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Posted: Apr 10th 2012 By: mikeiles

NEWS
The WWE's new ECW DVD called "ECW Unreleased Volume 1" has Shane Douglas vs. Too Cold Scorpio (8/27/94), Shane Douglas vs. Cactus Jack (2/17/96), Shane Douglas vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (11/30/97), Shane Douglas vs. Taz (1/10/99) among other featured matches. Blu Ray Extras are the Shane Douglas vs. Terry Funk vs. Sabu "The Night the Line Was Crossed" match and a Tommy Dreamer vs. Jimmy Snuka match from 1994.

During the evening bloc of "Access Hollywood", "TMZ", and "Extra" last Monday night, there were no mentions at all about WrestleMania. "Extra" showed quick highlights of Maria giving the stinkface with Kelly Kelly and then the pin on Beth Phoenix. Nothing at all on Rock vs. Cena. They even promoted it like Maria was the big star of WrestleMania. From there they brushed it off and went right to her backstage coverage segment of "Dancing with the Stars".

By the time Jim Ross left his home to go to Florida, he thought he wouldn?t be a part of WrestleMania except for watching it like a fan. What he didn?t know was that The Undertaker, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels were pressuring the powers that be to have him call the ?end of an era? Hell in a Cell match. And when three of the most successful and powerful Superstars all want it, you bet your ass it?s going to be granted. ?WWE upper mgmt made it happen. It was confirmed late Friday night,? Jim Ross wrote on Twitter, revealing that it was all three of them who requested his presence ringside and to do play-by-playof the match.

Corey Ledesma, the creative director of WWE Games, announced for the "WWE 13" video game that the Road to WrestleMania mode has been scrapped and will be replaced by a Story Mode. There will be a group of changes announced and it's no secret Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler have been doing stuff for the games of late regarding older talent involvement.

Richard Boudreau of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "WWE: 10 DVD/Blu-Ray Sets That Should've Been Made by Now" and among those listed were Harley Race and Andre the Giant. To read the entire story, click here.

Chris Humphrey of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "WWE News: Watch Former Champion Bill Goldberg Get Back in the Ring" which also has a video attached to it. He enters a boxing ring in the new TV show "Staged". You can read the story and watch the video by clicking here.

Chris Featherstone of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "5 Worst World Heavyweight Champions Since Its 2002 Return" and coming in at #1 was The Great Khali. Others on the list include Goldberg at #5 and Jack Swagger at #2. To read the entire story, click here.

Ryan Dilbert of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "Brock Lesnar and the Best Former Amateur Wrestlers in WWE History" and coming in at #1 was Kurt Angle. Others on the list include Ric Flair at #19, Rick Steiner at #18, Mike DiBiase at #15, Gerald Brisco at #13, Steve Williams at #12, Jack Swagger at #11, Jack Brisco at #8, and Mr. Wrestling at #5. To read the entire story, click here.

Dan Irwin of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "WWE: Wrestling's Top 10 Greatest Entrances of All Time" and coming in at #1 was Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III, March 29, 1987. Others on the list include Sting at WCW Starrcade, January 4, 1992 at #8, and Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania XII March 31, 1996 at #4. To read the entire story, click here.

Jim Cornette made some comments about The Miz while doing a radio interview. You can listen to the one minute clip by clicking here.

There was a really strange Ric Flair interview Wednesday on Charlotte sports talk. He claimed his match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV was his last match, said Vince McMahon was the best marketer alive and noted he's wearing both of his Hall of Fame rings. He said pro wrestling is The Rock's home and Hollywood is his superficial home. He said he loved Brock Lesnar returning to wrestling and hopes his health holds up. He was unaware about Jay Strongbow's death and said that he hadn't seen him in ten years.

New Japan Chairman Takaaki Kidani noted on Twitter that he attended an AWA show in Chicago 24 years ago and said that Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich was the main event and that he first met Tatsumi Fujinami at this show.

The autobiography of Jim Duggan is now out, ghost written by Scott Williams of the Wrestling Observer staff. Duggan looks at his high school and college sports days, a state champion in wrestling and a starter at SMU in football, playing in the NFL and CFL, breaking into wrestling in Dallas through Fritz Von Erich, becoming a star in Mid South and his WWF run, plus his incident with the Iron Sheik that nearly ended his WWF career.

