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Posted: Jun 19th 2009 By: mikeiles

NEWS
WWE currently has a story up on their website saluting graduates and shows some of their superstars and the degree they earned in college. Among those listed are John Cena (Springfield College), Beth Phoenix (Canisius College), Michelle McCool (Florida State University), Shelton Benjamin (University of Minnesota), Jack Swagger (University of Oklahoma), Eve Torres (University of Southern California), Ted DiBiase Jr. (Mississippi College), Charlie Haas (Seton Hall), and Lillian Garcia (University of South Carolina). You can view all the stories by clicking here.

Although Jim Ross announced in a recent blog that Tulsa's BOK Center is going to host a Smackdown & ECW television taping on September 22nd, the event does not appear on the BOK Center website.

"Monday Night Raw" on September 21st will not be held at the Cox Center in Oklahoma City as previously reported. The venue announced the event, then learned that plans had changed.

WWE will release "The Best of Smackdown 1999-2009" on DVD on September 15th. The 3-disc set will countdown the top 100 greatest moments in the show's history. Among the moments featured are:

#86 The Return of Piper's Pit (April 10, 2003)
#77 The Rock 'N' Sock Connection (The Rock & Mick Foley)
#71 Al Snow & Steve Blackman
#45 Where is Foley?
#35 The Rock 'N' Sock Connection vs. The New Age Outlaws (Jesse James & Billy Gunn) (October 14, 1999)

Jerry Lawler gave the Cleveland Indians an expensive replica WWE title belt before Tuesday's game. The belt goes to the Indians' player of the game after each win, and at the end of the season, the player who has won it the most will get to keep the belt.

During the week, Ric Flair's name was being considered as the replacement for Vickie Guerrero as the Raw general manager. Flair did turn down the role of Smackdown general manager back in April.

Ric Flair, Shannon Moore, Carlos Colon were among those visiting backstage at last Monday's Raw. Flair told some people that the current plan is to keep him off TV for a while longer to sell the Randy Orton punt from three weeks ago. Flair's son David and Ricky Steamboat Jr. were seated ringside during the show.

Ric Flair was a guest on The King Jordan Hotline. Ric talked about his current status with WWE, Reid Flair, and he answered the question, if he would ever go to TNA. The entire interview can be heard on the "Pro Wrestling Connection Hotline" at (212) 560-2255.

Ric Flair didn't end up being the outside the ring referee on June 12th at the Ring of Honor show in New York, where Austin Aries won the title in a three-way elimination match over Jerry Lynn and Tyler Black. There were plans for a spot where Flair would put Aries in the figure four. We're told that ROH was relieved there was no negative reaction to the crowd or match when Flair wasn't there, with Nigel McGuinness put in his place. The dispute was that HDNet was filming the title change and Flair is not allowed to appear, even in the background, on HDNet. During the week Flair and ROH had an issue as Flair was originally to be in-ring ref, and he had it changed to be an outside the ring ref. He left after doing his promo. He was there for the Mitsuharu Misawa tribute and did an interview for the crowd, which was well received, and then left the arena. Unlike has been reported, people knew he was leaving ahead of time, not that they were thrilled about how it went down, but he didn't walk out of the show. McGuinness did the one or two spots scheduled for Flair to do in the match, which included the figure four spot. Flair is still scheduled for three more ROH appearances, June 26th in Detroit, June 27th in Chicago, and July 25th in Toronto, and as best anyone can tell, he will still be on those shows doing autographs and interviews. ROH still wants him on the shows to deliver on what is advertised, and Flair has already been paid in advance for the dates.

The Cauliflower Alley Club has been informed that Jerry Brisco has not had a stroke. However, he does have an artery blockage and a heart issue.

There is no movement on the suit filed by Jody Hamilton (Deep South Wrestling) against the WWE back in March over DSW being dropped as a WWE developmental territory. DSW is seeking $320,000 in damages and $56,000 in personal injury for Hamilton for emotional distress.

A survey on WWEClassics.com is asking subscribers which former star they would like to see featured in November. The options are Verne Gagne, Peter Maivia, Eddie Graham, and Jimmy Hart.

