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Posted: Jan 19th 2016 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
The WWE Hall of Fame 2016 ceremony is sold out as the last couple of block of tickets were snapped in no time Friday during the general public sale on Ticketmaster. The pre-sale kicked off two days earlier and the majority of the tickets were gone quickly as well, leaving only a limited number for Friday?s sale. It?s likely that more seats will be added as soon as the set and production areas are figured out completely. So far only Sting has been announced for this year?s Hall of Fame. Just his name alone managed to sell out the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX last year.

There are currently no plans to bring Zeb Colter back to WWE TV, according to F4Wonline.com. Zeb hasn?t been seen since getting dismissed by WWE United States Champion Alberto Del Rio when he ended their MexAmerica stable.

WWE has confirmed that Ric Flair will be in Charlotte?s corner as she defends the WWE Divas Title against Becky Lynch on Sunday. They wrote the following teaser ?Which Diva will be savvy enough to escape with the butterfly-emblazoned title this Sunday? Will Becky make the champion submit to her painful armbar, or will The Nature Boy ensure Charlotte remains the titleholder??

Ric Flair mentioned on his recent ?Wooooo! Nation? podcast with Chris Jericho that Vince McMahon wants Shawn Michaels to come out of retirement to work the 30-man Royal Rumble main event this Sunday. Flair said, ?They [WWE] want him so bad for Royal Rumble, but he ain?t budging from that ranch down there in Texas.? Shawn retired back in 2010 and has been adamant about staying retired. No word yet on how much money WWE has offered Shawn but a return to the ring is unlikely.

Ric Flair was on Dan LeBetard?s ESPN show (47:00 minute mark) promoting an upcoming Comic-Con appearance. He talked about a lot about his robes (he said his ex-wives stole 40 or so, claiming they were gifts and said that he sold some to WWE and a belt for $100,000) and a lot of history.

WhatCulture caught up with A. J. Styles at the 5 Star Wrestling event in Newcastle, England this past Wednesday night in a video you can see by clicking here. After mentioning the recent WWE website article on The Bullet Club and Shinsuke Nakamura, Styles was asked if he would be open for bookings on January 24th, which is the night of WWE's "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view. He replied with a ?sure.? Styles talks about WWE and NXT around the 6:30 mark. Styles was also asked if he were to go to WWE and join NXT, which opponents he might want to work with. He replied, ?You ask that question already knowing the answer. That?s funny, you know? Finn Balor is one most people would like to see me wrestle. Prince Devitt if you will, from New Japan Pro Wrestling. And the guy?s very talented. Samoa Joe?s in NXT, I would do that all over again. There?s definitely up and coming guys I?d love to work with but there?s also guys I haven?t worked with in TNA and WWE. There?s a lot of guys I haven?t worked with. Hopefully I?ll get to wrestle them before its over. Great things are happening, crazy things in my life. I have a 1 year old daughter? I?ve got to add another tattoo and I don?t have a place to put it. It?s the crazy life of A. J. Styles but it?s a good one.? When asked what?s next for A. J. Styles, he said, ?I love what I do. I?m going to do what I do, best I think. I?m definitely not an artist but I can paint with the wrestling brush. I think I got some kind of thing going on with that. And I?m going to keep doing that as long as I can. Keep in mind, still gonna be able to walk away from this business. Will I have surgeries? Of course I will because I?m going to get old and I?ve hurt myself but that?s just the nature of the beast. I wouldn?t change a thing.? As noted via The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, at one point WWE wanted to bring Styles in as a surprise entrant in the 30-man "Royal Rumble" main event but those plans may have changed once the news got out that the four from NJPW were coming in.

A. J. Styles teased an appearance at the "Royal Rumble" during Saturday night?s packed Revolution Pro Wrestling show in the United Kingdom after his match against Zack Sabre, a match with Styles lost and dropped the company?s title. ?If I?m not recovering from some weird armbar submission and there?s a spot in the Royal Rumble?? Styles said, getting interrupted by ?Yes! Yes! Yes!? and ?You deserve it? chants? ?I don?t deserve it, I don?t deserve you, but I tell you, you put me in that Royal Rumble and I?m gonna kick some ass for you guys,? Styles continued to a massive ovation. Styles noted that he doesn?t have a job there, referring to the fact that no contract has been signed yet with WWE. He along with Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson are rumored to be on the way to the company. You can see Styles? promo after the match by clicking here.