There is a new "Bloodstained Memories 2" DVD coming out that includes D-Lo Brown, Rollerball Mark Rocco (original Black Tiger in Japan), Abyss, Tammy Sytch, Nora Greenwald (Molly Holly), Al Snow, Dawn Marie, Tito Santana, and Terry Funk. It is expected to be released in June.

There is a video posted of Shane Douglas in South Philadelphia outside the old ECW Arena and mentions his upcoming "Extreme Reunion" show on April 28th. You can see the video by clicking here.

The headline story and most read story Saturday morning on CNN was about the first Jerry Lawler vs. Andy Kaufman match in Memphis on April 5, 1982. Author Wayne Drash was at the Mid South Coliseum and interviewed both Lance Russell and Dave Brown for the story. They went a little overboard in crediting that feud with transforming the pro wrestling industry with the idea it paved the way for celebrity involvement in wrestling, but celebrity involvement in wrestling went back to the beginning of time. The story is available by clicking here. The story said the attendance was a sellout 11,200 but actual attendance was 8,100. The Lawler vs. Kaufman feud never sold out in Memphis. Early on, it drew above average crowds but was never a through the roof success. The most successful show was actually 13 months later with Lawler vs. Kaufman & The Colossus of Death (Duke Myers) that drew 9,194 and Kaufman's last appearances drew 3,000 to 4,000. Scott Bowden, wrote about the first match which you can read by clicking here.

Larry Zbyszko posted on Twitter: "I AM NOT DEAD !! I can never die !! I am the Living Legend?. This is my one and only real Twitter account so I want the spud head to quit LYING about me! .. I look better than John Cena and I would?ve beaten THE ROCK !!" He followed up a few days later posting "My girlfriend made a video about these lying spudheads." To see the video of Zbyszko's girlfriend, click here.

Ultimate Warrior posted on Twitter "Unexpected, exciting, new challenge. Torn Bicep. Reattached Monday. Rehab and Training commences immediately. ABW".

The Florida Gators had their spring football game Saturday and running back Mack Brown, after getting nailed, said, "He picked me good. He Goldberged me."

Kamala Jr. posted of Facebook "I am sad to report that on Thursday April 5 James Kamala Harris will have his right foot removed".

Oklafan congratulates Se7en for becoming the longest reigning champion of any documented title reign in Oklahoma independent wrestling. He won the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title from The Canadian Luchadore in a Triple Threat Match that also included Sam Stackhouse on August 14, 2010 at a show in Tulsa. The previous record holder for longest documented reign was Leather, who's SRPW Women's Title reign was 1 year, 7 months, 16 days. Se7en surpassed that on March 31st.

Oklafan extends its condolences to the family and friends of Chief Jay Strongbow, who passed away on April 3rd at the age of 83. He began his wrestling career in 1947 using his real name Joe Scarpa and began using the name Jay Strongbow when he entered the World Wide Wrestling Federation. He used the Strongbow name until his retirement in 1994. He won the WWWF Tag Team Titles in 1972, 1976, and twice in 1982. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994. He is also the father of pro wrestlers Jay Strongbow, Jr. and Mark Young.

WWE issued the following statement on the death of WWE Hall of Famer Chief Jay Strongbow: "WWE was saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Scarpa, who was better known to the WWE Universe as Chief Jay Strongbow. Strongbow made his in-ring debut in 1947, and over the course of his WWE career, he participated in many memorable matches. A four-time World Tag Team Champion, Strongbow was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994. WWE sends our deepest condolences to Strongbow?s family, friends, and fans."

WWE also had a video made honoring Jay Strongbow's life and career. You can see the video by clicking here.

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RECENT RESULTS
March 15th
Jake Carter & Corey Graves (w/ Abraham Washington) defeated FCW Tag Team Champions Bo Rotundo & Husky Harris for the titles at the Florida Championship Wrestling event in Tampa, FL

March 29th
NWA World Champion Adam Pearce defeated Adam Cole (w/ Jim Cornette) at NWA Ring Warriors' "Battle of the Belts" event in Fort Lauderdale, FL

March 31st
Brian Blair, Carlos Colon, Lanny Poffo, & Mike Graham (w/ Paul Jones 2nd) defeated Gary Royal, Larry Zbyszko, Ron Bass, & The Masked Superstar (w/ Bugsy McGraw) in an 8-Man Tag Team Elimination Match officiated by Nikita Koloff at the "Tribute To Championship Wrestling From Florida" event in Miami Beach, FL. In other matches, The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan & Rick Steiner, w/ James J. Dillon) defeated The New Age Outlaws (B. G. James & Billy Gunn), Vader defeated Rick Fury and Steve Stasiak in a Handicap Match, Amber O'Neal defeated Leilani Kai, and Tito Santana defeated The Honky Tonk Man.

