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Posted: Dec 8th 2009 By: CMBurnham

NEWS

The poster for the TNA Genesis pay-per-view has been released featuring Kurt Angle and A. J. Styles along with the new TNA addition, Hulk Hogan. With a tag line of "A Night Of Firsts," the poster has Hulk Hogan occupying the bottom part of the artwork with the words "Hulk Hogan Returns To Pay-Per-View" and a photo of Angle and Styles at the top with lightning in the background. The show airs on Sunday January 17, 2010. You can see the poster at http://bit.ly/5yxJ1N

Jim Cornette will be back on Wrestling Observer Radio this coming Wednesday.

Things were pretty somber in Dallas Monday for Raw due to the death of Umaga. Most figure it'll be worse Tuesday because his closest friends are mostly on the Smackdown side. We were told a video package was being prepared. It may air on television, or maybe just on Internet. Shad Gaspard and Charlie Haas were both described as devastated.

A documentary movie called "Memphis Heat" was written about in Monday's Memphis Commercial Appeal. It's about the history of pro wrestling in Memphis in the 50s, 60s and 70s focusing on Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Lance Russell, Sputnik Monroe, Jackie Fargo, Jimmy Hart and others. It's based on Ron Hall's publicity picture book "Sputnik, Masked Men & Midgets: The Early Days of Memphis Wrestling." For those of you who are older fans, the book is a fun collectors piece. The movie will be released next year.

Jim Cornette, who debuts tonight on ROH television, cut a promo on Vince McMahon and Vince Russo among others on the ROH web site at http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=3111

WWE was granted an extension until December 15 to respond to Jody Hamilton?s breach of contract lawsuit over Deep South Wrestling being cut as developmental back in 2006.

?Dr. Death? Steve Williams, who is currently battling cancer, got some good news this past week when a PET scan indicated that the cancer in his stoma was getting smaller. He said he had several more chemo treatments and is more determined than ever to beat the disease.

Jim Ross sent a case of his BBQ sauce to catering Monday in Dallas for RAW.

Tim Brooks announced at the NAWA show this past Saturday that he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and doctors will not allow him to compete in the ring. He was scheduled to tag with his son Clayton and take on the Oklahoma/Mexico connection. Brooks announced that he was scheduled to have surgery at the beginning of February. Oklafan wishes him a full and speedy recovery.

Oklafan would to congratulate Draven Cross who surpassed one year as ComPro Heavyweight Champion on December 6th.

Oklafan would like to congratulate Associate Editor Mike Iles on his recent engagement to his girlfriend MaLisa on December 1st.

Oklafan was saddened to hear about the death of Eddie Fatu aka Umaga. Umaga debuted in 1995 and wrestled in Japan where he formed a tag team with Matt Anoa?I, better known as Rosey. In 2002, they came to the WWE, where they were known as 3 Minute Warning, based on their tendency to defeat their opponents in 3 minutes or less, and used as henchmen by Eric Bischoff. Jamal (Umaga) was released approximately one year later after a brawl at a nightclub and briefly went to NWA-TNA where he competed as Ekmo Fatu and frequently tagged with Sonny Siaki. He also spent most of 2005 in Japan, then returned to the WWE in 2006 as Umaga, together with manager Armando Alejandro Estrada. He won the WWE Intercontinental Title twice during his time there and had strong feuds with John Cena, Triple, Jeff Hardy & C. M. Punk. Perhaps his most famous accomplishment was being Vince McMahon?s choice to face Bobby Lashley (who was Donald Trump?s choice) in the ?Battle of the Billionaires? match at WrestleMania 23. Umaga lost and Vince had his head shaved as result. Umaga was released from the WWE on June 8, 2009 after failing a Wellness Policy test and refusing to enter rehab for the problem. Prior to his death, he had completed the ?Hulkamania? tour in Australia, where he frequently faced either Brutus Beefcake or Ken Anderson. Eddie Fatu has 2 documented appearances in Oklahoma. On December 21, 2002, 3 Minute Warning lost to Rob Van Dam & Kane in Oklahoma City in the opening match of a RAW broadcast and on July 1, 2008, Umaga defeated Funaki in Tulsa during a Smackdown TV Taping. Oklafan extends its condolensces to Umaga?s friends and family during this time.