Ring of Honor is advertising A. J. Styles? appearance this Saturday in Duluth, GA as his last ROH appearance, adding more speculation that Styles will be debuting during either at WWE's "Royal Rumble" or the following night on "WWE Monday Night RAW". The ROH website reads ?In addition to the hard-hitting, fast-paced professional wrestling that only ROH showcases, fans in Duluth with have an opportunity to send off ROH Legend and hometown star ?The Phenomenal One? A. J. Styles.? The former ROH and TNA champion will be singing autographs and posing for photos at ROH's "Winter Warriors Tour" at the Infinite Energy Center on Sugarloaf Parkway. Styles will not be wrestling during the show however.

Ring of Honor has announced that A. J. Styles will make his final appearance for them on Saturday night in the Atlanta, GA area, the night before WWE?s "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view in nearby Orlando, FL. There?s been a lot of speculation about A. J. being in the Royal Rumble match and at one point WWE wanted to debut him as a surprise entrant, but it?s still unknown if Styles has completed the required medical testing that has to be done before he signs a deal.

TNA reportedly made a big play for A. J. Styles to return to "Impact Wrestling" on their Pop TV premiere earlier this month but the two sides were obviously unable to agree on terms.

Bobby Eaton attended the Ring of Honor event in Collinsville, IL on Saturday night.

Cheerleader Melissa posted a picture of her bruised body with the hashtags #luchaunderground, #season2, #getready, @luchaunderground, #january27th2016. You can view the picture on her Instagram page by clicking here.

It was finally confirmed this morning that Jim Ross has signed a deal with AXS TV to do voice over play-by-play for New Japan Pro Wrestling starting in March. Ross takes over for Mauro Ranallo, now the host of "WWE Thursday Night SmackDown!" and will work Josh Barnett beginning on the show airing March 4th.

FOX Sports has confirmed that Jim Ross has signed on to call New Japan Pro Wrestling matches for AXS TV. J. R. will work alongside Josh Barnett beginning March 4th at 9pm Eastern. That episode will feature matches from the "Wrestling Dontaku 2015" event and it was noted that Ross is doing the voice-over work from Los Angeles, CA. Ross commented on working with AXS and NJPW saying "This opportunity to work with AXS TV is attractive on many fronts. The travel won?t be weekly but approximately 8-10 trips to Los Angeles in a year?s time. While there, in a two-day, voice-over session, we will hammer out up to six shows. I?m happy OKC now has non-stop flights to LAX. I?m a big fan of the New Japan product as they have been one if the most highly regarded brands within the genre for decades. New Japan has a unique opportunity with AXS TV to grow their brand in North America. The more fans sample the athleticism, physicality, no-nonsense presentation of NJPW the more they?re going to like it. For me, the New Japan Pro Wrestling business philosophy reminds me of my earlier years in wrestling. I?ve had numerous other offers, some serious and others just flirting to return to TV Wrestling broadcasting but none have had the appeal that AXS TV offered me. We think my style will fit the NJPW in-ring presentation well. We?ll know that conclusively in early March. Plus, AXS TV and I discussed other potential projects outside NJPW.?

The trial of ?Superfly? Jimmy Snuka in Allentown, PA is being delayed as the judge now has to decide if he is mentally fit to stand trial according to The Morning Call newspaper. Snuka?s attorney, Robert J. Kirwan II, told the judge that Snuka does not understand the charges brought against him and doesn?t remember being arrested. Snuka did not recognize his lawyer either. Snuka is recovering from stomach cancer and six years ago was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and shows signs of dementia as he doesn?t remember his family members? names or where he lives. The Chief Deputy District Attorney said he will challenge the motion brought forward by the defense as Snuka?s mental health issues were brought up earlier during the grand jury process and was deemed fit to stand trial. The 72 year old Snuka is being charged with third degree murder and involuntary manslaughter from a case dating back to 1983 involving his mistress Nancy Argentino.