Robert Gibson & Adam Jacobs defeated Jeremy Flynt & Shane Williams at the Ultimate NWA event in Madison, AL. In other matches, Bobby Eaton defeated Will Owens.

Mike Foxx (w/ Lance Romance) defeated Tim Storm and Action Jackson in a Triple Threat Match at TX Stampede/NWA Lonestar's "Spring Fling" event in Balch Springs, TX. In other matches, Bobby Lambert defeated Bubba Dumplins, and Danny Matthews defeated Michael Faith.

April 1st
Carnage defeated PACW Heavyweight Champion Mr. Brown in a non-title match at the Pure Action Championship Wrestling event in Wichita Falls, TX. Earlier in the card, Carnage defeated Corey Rae and Shawn Quinlen in separate matches to earn a future title shot at the PACW Heavyweight Title.

April 3rd
Nikki Bella defeated WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix in a non-title match at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Orlando, FL

Luke James defeated FUW Tag Team Champion J. D. Maverick at the Florida Underground Wrestling event in Largo, FL. In other matches, FUW Tag Team Champion Kennedy Kendrick defeated Rich James.

April 5th
FCW Tag Team Champions Jake Carter & Corey Graves (w/ Abraham Washington) defeated C. J. Parker & Mike Dalton at the Florida Championship Wrestling television taping in Tampa, FL

April 7th
D-Line (Black Ice & Bodysnatcher) & The All Night Express (Kenny King & Rhett Titus) defeated Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) at the Ring of Honor television taping in Baltimore, MD. Earlier in the card, Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team defeated D-Line.

TCW International Champion Tim Storm defeated Killer Nikels (w/ Boyd Bradford) in a Lumberjack Match at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Fort City Showdown" event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, TCW Junior Heavyweight Champion Greg Anthony defeated X-Cal, Boink the Clown (w/ Boyd Bradford) defeated Les Mayne, Rich Rude & TCW Tag Team Champion Michael Barry defeated Les Mayne & Richie Adams, Mickie James defeated Cheerleader Melissa, Dexter Hardaway defeated Dustin Heritage, Shane Williams defeated Richie Adams, and Matt Riviera defeated Jeff Jett (w/ Lars Manderson).

Tim Zbyszko (w/ Larry Zbyszko) defeated Jason Hanley at the I Believe In Wrestling event in Orlando, FL

Doberman defeated Billy Club at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX. Billy then asked for an immediate rematch, which was granted by Tim Brooks. Billy Club defeated Doberman in the rematch.

Mark Sterling defeated Tyler Cook at the Metro Pro Wrestling television taping in Kansas City, KS

TWF Tag Team Champions Lemus Dos & El Resplendor defeated El Latino & Mr. B at the Texas Wrestling Federation event in Seguin, TX

J. B. Payne defeated Dono Deville for the vacant WPPF Heavyweight Title at the Wrestling Past Present and Future event in Corydon, KY

April 8th
Shaun Rocker (w/ Percy Pringle III) defeated Heverick Aguera at the NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood television taping in Glendale, CA

April 9th
Brodus Clay & WWE United States Champion Santino Marella defeated Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero) at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Washington D. C.

Bully Ray defeated A. J. Styles at TNA's "Impact Wrestling" event in Orlando, FL

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Wrestling With Demons
Tuesday, April 10th
The American Legion
Bristow, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, April 14th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, April 15th
Golden Goose Event Center
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

Universal Wrestling Federation 2006
Sunday, April 15th
HFV Community Center
Ardmore, OK
Bell Time 3pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
April 10th
Roddy Piper, Pat Patterson, Jim Duggan, and Tony Atlas are among the stars scheduled for the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Hampton, VA

April 13th
Doink the Clown (Dusty Wolfe), Al Snow, Charlie Haas, Striker, Brad Michaels, and Maddox Jones are among the stars scheduled for Old School Wrestling's "Mayhem in Midland" event in Midland, TX

