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Posted: Jan 12th 2009 By: mikeiles

NEWS
According to reports, former wrestler and promoter "Cowboy" Bill Watts has accepted Vince McMahon's invitation to be inducted into WWE's hall of fame in April.

The downloadable content for "SmackDown vs Raw 2009" for Playstation 3 is available on the Playstation store for $4.99. It contains Rey Mysterio in a black spider web costume, the old Kane with mask and top, Mrs. Clause costumes for Maria and Kelly Kelly, and extra Superstars such as Ted DiBiase Jr., Super Crazy, Charlie Haas, and Evan Bourne.

In honor of Black History Month, WWE is featuring Bobo Brazil, The Rock, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Rocky Johnson, Ernie Ladd, James Dudley, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, Abdullah the Butcher, Ahmed Johnson, Bad News Brown, Ron Simmons, Butch Reed, Haiti Kid, Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray & Booker T), and Mark Henry on "WWE 24/7" in February.

WWE Hall of Famer Afa has started work on his official biography.

A couple of days ago Jim Ross was a special guest on the Bubba The Love Sponge radio show in Florida and talked about WrestleMania XXV. The host, who is a big friend of Hulk Hogan, said that a Steve Austin vs. Hulk Hogan match should be done with Ross saying that it probably will never happen. Noting that neither man would job for the other, Ross said that maybe a double disqualification would be the best finish with another tag team like The Miz and John Morrison interfering, giving them the rub while sharing the spotlight with the two legends. Moments later, Hulk Hogan called into the show and said he didn't agree with Ross' finish of the match, saying a match of that importance should have a definite winner. The former WWE and WCW champion then said that he would have no problem putting over Steve Austin if the match ever takes place. It should be noted that every year, a few months before WrestleMania is scheduled to take place, Hogan starts sending signals that he'd like to appear knowing a big paycheck would be coming his way!

On last Friday night's "WWE Smackdown", the woman who played the role of Jeff Hardy's fiance Beth was not the Beth who in real life is Jeff Hardy's fiance. There is an historical precedent for this as years ago, when WCW did the Cactus Jack has amnesia angle (a dud of an angle if ever there was one) they had an actress play his wife Collette.

Surprisingly Mick Foley's bio back on the WWE Alumni page.

TNA World Champion Sting is on the cover of the new Inside Wrestling magazine, available now at newsstands across the United States.

ShopTNA.com has several new items in stock including an O. D. B. flask, two different Main Event Mafia shirts, a Sting hoodie, and more.

According to various reports, names backstage at last night's Genesis PPV in Charlotte, NC including Johnny Fairplay, Hermie Sadler, Shannon Moore, and Nikita Koloff. Apparently Moore was telling friends that he hopes to return to TNA.

Missy Hyatt will be inducted into the Women Superstars Uncensored Hall of Fame at the March 7th event.

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RECENT RESULTS
January 3rd
Anthony Wayne defeated Johnny Demento (w/ Kalita) at the United States Wrestling Organization/ATL Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

NWA-SW/PWF Brass Knuckles Champion Austin Riley defeated Cody Jones at the NWA Southwest/Pro Wrestling Federation event in Amarillo, TX

January 4th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Baton Rouge, LA. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Melina.

January 5th
Goldust & Melina defeated Glamarella (Santino Marella & WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix) at the "WWE RAW" live telecast in New Orleans, LA. In matches taped for "ECW on SciFi", Jack Swagger defeated Finlay (w/ Hornswoggle), and ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defeated Mark Henry (w/ Tony Atlas).

January 9th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Melina, and Finlay (w/ Hornswoggle) defeated Mark henry (w/ Tony Atlas).

Michael Faith defeated NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion Kevin Northcutt for the title at the NWA Southwest/World of Wrestling event in Cypress, TX. In other matches, Galen Ramirez defeated NWA Texas Junior Heavyweight Champion Cody Jones for the title.

Chase Stevens & Arrick Andrews defeated Chris Michaels & Hammerjack at the Showtime All-Star Wrestling event in Millersville, TN

Kamala (w/ Kim Chee) defeated Eddie Osbourne (w/ Jessy Jones) at the Great Canadian Wrestling event in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

January 10th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Rochester, MN. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Melina, and Finlay defeated Mark Henry (w/ Tony Atlas).

Cheerleader Melissa defeated Nikki Roxx at Jersey All Pro Wrestling's "Women's Division Debut Show" in Bayonne, NJ

Ricky Morton defeated Donnie Dollar$ at the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Easley, SC. In other matches, Bobby Eaton defeated The Russian Assassin.