Jimmy ?Superfly? Snuka will not be going on trial on March 22nd after all. Snuka was scheduled to face involuntary manslaughter and third-degree murder charges in the 1983 death of then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino but the court case was delayed after a hearing last Friday in Lehigh Valley, PA, where Snuka?s lawyers argued that he is not mentally competent to stand trial, according to The Morning Call. The judge ordered Snuka to be tested on his mental competence and the trial has been canceled until the results of his tests are available. The prosecution argued that Snuka is acting, after a career as an entertainer, and that caused the judge to order the testing. The competency hearing is scheduled for March 18th and if Snuka is found mentally competent, he will stand trial at a later date to be decided.

Matt Marsden of TheSportster.com wrote a story entitled "Top 25 ?Where Are They Now? Stories For Past ECW Superstars" and coming in at #1 was Terry Funk. Others on the list include Bam Bam Bigelow at #17, Al Snow at #15, and Shane Douglas at #5. To read the entire story, click here.

Joey of TheSportster.com wrote a story entitled "Top 15 Good Things TNA Ruined" and coming in at #1 was The Chance of Competition for WWE. Others on the list include A. J. Styles at #8. To read the entire story, click here.

Blake Amick of TheSportster.com wrote a story entitled "Top 15 Real Life Wrestler Fights You?ve Never Heard About" and coming in at #1 was Hardcore Holly vs. The Clique. Others on the list include DDP vs. Scott Steiner at #15, Rick Rude vs. The Ultimate Warrior at #14, Andre the Giant vs. The Ultimate Warrior at #10, Ric Flair vs. The Nasty Boys at #6, Kevin Nash vs. Roddy Piper at #3. To read the entire story, click here.

Ryan Hagerty of TheSportster.com wrote a story entitled "Top 15 Wrestlers You Didn?t Realize Were Related" and coming in at #1 was Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt. Others on the list include Rikishi and Roman Reigns at #15, The Honky Tonk Man and Jerry "The King" Lawler at #12, Rockin Robin and Jake "The Snake" Roberts at #10, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and Brian Knobbs. Dusty Rhodes and Jerry Sags at #4, Terry Gordy and Slam Master J at #3. To read the entire story, click here.

AVClub.com has a story entitled "The Shockmasters: 14 regrettable wrestling gimmicks and the stars behind them" and at #1 was Isaac Yankem, a.k.a. Kane. Others on the list were The Stalker, a.k.a. Barry Windham at #2, The Gobbledy Gooker, a.k.a. H?ctor Guerrero at #9, and Arachniman, a.k.a. Brad Armstrong at #13. To read the entire story, click here.

Rancid had hand surgery last Tuesday. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan extends condolences to Tyson Jaymes, who's uncle passed away last week.

Oklafan extends condolences to the family and friends of "Iron" Mike Sharpe, Jr., who was found dead in his apartment over the weekend. He was 64. Sharpe was a second-generation wrestler, the son of Mike Sharpe, Sr. and nephew of Ben Sharpe. After briefly contemplating a career in boxing, Sharpe began training with Dewey Robertson and made his professional debut in 1977. Sharpe had considerable success at the regional level and was eventually noticed and brought into the WWF in 1983. He was initially managed by Lou Albano and given enough of a push that he earned a WWF World Title match against Bob Backlund. But most fans remember Sharpe as the loud-mouthed preliminary wrestler who so many stars defeated on their way to greater glory. Sharpe's signature black trunks and his leather arm-brace (allegedly supporting an injury that lasted almost his entire WWF career) were weekly sights on WWF TV until Sharpe left in 1995. After leaving the WWF, he opened a training school in Canada, but after it closed, he became something of a recluse. Sharpe was fastidious about training as well as about hygiene, sometimes showering as many as 5 times a day and earning the nickname "Mr. Clean" from some of his fellow locker room competitors. Sharpe has 17 documented matches in Oklahoma. The earliest on February 19, 1979 where he defeated Randy Tyler and the last on March 6, 1987, where he lost to Tom Magee. During his time in Oklahoma, Sharpe captured 3 championships. He defeated Ron Bass for the TSW Brass Knucks Title on March 12, 1979 and held that until he lost it to Angelo Mosca on July 9, 1979. Later that year, he won the MSW Louisiana Title from Mike George on September 5th. Two weeks later, he would defeat George again, this time for the MSW Mississippi title. He would hold the Louisiana Title until January 18, 1980 when Ernie Ladd beat him for it and it would be over 2 and 1/2 years before he regained, on July 6, 1982 from Killer Khan. That second title reign would last a little under 2 months before he lost it to Jim Duggan. As for the MSW Mississippi title, Sharpe would drop it back to George sometime before the end of 1979, but regained it on January 17, 1980 (the day before losing the Louisiana Title to Ladd) and held it until sometime after April, 1980 when he lost it to Bull Ramos.

