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Oklahoma Scoop

Posted: Sep 25th 2006 By: mikeiles

- The recent Deep South show that featured Ric Flair vs. MVP at Six Flags over Georgia drew 1,500 fans.

- Trish Stratus actually text messaged Ric Flair prior to her retirement match on Sunday to ask "The Nature Boy" if she could do his patented chops.

- WWE Vice president of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis was not in favor of the Greg Gagne hiring for developmental talent, and in fact, Gagne was hired because Stephanie McMahon made the call. Not only did Laurinaitis not like him, but Bill DeMott and Jody "The Assassin" Hamilton in Deep South didn't like sharing their responsibilities with him, and went to great lengths to have Gagne axed. Apparently Gagne was not well received by many of the WWE developmental talents.

- Jim Ross will be co-announcing the main event for this Tuesday's ECW on Sci Fi show live from Tulsa with Joey Styles. Ross was on a local Tulsa area radio show and he said that he would be at Tuesday's show to co-announce with Styles. He also said that this would be the first time in which the two would be broadcasting together.

- Nattie Neidhart, daughter of Jim Neidhart, is scheduled to work one week in Deep South. If all goes well, she is likely to be offered a WWE developmental deal.

- There are reports that Jim Cornette is still trying to get TNA to sign Matt Morgan, but right now it doesn't look likely that it will happen.

- Speaking of Cornette, he is scheduled for all of the October events in Ring of Honor.

- TNA has joined forces with the Earl Hebner owned United Wrestling Federation to run house shows around the country. TNA & UWF announced a joint show scheduled for November 10th at The New Alhambra in Philadelphia, PA. The New Alhambra was originally named Viking Hall until 2004, but most wrestling fans know the arena by its unofficial name, The ECW Arena. A.J. Styles is among some of the TNA superstars that are scheduled for the event.

- TNA announced last week they would make a "major announcement" at the "No Surrender" pay-per-view event on September 22nd. The announcement was thought to be leaked last week with the rehiring of Vince Russo to the TNA creative team in light of recently declining television ratings. Russo will work with Jeff Jarrett and Dutch Mantel on the new creative team. Announcer Mike Tenay and Scott D'Amore have also been removed from the creative process. Due to the rehiring of Russo, it is rumored that many TNA talents will not be renewing their contracts & that any potential deal with Bill Goldberg is off the table. There are other reports that since word got out of Russo's re-hiring, the locker room morale in TNA has gone down quite a bit. A lot of the workers who are friends with Scott D'Amore are afraid that they may see less of a push with him no longer a part of the booking squad. Russo was able to get his fingerprints on the PPV, changing a few of the finishes. However, at the end of TNA's "No Surrender" pay-per-view on September 24th, Jim Cornette made 2 more major TNA announcements with TNA going to a 2 hour format on October 16th followed by the announcement of TNA signing of former Olympic Gold Medalist and WWE World Champion Kurt Angle.

- TNA Director of Talent Relations Terry Taylor & former TNA booking agent Scott D?Amore will host a training camp in conjunction with NWA Midwest on November 11th. Taylor was recently named commissioner of NWA Midwest.

- Toy Biz's TNA double packs series 3 are now up for pre-order at Ringside Collectibles (www.RingsideCollectibles.com). The set includes Raven & Sabu, The James Gang, and Jeff Jarrett & Sting. The set is scheduled to ship in mid October.

- Sting will appear on "Praise The Lord" on TBN on September 28th at 9pm Central but will probably be announced by his real name, Steve Borden. Check local listings for times and channels in your area.

- Ring of Honor announced that Bruno Sammartino taped an edition of the Straight Shootin' Series last weekend. The shoot was hosted and conducted by Jim Cornette It should be available to purchase in October.

