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Posted: Dec 27th 2011 By: CMBurnham

NEWS
Mick Foley was a recent guest on "Wrestling with Rosenberg" and spoke about how he thinks of himself as a wrestler, his friendship with Owen Hart, Mark Henry's resurgence, the possibility of another match, and much more. To see the interview, click here.

After being injured by Alicia Fox, and posting pictures of her swollen face to Twitter, Beth Phoenix posted to Twitter saying she broke a lot of mirrors in a fit of rage and said Fox will pay for tarnishing her beauty. Later in the week, Phoenix posted a new photo and it developed into a black eye. To see the newest picture, click here.

David Levin of BleacherReport.com wrote a story to celebrate Hanukkah entitled "WWE Hanukkah Celebration: 20 of the Greatest Jewish Wrestlers Ever". Some of the wrestlers on the list include Goldberg, Michael Hayes, Missy Hyatt, and Mark Lewin. To read the whole story, click here.

David Levin also wrote a story entitled "Ric Flair: 10 of the Greatest Interviews & Promos He's Ever Cut" which had clips of the interviews listed. You can read the story by clicking here.

Mark Wilson and Tommy Snow were guests on New Age Wrestling Radio with Granny Hulkster last week. To listen to the show, click here.

In a press release last week, the National Wrestling Alliance announced their Member, Associate, and Affiliate Promoters including Oklahoma's own NWA Full Throttle Action. For more info on all the NWA partners, associates, and affiliates, go to NWAwrestling.org.

Abdullah the Butcher has been booked for All Japan's January tour, even though he needs a walker to get around and recent blood tests show he has Hepatitus C.

A few weeks ago, Kamala had to have the bottom part of his leg amputated due to some severe health issues. Last week, Kamala, Jr. posted this message on his father's Facebook: "Please pray for Kamala Sr as he is back in the hospital, they are having to remove the upper part of the same leg. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM!!!!"

There will be a benefit show for Kamala in Fulton, TN on January 15th.

WWE is releasing the Best PPV Matches of 2011 after Christmas. Among the featured matches are The RAW brand Money in the Bank match featuring Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Evan Bourne vs. Jack Swagger vs. R-Truth vs. The Miz vs. Alex Riley vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr. And Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly from Hell In A Cell

A funny deal is on Netflix for the video of The Top 50 Superstars of all-time, on the cast, they list Steve Austin, Adrian Adonis, Capt. Lou Albano, Muhammad Ali, Ole Anderson, Eric Angle, Kurt Angle, Andre the Giant, Rodney Anoia and Dave Bautista. Likely just the first names who appear in alphabetical order on the video in some form.

Fox News ran a piece with high school yearbook photos of The Undertaker, The Rock, Bill Goldberg and Hulk Hogan. To see the piece, click here

A preview of a new DVD with Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk talking together is here

Bill Goldberg was listed as No. 2 in a Yahoo story on the worst movie Santas for his role in the 2005 movie "Santa's Slay." To read the story, click here

Oklafan would like to congratulate Sam Stackhouse who surpassed 6 months as BYEW Heavyweight Champion on December 25th. He defeated Shane Morbid for the title in a Last Man Standing Match at a show in Oklahoma City.

Oklafan would like to congratulate Chris Chaos who surpassed 6 months as BYEW Caution Champion. He defeated Maniac Mike for the vacant title at a show in Oklahoma City.

Oklafan received word that El Hoto suffered a severe heart attack on December 20th and had to have surgery to stints put in. This also forced him to retire from being a wrestler. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

The Unknown had heart surgery Tuesday. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan extends a belated congratulations to Shane Morbid, whose son Maddox was born a couple of weeks ago.

Oklafan extends its condolensces to Bernard Funk on the death of his uncle.


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RECENT RESULTS
December 20th
The Big Show & WWE SmackDown World Champion Daniel Bryan defeated Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Richmond, VA

December 23rd
The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) defeated ROH Tag Team Champion Wrestling's Greatest Tag team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) for the titles at Ring of Honor's "Final Battle 2011" in New York, NY

December 26th
WWE RAW World Champoin C. M. Punk def. Jack Swagger (w/ Vickie Guerrero) as part of a Gauntlet Match at the "WWE RAW" Television event in Chicago, IL

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Saturday, December 31st
Chaos
Sapulpa, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
December 27
WWE World Divas Champio Beth Phoenix defends her title against Kelly Kelly at the WWE event in New York City, NY. Also on the card, Jerry Lawler takes on David Otunga, Jack Swagger faces Santino Marella and Mick Foley makes a special appearance.

December 29th
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Albany, NY

December 30th
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Poughkeepsie, NY

Adam Thornstowe is among the stars scheduled for Reno Wrestle Factory's "WrestleRawk: Eve of Destruction" event in Reno, NV

3XW Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Wyatt defends the title against Mark Sterling at the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

December 31st
Dory Funk, Jr. will participate in 10-man Battle Royal, which will be the last match on the !BANG! event in Ocala, FL


2012
January 2nd
Jerry Lawler takes on Michael Cole in a Street Fight at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Memphis, TN

January 6th
Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the Alaska Pro Wrestling event in Anchorage, AK

January 7th
Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) are among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor television taping in Baltimore, MD

Les Mayne and NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the Alaska Pro Wrestling event in Wasilla, AK

NAWA Tag Team Champions Tim Storm & Cowboy Adam defend the titles against Li Fang & Randy Wayne at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX Also on the card, Doberman takes on Billy Club.