Greg Oliver of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story entitled "Iron Mike Sharpe dead at 67" which you can read by clicking here.

Launy Schwartz of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story entitled "Iron Mike Sharpe: An appreciation" which you can read by clicking here.

WWE issued a statement on the passing of "Iron" Mike Sharpe, Jr. It read "WWE is saddened to learn that Michael Sharpe, known to WWE fans as ?Iron? Mike Sharpe, has passed away at age 64. Long before ?Iron? Mike Tyson entered a boxing ring, self-proclaimed ?Canada?s Greatest Athlete? ?Iron? Mike Sharpe was battering opponents in a wrestling ring. A second-generation Superstar whose father and uncle both competed in sports-entertainment, Hamilton, Ontario?s Sharpe was a champion in his native country as well as several regional American territories in the United States. Managed by WWE Hall of Famer Captain Lou Albano, Sharpe used the mysterious (and often loaded) black brace on his right forearm to defeat opponent after opponent while simultaneously berating them. Sharpe?s winning ways were enough to earn him a WWE Championship Match against Champion Bob Backlund in Philadelphia in April 1983, a mere four months after his WWE debut. Like so many others, Sharpe was unsuccessful in defeating Backlund. Sharpe then regularly competed on and off for both WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Sharpe?s final WWE match occurred in 1995 against Billy & Bart, The Smoking Gunns. Following his retirement, Sharpe had a school in Brick, NJ, where he trained many aspiring competitors. His students included former WWE Superstars Charlie Haas and Simon Dean (also known as ECW?s Nova), as well as WCW Superstar Crowbar. WWE extends its condolences to Sharpe?s family, friends and fans.

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RECENT RESULTS
January 12th
The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, & Curtis Axel) defeated Jack Swagger, Damien Sandow, Goldust, & Zack Ryder in an 8-Man Tag Team Match at the "WWE Thursday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Lafayette, LA. In a match taped for "WWE Main Event", Jack Swagger & Mark Henry defeated The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor).

January 13th
John Morrison defeated 5 Star Wrestling Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles for the title at 5 Star Wrestling's "UK Tour - Night 1" event in Newcastle, England

January 14th
Suzuki-gun (Shelton Benjamin & GHC Tag Team Champions The Killer Elite Squad [Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]) defeated Akitoshi Saito, Katsuhiko Nakajima, & Mohammed Yone in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Pro Wrestling NOAH's "The First Navigation 2016 - Night 3" in Aichi, Japan

A. J. Styles defeated Rey Mysterio at 5 Star Wrestling's "UK Tour - Night 2" event in Sheffield, England

January 15th
Jay Lethal defeated A. J. Styles at 5 Star Wrestling's "UK Tour - Night 3" event in Liverpool, England

BBOW Tag Team Champions The Midwest Marvels (K. C. Kyng & Chris Hayden) defeated The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Pitbulls (Niko Estrada & Arik Angel) in a Handicap Tag Team Match at the Bad Boys of Wrestling event in Grand Island, NE. In other matches, Bigg Dogg defeated Eric Estrada, and Skylar Slice vs. Nurse Sanity ended in a No Contest.

NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm defeated Danny Chance at the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Ray Knyte defeated Griffin, NWA Texoma Texas Champion Apoc defeated Jerome Daniels, Mike Foxx defeated Andy Dalton, NWA Texoma Tag Team Champion The Sons of Texas (Killer McKenzie & Moonshine Mantell) vs. NWA Wrestling Revolution Tag Team Champions The Bold & Beautiful (Rob Love & Jodan) ended in a Double DQ, NWA Texoma Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas defeated Rick Ryder.