- Chavo Guerrero Sr. is putting together an Eddie Guerrero Trust Fund Benefit Golf Tournament for college funds for Eddie's daughters, on October 21st in Tampa, FL at the Summerfield Crossings Golf Course. On October 20th, there will be a public autograph session to raise money at Cherry's Riverview locations. Among some of the wrestlers who are involved in the tournament are Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, Jack Brisco, and Brian Blair. For more information you can call (813) 610-6800 or go to the website at www.geocities.co.jp/Colosseum-Athene/1956/11.html

- It was announced at the Great Championship Wrestling event in Columbus, GA on September 23rd that Jerry Oates has retired from wrestling and also sold controlling interest in GCW.

- The Universal Wrestling Federation will open the UWF School of Pro Wrestling on October 18th at the Timboctu Arena in Ardmore, OK. Classes will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information check out the UWF website at www.officialuwf.com.

- With Michael Barry's IZW Heavyweight Title win over Aaron Neil on September 16th, he joins Glen Steel, The Prophet, Rocco Valentino, and Ryan Davidson as local wrestlers that are dual champions. Barry defeated Jake Boulder on July 22nd in Harrison, AR for the All Star Wrestling Heavyweight Title.

- Jeff Brown, who has wrestled in MSWA and NWA Oklahoma tagging with his brother Jerry, announced his retirement on September 15th. The Brown Boys have held several tag team titles mostly in Texas and are considered one of the best tag teams currently in Texas. They have also been known as The Bluechippers and The New Legacy. While holding the Professional Championship Wrestling Tag Team Titles, they had a violent feud with Adam Thornstowe & Jack Dalton. Brown cited a recurring shoulder injury and the birth of his daughter as his reason to hang up the tights.

- Robert Gibson of The Rock-N-Roll Express served as one of the pallbearers for his brother Rick's funeral last week. Rick Gibson, a 25 year veteran of pro wrestling, passed away on September 15th at the age of 52 after suffering a heart attack. His obituary and a tribute story about his career written by Freebird Michael Hayes can be viewed at www.wrestlingfigs.com/inner2.php?id=3260&page_id=1

- The PWI 500 is due out before the end of the year. A sneak preview has already been released to the public. Several names that have competed locally made the list:
9. Shawn Michaels
10. Jeff Jarrett
13. A.J. Styles
24. Ric Flair
26. Sting
80. Brent Albright (AKA Gunner Scott)
136. Chase Stevens
138. Charlie Haas
143. Andy Douglas
266. Mick Foley
409. Tracy Smothers
486. Matt Riviera
488. Seth Shai

Others of note:
44. The Big Show (attended Northern Oklahoma Junior College)
45. Dos Caras Jr. (nephew of Mil Mascaras)
98. Umaga (nephew of Afa & Sika; cousin of Kishi & Samu)
105. B.G. James (brother of Brad Armstrong)
151. Scott Steiner (brother of Rick Steiner)
179. Sonjay Dutt (scheduled to participate in NWA-U's Candido Cup II in November)
187. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (son of Chavo Guerrero Sr.; nephew of Hector Guerrero)
275. Harry Smith (nephew of Jim Neidhart)
296. Matt Bentley (nephew of Shawn Michaels)
349. Ray Gordy (son of Terry Gordy)
396. Deuce Shade (distant cousin of Afa, Sika, Kishi, & Samu)
421. Teddy Hart (nephew of Jim Neidhart)
424. Dos Caras (brother of Mil Mascaras)
492. Brian Christopher (son of Jerry Lawler)


Recent Results:
-Professional Championship Wrestling Television Champion Nobe Bryant defeated Bash at PCW's weekly "Uncut" show in Arlington, TX on September 1st. Also on the card, Tarantula (not the Tarantula of Oklahoma fame) defeated Spoiler 2000.

- At the Big Time Wrestling event in Pennington Gap, VA on September 2nd, Bobby Fulton defeated Assassin #2 (not the original) by DQ and later on the card teamed with his brother Jackie to defeat both of The Assassins (obviously not the originals). Also on the card, Jimmy Golden defeated Tom Pritchard.

- King Kong Bundy defeated Chris Cronus at the Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH on September 3rd.