With TNA's seventh year anniversary coming up the company is offering the "History of TNA Year 1" free in its entirety at their new video-on-demand website at TNAVideoVault.com. This is a three hour DVD which starts with a black screen and the voice of Mike Tenay doing the final sound check before the first PPV broadcast... .and the ring breaks minutes before they went live. The video features interviews with Jeff Jarrett, Mike Tenay, Don West, A. J. Styles, James Storm, B. G. James, Raven, Christopher Daniels and many others and also contains footage never seen before.

TNA's "Epics" TV show this coming weekend in the United Kingdom features the Hulk Hogan debacle from 2003 where Jeff Jarrett attacked Hogan during a press conference in Japan, and then Hogan reneged on a handshake agreement to come into TNA and went back to the WWE.

IGN.com recently did a story called "Big Stars, Bad Gimmicks". The story looks at the early personas of some of pro wrestlings biggest stars: Raven, Scott Hall, Al Snow, Justin Credible, Triple H, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, The Undertaker, Steve Austin, & The Rock. To read the story click here. They followed that up with "Even More Bad Wrestling Gimmicks" later in the week. The second story includes Eugene, Giant Gonzalez, Man Mountain Rock, "That 70's Guy" Mike Awesome, The Berzerker, Saba Simba, Akeem, The Bodydonnas (Skip & Zip), The Dynamic Dudes (Shane Douglas & Johnny Ace), Doink the Clown & Dink the Clown, Faarooq, Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz, Billy & Chuck, The Spirit Squad (Kenny, Johnny, Mikey, Nicky, & Mitch), and Fake Diesel and Fake Razor Ramon. You can read the second story by clicking here.

Jakke Pacific has released prototype pictures of their upcoming Classic Superstars 26 series. The series will include Giant Machine (Andre the Giant in a mask), The Sheik, The Iron Sheik, Junkyard Dog, Meng, Steve Williams, Mr. Fuji, Bret Hart, The Shockmaster, Danny Davis, and Matt Hardy. To view the pictures, click here.

WorldWrestlingInsanity.com has given Paul Roma his own segment entitled "Glorious!". In the debut segment, Roma ripped on TNA's "piss poor wrestling", "horrible writing", and their "stupid ring" among other things. He then had some choice words about TNA World Champion Mick Foley: "Mick Foley can't wrestle ? plain and simple. Most wrestlers would agree. Probably even him. So if he's not launching himself off a roof, gouging his head, breaking bones, or spitting blood, it's boring. He can't do anything. What is it he can do?...They expect to see this idiot jeopardize his life, otherwise they don't care because that's what they're used to.." When asked if it is tough to follow Mick (or someone like him) on a show, Roma says it's actually a blessing. Fans want to see something interesting rather than a clown. He compares real wrestling to a magician. A magician makes you think. A clown trips over his own feet. "It is what it is. It's a clown. And that's what Mick Foley is. He's a clown." When asked about Ric Flair, Roma said "Flair's running around doing these autograph sessions because he's broke. All those years you busted your butt, you travelled, and you have nothing to show for it. You owe the government what? A million dollars in taxes? Dude, you might as well kill yourself. That's the only way you'll ever beat the government. You'll never ever pay them back, unless you hit a Powerball. Even then. Oh. Here's your million dollars." To listen to the entire segment, click here.

RFVideo.com is coming out with a scary interview with Billy Jack Haynes who, if he believes what he is saying, needs professional help. The interview is coming out on DVD and will be titled "Diary of a Mad Man: The Billy Jack Haynes Shoot Interview II". To see a video sneak preview of a little over 5 1/2 minutesm click here. Be forewarned, Haynes uses explicit language in the video.

Rikishi, Gangrel, and Orlando Jordan have opened a wrestling academy called Knokx Pro. More info at KnokxPro.com.

Shaver Hansen, the son of Stan Hansen, was was a sixth-round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners in the MLB draft.

The debut show of "The Hot Tag Wrestlecast" features an interview with Skandar Akbar and also an interview with one of Junkyard Dog's closest friends, Guy Walters. You can hear the entire show by clicking here.

Lanny Poffo is running a Mr & Miss Genius contest on his website at LannyPoffo.com.