Bobby Lambert takes on Lance Hoyt at NWA Houston's "Shut Up and Wrestle II" event in Cypress, TX

Koko B. Ware & The Peacock Experience (Dalton Castle & Will Calrissian) take on Bill Collier & The Rochester Wrecking Crew (Rob Sweet & Hellcat) at Empire State Wrestling's "BrawlFest" event in Williamsville, NY

Ricky Morton takes on The Stro at All Star Wrestling's "6 Year Anniversary Celebration" event in Madison, WV

Buck Zumhofe is among the stars scheduled for the Rock 'n' Roll Wrestling event in Silver Lake, MN

April 14th
Brian Blade takes on Johnny Deadpool at the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Schleswig, IA

Mark Sterling takes on Tommy Ace in a Tables Match at the Central Empire Wrestling event in Oskaloosa, IA

Germanfest Wringenmiesterschaft Tournament Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Mike Foxx in a match officiated by special referee Action Jackson at TX Stampede Wrestling's "Knuckle Up" event in Balch Springs, TX

Jim Duggan takes on Zachary Springate III at Squared Circle Wrestling's "Living on the Edge 7" event in Rome, NY

Buck Zumhofe is among the stars scheduled for the Rock 'n' Roll Wrestling event in Gages Lake, IL

Ricky Morton is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Federation event in Rogersville, TN

April 15th
Ric Flair, A. J. Styles, and Sting are among the stars scheduled for TNA's "Lockdown 2012" pay-per-event in Nashville, TN

El Latino takes on Andy Dalton at the Texas Heat Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

April 16th
TCW Tag Team Champion Michael Barry takes on Disco Inferno at Vendetta Pro Wrestling/Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Casino Royale 2012" event in Las Vegas, NV in conjuction with the Caluiflower Alley Club convention. Also scheduled to appear is Harley Race, Matt Riviera, Cheerleader Melissa, and many more.

April 20th
Charlie Haas takes on Mike Foxx at the Texoma Pride Wrestling event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Kyra Maya takes on Simply Luscious, and Tim Storm & a mystery partner take on Scot Summers & TPW Heavyweight Champion Ryan Genesis. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Faith, Aaron Neil, Jordan Jacobs, Jermaine Johnson, Max McGuirk, and many more.

Brian Breaker & WLW Heavyweight Champion Jason Jones (not "The Space Cowboy") take on Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich (w/ Kevin Von Erich) at World League Wrestling's "Superbash" event in Sedan, KS. Also scheduled to appear is Harley Race and many more.

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for Freedom Pro Wrestling's "Desperate Measures" event in Onalaska, WI

April 21st
AOM Heavyweight Champion Larry Zbyszko is among the stars scheduled for the All Out Mayhem event in Gray, ME

Brian Breaker takes on Ross Von Erich (w/ Kevin Von Erich) at the World League Wrestling event in Richmond, MO. In other matches, WLW Heavyweight Champion Jason Jones (not "The Space Cowboy") takes on Marshall Von Erich (w/ Kevin Von Erich). Also scheduled to appear is Harley Race and many more.

Jerry Lawler and Angel Skycall are among the stars scheduled for the IWA Productions event in Mt. Carmel, IL

WFC Heavyweight Champion Vennis DeMarco (w/ Buddy Sotello, ESQ. & Jack Brinx) defends the title against Rikishi at the Wrestling For Charity event in Sunnyvale, CA. In other matches, Adam Thornstowe takes on Kimo.

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for Freedom Pro Wrestling's "Desperate Measures" event in Eau Claire, WI

Bull Schmitt takes Robert Lee at the "Hometown Heroes" event in Coffeyville, KS. In other matches, Splash Jackson takes on Big Daddy Moore in a match officiated by special referee Big Craw, Brandon Groom takes on Matt Murphy, and Kyle Paul takes on Tyler Cook.

Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling For Charity event in Sunnyvale, CA

April 22nd
SPW Tag Team Champions The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defend the titles against The Aces (Mike Hayashi & Virgil Flynn) at Supreme Pro Wrestling's 12 year anniversary show in Sacramento, CA

April 27th
WLW Tag Team Champions Strong & Reckless (Jeff Strong & Jack Gamble) take on Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich (w/ Kevin Von Erich) at the World League Wrestling event in Warrensburg, MO. Also scheduled to appear is Harley Race, Brian Breaker, and many more.

