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Posted: May 8th 2012 By: mikeiles

NEWS
During the first quarter intermission of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies playoff basketball game in Memphis, TN, Jerry Lawler, dressed in a Grizzlies jersey, gave a piledriver to a Clippers fan. Reportedly, the "fan" was actually a local wrestler planted in the stands for the segment. The video was shown on TNT during their halftime report. Also in the video, TNT analyst Charles Barkley thretened Brock Lesnar to leave John Cena alone or he was coming for him. They also showed a clip of The Big Show and former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal in the ring. You can see the entire clip by clicking here.

Chris Van Vliet from WOIO in Cleveland, OH sits down with WWE Legend Mick Foley. He talks about why Brock Lesnar is selfish, his favorite match at WrestleMania 28 and his return with Santino Marella. To watch the video, click here.

Cody Rhodes was recently interviewed by the Toledo Free Press in Toledo, OH. Among the highlights he mentioned was growing up with Dusty Rhodes as a dad "For me, I didn?t really pick up on the fact that he was, like, Dusty Rhodes, until about the time that I was in middle school. For me, he was always just dad. He was retired, not really as heavily involved. We got outside of the suburbs a little bit, and through other friends of mine?s parents I figured out how much that he?d done in the wrestling industry. I?d been to a lot of shows where he was a prominent figure, but I didn?t know how much he had done, especially in the late ?80s." To read the entire interview, click here.

After the official WWE website transferred Dustin "Goldust" Runnels' profile from the RAW Superstars section to the Alumni section on Friday, PWInsider.com confirmed that he was released from his contract with the organization last week. An undisclosed incident at the April 24th SmackDown taping in Grand Rapids, MI led to his contract being terminated. He had been working behind the scenes since suffering a shoulder injury in December 2010. Runnels is the son of Dusty Rhodes and older brotehr to current WWE superstar Cody Rhodes.

Windham Rotundo, son of Mike Rotundo and nephew of Barry Windham, has begun working the WWE house shows for the RAW brand using the name Bray Wyatt. He was formerly known as Husky Harris. His brother Taylor has begun working WWE house shows for the SmackDown brand using the name Bo Rotundo. They are former Florida Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champions.

Jason Alletto of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "WWE Extreme Rules Results: 7 New Rivalries We Could See Going Forward" and among those listed was R-Truth and Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger. To read the entire story, click here.

Sammu Sucu of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "The 10 Greatest Sayings in WWE History" and coming in at #1 was Austin 3:16 Says I Just Whipped Your A** by Steve Austin. Others on the list include Everybody's Got a Price by Ted DiBiase at #9 and To Be the Man, WOOO, You Gotta Beat the Man by Ric Flair at #2. To read the entire story, click here.

George Nolan of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "15 Targets of Verbal and Physical Abuse from Jim Cornette" and each entry has a video attached either of the tirade or an explanation by Cornette himself. To read the story, click here.

Kyle Schadler of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "Wrestling Gold: The History of the WWE Divas Championship" and among the former champions featured is Beth Phoenix. To read the entire story, click here.

Luis Campos of BleacherReport.com wrote a store entitled "WWE: 6 Potential Future Feuds for the New Divas Champion Layla" and among those listed was Beth Phoenix. To read the entire story, click here.

Sting has been added to the Alumni section of WWE.com. Hulk Hogan has been on that page for years despite being a headliner in TNA, so don't read too much into it other than they've got a DVD featuring him coming out soon. Dixie Carter fully expects for him to re-sign with TNA for another year when his current deal is up.

TNA president Dixie Carter recently commented on Ric Flair being allowed to participate in this year?s WWE hall of Ceremony, "It was the easiest decision in the world! Why would I ever consider keeping a man who is so deserving of that second award from being recognized? I am not completely selfless ? and there may be something coming up here pretty soon that might get people?s eyebrows raised ? but regardless of anything, I would never have stopped Ric from receiving an award that is so deserved."

Ric Flair?s daughter Ashley is now training to be a professional wrestler.

Kevin Von Erich posted on Twitter "I had knee surgery recently?again?and weigh about 210, and I swim a lot.I have an iso-kinetic workout I stick with."

Shane Douglas stopped by to chat with Brian Soscia of "The Soscia Network Radio Show in Philadelphia, PA. Tons of stuff was discussed and Shane was extremely candid in this nearly 40 minute interview to promote the Extreme Reunion show. As always Shane pulled no punches and comes off as a very likeable guy in the interview. Some of the topics covered was his views on his former Dynamic Dudes tag team partner, John Laurinaitis, what the other legends have said to him about throwing down the NWA World Title, why he left WWF after his first run in the 90?s, his meetings with Vince McMahon before he came in as Dean Douglas, what Vince promised him before he signed the contract, what he thought about the character and what ended up happening with the gimmick, how he felt about his ring gear, his match with Razor Ramon at "In Your House", did his "Franchise" gimmick stop him from getting teaching jobs because of it?s vulgar nature, and much more. To watch the interview click here.