A podcast with Dusty Wolfe and Steve Gatorwolf can be found at BlogTalkRadio.com/Edward-Loredo.

There is a video on YouTube featuring a news story from channel 12 in Joplin, MO. The video was from a few years ago and was promoting the Midwest Wrestling Federation and has Michael Barry, Jason Jones, and Logan Moore. To see the video click here.

Matt Riviera is one of the contestants on the upcoming reality show "Megan Wants a Millionaire" to be aired on VH1. The show begins on August 2nd. To read the press release and see pictures of all the contestants, click here.

Oklafan congratulates High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump), who celebrated one year as the NWA Oklahoma Tag Team Champions on June 13th.

Oklafan extends its congratulations to Les Mayne and Frankie Dee on their recent marriage.

Oklafan extends its thoughts and prayers to the family of Shane Morbid who's house caught on fire Saturday morning. His son suffered second degree burns on his legs.

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RECENT RESULTS
June 4th
Tito Sanchez & El Latino defeated High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) at the TNT Championship Pro Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

June 6th
Javi Hernandez and El Latino were the final 2 participants in a Battle Royal to receive a title shot at TWF Heavyweight Champion Thomas Trump and they eliminated themselves. later in the card they faced each other and that match ended in Double DQ due to interference by Al Farat & Vince Vile. Farat & Vile then defeated Hernandez & Latino in a tag team match.

June 13th
ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Binghamton, NY

The Old School Express (Jake Boulder & Jason Jones) defeated Southern Tag Team Champions The Jet Setters (Dustin Heritage & Jack Legacy) for the titles in a Harrison Street Fight co-officiated by special enforcer Kenny Campbell at Mid-States Wrestling's 6th anniversary event in Harrison, AR. In other matches, Gary Gram defeated Mitch Carter, Bubba Hall (w/ Brieanna Bringle) defeated S.L.U.G.G., Jim Fallon defeated Lars Manderson, and Doomsday defeated MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry by Countout.

Adam Thornstowe defeated Manny Fernandez at the Lucha Xtreme event in Lindsay, CA

PWF Texas Junior Heavyweight Champion Brice Payne defeated Cody Jones in the main event of the NWA Southwest/Panhandle Wrestling Federation event in Amarillo, TX. Jones had defeated Bonez and Mark Wilson is seperate matches to earn the title shot. In other matches, Michael Faith & Chad Thomas defeated Shawn Mills & Shawn Sanders (not the one from Oklahoma).

El Latino & UWF Heavyweight Champion Doctor Love defeated Puma del Norte & Doberman by DQ at the Laredo Promotions/UWF event in Houston, TX

June 14th
ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE/ECW house show in Hershey, PA

June 16th
Jack Swagger defeated ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer in a non-title match at the "ECW" television taping in Roanoke, VA. In a match taped for "WWE Superstars", Christian & WWE Unified World Tag Team Champions The Colons (Carlito & Primo) defeated Jack Swagger & The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd, w/ Natalya). In a match taped for "WWE Smackdown", R-Truth & Cryme Tyme (J. T. G. & Shad) defeated Ricky Ortiz & The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin).

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THIS WEEK'S OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Great Plains Championship Wrestling
Friday, June 19th
Cahoma Building
Cache, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, June 20th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
June 19th
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Next event in Moline, IL

Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Quincy, MA

Jim Neidhart & Dinn T. More take on Brandon Blaze & Dave DeMone at the Brew City Wrestling event in Waukesha, WI

June 20th
Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for Pro Championship Wrestling's "Dream Night 8" event in Oak Lawn, IL

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Entertainment event in Springfield, IL

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in O'Fallon, IL

Matt Riviera is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Alliance event in Wynne, AR

Spoiler 2000 & James Claxton take on Rudy Boy Gonzalez & FEW Heavyweight Champion Rory Fox at Full Effect Wrestling's "Heatwave" event in Tyler, TX. The wrestler who wins the fall becomes FEW Heavyweight Champion, the wrestler that got pinned must leave FEW for 90 days.

MWA Television Champion Aftershock defends the title against Brian Blade at the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Council Bluffs, IA. Also scheduled to appear is MWA Tag Team Champions Vash Heartley & Eric Fantabulous and many more.

