrants in the Open Invitational Battle Royale to crown a new ACW Heavyweight Champion at the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO. Also scheduled for the event is Steve Williams and many more.

June 14th
Skandar Akbar, Danny Hodge, Jason Jones, Gary Gram, and Jake Boulder are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in West Plains, MO

The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the "Heavy On Wrestling" event in Superior, WI

Adam Thornstowe is among the stars scheduled for the West Coast Wrestling Association event in Concord, CA

Dusty Wolfe is among the stars scheduled for the Southern Championship Wrestling event in Castroville, TX

APW Universal Heavyweight Champion MPT defends the title against Oliver John at the All Pro Wrestling "Gym Wars" event in Hayward, CA

June 15th
J. T. LaMotta takes on an opponent hand picked by Jimmy Jacobs at Anarchy Championship Wrestling/IWA Texas' "The Realism of Mortality" event in San Antonio, TX

June 15th through 22nd (exact date to be announced)
Lanny Poffo will be facing Johnny West on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Freedom of the Seas during "Wrestling on the Water" departing from Miami, FL

June 20th
Jim Neidhart and Abdullah the Butcher are among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling Supershow event in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

Tony Atlas is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling event in Dade City, FL

June 21st
The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the TCW event in Tulalip, WA

Jim Neidhart and Abdullah the Butcher are among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling Supershow event in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Nikita Koloff and The Midnight Express (no word as to which version) are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Mid-Atlantic event in Chester, SC

Tony Atlas is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling event in Spring Hill, FL

Missy Hyatt is among the stars scheduled for the Women Superstars Uncensored event in Lake Hiawatha, NJ

June 22nd
A. J. Styles takes on Booker T at the TNA house show in Cincinnati, OH

June 25th
NWE Heavyweight Champion Orlando Jordan takes on The Ultimate Warrior at the Nu Wrestling Evolution event in Barcelona, Spain

June 27th
The 3DW stars will be competing at 3DW's "Territorial Conflict 2" event in Gainesville, TX

Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for World League Wrestling's "Shut Up and Wrestle!" event in Waterloo, IA

Brent Albright is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Dayton, OH

June 28th
Michael Barry takes on Gary Gram at Mid-States Wrestling's 5th Anniversary event in Harrison, AR. Also scheduled to appear are Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, Jack Dalton, Dustin Heritage, Mitch Carter, Cast-Iron Cothern, Boss Campbell, Brieanna Bringle, Mike Iles, and many more.

Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Professional Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Brent Albright is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Chicago, IL

Nikolai Volkoff & Crazy Ali take on The Patriot & Nightmare at the IWA/TMPW event in Totowa, NJ

July 2nd
The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the Power Zone Wrestling event in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

July 5th
Rikishi and Adam Thornstowe are among the stars scheduled for Fog City Wrestling's "Brave New World" event in San Francisco, CA

Cade Sydal takes on Sam Haul at Lonestar Pro Wrestling's "Heat Wave" event in Graham, TX. Also appearing is Ryan Davidson and many more.

J. T. LaMotta is one of the eight entrants in Texas Wrestling Entertainment's "Texas J-Cup" tournament in San Antonio, TX

July 12th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Fusion Pro Wrestling event in Commerce City, CO

July 13th
Sting and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for TNA's "Victory Road 2008" pay-per-view event in Houston, TX

July 18th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Tyler, TX

July 19th
Al Farat, D Money, Thug Nasty, and Jerry Bostic are among the stars scheduled for the Revolution Xtreme Wrestling event in Panama City, Panama

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Monroe, LA

Baby Doll is among the stars scheduled for the Full Impact Pro event in Crystal River, FL

July 20th
Lanny Poffo takes on Tyson Dux at the Pure Wrestling Association event in Milton, Ontario, Canada

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in North Little Rock, AR

July 23rd
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Professional Wrestling event in Middletown, NY

July 24th
Greg Valentine, Jim Neidhart, and Bushwacker Luke are among the stars scheduled for Southern Independent Wrestling Federation's 4th annual "Legends of Wrestling" event in Somerset, KY