In ring talent and one of the owners of Extreme Reunion, Shane Douglas, issued an official statement about the Saturday night April 28th sold out live event from the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia. Douglas had prepared a statement to publish online, however he decided he wanted to record it as a video message instead. To watch the video, click here.

Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Honky Tonk Man, and Vance Nevada were all at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo last weekend. DiBiase had decent lines and Honky Tonk Man also had decent lines. Not so much for the other two.

Arda Ocal of the Score Television Network recently caught up with Brutus Beefcake. Some of the highlights of the interview include Pat Patterson giving him "The Barber" gimmick and how it spawned from a simple rib, and memories of "The Barber Shop" including one with Andre the Giant. To see the entire interview, click here.

There is a video of Lanny Poffo reciting a poem he wrote about a Canadian Hero named Terry Fox. Lanny wrote this poem as an homage to Terry, who gave his life to bring awareness of the need for cancer research in hopes of finding a cure. Terry Fox was a Canadian humanitarian, athlete, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. For more information on Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, please visit: TerryFox.org. To see the video of Poffo, click here.

Hulk Hogan was a guest on "The One Wrestling Show" and he called The Ultimate Warrior "bitter". To listen to the clip, click here.

The Ultimate Warrior posted a couple of video updates "Post Surgery & Appearances". You can watch part one by clicking here. Part two can be seen by clicking here.

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RECENT RESULTS
April 27th
Tony Atlas defeated Rush (w/ Johnny Fabulous) at the Big Time Wrestling event in Saco, ME

Jaysin Strife defeated Tyler Bateman at the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA. In other events, The Mauler (w/ Chad Mylan) defeated Ray Stryker.

April 30th
Chessman & Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) defeated Juventud Guerrera & La Parka, Jr. at the Asistencia Asesor?a y Administraci?n television taping in Guanajuato, Mexico

May 1st
Brodus Clay defeated Jack Swagger (w/ Vickie Guerrero) by DQ at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television in Toledo, OH. Later in the card, Clay defeated Swagger by Countout.

May 4th
Brodus Clay defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Huntsville, AL

MWA Heavyweight Champion Alex the Great defeated Vash Heartly at the Mid-West Wrestling Alliance event in Vermillion, SD. In other matches, Angel de la Muerte defated J. B. Payne, Kenji Myasaki, Blasphomy, and Everest in a 5-Way Match, and MWA South Dakota Champion Brian Blade defeated Shawn Logan.

Scotty Charisma & Chris Rockwell defeated D2W Tag team Champions Aaron Stride & Steven Sterling

May 5th
Brodus Clay defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Knoxville, TN

TCW International Champion Tim Storm defeated Boink the Clown (w/ Boyd Bradford) at Traditional Championship Wrestling "Bash at the Bluff" event in Pine Bluff, AR. In other matches, TCW Tag Team Champion Alan Steel (w/ Rich Rude) defeated Lars Manderson, TCW Junior Heavyweight Champion Greg Anthony defeated X-Cal, Killer Nikels (w/ Boyd Bradford) defeated Gary Gram, Soul Train Jones defeated Al Farat, TCW International Champion Tim Storm defeated TCW Tag Team Champion Michael Barry (w/ Rich Rude), Boink the Clown (w/ Boyd Bradford) defeated Lars Manderson, and TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude) defeated Dustin Heritage & Ricky Morton by reverse decision.

Mark Sterling defeated MPW Champion Dingo for the title at the Metro Pro Wrestling event in Kansas City, KS. Earlier in the card, Ricky Cruz defeated Sterling.

Cowboy Adam defeated Doberman at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX

Ricky Fuji & Shinjiro Otani defeated Tatsumi Fujinami & Hiro Saito at the Legend Pro Wrestling event in Shimonseki City, Japan

Big Van Vader defeated Handsoem J. F. at the Top of the World Wrestling event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lanny Poffo defeated Prestone Perry at the Hannibal Pro Wrestling event in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada

Adam Thornstowe, Dylan Drake, & A. J. Kirsch defeated The Carnival of Shadows at the All Pro Wrestling event in Hayward, CA

Scotty Charisma (w/ Lou Saviano) defeated Damian Adams (w/ Larry Lawson) at the East Coast Pro Wrestling event in Mahwah, NJ

Bigg Dogg defeated Michael Faith in a Bullrope Match at the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

May 6th
Brodus Clay defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Chattanooga, TN

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Friday, May 11th
The American Legion
Bristow, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, May 12th
Memorial High School & Engineering Academy
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, May 12th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, May 13th
Golden Goose Event Center
Midwest City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
May 10th
A. J. Styles takes on Kurt Angle at the TNA house show in New Orleans, LA. Also scheduled to appear is Ric Flair and many more.