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RECENT RESULTS

December 4

TNA World Champion A. J. Styles def. Daniels at the TNA event in Portland, ME

Jim Neidhart & NWA Cruiserweight Champion Joey Janela (w/ Brittany Savage, Steve Gipke & Tony Scorase) def. Kevin Matthews & Danny Demanto at the National Wrestling Superstars event in Kenilworth, NJ

The New Dynamic Duo (Tito Sanchez & El Latino) def. Above the Law (The Baliff & Judge Doom) at the TNT Championship Pro Wrestling event in Palo Alto, TX

December 5

Jeremy Wyatt, Mark Sterling & HVW Livewire Champion Mike Sydal def. The Hooligans & Neil Diamond Cutter at the High Voltage Wrestling event in Granite City, IL

Mickie James def. Beth Phoenix and Kofi Kingston def. Jack Swagger at the WWE event in Bossier City, LA

Jim Neidhart & NWS Cruiserweight Champion Joey Janela def. Corey Havoc & NWS Junior Heavyweight Champion Joey Oceans at the National Wrestling Superstars event in New Milford, CT

Action Jackson def. Isrdo and Kevin Douglas def. XCW TNT Champion J. T. LaMotta for the title at the Xtreme Championship Wrestling event in Pilot Point, TX

The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Pablo Chuco & Doberman) def. Chad Hart & Livewire at the North American Wrestling Allegiance event in Waxahachie, TX

El Latino (w/ Reo Star) def. Les Mayne (w/ Foxy Roxy) at the Texas Wrestling Federation event in Seguin, TX. Later in the show, Reo Star, El Latino & TWF Champion Quinten Allen def. High Society (Tom Donovan, Les Mayne & Foxy Roxy).

December 6

Mickie James def. Beth Phoenix and Kofi Kingston def. Jack Swagger at the WWE event in Monroe, LA

Kurt Angle & TNA World Champion A. J. Styles def. Desmond Wolfe & Daniels at the TNA Event in Glens Falls, NY

December 7

Jack Swagger def. Montell Vontavious Porter in a match taped for "WWE Superstars" in Dallas, TX
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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS

December 12

Impact Zone Wrestling
The Impact Arena, Lawton, OK, 7pm

NWA-Oklahoma
The Tivoli Theatre, Ardmore, OK, 7:30pm

412 Professional Entertainment
The Marble City Community Centre, Marble City, OK, 7:30pm

COMPOUND Pro Wrestling
Sheridan Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa, OK, 8pm

December 13

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
The Golden Goose Flea Market, Midwest City, OK, 2:30 pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES

December 11
Buddy Landel is among the stars scheduled for the Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

December 12th
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Championship Wrestling event in Coral Springs, FL

MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry defends the title in a Triple Threat Match against Jake Boulder (w/ Brieanna Bringle) and Doomsday (w/ Stephen E). In other matches, Jason Jones takes on Stephen E in a Texas Death Match, Gary Gram & S. L. U. G. G. take on Adrian Steel & Bubba Hall, and Independent Wrestling International Champion Jim Fallon defends the title in a 5-Way Ladder Match. Also scheduled to appear are Southern Tag Team Champions The Jet Setters (Dustin Heritage & Jack Legacy), Mitch Carter, Lars Manderson, Kraig Keesaman, El Matadors (Uno & Dos), Se7en, Mike Iles, and many more.

Tito Santana takes on Kevin Matthews at the National Wrestling Superstars/Women Superstars Uncensored event in Flemington, NJ

Shane Douglas, The Blue Meanie, & Nova take on Lou Marconi, Frank Staletto, & Lord Zoltan at International Wrestling Cartel's "A Call to Arms 2009: Full Circle" event in Elizabeth, PA. In other matches, A. J. Styles takes on Delirious.

APW Universal Heavyweight Champion Malachi defends the title against Oliver John at All Pro Wrestling's "Kristmas Kaos 2009" event in Hayward, CA. In other matches, The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) take on Late Night Prime Time (Rik Luxury & Mr. Prime Time, w/ Markus Mac).

Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff, The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) and The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Summersville, NC

December 13th
SPW Tag Team Champions The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) are among the stars scheduled for the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

December 18th
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

December 19th
Mark Sterling is among the stars scheduled for the Lethal Wrestling Alliance event in House Springs, MO

Jerry Lawler and Bobby Eaton are among the stars scheduled for the All-Star Wrestling Federation event in Tuckerman, AR

2010
January 2nd
Clayton Brooks & Bullman Downs vs. The Oklahoma/Mexico Connection (Pablo Chuco & Doberman) is scheduled for the North American Wrestling Alliegance event in Waxahachie TX. If the OMC wins, the get to shave Tim Brooks? beard and Downs? head and have promised to paint stripes down all 3 men?s backs. If Brooks & Downs win, the get to whip the OMC 4 times each with a leather strap.

January 8th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Westbury, NY

January 9th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Poughkeepsie, NY

January 10th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Danbury, CT

Jake Roberts vs. Zaquary Springate III is scheduled for the Squared Circle Wrestling event in Syracuse, NY

January 14th
TNA World champion A. J. Styles and Mick Foley are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Johnstown, PA

January 15th
TNA World champion A. J. Styles and Mick Foley are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Reading, PA

January 16th
MSPW International Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Al Snow at the Mid-South Pro Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, MSPW Tag Team Champion Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defend the titles against Buddy Landel and a mystery partner, Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Shawn Schultz, and Al Farat (w/ Tom Donovan) takes on Scott Murdoch.

January 23rd
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Powerhouse Wrestling event in Worcester, MA

MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett) defend the titles against Midnight Gold (Bobby Eaton & Greg Anthony, w/ Brian Thompson) at Mid-South Pro Wrestling's "Night of Champions" event in Russellville, AR. In other matches, MSPW International Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Buddy Landel, and Al Farat (w/ Tom Donovan) takes on Scott Murdoch.

NWA Central States heavyweight Champion Mark Sterling defends the title against Al Snow at the NWA Dynamo event in Ottawa, KS. In other matches, Kraig Keesaman & Tyler Cook take on Mike Sydal & NWA Kansas Heavyweight Champion brett Young.

January 24th
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Paris, France

January 31st
TNA World Champion A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Lyon, France

February 6th
Ted DiBiase, Al Snow, Nikolai Volkoff, and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Uelzen, Germany

February 7th
Ted DiBiase, Al Snow, Nikolai Volkoff, and The Genius are among the stars scheduled for Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Rotenburg, Germany

March 20th
Shane Douglas and Kamala are among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Unplugged event in Philadelphia, PA

February 27th
Dexter Hardaway (w/ Talon) takes on Jerry Lynn at Mid-South pro Wrestling's "SuperClash" event in Clarksville, AR. Also scheduled to appear are MSPW Tag Team Champions Reckage & Romance (Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett), Skandar Akbar, and many more.

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES

December 12th
Steve Williams, Johnny Swinger, Simon Diamond, Tim Horner, Brad Armstrong, Dory Funk, Jr., Bill Dundee, Outback Jack, Danny Spivey, Jack Victory, Moondog Rex, Skandar Akbar, Clarence Mason, The Harris Boys (Ron Harris & Don Harris), Steve Blackman, Roxxi Laveaux, Jerry Brisco, Mike Sanders, Awesome Kong, Christy Hemme, Shelly Martinez, Bruce Pritchard, Bobby Heenan, Spice & Chae of The Nitro Girls, Angelina Love, Angelo Savoldi, Stan Lane, Jazz, SoCal Val, David Sammartino, Sonjay Dutt, Madison Rayne, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Rodney Mack, Larry Zbyszko, Greg Valentine, Marty Wright (AKA The Boogeyman), Tito Santana, and many more will be appearing at K&S Wrestlefest's "December to Remember" at The Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. For more info, call (516) 473-4944.