- At Professional Championship Wrestling's weekly "Uncut" show in Arlington, TX held on September 8th, a match featuring Mitch Carter vs. Tarantula was thrown out when Latin Fury (Tejano Kid, Sombra, & Terrorist) hit the ring and attacked Carter. They then offered a spot in Latin Fury to Tarantula who responded by putting Tejano Kid in his Spider Bite submission hold. Latin Fury then attacked Tarantula, but he and Carter were able to rid the ring of Latin Fury.

- Ricky Morton teamed with Brad Thomas to defeat Shawn Christopher & Billy Maverick at the Appalachian Wrestling Federation event on September 9th in Frenchburg, KY.

- Derek Frazier defeated A.J. Styles at the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Dundalk, MD on September 10th.

- Steve Corino was accompanied to the ring by Jack Victory at the Pro Wrestling Xplosion event on September 13th in Philadelphia, PA. Corino shot a promo on Teddy Hart for no-showing the event after receiving a beatdown from Corino at the last show. Ruckus came out and defended Hart, but was quickly overwhelmed by Corino and Victory. Teddy Hart then came in through the front door, suitcase in hand, and had an intense stare down with Corino until Atlas Security had to separate the two. Later on the card, Corino (w/ Victory in his corner) and Hart (w/ Ruckus in his corner) had a match that ended in a no-contest after further review by PWX officials. Also on the card, A.J. Styles defeated NWA World Tag Team Champion Homicide.

- Chase Stevens teamed with Chris Michaels, Cassidy Riley, & Adam Armour to defeat Shawn Schultz, Slacker J, Johnny Demento, & Ryder at the United States Wrestling Organization event in Nashville, TN on September 15th.

- At Professional Championship Wrestling's weekly "Uncut" show in Arlington, TX held on September 15th, Mitch Carter teamed with Tarantula and faced Team Action. The match ended in a No-Contest when Latin Fury came out to attack Tarantula until Mad Dog & B.J. Turner made the save.

-Action Jackson lost to Apocalypse (the wrestler based in Texas, not the tag team based in OKC) at the Professional Championship Wrestling weekly "Full Throttle" show in Arlington, TX on September 16th.

- Tony Atlas & Gordy Wallace defeated Zaquary Springate III & J.D. Love by DQ at the 2CW event in Syracuse, NY on September 16th.

- J. D. Bishop defeated Adam Thornstowe in a Pandora?s Box match at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA on September 16th. Thornstowe won the first fall under Bundy Rules (wrestler must pin his opponent with a 5-count). Bishop won the 2nd fall which was a Junkyard Chain Match. Bishop then won the 3rd and deciding fall held under First Blood Rules.

- Anthony Wayne (w/ Miss Lekisha) defeated Tony Grande at the Southern Wrestling Association event in Lafayette, TN on September 16th.

- At the Rock-N-Shock Benefit Show in Atlanta, GA on September 16th, Brad Armstrong vs. Buddy Lee Parker ended in a No-Contest when Elix Skipper & David Young interfered. It then turned into a tag team match that ended when Armstrong & Parker defeated Skipper & Young. Rock-N-Shock was in honor for independent wrestler Sean "Shocker" Evans who was recently diagnosed with an advanced case of lung cancer.

- Tim WarCloud defeated Gary Varner at the Western Alliance Entertainment event in Mesa, AZ on September 16th.

- The Cowboys (Ricky Murdoch & Wild Bill) defeated Memphis Pro Wrestling Southern Tag Team Champions Brickhouse Brown & Kevin White in a Hair vs, Titles Match at the MPW event in Memphis, TN on September 16th. Also on the card, Robert Gibson teamed with Mr. America & Dustin Starr but lost to Derrick King & The Clowns (Bobo & Giggles). The entire Memphis Pro Wrestling show was in honor of the late Rick Gibson, the older brother of Rock-N-Roll Express member Robert Gibson.

- Ricky Morton defeated Bobby Eaton at the Tennessee Championship Wrestling event in Kingport, TN on September 21st. As a pre-match stipulation, Morton was supposed to recieve five minutes in the ring with Eaton's manager Jeff Tankersley. But after just a few seconds, Eaton pulled Tankersley from the ring and ran off.