July 26th
Steve Williams is among the stars scheduled for Revolutionary Championship Wrestling's "Outloud Fest" event in New Boston, OH

Scott Wright is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Association event in Newark, DE

Jake Roberts takes on The Sandman at the Pro Wrestling Unplugged event in Philadelphia, PA

August 3rd
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for International Wrestling Cartel's "Basebrawl Ohio" event in Cambridge, OH

August 30th
Ky-Ote, Javi Hernandez, Frankie Dee, and Les Mayne are among the stars scheduled for the International Championship Wrestling event in Topeka, KS

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
June 9th through 11th
Steve Williams, Ron Garvin, Butcher Vachon, Bret Hart, Betty Niccoli, Pat Patterson, Scott Teal, and Orville Brown will be honored at the annual reunion of The Califlower Alley Club in Las Vegas, NV. For more info, click here.

June 13th through 15th
Roddy Piper and Virgil will be appearing on all three days signing autographs at "Adventure Con" at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN. For more info, go to AdventureCon.com.

June 14th
The Honky Tonk Man, Lacey Von Erich, Terry Funk, Nick Dinsmore (AKA Eugene), and many more will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the "Heavy On Wrestling" event in Superior, WI. For more info, contact heavyonwrestling@hotmail.com.

June 15th through 22nd
Lanny Poffo will be hosting seminars, one-on-one discussions, hands-on wrestling tips, and more aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Freedom of the Seas during "Wrestling on the Water" departing from Miami, FL. For more info call (954) 423-6840.

June 20th
Jake Roberts will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Signature Sports in Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, MD. For more info, call (443) 749-0681.

June 21st
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at FirstEnergy Ballpark in Lakewood, NJ prior to the Lakewood Blue Claws baseball game. For more info call (732) 901-7000.

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

Samu, Tomko, Al Snow, Nick Dinsmore (formerly Eugene), Scott Taylor (formerly Scotty Too Hotty), John Cena Sr., Daivari, Axl Rotten, Bill DeMott (formerly Hugh Morrus), J. J. Dillon, kevin kelly, Jerry Jarrett, Balls Mahoney, Buddy Roberts, Awesome Kong, Angelina Love, George Frankenstein (formerly Gorgeous George of WCW fame), and many more will be appearing during the "Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention" at the Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. For more info, go to FanSlamWrestling.com.

June 22nd
Ricky Morton and Tito Santana will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at Harrisburg East Mall in Harrisburg, PA. For more info, call (717) 817-8022.

June 25th
Jason Jones will be appearing at America's Best Boxing Inc.'s "Wednesday Night Fights" at The Shake-It Up Show Club in Branson, MO

June 26th through 29th
The Honky Tonk Man, The Iron Sheik, George Steele, Gail Kim, and Jonny Fairplay will be appearing at "Wizard World Chicago" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention center in Rosemont, IL. For more info, call (847) 692-2220.

June 27th & 28th
Roddy Piper, Masanouri Saito, Abe Jacobs, Penny Banner, Stu Hart, Ray Gunkel, and Leo Nomellini will be honored at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the International Wrestling Institute in Waterloo, IA.

June 28th
Ric Flair will be appearing at the "Flair's Farewell To The Fans Tour" at the NWA All-Star Wrestling event in Oakwood, VA. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/nwaallstarwrestling.

July 12th
Jake Roberts will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at George's Cards & Collectibles in Levittown, PA. For more info, call (215) 943-2475.

July 19th
Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik, and Tammy "Sunny" Sytch will be signing autographs from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Signature Sports in Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, MD. For more info, call (443) 749-0681.

July 26th
Jake Roberts, Chris Masters, The Patriot, Tammy Sytch, Tito Santana, George Steele, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Gary Wolfe, Adam Bomb, Traci Brooks, The Sandman, The Blue Meanie, Doug Somers, and Al Snow will be signing autographs at the "South Jersey Fan Fest & Collectible Show" at the Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info, call (856) 667-7224.

July 30th
Jason Jones, Mitch Carter, and Mike Iles will be appearing at America's Best Boxing Inc.'s "Wednesday Night Fights" at The Shake-It Up Show Club in Branson, MO

August 8th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs starting at 7:30pm at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. For more info, call (502) 366-2231.