APW Universal heavyweight Champion Dylan Drake defends the title against Adam Thornstowe in a match officiated by special guest referee Mr. Prime Time at the All Pro Wrestling event in Hayward, CA

Anthony Wayne takes on Oreo at the All Star Wrestling event in Lewisburg, TN

June 21st
TNA World Champion Mick Foley defends the title against Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles in a King of the Mountain Match at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event in Auburn Hills, MI. In other matches, Shane Douglas takes on Daniels and if Douglas wins he gets Daniels' spot on the TNA roster, and Sting takes on Matt Morgan and if Morgan wins he gets Sting's spot in the Main Event Mafia.

Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Chicopee, MA

June 24th
Tracy Smothers takes on Oderus Urungus in a Loser Leaves Earth Match at the IWA East Coast event in South Charleston, WV

The Honky Tonk Man, Kevin Knight, & IWF Tag Team Champion Travis Blake takes on IWF Heavyweight Champion Chris Steeler, Franciz, & Dan McGuire (w/ Commissioner Ross) in a 2-Out-Of-3 Falls Match at the International Wrestling Federation event in West Paterson, NJ

June 25th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 26th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Detroit, MI

AMW Heavyweight Champion Action Jackson defends the title against Tim Storm at American Made Wrestling's "Punishment in Paris III" event in Paris, TX. Also scheduled to appear in J. T. LaMotta and many more.

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Border City Wrestling event in Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada

Chase Stevens takes on Todd Morton at the Universal Wrestling Federation event in Jasper, IN

El Latino is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Wrestling Federation event in Seguin, TX

June 27th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Chicago, IL

The Honky Tonk Man takes on Mr. Saturday Night (not Michael Barry by the way) in a Hair vs. Hair Match at the Championship Pro Wrestling event in Scranton, PA

The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido & Tracy Smothers) takes on The Blue World Order (The Blue Meanie & Super Nova) at the "Legends of the Arena" event promoted by Francine in Philadelphia, PA. In other matches, Shane Douglas takes on Al Snow, and Jack Victory vs. Jamie Dundee vs. Scotty Riggs in a Triple Threat Match.

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia, Canada

Joey Daniels & PWP Tag Team Champions Mark Sterling & Brett Young take on Donnie Peppercricket & The Knights of Fire (Jaysin Strife & Vic Victory) at the Pro Wrestling Phoenix event in Council Bluffs, IA

Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Border City Wrestling event in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Brandon Bishop, Josh Evans, Mitch Carter (w/ Veronica Vance), and ACW Institutional Champion Zane Morris are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

Adam Thornstowe, Jody Kristofferson, & Killer J. Mattias take on Larry Blackwell, Vinnie Massaro, & Vennis DeMarco at the Wrestling for Charity event in Santa Clara, CA

Action Jackson is one of 8 entrants in the XCW Heavyweight Title Tournament to crown a new champion at the Xtreme Championship Wrestling event in Pilot Point, TX

Tito Santana takes on Abdul Bashir at the Paradise Pro Wrestling event in Edinburg, TX

June 28th
ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer defends the title in a Scramble Match against Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Christian, and Finlay at WWE's "The Bash" pay-per-view event in Sacramento, CA

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the Lehigh Valley Wrestling event in Allentown, PA

Masked Superstar is among the stars scheduled for the Wolverine Pro Wrestling event in Westland, MI

June 29th
Roddy Piper is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Danbury, CT

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

June 30th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

July 2nd
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada

July 3rd
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Nakawick, New Brunswick, Canada

July 4th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Truro, New Brunswick, Canada

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Central Empire Wrestling event in Iowa

Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Western Canadian Night of Champions event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Longview, WA

July 5th
The Honky Tonk Man is among the stars scheduled for the wrestling shows during the San Diego County Fair in San Diego, CA

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Kennaston, WA

July 6th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Goosebay, Newfoundland, Canada

July 7th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Goosebay, Newfoundland, Canada

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Portland, OR

July 8th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Seattle, WA

July 9th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Jamestown, NY

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Ultimate Championship Wrestling in St. Anthony, New Brunswick, Canada

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Spokane, WA

July 10th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Next event in Davenport, IA

July 11th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Hamburg, NY

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in St. Charles, MO

Jim Cornette is among the stars scheduled for Maryland Championship Wrestling's "Shamrock Cup" event in Dundalk, MD

Anthony Wayne is one of the entrants to crown a new PSPW Champion at the Power Slam Pro Wrestling event in Lewisburg, TN. Also scheduled to appear is dennis Condrey and many more.