- Chase Stevens defeated James Storm at the NWA Wrestle Birmingham event in Irondale, AL on September 22nd. Also on the card, NWA Alabama Junior Heavyweight Champion Daffney (w/ Robert Fuller) defeated Mike Jackson by forfeit, Brad Armstrong (w/ Bob Armstrong) defeated McNasty (w/ Robert Fuller) in a match where both managers were handcuffed together, and Dennis Condrey (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett by DQ in a match with the title on the line. Also, Roy Lee Welch is an active official in NWA Wrestle Birmingham.

- At Professional Championship Wrestling weekly "Uncut" show in Arlington, TX on September 22nd, Tejano Kid defeated Mitch Carter with a lot of help from Latin Fury (Terrorist & Sombra) and was evetually saved by Tarantula. Carter and Tarantula got a lot of revenge back after the match however.

- Action Jackson faced the Professional Championship Wrestling Television Champion Nobe Bryant at PCW's weekly "Full Throttle" show in Arlington, TX on September 22nd. The match was a non-title match and went to a No-Contest after special referee Mike Foxx was knocked out and The Dark Circle (Tim Storm & Apocalypse) and PCW Heavyweight Champion Mace Malone joined the fracas.

- Samu teamed with Mana (as The Samoan Island Tribe, w/ their manager John Shane) to defeat Havok & Monsta Mack at the New York Wrestling Connection event in Deer Park, NY on September 23rd.

- Mason Hunter teamed with Michael Strider to defeat The Ego Express (Steven Kennedy & K.C. Karrington, w/ Tiffany) at the Gateway Championship Wrestling event in Mehlville, MO on September 23rd.

- The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) defeated America's Most Wanted (James Storm & Chris Harris), The Paparazzis (Alex Shelley & Johnny Devine), The James Gang (Kip James & B.G. James), The Diamonds In The Rough (Elix Skipper & David Young, w/ Simon Diamond), and Ron Killings & Lance Hoyt in a Tag Team Triple Chance Battle Royal at TNA's "No Surrender" pay-per-view in Orlando, FL on September 24th. The Naturals picked up the win when Stevens pinned Storm. After the win, The Naturals' manager Shane Douglas told his team that he is proud of them and that they'll be tag team champions. Douglas raised The Naturals' arms in victory. Also on the show, A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels defeated NWA World Tag Team Champions The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez, w/ Konnan) to win the titles in an Ultimate X Match, and in the main event, Samoa Joe defeated NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett in a non-title Fan's Revenge Match which had fans at ringside armed with straps serving as lumberjacks. After the match, Jim Cornette came out for the announcement while Jarrett was still in the ring. Cornette says on Thursday October 16th, TNA goes to two hours in prime time. But Cornette said that wasn't the big surprise, and then showed a pre-recorded segment of Kurt Angle working out in the ring. Jarrett looked stunned in the ring as fans chanted "Angle, Angle" as the PPV went off the air.

- A.J. Styles lead Team USA to victory over Team AAA for the Mexico Cup at the TNA vs. AAA event in Naucalpan, Mexico. The Mexico Cup is AAA's version of TNA's America's X Cup, featuring tournament matches highlighting the no-limits, X Division athletes against the stars of Lucha Libre. Other TNA stars appearing on the card were Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, Konnan, Homicide, Samoa Joe, Senshi and Traci. Footage from the event will air on an upcoming "IMPACT!" on SpikeTV.


Appearances:
September 29th - King Kong Bundy vs. Salvatore Sincere at the National Wrestling Superstars event in Manville, NJ.

September 29th - Jeff Jarrett will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Samoa Joe at the TNA/United Wrestling Federation joint event entitled "Capital Punishment" at the Siegel Center in Richmond, VA. Also appearing: A.J. Styles and Magnum TA.