The Mauler (w/ Chad Mylan) takes on Ray Stryker at 3XWrestling's "Spring Showdown 3" event in Des Moines, IA

April 28th
Shane Douglas, Al Snow, and Tracy Smothers are among the stars scheduled for the "Extreme Reunion" event in Philadelphia, PA

Tito Santana is among the stars scheduled for Independent Wrestling Federation's "Hit 'n' Run" event in Nutley, NJ

ASW Heavyweight Champion Jim Fallon defends the title against Anthony Wayne at the All Star Wrestling event in LaCygne, KS

Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Xtreme's 1st anniversary show in Orlando, FL

Harley Race, Kevin Von Erich, and Brian Breaker are among the stars scheduled for World League Wrestling's "Harley Race Appreciation Night" event in Eldon, MO

Koko B. Ware is among the stars scheduled for the NEFW event in Chicopee, MA

Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) take on Team Ambition (Davye Richards & Kyle O"Reilly) at Ring of Honor's "Unity" event in Chicago Ridge. IL

April 29th
Tyler Bateman & Raze take on El Jefe & Terra Calaway at Apex Pro's "Year One" event in Huntington Park, CA

Bushwacker Luke is among the stars scheduled for "Deaf Wrestlefest 2012" in Edgewood, PA

Adam Thornstowe is among the entrants in Pro Wrestling Bushido's "2012 Warriors Way Tournament" in Modesto, CA

May 4th
Demolition (Ax & Smash) take on The Dream Team (Greg Valentine & Brutus Beefcake) at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, NJ. Also scheduled to appear is Big Van Vader, Mil Mascaras, and many more.

May 5th
TCW International Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Doink the Clown (Matt Borne) (w/ Boyd Bradford) at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Bash at the Bluff" event in Pine Bluff, AR. In other matches, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude) defend the titles against Matt Riviera & Ricky Morton. Also scheduled to appear is Bobby Eaton, Al Farat, Dustin Heritage, Mark Wilson, Tom Simon and many more.

Scotty Charisma takes on Damian Adams at the east Coast Pro Wrestling event in Mahwah, NJ

Vader takes on Handsome J. F. at the Top of the World Wrestling event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

May 12th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the International Wrestling Council event in Orlando, FL

MSW Heavyweight Champion Gary Gram, Michael Barry, Jason Jones, Dustin Heritage, S. L. U. G. G., Jim Fallon, The El Matadors (Uno & Dos), and Joe Jones are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

Cheerleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Newark, CA

May 18th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for In Your Face Wrestling's "Memories, Moments & Mayhem" event in Amsterdam, NY

Shane Douglas and Chase Stevens are among the stars scheduled for the Crossfire Entertainment event in Nashville, TN

TxPW Champion Ryan Genesis defends the title against Tim Storm at the Texoma Pride Wrestling event in Sherman, TX

May 19th
Jerry Brisco is among the stars scheduled for the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling event in East Carondelet, IL

May 26th
Jim Duggan and Al Farat are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Top of Texas event in Amarillo, TX

June 2nd
Jim Duggan, Matt Riviera, Al Farat, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Fort Smith Summer Clash" event in Fort Smith, AR

June 9th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Gary Gram, Independent Wrestling International Champion The Canadian Red Devil, Southern Tag Team Champions The Spine Busters (Tim Rockwell & Cast-Iron Cothern), Michael Barry, Dustin Heritage, Jason Jones, S. L. U. G. G., Jim Fallon, The El Matadors (Uno & Dos), Joe Jones, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for Mid-States Wrestling's 9th anniversary show in Harrison, AR

June 15th
Kyra Maya, Starr Venus, Erica Torres, Miss Diss Lexia, and Katy Pace are among the entrants in Texoma Pride Wrestling's "Babes Throwdown Tournament" in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Michael Faith takes on Charlie Haas.