January 16th
Katsuhiko Nakajima, Mohammed Yone & GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Daisuke Harada defeated Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & GHC Tag Team Champions The Killer Elite Squad [Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Pro Wrestling NOAH's "The First Navigation 2016 - Night 4" event in Kumamoto, Japan

Zack Sabre. Jr. defeated RPW British Heavyweight Champion A. J. Styles for the title at Revolution Pro Wrestling's "High Stakes 2016" event in Bethnal Green, England

Wonder of Stardom Champion Santana Garrett defeated Barbi Hayden at I Believe In Wrestling's "Believe 115" event in Orlando, FL

Skylar Slice & Bigg Dogg defeated Nurse Sanity & Spike at the Bad Boys of Wrestling event in Grand Island, NE. Earlier in the card, Slice vs. Sanity ended in a No Contest when Spike, the referee of the match, assisted Sanity and Bigg Dogg made the save, changing the match to a Mixed Tag Team Match. In other matches, Bigg Dogg defeated Eric Estrada, and BBOW Tag Team Champions The Midwest Marvels (K. C. Kyng & Chris Hayden) defeated The Canadian Red Devil & The Canadian Pitbulls (Niko Estrada & Arik Angel) in a Handicap Tag Team Match.

NWA Top of Texas Tag Team Champions The Dirt Road Dynasty (Chad Thomas & Jay Hazzard) defeated Handgun Dan & Violent V at the NWA Top of Texas event in Amarillo, TX

PWP Heavyweight Champion Mark Sterling defeated Tony Cortez at the Pro Wrestling Phoenix event in Council Bluffs, IA

Red River Jack vs. Troll ended in a No Contest at the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling event in East Carondelet, IL. Jack then unmasked himself, revealing he was Bob Orton, Jr.

January 17th
Sheamus defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Canton, OH

GHC Tag Team Champion Lance Archer defeated Mohammed Yone at Pro Wrestling NOAH's "The First Navigation 2016 - Night 5" event in Fukuoka, Japan

Adam Thornstowe defeated Scoot Robertson at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

January 18th
Jack Swagger defeated Fandango in a match taped for "WWE Superstars" at the "WWE RAW" event in Columbus, OH

Katsuhiko Nakajima, Mohammed Yone, & GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Atsushi Kotoge defeated Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & GHC Tag Team Champions The Killer Elite Squad (Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Pro Wrestling NOAH's "The First Navigation 2016 - Night 6" event in Oita, Japan

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Friday, January 22nd
Tameha Community Center
Oakhurst, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, January 23rd
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Empire Championship Wrestling
Saturday, January 23rd
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation
Saturday, January 23rd
Ada Agroplex
Ada, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, January 23rd
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

United Wrestling Entertainment
Saturday, January 23rd
Cherokee Nation Markoma Gym
Tahlequah, OK
Bell Time 6pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
January 22nd
Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) is among the stars scheduled for the Global Force Wrestling event in Poughkeepsie, NY

January 23rd
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Duluth, GA

Goldberg, Mick Foley, Jim Duggan, Koko B. Ware, Greg Valentine, and Bushwacker Luke are among the stars scheduled for the Legends of Wrestling event in Miami, FL

Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) is among the stars scheduled for the Global Force Wrestling/Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, NJ

Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Entertainment Wrestling event in Mount Pleasant, MI

PPW Heavyweight Champion Drake Frost defends the title against Adam Thornstowe the Phoenix Pro Wrestling event in Petaluma, CA

OSW Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas and Chad Thomas are among the stars scheduled for Old School Wrestling's "Hardtimes" event in Odessa, TX

Dory Funk, Jr. is among the stars scheduled for the !BANG! Wrestling event in Ocala, FL

January 24th
WWE Divas Champion Charlotte (w/ Ric Flair) defends the title against Becky Lynch at WWE's "Royal Rumble" pay-per-view event in