September 29th - The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) will face The Midnight Express at the Wrestling Reunion event at the J.F.K. Recreation Center in Newark, NJ. No word as to what combination of The Midnight Express will be competing. Also appearing will be Tony Atlas.

September 29th - Sassy Merlot, Jason Jones, & Michael Barry at the Mid-States Wrestling event at Drake Airfield in Fayetteville, AR.

September 29th - Mitch Carter will team with Tarantula in a 3 on 2 Handicap Match against Latin Fury (Tejano Kid, Terrorist, & Sombra) at Professional Championship Wrestling's supershow entitled "Legally Insane" at the PCW Arena in Arlington, TX.

September 30th - Action Jackson will be in involved in a Fatal Four Way Steel Cage Match for the Professional Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Title against Tim Storm, Apocalypse, and champion Mace Malone at PCW's supershow entitled "Sick 'N Twisted" at the PCW Arena in Arlington, TX.

September 30th - Tom Jones & Cody Jones will team together to face Matt Riviera & Jeff Jett at the Mid-South Wrestling event in Paris, AR. Also on the card, Prince al-Farat will take on Steve Frost. Other wrestlers appearing include Frank Thornton, Krusher Kanine, Glen Steel and Danny Hodge.

September 30th - The G.O.A.T. (Adam Thornstowe & Vinny Massaro) challenge MPT & Rik Luxury for the Pro Championship Wrestling Tag Team Titles in St. Oroville, CA.

September 30th - A.J. Styles is among the TNA superstars that are scheduled for the TNA/United Wrestling Federation joint event at the Sadler Auto Center in Franklin, VA.

September 30th - Kamala will take on Bryan Danielson at the NWA Pro event at the Cardinal Shehen Center in Bridgeport, CT. Also on the card, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) will face their long time rivals The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey).

September 30th - Kraig Keesaman will face Jeremy Wyatt (w/ Steve Girthy) at the Central States Wrestling event in St. Joseph, MO. Also on the card Mason Hunter will face Derek Stone.

October 7th - Jake Roberts will face Kamala at the World Class Wrestling Association event. Also on the card, Tito Santana faces Greg Valentine. Other wrestlers making an appearance are Koko B. Ware & Ricky Morton.

October 8th - Big Van Vader is scheduled for the Wrestle Land Tokyo event.

October 14th - Tracy Smothers & Chris Hamrick challenge Jonny Storm & Jody Fleisch and TEAM Shag (Darren Burridge & Colt Cabana) in a Triple Threat Ladder Match for the 1PW Tag Team Titles in Doncaster, United Kingdom. At the same event, Sterling James Keenan & A.J. Styles will take on Samoa Joe & Spud.

October 14th - Jason Jones will face Kevin Lovejones in a No Holds Barred Barbed Wire Match at the Mid-States Wrestling event at the Fairgrounds Indoor Expo in Harrison, AR. Also on the card, Jack Dalton will take on Bubba Hall with the stipulation that if Dalton wins, he gets the managerial services of Sassy Merlot. Plus, Jake Boulder will face Jim Fallon in a Texas Bullrope Match. Other wrestlers scheduled to appear include Michael Barry, Kraig Keesaman, Jake Boulder, and Gary Gram.

October 15th - Adam Thornstowe will face J.D. Bishop in a 1-Hour Iron Man Match at the Supreme Pro Wrestling in Sacramento, CA.

October 20th - A.J. Styles is among some of the TNA superstars that are scheduled for the TNA/United Wrestling Federation joint event at Headliners in Toledo, OH.

October 22nd - Jeff Jarrett will face Sting in a Title vs. Career Match at TNA's "Bound For Glory" pay-per-view event at the Compuware Arena in Plymouth, MI. If Sting wins, he wins the NWA World Heavyweight Title. If Jarrett wins, Sting retires from wrestling. Also scheduled for the event is A.J. Styles.

November 9th - The Samoan SWAT Team (Samu & Fatu) will be in action at the "Wrestle Rock '06" event at the Redding Convention Center in Redding, CA. They will probably be billed as The Headshrinkers.