December 13th
Jimmy Valiant and Angel Valiant will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 4pm at Boogie's Wrestling Camp in Shawsville, VA

December 19th
A. J. Styles will be signing autographs at Wrestling Universe II in Flushing, NY

December 25th
Jimmy Valiant will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at the Kingsport National Guard Armory in Kingsport, TN. For more info, call (423) 247-6572.

2010
January 29th through 31st
Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Great Muta, Rob Van Dam, Road Warrior Animal, Jushin Liger, Bruno Sammartino, Austin Idol, Stan Hansen, Nick Bockwinkel, Dallas Page, Larry Zbyszko, Scotty 2 Hotty, Koko B. Ware, Terri Runnels, Tammy Sytch, Bret Hart, Dan Severn, Chave Guerrero, Sr., and many more will be appearing at "WrestleReunion 4" at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles, CA. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

January 30th
Bushwacker Luke, Sid Justice, X-Pac, Warlord, Barbarian, Mr. Fuji, Nikolai Volkoff, Lanny Poffo, Howard Finkel, Terry Funk, Adam Bomb (AKA Bryan Clark), Molly Holly, and many more will be appearing at "Wrestle Slam 3" at The Renaissance Manchester Hotel in Manchester, England. For more info, go to WrestleSlamUK.com.

February 6th
Ted DiBiase will be part of a Meet & Greet prior to Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Uelzen, Germany

February 7th
Ted DiBiase will be part of a Meet & Greet prior to Deutche Wrestling Allianz's "Wrestling Legends Tour 2010" in Rotenburg, Germany

March 20th
Tito Santana, The Honky Tonk Man, and Pamela Paulshock will be signing autographs from 9am to 7pm at "The Autograph Nationals" at The Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA. For more infro, call (626) 793-2122.

April 10th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 11:15am to 3:15pm at the "Motor Mania Show" at The Dome Center in Henrietta, NY. For more info, go to StreetMachinesOfRochester.com.

April 16th through 18th
Bushwacker Luke, Rob Van Dam, Christy Hemme, and The Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs at the "Anaheim Wizard World Comic Con" at the Anaheim Convention center in Anaheim, CA. For more info, call (714) 765-8950.

April 17th
Ox Baker, Pete Gas, Rick Martel, Larry Zbyszko, John Cena Sr., Brian Clark, Tammy Sytch, and many more will be signing autographs at Brightridge Club/Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity in East Providence, RI. For more info, contact Joe Bruen at hwfforever@yahoo.com

April 18th
Angelo Savoldi, Mario Savoldi, Paul Richard, Jimmy Snuka, Pete Doherty (AKA The Duke of Dorchester), Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge), Tony Ulysses, Larry Zbyszko, D. C. Drake, Bull Montana, Dr. Heresy, Maverick Wild, Kevin Hughes, Danny Davis, Billy Black, Sonny Goodspeed, and Dave Dwinell will be inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame at the Brightridge Club/Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Charity in East Providence, RI. For more info, contact Joe Bruen at hwfforever@yahoo.com

May 6th
Jerry Lawler will be appearing at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA at the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs baseball game. For more info, call (710) 841-7447.

May 15th
Jack Brisco, Jerry Brisco, Bruce Pritchard, Sean Mooney, The Mean Street Posse (Pete Gas, Rodney, & Joey Abs) are among the stars scheduled for the "Legends of the Ring X" event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ

June 19th
Ted DiBiase will be appearing at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ at the Lakewood Blueclaws baseball game. For more info, call (732) 901-7000.

Sgt. Slaughter, Jerry Lawler, and Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at The Diamond in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. For more info, call (804) 359-3866.

July 15th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at Modern Woodman Stadium in Davenport, IA at the Quad City River Bandits baseball game. For more info, call (563) 322-6348.

July 24th & 25th
Nikolai Volkoff, Boris Zhukov, Butterbean, George Frankenstein, and many more will be appearing at the "Pro Wrestling Meet & Greet Convention" at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. For more info, call (732) 422-9365.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
Dec 8 - Bud Barnes, Gama Singh
Dec 9 - Tyson Armstrong
Dec 10 - Leroy McGuirk -
Dec 11 - Doug Furnas
Dec 13 - Lou Newman, Junkyard Dog

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