ACW Heavyweight Champion & ACW Hardcore Champion JoJo Bravo defends both titles against J. T. LaMotta at Anarchy Championship Wrestling's "Guilty By Association 10" event in Austin, TX

January 27th
Nikolai Volkoff is among the stars scheduled for the Magen Boys Entertainment event in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

PWP Heavyweight Champion Mark Sterling defends the title against Arik Cannon at Pro Wrestling Phoenix's "WrestleRama V" event in Omaha, NE

January 29th
Rodney Mack and Moonshine Mantell are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Branded Outlaw Wrestling event in Buda, TX

January 30th
WWX United States Champion K. C. Kyng defends the title against Rex Logan at World Wrestling Express' "Recon" event in Great Bend, KS. In other matches, WWX Tag Team Champions Lunatic Lennie & Danimal defend the titles against The Canadian Pitbulls (Arik Angel & Elias), and Chad Thomas takes on a mystery opponent.

Tracy Smothers takes on The Mathmagician at the Metro Pro Wrestling event in Kansas City, KS

Ray Rowe & IHWE Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas (w/ Black Bart) take on Rodney Mack & NWA World Champion Jax Dane at NWA Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence's "New Year Knockout" event in Crowley, TX. In other matches, John Allen takes on Rocky Hardin, and Miss Diss Lexia vs. Leva Bates vs. Jessica James. Also scheduled to appear is Oklahoma Famous (Doberman [1st] & John Famous), Team Outlaw Inc. (Barrett Brown & Andy Dalton), and many more.

TPW United States Champion J. D. Richardson takes on TPW Tag Team Champions Bam Bam Richardson & Billy Andrews in a Handicap Lumberjack Match at the Texas Pro Wrestling/Knucklehead Championship Wrestling event in Cooper, TX. Also scheduled to appear is TPW Heavyweight Champion Bobby Burns, Cody Burns, and many more.

Rick Steiner and The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling event in Mount Airy, GA

Tyler Bateman takes on Eric Cross at Insane Wrestling League's "Insanity at Industry Hills" event in City of Industry, CA

NWA World Tag Team Champions The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera) defend the titles against Jeremy Moore & a mystery partner (w/ Boyd Bradford) at NWA Mid South's "The Midas Touch" event in Dyresburg, TN. In other matches, NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm defends the title against Apoc.

Ryan Davidson is among the stars scheduled for Reality of Wrestling's "Grand Opening" event in Texas City, TX

February 5th
RCW Heavyweight Champion Skitzkrieg (w/ Brandon Oliver) defends the title against Brandon Groom at the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX. In other matches, Al Snow takes on Paul Titan.

February 6th
Bobby Eaton is among the stars scheduled for NWA Throwback Championship Wrestling's "Title Town" event in Lewisburg, TN

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Primal Conflict Wrestling event in Harpers Ferry, WV

WWX Heavyweight Champion Rodney Mack defends the title against Trevor Murdoch at World Wrestling Xpress' "True Champions" event in Russell, KS. In other matches, WWX Women's Champion Skylar Slice defends the title against K. O. Kendra, Nathan Estrada takes on Lamar Titan, Hassan Payne takes on Danimal, and The Canadian Red Devil vs. Kenny Jones vs. Eddie Rydell vs. Jaden Roller vs. Justa Mazing vs. Flex Reed in a Kansas Tornado Match.

Tim Brooks, Action Jackson, NAWA Tag Team Champions Oklahoma Famous (Doberman [1st] & John Famous), and Jason Bruce are among the stars scheduled for North American Wrestling Allegience's "Dark Hearts" event in Waxahachie, TX

February 10th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Bremen, Germany

February 11th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Cologne, Germany

February 12th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Mannheim, Germany

J. T. LaMotta takes on Keith Roberts at VIP Wrestling's "Love, Lies and Lariats" event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, Jerome Daniels takes on Bolt Brady, Bree Ann takes on Jessica James, and The Vet Club (Tim Storm & Apoc) and among the 6 teams entered in a 3 match Beat The Clock.