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Boise, ID

July 12th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Syracuse, NY

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Salt Lake City, UT

July 14th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Reno, NV

July 15th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

July 16th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in San Francisco, CA

July 17th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Johnson City, TN

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

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

July 18th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Winston-Salem, NC

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

Al Snow takes on Chase Stevens at Coliseum Championship Wrestling's "Al Snow's Ultra Mega Violent Extreme Birthday Bash" event in Evansville, IN

Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Santa Ana, CA

July 19th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in San Diego, CA

July 20th
Jake Roberts is among the stars scheduled for the Jim Rose Circus & Wrestling event in Los Angeles, CA

July 23rd
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Bossier City, LA

July 24th
ECW World Champion Christian defends the title in a Triple Threat Match against Jack Swagger and Finlay at the WWE/ECW house show in Salisbury, MD

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

July 25th
TNA Legends Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Southaven, MS

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in House Springs, MO

July 31st
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Dream Wave Wrestling event in Streator, IL

August 1st
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the All American Pro Wrestling event in Marion, IL

August 3rd
Jack Swagger is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Reading, PA

August 8th
Al Snow is among the stars scheduled for the W.A.R. Wrestling event in Wapakoneta, OH

August 9th
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Indiana event in Lafayette, IN

August 15th
Thomas Trump, Ky-Ote, Montego Seeka, and Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for Independent Wrestling Council's "The Great Chicago Bash" in Chicago, IL

August 21st
Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the Scottish Wrestling Entertainment event in Perth, Scotland

Rikishi & II Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty & Grand Master Sexay) take on Mitch Paradise & The Northstar Express (Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin) at Heavy On Wrestling's "No Fair Play" event in Proctor, MN

August 22nd
MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry, Southern Tag Team Champions The Old School Express (Jake Boulder & Jason Jones), The Jet Setters (Dustin Heritage & Jack Legacy), Gary Gram, Mitch Carter, Lars Manderson, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

August 29th
MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defends the titles against Midnight Gold (Bobby Eaton & Greg Anthony, w/ Brian Thompson) at Mid-South Pro Wrestling's "Throwdown in the Downtown" event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, Brandon Groom takes on Apoc, and Mark Johnson takes on Rick Sweetan (w/ Boyd Bradford).

August 30th
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Prime Time Wrestling event in Belleville, MI

September 5th
Bushwacker Luke is among the stars scheduled for the Deutsche Wrestling Allianz in Uelzen, Germany

September 19th
Terry Funk takes on Arik Cannon in a match officiated by special gues referee Ric Flair at Heavy On Wrestling's "Funk 'n' Flair" event in Superior, WI

September 26th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Powerhouse Wrestling event in Worcester, MA

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
June 19th through 21st
The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine, Ted DiBiase, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Virgil, Leyla Milani, Traci Brooks, and Nidia will be appearing at "Philadelphia Wizard World" at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/home-PA.html.

June 20th
Roddy Piper will be appearing starting at 5:30pm at The Oak Lawn Pavilion in Oak Lawn, IL prior to the Pro Championship event held that night. For more info, go to ProWrestling.net.

Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ during the Lakewood Blueclaws baseball game. For more info, call (732) 901-7000.

June 21st
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee, MA prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening.

June 23rd
The Honky Tonk Man will will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar from 6pm to 10pm for Independent Wrestling Federation at IWF Wrestling in West Paterson, NJ. For more info, go to WrestlingIWF.com.

June 25th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Wal-Mart in Summerville, SC. For more info, call (843) 871-3303.

June 26th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Michigan State Fairgrounds & Expo Center "Michigan Mart" in Detroit, MI prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

Bushwacker Luke will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at The Land of Oohs and Oz in Farmingdale, NY. For more info, call (516) 420-9214.