May 11th
A. J. Styles takes on Kurt Angle at the TNA house show in Thibodaux, LA. Also scheduled to appear is Ric Flair and many more.

Jack Jameson takes on Luke Hawx at NWA Houston's "Retribution" event in Cypress, TX

Vader is among the stars scheduled for the Resistance Pro Wrestling event in Chicago, IL

Chase Stevens is among the stars scheduled for the Kin Folk Wrestling event in Pigeon Forge, TN

Greg Valentine takes on Derek St. Holmes (w/ Manservant James) at the Brew City Wrestling event in Oshkosh, WI

May 12th
ROH Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) defend the titles against Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) in a Fight Without Honor Match at Ring of Honor's "Border Wars" internet pay-per-view event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

MSW Heavyweight Champion Gary Gram, Southern Tag Team Champions The Spine Busters (Tim Rockwell & Cast-Iron Cothern), Michael Barry, Jason Jones, Dustin Heritage, Jim Fallon, S. L. U. G. G., 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

Seth Allen takes on John McChesney at the Pro Wrestling Rampage event in Erie, PA

John E. Stone & Drake Gallows are among the stars scheduled for the Pure Action Championship Wrestling event in Wichita Falls, TX

Lanny Poffo and J. B. Payne are among the stars scheduled for the IWA Productions & POWW Entertainment event in Olney, IL

Tim Storm is among the stars scheduled for Christian Wrestling Federation's 12th anniversary show in Rockwall, TX

May 13th
A. J. Styles takes on Kurt Angle at TNA's "Sacrifice" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL

May 18th
Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) are among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor television taping in Baltimore, MD

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

TxPW Champion Ryan Genesis defends the title against Tim Storm at the Texoma Pride Wrestling event in Sherman, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Faith, Kyra Maya, and many more.

ECPW Northeast Champion Scott Campione defends the title against Tony Atlas at East Coast Professional Wrestling's "The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Wrestling Extravaganza" event in Broadalbin, NY. Also scheduled to appear is Hillbilly Cousin Luke and many more.

Oliver John is among the stars scheduled for the Sacramento Wrestling Federation event in Woodland, CA

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

Shane Douglas takes on Arrick Andrews at the Crossfire Entertainment event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, The Hot Shots (Chase Stevens & Cassidy Riley) take on The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young & Sigmon).

May 20th
WWE Divas Champion Layla defends the title against Beth Phoenix at WWE's "Over the Limit" pay-per-view event in Raleigh, NC

May 25th
Mark Sterling takes on Ray Stryker at 3XWrestling's "Over the Top 3" event in Des Moines, IA

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

June 1st
Mil Mascaras is among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Syndicate's "Five Year Anniversary Weekend - Day 1" event in Rahway, NJ

Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Spring Slam" event in Newburgh, NY

Jim Duggan and BTW Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in San Bernadino, CA

June 2nd
Titan & TCW International Champion Tim Storm take on The Bradford Exchange (Boink the Clown & Killer Nikels, w/ Boyd Bradford) at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Fort City Showdown" event in Fort Smith, AR. Also scheduled to appear is Jim Duggan, Matt Riviera, Al Farat, Dustin Heritage, Lars Manderson, X-Cal, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), Dexter Hardaway, Joe Jones, Mark Wilson, Tom Simon, and many more.

Greg Valentine and Samu are scheduled for the CPW event in Lewiston, PA

Doberman and Tim Brooks are among the stars scheduled for the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX

June 8th
Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Grimes, IA

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, Kenny Campbell, 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

Koko B. Ware is among the stars scheduled for Stars of Wrestling's "California Clash 4" event in Alameda, CA

Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Boone, IA

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.

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the All World Wrestling League event in Brooklyn, MI

June 16th
Brandon Bishop, Angel Williams, and Rage Logan are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

June 17th
Brandon Bishop, Angel Williams, and Rage Logan are among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

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

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Maximum Assault Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

July 4th
Jim Duggan, Matt Riviera, Bobby Eaton, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Freedom Wrestlefest" event in Saline, AR

July 6th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for RCWA's "Cage Fest" event in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

July 7th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Wrestling Federation event in Seguin, TX

July 27th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the OTW event in Sioux Valley, Manitoba, Canada

July 28th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the OTW event in Carry The Kettle, Saskatchewan, 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, Al Farat, Dustin Heritage, Lars Manderson, X-Cal, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), Dexter Hardaway, Joe Jones, Mark Wilson, 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

August 17th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Asociaci?n Mundial de Lucha Libre event in Sonora, Mexico

August 18th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the ALTW event in Marshall, TX

December 8th
Jerry Lawler, Matt Riviera, Al Farat, Dustin Heritage, Lars Manderson, X-Cal, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude), Dexter Hardaway, Joe Jones, Mark Wilson, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Holiday Homecoming 2" event in Clarksville, AR

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
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.

Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at George's Cards & Collectibles in Levittown, PA. For more info, go to (215) 943-2575.

May 16th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at Forked River House in Forked River, NJ. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events-3/.

May 17th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 9pm at Antony & Cleopatra's in Williamstown, PA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events-3/.

May 18th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 9pm at Sweet Basils in Queensbury, NY. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events-3/.

May 19th
Koko B. Ware, Bob Backlund, Vader, Billy Graham, Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Road Warrior Animal, Marty Jannetty, Hillbilly Jim, and Nicole & Brianna (AKA The Bella Twins) will be signing autographs at Frank & Son Collectibles Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, go to AmericanIconAutographs.com/html/events.html.

May 25th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Spooky Empire Show" at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to SpookyEmpire.com/index.html.

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.

Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Spooky Empire Show" at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to SpookyEmpire.com/index.html.

May 27th
Roddy Piper will be signing autographs at the "Spooky Empire Show" at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to SpookyEmpire.com/index.html.

June 1st
Paul Bearer, Gail Kim, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, Mayse Oullet, April Hunter, 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.

Mil Mascaras, The Great Muta, KAI, Big Van Vader, Slick, Tommy Dreamer, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian), Zema Ion, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Rosita, Sami Callahan, 2 Cold Scorpio, Amazing Red, Val Venis, Anthony Nese, Tito Santana, P. N. News, Freight Train, Dynomite, Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, 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/.

Jerry Lawler, Nicole & Brianna (AKA The Bella Twins), Kevin Nash, Bobby Lashley, Robbie E, Luke Robinson, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at NFA High School in Newburgh, NY prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com.

June 2nd
Ultimate Warrior, Matt Hardy, Maryse, Don Muraco, Charles Wright (as 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, 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 (no word as to which combo of the team will appear), Tommy Dreamer, Beulah McGillicutty, Bobby Heenan, Paul Orndorff, John Nord, Mike Knox, Val Venis, Simon Dean, Bob Backlund, Don Muraco, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Stan Lane, Madison Rayne, Itsuki Yamazaki, Robbie E, Big Daddy V, Nicole & Brianna Garcia (AKA The bella Twins), 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.

Paul Bearer, Gail Kim, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, Mayse Oullet, April Hunter, 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.

Vader and P. N. News will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, call (718) 460-2777.

Big Van Vader, The Great Muta, KAI, Tommy Dreamer, Phantasio, Simon Dean, Slick, The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Varbarian), Anthony Nese, 2 Cold Scorpio, Zema Ion, Sami Callahan, Freight Train, Dynomite, Amazing Red, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Scott Steiner, Koko B. Ware, 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/.

Rodney Mack and Jazz will be conducting a wrestling seminar starting at 12 noon at the XCW Institute in Denton, TX. Cost is $30 for non-members and free for members. For more info, go to Facebook.com/XCWinstitute.

June 3rd
Paul Bearer, Gail Kim, Lita, Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, Mayse Oullet, April Hunter, 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.

Jimmy Snuka, Don Muraco, and Val Venis will be signing autographs from 2pm to 4pm at The Wrestling Universe in Queens, NY. For more info, call (718) 460-2777.

June 9th
Greg Valentine, Bret Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Lanny Poffo, 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 and Jimmy Hart will be signing autographs from 2pm to 4pm at The Wrestling Universe in Queens, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

June 15th
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 16th
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.

Ted DiBiase and Ron Simmons will be signing autographs at the Oak Lawn Pavillion in Oak Lawn, IL prior to the Pro Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to [utl=http://www.pcwwrestling.net]PCWwrestling.net[/url].

June 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 23rd
Tito Santana, Lex Luger, George Steele, The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), and many more will be signing autographs at Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, go to AmericanIconAutographs.com/html/events.html.

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.

Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at the Fayette County Fair in West Union, IA

July 25th
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs at the Jackson County Fair in Maquoketa, IA

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, Johnny Powers, Angelo Mosca, Les Thatcher, Jerry Brisco, Mr. Wrestling II, Thunderbolt Patterson, 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
May 8th - Richie Adams
May 10th - Jerry Brown, Tito Santana, Verne Gagne
May 11th - Charming Charles
May 12th - Sensei Jamo
May 13th - Danny Hodge, Karl Krupp, Lars Manderson, Maggie Rae, Payton Scott, Pete Maguire
May 14th - Big Van Vader, C. M. Burnham, Shawn Bragan, Robert Fuller, Scott Irwin, Steve Williams, Tommy Rogers

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