June 23rd
Brandon Bishop is among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

June 30th
Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for Ultimate Championship Wrestling's "Summer Explosion III" event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

August 8th
John E. Stone and Kareem Sadat are among the stars scheduled for the 13th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" event in Cave-In-Rock, IL

August 9th
John E. Stone and Kareem Sadat are among the stars scheduled for the 13th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" event in Cave-In-Rock, IL

August 10th
John E. Stone and Kareem Sadat are among the stars scheduled for the 13th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" event in Cave-In-Rock, IL

August 11th
Matt Riviera, Dustin Heritage, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), Al Farat, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Back to School Bash 3" event in Clarksville, AR

John E. Stone and Kareem Sadat are among the stars scheduled for the 13th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" event in Cave-In-Rock, IL

August 12th
John E. Stone and Kareem Sadat are among the stars scheduled for the 13th annual "Gathering of the Juggalos" event in Cave-In-Rock, IL

December 8th
Jerry Lawler, Matt Riviera, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championhsip Wrestling's "Holiday Homecoming 2" event in Clarksville, AR

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
April 13th
Koko B. Ware, Billy Gunn, and Jerry Lynn will be signinging autographs at Northtown Center in Williamsville, NY prior to the Empire State Wrestling event held later in evening. For more info, go to ESWwrestling.com.

Ricky Morton, The Powers of Pain (The Warlord & The Barbarian), Slick, The Stro, Gregory Irons, and many more will be signing autographs at the Madison Civic center in Madison, WV prior to the All Star Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to ASWwrestlingWV.com.

April 13th through 15th
Larry Zbyszko, Bruno Sammartino, Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Gene Okerlund, Shane Douglas, Big Van Vader, Harry Smith, Jimmy Hart, Brooke Tessmacher, James J. Dillon, Rhino, Dominic DeNucci, C. W. Anderson, Howard Finkel, Roddy Piper, Fit Finlay, Tammy Sytch, Honky Tonk Man, Jushin Liger, Maria Kanellis, Necro Butcher, Dallas Page, Raven, Nikita Koloff, Spice of The Nitro Girls, 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
Dexter Hardaway will be hosting Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott West Hotel in Fort Worth, TX. The inductees for 2012 are Al Farat, Krusher Kong, Rod Price, Spoiler 2000, Jazz, and Kamala. For more info, click here.

Larry Zbyszko and John Cena, Sr. will be signing autographs starting at 6:30pm at the Newbegin Community Center in Gray, ME prior to the All Out Mayhem event held later in the evening. For more info go to AllOutMayhem.com.

April 27th
Sgt. Slaughter, Melina Perez, Greg Valentine, Andrew Anderson, Lillian Garcia, Dirk Benedict, Rick Derringer, and many more will be signing autographs at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, NJ at Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo. For more info, go to ChillerTheatre.com.

April 28th
Sgt. Slaughter, Melina Perez, Greg Valentine, Andrew Anderson, Lillian Garcia, Dirk Benedict, Rick Derringer, and many more will be signing autographs at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, NJ at Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo. For more info, go to ChillerTheatre.com.

Koko B. Ware will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club in Chicopee, MA prior to the NEFW event held later in the evening

April 29th
Sgt. Slaughter, Melina Perez, Greg Valentine, Andrew Anderson, Dirk Benedict, Rick Derringer, and many more will be signing autographs at the Hilton Parsippany in Parsippany, NJ at Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo. For more info, go to ChillerTheatre.com.

April 30th
Jimmy Snuka will be signing autographs starting at 6:35pm at The Diamond in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game. For more info, got to SquirrelsBaseball.com.

May 4th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Texas Frightmare Weekend" at the Hyatt Regency Hotel DFW Airport in Dallas, TX. For more info, go to TexasFrightmareWeekend.com/WeirdPress.

Demolition (Ax & Smash), Bret Hart, Matt Hardy, Amazing Red, Jay Lethal, Christian York, Jerry Lynn, Balls Mahoney, Colt Cabana, Jillian Hall, Maria Kanellis, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Reby Sky, Zema Ion, Samuray Del Sol, Rocky Johnson, Brittney Savage, Becky Bayless, Ox Baker, Adam Cole, Sami Callahan, Big Van Vader, Mil Mascaras, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at The Rahway Rec Center in Rahway NJ prior to the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event held later in the evening. For more info, go to ProWrestlingSyndicate.com.

May 5th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Texas Frightmare Weekend" at the Hyatt Regency Hotel DFW Airport in Dallas, TX. For more info, go to TexasFrightmareWeekend.com/WeirdPress.