Missy Hyatt is among the stars scheduled for Absolute Intense Wrestling's "Don't Feed Us After Midnight" event in Cleveland, OH

February 13th
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WWE house show in Mageburg, Germany

February 14th
Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the Primos Wrestling event in Denver, CO

February 19th
NWA Women's World Champion Amber O'Neal Gallows defends the title against Nikki Knight at the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX

February 20th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the WrestleMerica event in Barnesville, GA

February 27th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Hollywood, MD

Big Daddy Yum, Action Jackson, and Moonshine Mantell are among the stars scheduled for the Main Event Pro Wrestling event in Marshall, TX

February 26th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) take on The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian, w/ Jim Cornette) in a Steel Cage Match featuring Road Warrior Animal at the Gatekeeper of the Cage at the Big Time Wrestling event in Raleigh, NC. In other matches, BTW Heavyweight Champion Flex Armstrong defends the title against Scott Steiner. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Barry, Matt Riviera, and many more.

February 27th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) take on The Powers of Pain (Warlord & Barbarian) in a Steel Cage Match featuring Road Warrior Animal at the Gatekeeper of the Cage at the Big Time Wrestling event in Spartanburg, SC. In other matches, BTW Heavyweight Champion Flex Armstrong defends the title against Scott Steiner, and Jim Cornette takes on Baby Doll in a Battle of the Sexes. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Barry, Matt Riviera, and many more.

March 4th
Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, and Terry Funk are among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Newburgh, NY

March 5th
Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Bushwacker Luke, Nikolai Volkoff, and Koko B. Ware are among the stars scheduled for the Billtown Championship Wrestling event in Williamsport, PA

March 26th
Sam Houston, Rod Price, Action Jackson, and Moonshine Mantell are among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Unchained's "Headlocks for Haylie" event in Athens, TX

March 31st
Jim Cornette, Marc Lowrance, Mike McGuirk, NWA World Tag Team Champions The Iron Empire (Matt Riviera & Rob Conway), and NWA Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas are among the tsras scheduled for NWA's "Parade of Champions" event in Fort Worth, TX

April 16th
Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the Knokx Pro Wrestling event in Union City, CA

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 23rd
Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

Goldberg, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Scott Steiner, Jim Duggan, Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Hart, Bushwacker Luke, Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, Tommy Dreamer, Mr. Anderson. Chavo Guerrero, Tyrus, Wes Brisco, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 4pm at the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming in Miami FL prior to the Legends of Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Miccosukee.com/events.

Jeff Jarrett, Bobby Roode, Sonjay Dutt, Brian Myers, Colt Cabana, Mickie James, Nick Aldis (AKA Magnus), Karen Jarrett, Raven, 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.

A. J. Styles is among the stars signing autographs at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, GA prior to the Ring of Honor event held later in the evening

January 24th
Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar and tryout from 12 noon to 3pm at Back Breakers Training Center in Scranton, PA. Cost is $150 and open to anyone involved in pro wrestling. For more info, go to BackBreakersTrainingCenter.com.

Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett will be conducting a Meet & Greet from 4pm to 5pm at Back Breakers Training Center in Scranton, PA. Cost of $40 and includes 1 autographed picture, 1 photo opportunity, and 1 item signed by both Jarretts as well as free admission to Back Breakers pay-per-view viewing partys of WWE's "Royal Rumble". For more info, go to BackBreakersTrainingCenter.com.

January 30th
Rick Steiner, Road Warrior Animal, Ricky Steamboat, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and many more will be signing autographs starting at 6;30pm at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, GA prior to the Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MidAtlanticWrestling.com.

February 2nd
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs from 7pm to 9pm at Sweet Basil in Queensbury, NY. For more info, go to InfinityConNY.com.

February 3rd
Mick Foley will be signing autographs starting at 7pm at Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, NJ at the Rutgers University basketball game.

February 5th
Ric Flair and Chyna will be signing autographs at "Days of the Dead" at the Atlanta Sheraton in Atlanta, GA. For more info, go to DaysOfTheDead.net/Atlanta.

February 6th
Ric Flair and Chyna will be signing autographs at "Days of the Dead" at the Atlanta Sheraton in Atlanta, GA. For more info, go to DaysOfTheDead.net/Atlanta.