Mark Sterling & Brett Young defeated The Blackhearts at the High Voltage Wrestling event in Granite City, IL

Doink the Clown defeated Rudy Boy Gonzalez at the Full Effect Wrestling event in Tyler, TX. In other matches, FEW Southern Heritage Champion Spoiler 2000 defeated Mike Foxx.

January 11th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Des Moines, IA. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Melina, and Finlay defeated Mark Henry (w/ Tony Atlas) in a Belfast Brawl.

Mick Foley, A. J. Styles, & Brother Devon vs. Scott Steiner,Kip James, & TNA Legends Champion Booker T ended in a Double DQ in the main event of TNA's "Genesis" pay-per-view event in Charlotte, NC. The match was then restarted under Hardcore Rules, which was won by Foley, Styles, & Devon. In other matches, Kurt Angle defeated Jeff Jarrett, and TNA World Champion Sting defeated Rhino.

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THIS WEEK'S OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Great Plains Championship Wrestling
Friday, January 16th
Cahoma Building
Cache, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, January 17th
Sheridan Avenue Christian Church
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, January 17th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, January 18th
Golden Goose Flea Market
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Sunday, January 18th
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
January 12th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defends the title against Jack Swagger at the "ECW on SciFi" TV taping in Sioux City, IA

A. J. Styles takes on Kurt Angle in a match officiated by special guest referee Mick Foley at the "TNA iMPACT!" TV taping in Orlando, FL

January 16th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Dublin, Ireland

Brent Albright & Erick Stevens take on Damien Wayne & Chris Escobar at the Ring of Honor event in Manassas, VA

Al Snow takes on Ryan Von Kook at the Big Time Wrestling event in Newark, CA

Chase Stevens faces Andy Douglas at Showtime All-Star Wrestling's "Got Issues" TV taping in Millersville, TN

Don Fargo is among the stars scheduled for the Dirty South Pro Wrestling event in Pensacola, FL

January 17th
Spoiler 2000 (w/ Skandar Akbar) takes on Vordell Walker at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Coushatta, LA

Mitch Carter is among the stars scheduled for the Xtreme Championship Wrestling event in Decatur, TX

The LONRs (Mark Sterling & Darrien Sanders) take on The Northstar Express (Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz) at Pro Wrestling Phoenix's "Year of the Phoenix IV" event in Council Bluffs, IA. The winning team receives a title match against PWP Tag Team Champions Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory later in the evening.

Cade Sydal is among the stars scheduled for the Xtreme World Wrestling event in Charlotte, NC

Brent Albright takes on Rhett Titus at the Ring of Honor event in Edison, NJ

Anthony Wayne takes on Kid Dynamite at the United States Wrestling Organization/ATL Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

January 20th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Manchester, England

January 21st
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Birmingham, England

January 22nd
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Glasgow, Scotland

January 24th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in London, England

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Xtreme event in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the International Wrestling Cartel event in Elizabeth, PA

J. T. LaMotta takes on Chris Marval at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Arcadia, LA

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

PWX Heavyweight Champion The Sheik defends the title against Abdullah the Butcher at Pro Wrestling X's "New Beginnings" event in Seminole, FL. In other matches, The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) take on The Heartbreak Express (Sean Davis & Phil Davis) in an Old School Tag Team Match.

Jerry Lawler takes on Jeff Daniels (w/ Dominique) at the NWA Main Event event in Portland, TN. In other matches, Yoshi Kwan (w/ Charming Charles) takes on Shane Smalls.

January 25th
WWE World Women's Champion Beth Phoenix defends the title against Melina at WWE's "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view event in Detroit, MI

J. T. LaMotta takes on Steve Anthony in a Number 1 Contenders Match at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in West Monroe, LA

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Xtreme event in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

January 30th
Brent Albright takes on Claudio Castagnoli at the Ring of Honor event in Detroit, MI

January 31st
Jerry Lawler takes on Otto Schwanz at Gimmicks Only Under Ground Entertainment/Alternative Championship Wrestling's "7th Annual Seagrove Supershow" event in Seagrove, NC

Cade Sydal is among the stars scheduled for the World Class Extreme Wrestling event in Wadesboro, NC

Brent Albright, Erick Stevens, Roderick Strong, and a mystery partner take on Sweet-N-Sour Inc. (Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Chris Hero, & Larry Sweeney) in a Steel Cage Grudge Match at the Ring of Honor event in Chicago Ridge, IL

February 5th
A. J. Styles & Samoa Joe takes on Kurt Angle & Kevin Nash at the TNA house show in Norfolk, VA