June 27th
The Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA

July 10th
Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at The Land of Oohs and Oz in Farmingdale, NY. For more info, call (516) 420-9214.

July 12th
Tony Atlas has been added to the 2009 induction class of the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held at the Bright Ridge Club in East Providence, RI. Atlas is scheduled at this point, but it was noted he may not be able to be there due to WWE or his schedule,and his wife would attend if he can't. Also being honored are Jason Sanderson, Dave Padula, Shelton Goldberg, Bobby Riedel, Gino Martino, Ox Baker, Paul Lauzon, The Power Twins, the late Steve Bradley, referee Willie Jackson, Jim Kettner, and Kevin Landry. Scheduled to give speeches include Ted DiBiase, Sr., Jimmy Hart, Brutus Beefcake, and Simon Diamond.


July 25th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Ted Reeve Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada prior to the Ring of Honor event held that night. For more info, go to ROHwrestling.com.

Bill Irwin, David Schultz, Bull Buchanan, Droz, Haku, Bastion Booger, Maven, Tony Anthony (AKA T. L. Hopper), David Taylor, Greg Valentine, Erik Watts, Mad Dog Vachon, Headbanger Mosh, Butch Reed, Barry Windham, The Iron Sheik, Jim Molineaux, David Flair, Crowbar, Daffney, D-Lo Brown, The Orient Express (Pat Tanaka & Kato), Traci Brooks, Jake Roberts, Gillberg, Axl Rotten, and many more are scheduled to appear at "K&S Wrestlefest" at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. For more info, call (516) 473-4944.

July 30th through August 3rd
Jerry Lawler is hosting "Royal Cruise". There is more information at KingLawlerCruise.com, including a list of fun things you can do on board, such as checking out a book at the library, surfing the Internet, or engaging in "tanning sessions on deck with The King".

August 6th through 9th
Bill Watts, Ole Anderson, Mark Lewin, Tully Blanchard, Dave Brown, Bob Caudle, Chris Cruise, James J. Dillon, The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton), The Fabulous Fargos (Jackie Fargo & Don Fargo), Jimmy Hart, Oliver Humperdink, Jerry Jarrett, Paul Jones, Rich Landrum, Bugsy McGraw, Magnum T. A., Judy Martin, Angelo Mosca, Angelo Mosca Jr., Blackjack Mulligan, Harley Race, Billy Robinson, Lance Russell, Craig Pittman, The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Tommy Rich, Slick, Molly Holly, Mike Jackson, Steve Keirn, Bob Orton, Mr. Fuji, Howard Finkel, Baby Doll, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), The Italian Stallion, Vader, Doug Somers, Stan Hansen, Brian Adias, Rocky King, Jimmy Valiant, Debra McMichael, Jeff Jarrett, B. G. James, Kip James, Kevin Nash, 2 Cold Scorpio, Steve Corino, The KISS Demon (AKA Dale Torborg), Elijah Burke, Jim Cornette, The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey), Abdullah the Butcher, Barry Windham, Bill Alfonso, Arn Anderson, Bob Backlund, Chick Donovan, Austin Idol, Ivan Koloff, Lanny Poffo, The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) and many more are among the stars scheduled to appear at the NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWAlegends.com.

August 7th through 9th
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man, Greg Valentine, Virgil, Jackie Haas, Leyla Milani, Christy Hemme, Jerry Lawler, and Traci Brooks will be signing autographs at "Chicago Wizard World" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, IL. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/guests-ch.html.

August 28th
Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Hart, Bob Orton, Christy Hemme, and many more are scheduled to appear at Icons of the Ring starting at 6pm at Summit Park Mall in Niagara Falls, NY. For more info, call (716) 579-0537.

August 29th
Jim Duggan and Jimmy Hart will be representing WWE at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. For more info, call 1-800-475-FAIR

October 23rd
Mick Foley, Mike Graham, Bill Apter, New Jack, Kevin Sullivan, Tammy Sytch, and Dennis Stamp are among the roasters at the "Terry Funk Ring Roast" in Monroe, LA

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
June 19th - Mike Two, Wahoo McDaniel
June 20th - Jon Cross, Koko B. Ware
June 21st - Milton Winkelman
June 24th - Don Kent


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

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