Black Bart will be conducting a wrestling seminar at the old XCW Arena in Denton, TX. Cost is $30.

Demolition (Ax & Smash) and Maria Kanellis will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Royal Collectibles in Forest Hills, NY. For more info call (718)793-0542.

Vader,Jimmy Hart, Chris Masters, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada prior to the Top of teh World Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info call (514) 872-6644.

May 6th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Texas Frightmare Weekend" at the Hyatt Regency Hotel DFW Airport in Dallas, TX. For more info, go to TexasFrightmareWeekend.com/WeirdPress.

May 12th
Cheerleader Melissa, Matt Hardy, Chris Masters, Bobby Lashley, and Daivari will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at Newark Memorial High School in Newark, CA prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (510) 494-9648.

May 26th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore, CA at the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball game. For more info, go to [http;//www.stormbaseball.com]StormBaseball.com[/url].

Jim Duggan and Al Farat will be conducting a seminar for NWA Top of Texas at the Wrestleplex in Amarillo, TX. The cost is $25 and 8 participants in the seminar will be picked to work the show that night and have their money refunded.

June 1st
Ted DiBiase, Gail Kim, Melina, John Morrison, Paul Bearer, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, and many more will be signing autographs at the Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For more info go to WizardWorldComicCon.com/home-pa.html.

June 2nd
Ultimate Warrior, Matt Hardy, Maryse, Don Muraco, Papa Shango, Bobby Lashley, Larry Zbyszko, The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai & Judy Martin), Hugo Savinovich, Lance Storm, The Patriot (AKA Del Wilkes), The Boogeyman, Sean Waltman (AKA The 1-2-3 Kid), The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Mil Mascaras, Koko B. Ware, Spellbinder, Taryn Terrell (AKA Tiffany), Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, Rosita, Brooke Tessmacher, The Blue World Order (Stevie Richards, The Blue Meanie, & Super Nova), Vince Russo, Ahmed Johnson, Gene Snitsky, Stacy Carter, Jimmy Snuka, Nelson Frazier, Scotty Schwartz, The Orient Express (Pat Tanaka & Akio Sato), and many more will be signing autographs at "Legends of the Ring" at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. For more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com.

Ted DiBiase, Gail Kim, Melina, John Morrison, Paul Bearer, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, CM Punk, and many more will be signing autographs at the Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For more info go to WizardWorldComicCon.com/home-pa.html.

June 3rd
Ted DiBiase, Gail Kim, Melina, John Morrison, Paul Bearer, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, Rey Mysterio, and many more will be signing autographs at the Wizard World Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. For more info go to WizardWorldComicCon.com/home-pa.html.

June 9th
Lanny Poffo, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Bret Hart, Dustin Diamond, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Ontario. Canada. For more info, go to NFComicCon.com.

Nikolai Volkoff will be signing autographs from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Monsignor Arthur Slade School Sports Card Show in Glen Burnie, MD. For more info, call (410) 227-9057.

June 10th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 2pm to 4pm at The Wrestling Universe in Queens, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

June 15th through 17th
Jimmy Snuka, Maria Kanellis, Stacy Carter, Nidia, Kizarny, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Fanboy Expo" at the Pigeon Forge Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. For more info go to FanboyExpo.com. .

June 28th
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, IA at the Quad Cities River Bandits baseball game. For more info, go to RiverBandits.com.

July 24th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at Hadlock Field in Portland, ME during the Portland Sea Dogs baseball game. For more info, go to PortlandSeaDogs.com.

July 27th
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, MD at the Frederick Keys baseball game. For more info, go to FrederickKeys.com.

July 28th
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs at LewisGale Field in Salem, VA at the Salem Red Sox baseball game. For more info, go to SalemSox.com.

August 2nd through 5th
Magnum T. A., Bob Caudle, Rich Landrum, Tully Blanchard, Denny Brown, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Austin Idol, Ox Baker, 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.

August 24th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at Calvin Falwell Field in Lynchburg, VA during the Lynchburg Hillcats baseball game. For more info, go to Lynchburg-Hillcats.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
April 10th - Paul Bearer, Ryan Davidson
April 11th - Harley Race, Jim Fallon
April 12th - Tony Anthony
April 13th - Antonino Rocca
April 15th - Marianne Albright, Spyke
April 16th - Darling Dagmar

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