August 14th through 17th
Jack Brisco, Ole Anderson, The Assassin, Bob Caudle, Chris Cruise, Ted DiBiase, Jimmy Garvin, Precious, Rip Hawk, Sam Houston, Paul Jones, Ivan Koloff, Rich Landrum, Grizzly Smith, Adam Bomb, Road Warrior Animal, Baby Doll, Daffney, Dawn Marie, Manny Fernandez, ODB, Terri Runnels, Velvet Sky, George Steele, Kevin Sullivan, Tammy "Sunny" Sytch, SoCal Val, Angelina Love, Virgil, and many more will be appearing at the NWA Legends Fanfest & Hall of Heroes Banquet at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWAlegends.com.

August 15th through 17th
Roddy Piper will be appearing at "Horrorfind Weekend" at the UMUC Marriott Inn & Conference Center in East Adelphi, MD. For more info, call (301) 985-7300.

August 16th
Terry Taylor will be holding a professional wrestling clinic from 9am to 4pm at the Texas Wrestling Academy in San Antonio, TX. For more info, call (210) 394-5968. This clinic is only open to current pro wrestlers, referees, or current pro wrestler trainees.

August 23rd
Jim Neidhart will be hosting a wrestling seminar from 3pm to 5pm at Devastation University in Pennsauken, NJ. Cost is $25. To save your spot, contact JK@ProWrestlingunplugged.com.

August 27th
Jason Jones will be appearing at America's Best Boxing Inc.'s "Wednesday Night Fights" at The Shake-It Up Show Club in Branson, MO

August 29th through 31st
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Buff Bagwell, Brutus Beefcake, Jackie Gayda, Terry Funk, Greg Valentine, Tully Blanchard, Gangrel, Tommy Rich, James J. Dillon and many more are among the guests appearing at "Wrestle Fest 2008" at Boardman High School in Youngstown, OH. For more info, go to YPromotions.com/featuredsuperstars.html.
September 27th
The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Bruno Sammartino, Steve Williams, Bryan Clark, Stan Hansen, Norman Smiley, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., Terri Runnels, and many more will be signing autographs from 9am until 4pm at "Signamania III" at Bucks County Technical High School in Fairless Hills, PA. For more info, call (215) 943-2475.

September 27th
The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Bruno Sammartino, Steve Williams, Bryan Clark, Stan Hansen, Dallas Page, Harley Race, Norman Smiley, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., Terri Runnels, Tatanka, Jim Duggan, Sgt. Slaughter, Velvet Sky, Jerry Lynn, The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn & Phinneaus I. Godwinn), and many more will be on hand for "Signamania III" at Bucks County Technical High School in Fairless Hills, PA. For more info, call (215) 943-2475.

October 10th
Nikolai Volkoff, Don Muraco, Adnan Al-Kaissie, Bill Apter, Tom Brandi, King Kahluha, and Brian Blair are among the stars that will roasting The Iron Sheik during "RING ROASTS I: A Comedic Tribute to the Iron Sheik" at "Legends of the Ring VII" starting at 8pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

October 11th
Jake Roberts, Gene Okerlund, Scott Hall, Don Muraco, Wendi Richter, Raven, Konnan, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), Kevin Sullivan, Glacier, One Man Gang, Adnan Al-Kaissie, King Kong Bundy, Steve Corino, The Blue Meanie, Ronnie Garvin, Bruno Sammartino, Ray Rougeau, Tully Blanchard, Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik, Dawn Marie, Tammy Sytch, and The ECW Zombie are among the stars scheduled to appear at "Legends Of The Ring VII" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

December 13th & 14th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Magic Moniker 2" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, NJ. For more info, go to MAB-Celebrity.com/c-108-magic-monikers-2.aspx

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
June 9th - Jim Barnett, Dutch Savage
June 10th - Damon Windsor, Larry Canyunga
June 11th - J. D. Richards, Magnum T. A.
June 13th - Dustin Heritage
June 14th - Bruiser Brody, Buzz Sawyer
June 15th - Brad Armstrong, Paul Linam
June 16th - Ultimate Warrior

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

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