February 6th
A. J. Styles & Samoa Joe takes on Kurt Angle & Kevin Nash at the TNA house show in Charlotteville, VA

February 7th
Doink the Clown is among the stars scheduled for the Full Effect Wrestling event in Tyler, TX

February 14th
Buff Bagwell & WB Heavyweight Champion Dennis Condrey takes on Stud's Stable (Elix Skipper & Sonny Siaki, w/ Robert Fuller) at the Wrestle Birmingham event in Graysville, AL

February 20th
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Macon, GA

February 21st
Southern Tag Team Champions The Jet Setters (Dustin Heritage & Jack Legacy), Michael Barry, Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, Mitch Carter, Gary Gram, Mike Iles, and many more are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Cheraw, SC

February 22nd
Jeff Jarrett and A. J. Styles are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Jacksonville, FL

February 28th
ECW World Champion Matt Hardy defends the title against Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the World Stars of Wrestling in Gondomar, Portugal

Demolition (Ax & Smash) takes on Da Heavy Hitters (Mac & Havoc) at the Jersey All Pro Wrestling event in Jersey City, NJ

Cade Sydal is among the stars scheduled for the World Class Extreme Wrestling event in Wadesboro, NC

March 13th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Sheperdsville, KY

March 14th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Cincinnati, OH

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Gastonia, NC

March 21st
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Rhythm & Blues (The Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine), and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutsche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour" in Rotenburg, Germany

Jason Jones and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Promotions Boxing & Wrestling Supershow in Harrison, AR

March 22nd
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Rhythm & Blues (The Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine), and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutsche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour" in Ochtendung, Germany

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Prime Time Wrestling event in Belleville, MI

March 26th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Sioux Falls, SD

March 27th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Rochester, MN

March 28th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Spencer, IA

May 15th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Lincolnton, NC

May 16th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling event in Kalkaska, MI

Demolition (Ax & Smash) take on The Heartbreak Express (Sean Davis & Phil Davis) at Pro Wrestling Xtreme's "Uncensored" event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, King Kong Bundy issues an open challenge.

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 24th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at the Hollywood Video store in Hendersonville, TN

January 31st
Roddy Piper, Ted DiBiase, The Iron Sheik, The Mountie, Jim Neidhart, Greg Valentine, Tito Santana, Rick Martel, Koko B. Ware, Virgil, and many more are scheduled to appear at "WrestleSlam 2" at the Renaissance Hotel in Manchester, England. For more info, go to WrestleSlamUK.com.

February 21st
Jake Boulder, Jason Jones, Dustin Heritage, Gary Gram, and many more will be appearing at Langoni's Pizza in Harrison, AR following the Mid-States Wrestling event held earlier in the evening.

February 27th through March 1st
Al Snow, Traci Brooks, and Christy Hemme will be appearing at "MegaCon 2009" at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to MegaConvention.com.

March 28th
Shane Douglas, Raven, Francine, The Sandman, Justin Credible, Mikey Whipwreck, Steve Corino, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, Blue Meanie, Nova, Stevie Richards, Chris Chetti, Sunny, Little Guido, and Scott Hall are among the stars scheduled for WrestlingMarx Promotions' "Hardcore Reunion" at Merchants Square Outlet Mall in Allentown, PA. For more info, go to WrestlingMarx.com or MySpace.com/WrestlingMarx.

Ric Flair, Jimmy Hart, Velvet Sky, and many more will be signing autographs from 5pm to 7:30pm at Bristol Central High School in Bristol, CT. For more info, go to NorthEastWrestling.com.

April 25th & 26th
Mick Foley will be appearing at "Steel City Con" at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

May 30th
Kurt Angle, Lex Luger, Konnan, John Nord, Frenchie Martin, Sam Houston, Ox Baker, and many more will be appearing at "Legends of the Ring VIII" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 12th - Brian Blair, Michael Barry
January 13th - Buddy Colt, Danny Hunt, Rick Garrett
January 14th - Jim Duggan, Matt Emerald, Ramon Torres
January 16th - Oliver Humperdink
January 17th - Chase Stevens
January 18th - Adam Thornstowe


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

Tags: Bill Watts, WWE, Charlie Haas, Junkyard Dog, Tony Atlas, Ernie Ladd, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, Abdullah the Butcher, Butch Reed, Afa, Jim Ross, WCW, Cactus Jack, Mick Foley, TNA, Sting, Nikita Koloff, Missy Hyatt, Brian Blair, Michael Barry, Buddy Colt, Danny