November 10th - A.J. Styles is among some of the TNA superstars that are scheduled for the TNA/United Wrestling Federation joint event at The New Alhambra in Philadelphia, PA

November 18th - Sassy Merlot, Michael Barry, Gary Gram, Jack Dalton, Jason Jones, Kraig Keesaman, & Jake Boulder are all scheduled for the year end event for Mid-States Wrestling at the Fairgrounds Indoor Expo in Harrison, AR.


Autograph Signings:
-2006-
September 29th - Tony Atlas at the J.F.K. Recreation Center in Newark, NJ before the Wrestling Reunion Show.

September 29th - Magnum TA at the Siegel Center in Richmond, VA during the TNA/United Wrestling Federation Ultimate Meet & Greet.

September 29th - Sassy Merlot, Jason Jones, & Michael Barry at Drake Airfield in Fayetteville, AR during Camp High Hog.

September 30th - The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton) & The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) at Carson's Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA

September 30th - Magnum TA at the Sadler Auto Center in Franklin, VA during the TNA/United Wrestling Federation Ultimate Meet & Greet.

September 30th - Mae Young, Billy Red Lyons, The Destroyer, Waldo Von Erich, and The Missing Link at Meron Banquet Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame dinner

October 7th - Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, Ricky Morton, & King Kong Bundy, at the Automotive Heritage Museum at the Johanning Civic Center in Kokomo, IN during "The Return of Legends"

October 7th - Nikolai Volkoff at the West Marshall Street Harvest Fest 2006 on West Marshall Street in Norristown, PA

October 7th - Joe Savoldi & Missy Hyatt at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame fundraiser dinner in Franklin, NY

October 7th - Greg Valentine & Koko B. Ware at the Circle City Flea Market in Indianapolis, IN

October 8th - Greg Valentine at the Circle City Flea Market in Indianapolis, IN

October 13th & 14th - Missy Hyatt & Lanny Poffo at the Holiday Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD during "Slasher-Fest"

October 13th & 14th - Roddy Piper at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL during "Screamfest '06"

October 14th - Jim Duggan at Collector's Realm in Poughkeepsie, NY

October 14th - Jerry Lawler & Jim Duggan at Delaware Valley High School in Milford, PA

October 14th - One Man Gang at Carson's Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA

October 14th & 15th - The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika) at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI during "Motor City Comic Con"

October 20th - Jerry Lawler and Greg Valentine at the Newark Pavillion in Newark, CA before the Big Time Wrestling event

October 21st - Jeff Jarrett, A.J. Styles, Shane Douglas, & The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) at the Shenandoah Country Club in Bloomfield, MI for the 3rd annual "Bound for Glory Fan InterAction"

October 22nd - Mil Mascaras at Needful Things in Santa Fe Springs, CA

October 28th - Tony Atlas at Meadow Glen Mall in Medford, MA

November 3rd - Mick Foley at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, NM during the New Mexico Scorpions hockey game

November 9th - The Samoan SWAT Team (Samu & Fatu) at the Redding Convention Center in Redding, CA before the "Wrestle Rock '06" event

November 11th - Sgt. Slaughter at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum in Lubbock, TX during "Military Night" at the Lubbock Cotton Kings hockey game

November 11th - Dusty Rhodes at Attack of the Baseball Cards in Union, NJ

November 12th - Dusty Rhodes at the Greater Jacksonville Fair in Jacksonville, FL

November 18th & 19th - Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, & Greg Valentine at the Sheraton Framington Hotel in Framington, MA during the Boston Super Mega Fest 2006

-2007-
January 6th - Sgt. Slaughter at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, NM during the New Mexico Scorpions hockey game

February 3rd - Sgt. Slaughter at the RICOH Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the Toronto Marlies hockey game

February 17th - Mick Foley at the RICOH Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the Toronto Marlies hockey game


Upcoming Birthdays:
September 25th - Jimmy Garvin

September 26th - Chris Matthews

September 30th - Dredd, Flamon Raymon

October 1st - Hector Guerrero