Shane Douglas and Kevin Thorn will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 1;30pm at Collector's World in Annadale, VA. For more info, go to CollectorsWorldVA.com.

Shane Douglas, Kevin Thorn, and many more will be signing autographs at Harpers Ferry KOA in Harpers Ferry, WV prior to the Primal Conflict Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to PrimalConflictWrestling.com.

February 9th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Hollywood, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 10th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Brea, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 11th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Improv in Irvine, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 13th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy starting at 8pm at The Performing Arts Center in Lancaster, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/Events.

February 26th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at the "Great Lakes Comic Con" at Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center in Warren, MI. For more info, go to GreatLakesComicCon.org.

February 27th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at the "Great Lakes Comic Con" at Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center in Warren, MI. For more info, go to GreatLakesComicCon.org.

Mick Foley, Kimber Lee, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MarylandWrestling.com/#!02-27-2016---Hollywood--MD/c1h59.

March 4th
Mick Foley, Rey Mysterio, Jerry Lawler, Matt Hardy, Jim Cornette, Terry Funk, Mandy Leon, and many more will be signing autographs 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.

March 5th
Goldberg, Ric Flair, Dallas Page, Tyrus, Candice Michelle, Booker T, Jillian Hall, Lex Luger, Stan Hansen, Rikishi, Terry Funk, Scott Steiner, Sgt. Slaughter, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane), Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Tatanka, Jonathan Coachman, Velvet Sky, Ivan Koloff, Nikita Koloff, Rhino, Tony Atlas, Brad Maddox, Shelly Martinez, Karlee Perez, Melissa Santos, Cheerleader Melissa, Ivelisse Velez, Taeler Hendrix, Brooke Adams, Rene Dupree, Rob Conway, Sylvain Grenier, Tugboat, Billy Gunn, Snitsky, Molly Holly, Bob Orton, Jr., Paul Orndorff, Paul Roma, Tommy Rich, Robbie E, Rebel [2nd], Barbi Hayden, Nyla Rose, Doink the Clown (AKA Ray Apollo), Dink the Clown, Mick Foley, Noelle Foley, Chelsea Diamond, Rob Van Dam, and many more will be signing autographs from 10am to 2pm at "The Big Event X" at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in East Elmhurst, NY. For more info, go to BigEventNY.com.

Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, The Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Bushwacker Luke, Nikolai Volkoff, Koko B. Ware, Warlord, Barbarian, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at Liberty Arena in Williamsport, PA prior to the Billtown Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BCWWrestling.jimdo.com/.

March 6th
Paul Orndorff, Rhino, Tammy Sytch, Tatanka, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and Rebel [2nd] will be signing autographs starting at 12 noon at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info, go to Rasslers.us.

March 12th
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat will be signing autographs at "Fanboy Expo Lakeland Comic Con" at The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL. For more info, go to FanboyExpo.com/Lakeland.

Shane Douglas and Gangrel will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

March 13th
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat will be signing autographs at "Fanboy Expo Lakeland Comic Con" at The Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL. For more info, go to FanboyExpo.com/Lakeland.

April 2nd
Jim Ross will be doing a private meet and greet from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas, TX. Tickets are $50. For more info go to Store.Wrestling-Online.com/Jim-Ross-Live-At-The-Ritz-Carlton-Dallas.

April 16th
Stan Hansen, Shawn Michaels, Ricky Steamboat, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, Justin Credible, The Blue Meanie, Brian Cage, Ron Bass, Domino, Maven, Curt Hawkins, Amber O'Neil, Bill Apter, Kevin Thorn, Melissa Coates, Roadkill, The American Wolves (Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) and many more will be signing autographs from 9am to 3pm at "Icons of Wrestling & Comic Book Collectorfest" at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, click here

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 19th - Earl Kennedy, Pat Patterson, Ted DiBiase
January 20th - Bobby Joe, Bud Guffey, Chris Cambridge, Dexter Hardaway
January 21st - Freddy Baron, Ivan Koloff, Nick Legit
January 22nd - Prophet
January 23rd - Leilani Kai, Vivian Vachon
January 24th - Gary Hart, Richard Bedford, Scott Riley
January 25th - Angie Welch, The Honky Tonk Man, Rod Price

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