January 9th
Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask, & Riki Choshu take on Hiro Saito, Mitsuya Nagai, & Bear Fukuda at the Pro Wrestling Fight Festival & Love event in Yokohama, Japan

January 14th
The Hot Shots (Chase Stevens & Cassidy Riley) take on The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young & Sigmon) at the Crossfire Entertainment event in Nashville, TN. Also scheduled to appear is Mick Foley, Shane Douglas, Tony Falk, and many more.

Martin Justice takes on Jeff Knight at the Coastal Plains Championship Wrestling event in Snow Hill, NC. If Knight loses, he cannot wrestle anywhere ever again.

Adam Thornstowe takes on Timothy Thatcher at the All Pro Wrestling event in Hayward, CA

Tony Atlas is among the stars scheduled for In Your Face Wrestling's "Seize the Moment" event in Ballston Spa, NY

January 20th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Worcester, MA

January 21st
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Plymouth, MA

January 22nd
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Lowell, MA

January 26th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Nottingham, England

January 27th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Manchester, England

Al Farat and Les Mayne are among the stars scheduled for International Wrestling Council's "The Return" event in Orlando, FL

January 28th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in London, England

The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) take on The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn) in a match officiated by special referee Mick Foley at the WrestleReunion event in Los Angeles, CA

February 4th
Matt Riviera, Dustin Heritage, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Booneville, AR

February 10th
Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Northridge, MA

February 18th
Les Mayne and NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo's "Cage Wars" event in Amarillo, TX

February 19th
Les Mayne and NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

March 24th
Paul Bearer is among the stars scheduled for the Millenium Wrestling Federation event in Melrose, MA

April 7th
Matt Riviera, Dustin Heritage, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

May 5th
Matt Riviera, Dustin Heritage, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Pine Bluff, AR

August 11th
Matt Riviera, Dustin Heritage, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Clarksville, AR

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
2012
January 6th
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Raven, Luke Robinson, Max Moon, Kim Chee, Michael Madness, and many more will be signing autographs at the Egan Center in Anchorage, AK prior to the Alaska Pro Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (907) 529-8686.

January 7th
Demolition (Ax & Smash), Raven, Luke Robinson, Max Moon, Kim Chee, Michael Madness, and many more will be signing autographs at Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla, AK prior to the Alaska Pro Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (907) 529-8686.

January 11th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy at Zanies in Nashville, TN. For more info, go to Nashville.Zanies.com/news.php?NewsSection=Mick+Foley.

January 12th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Wal-Mart #1287 in Burlington, NC

January 14th
Tony Atlas will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, NY. For more info, call (518) 842-0022.

Tony Atlas will be signing autographs at the Ballston Area Community Center in Ballston Spa, NY prior to the In Your Face Wrestling event held later in the evening.

January 27th through 29th
Mick Foley, Maryse, The Great Sasuke, Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Big Van Vader, Kevin Von Erich, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, Kevin Sullivan, Tommy Dreamer, Carlos Colon, The Godfather, Mikey Whipwreck, Molly Holly, Harry Smith, Spice of The Nitro Girls, Christopher Daniels, Robbie E, Curry Man, Fit Finlay, Fifi the Maid, Shelly Martinez, Tori Poch, Amber O'Neal, Angel Orsini, The Honky Tonk Man, Raven, Konnan, Virgil, Brooke Tessmacher, Mascarita Segrada, Tajiri, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 6" at The Westin Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles, CA. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

January 28th
Ted DiBiase, Zack Ryder, and Kelly Kelly will be signing autographs at the "Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con" at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. For more info, go to WizardWorldComicCon.com/home-NewOrleans.html.

January 31st
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the "Washington Auto Show" at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. For more info, go to WashingtonAutoShow.com/public/schedule-events/celebrities.

March 30th through April 1st
Stan Hansen, Road Warrior Animal, Larry Zbyszko, Tito Santana, Rick Steiner, Mike Graham, Carlos Colon, Lanny Poffo, Kevin Sullivan, Shane Douglas, Jake Roberts, Colt Cabana, James J. Dillon, Leilani Kai, Big Van Vader, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, Molly Holly, Paul Orndorff, Fit Finlay, Harry Smith, Bobby Heenan, Nikita Koloff, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 7" at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach, FL. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

April 13th through 15th
Larry Zbyszko, Bruno Sammartino, Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Gene Okerlund, Shane Douglas, Roddy Piper, Big Van Vader, Terry Funk, Harry Smith, Fit Finlay, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 8" at the Doubletree by Hilton-Toronto Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

April 21st
Al Farat, Krusher Kong, Rod Price, Spoiler 2000, and Jazz will be inducted into Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame at the Courtyard by Marriott West Hotel in Fort Worth, TX. For more info, click here.

August 2nd through 5th
Magnum T. A., Bob Caudle, Rich Landrum, Tully Blanchard, and many more are among the guests scheduled for the NWA Legends Fanfest at the Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWALegends.com/2012/vip.htm.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
December 27 - Bill Goldberg, The Masked Superstar
December 28 - Tatsumi Fujinami, Lanny Poffo
December 29 - Jake O'Brien, J. T. LaMotta, Donny Brooks, Terry Pantera, Billy Ray
December 30 - Lynx
January 1 - El Hoto, Keebler, Dustin Harp, Luscious Larry, The Midnite Rider
January 2 - Tommy D, The Mummy

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