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Posted: Sep 6th 2016 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
The final round of additions to the WWE 2K17 roster were announced last Tuesday morning, with Asuka, Bayley, Big Bossman, Buddy Murphy, Cactus Jack, Dean Ambrose, Diesel, Dude Love, Dusty Rhodes, Goldust, Jack Swagger, John Cena, Kane, Kevin Owens, Lex Luger, Luke Harper, Mankind, Road Dogg Jesse James, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Undertaker, Vader and Wesley Blake confirmed as appearing in the game

Pro Wrestling Illustrated released its 2016 PWI 500 and coming in at #1 was Roman Reigns, who is the son of Sika of The Wild Samoans. Other notables on the list include:

4. A. J. Styles
29. Alberto Del Rio - nephew of Mil Mascaras
52. Kane - storyline son of Paul Bearer
56. Bray Wyatt - nephew of Barry Windham
59. Randy Orton - son of Bob Orton, Jr.
90. Jey Uso - son of Rikishi
97. Raymond Rowe
98. Davey Boy Smith, Jr. - nephew of Jim Niedhart
99. Jimmy Uso - son of Rikishi
100. Lance Archer
102. The Big Show - attended Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa
110. Cody Rhodes - son of Dusty Rhodes
129. Matt Sydal - brother of Mike Sydal
146. Matt Riviera
164. Jack Swagger
179. Goldust - son of Dusty Rhodes
199. Bo Dallas - nephew of Barry Windham
221. Chavo Guerrero, Jr. - son of Chavo Guerrero
222. Jeff Jarrett
244. Tim Storm
265. Charlie Haas
329. Al Snow
378. Andy Dalton
380. Wes Brisco - son of Gerald Brisco
406. Lance Anoa'i - son of Samu
422. Sammy Guevara
448. Adam Thornstowe
455. Tyler Bateman
459. Josef Von Schmidt

The St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that The Von Erichs will be inducted on at the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO on October 8th. Kerry Von Erich's daughters Hollie and Lacey will be on hand for the inductions.

Bob Kapur of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story entitled "Goldberg appearance continues streak of wrestlers at Fan Expo Canada" which you can read by clicking here.

Oklafan congratulates Rick Russo who recently surpassed 6 months as EmpCW Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Brock Landers and Buster Cherry in a Handicap Match to become the first ever champion on March 5, 2016 at an event in Oklahoma City.

Oklafan congratulates Skyler Fayden on his marriage to his fiancée Keylee on September 2nd.

Oklafan congratulates Jeff Starchild on the birth of his nephew last week.

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RECENT RESULTS
August 26th
The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) defeated Jeff Gant & Matt Kenway at the Saint Louis Anarchy event in Alton, IL

J. R. Kratos & Nicole Savoy defeated Tyler Bateman & Ruby Raze in a semifinal match of Gold Rush Pro Wrestling's "Golden Throne Tournament" in Pacifica, CA. Earlier in the card, Bateman & Raze defeated Kaka Meng & Samara in a quarterfinal match.

August 27th
PWE Pride Champion Dark Fury defeated Gregory James at the pro Wrestling Ego event in Chalmatte, LA

August 28th
Jimmy Valiant & The Iron Cross defeated Stan lee & Scott Sterling at the All Star Wrestling event in Hillsville, VA

August 30th
A. J. Styles defeated Apollo Crews at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in Dallas, TX

Chico Adams defeated Brandon Groom, Aled Todd, Axx, Blaine McAllister, Chasyn Rance, C. T. Brown, Josh Hess, and Tyranus in a 9-Way Match at Pro Wrestling 2.0's "Labor Pians" event in Winter Park, FL

September 2nd
Thunderkitty defeated Malia Hosaka (w/ Leilani Kai) in an I Quit Match at the SHINE Wrestling event in Ybor City, FL

September 3rd
Tracy Smothers defeated Francisco Ciatso (w/ Stormie Lee) at Universal Independent Wrestling's "West Georgia War Stories" event in Buchanan, GA. In other matches, Joel Deaton, Billy Knight, Steve Lawler, & Terry Lawler defeated Glenn Matthews, The Russian Assassin, & The GA Inmates (Hammer & Spike) in an 8-Man Tag Team Match.

Mil Mascaras, Dos Caras, & El Canek defeated Negro Navarro, Villano IV, & Scorpio, Jr. in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at LEGEND Promociones' "Lucha Fan Fest 9" event in Tlalnepantla, Mexico

Rebel [2nd] & Paredyse defeated Jessie Belle & Shane Andrews at Ohio Valley Wrestling's "Saturday Night Special Reckoning" event in Louisville, KY

Martin Stone defeated Matt Palmer at the Ronin Pro Wrestling event in Pembroke Pines, FL

September 4th
Edward Malken defeated Matt Palmer at the "WrestleFest in Gainesville" event in Gainesville, FL

September 5th
Darren Young (w/ Bob Backlund) defeated Jinder Mahal at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Kansas City, MO

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Compound Pro Wrestling
Friday, September 9th
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Friday, September 9th
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, September 10th
Elmer Thomas Park
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 10am

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, September 10th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Saturday, September 10th
Taneha Community Center
Oakhurst, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Wrestling For a Cause
Saturday, September 10th
New Beginnings Community Church
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
September 9th
Sting and Jim Duggan are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Glens Falls, NY

NWA World Tag Team Champions The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera) defend the titles against The Heatseekers (Elliot Russell & Sigmon) at the NWA Mid South event in Ripley, TN

September 10th
Sting and Jim Duggan are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Farmingdale, NY

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the WrestlePro event in Rahway, NJ

Jeff Jarrett takes on Jerry Lawler at the Legends of Memphis Wrestling event in Jonesboro, AR. In other matches, Bill Dundee takes on Austin Starr.

MPX Prospects Champion James Johnson defends the title against Brandon Collins at Metroplex Wrestling's "State of Emergency" event in Bedford, TX

Brandon Groom takes on Homicide at the Lucha Xtreme event in Coalinga, CA

Angel Medina and Lunatic Lennie are among the stars scheduled for the Total Action Zone Wrestling event in Hoisington, KS

Bobby Burns is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Independent Pro Wrestling event in Cooper, TX

September 11th
WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose defends the title against A. J. Styles at WWE's "Backlash" pay-per-view event in Richmond, VA

NWA World Champion Jax Dane defends the title against Rodney Mack at the NWA Elite Championship Wrestling event in Houma, LA. In other matches, NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion John Saxon defends the title against Gregory James.

September 14th
Paloma Starr is among the stars scheduled for Independent Wrestling Association Unlimited's "Girl Fight XVI" event in Olney, IL

September 16th
Terry Funk is among the stars scheduled for the House of Hardcore event in St. James, NY

NWA Texoma Heavyweight Champion Charlie Haas, NWA Texoma Tag Team Champions Revolution (Seth Allen & Dane Griffin) and Tim Storm are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX

September 17th
Koko B. Ware is among the stars scheduled for Primal Conflict Wrestling's "Revolution Rumble" event in Ranson, WV

Tommy Dreamer (w/ Señor Funkster) takes on Matt Hardy (w/ Señor Benjamin) at the House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia, PA

Sting is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Washington Township, NJ

Lanny Poffo is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling For Charity event in San Jose, CA

Greg Valentine, MVP, Road Warrior Animal, and The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Moton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for Dominion Championship Wrestling's "Bully Knockdown" event in Martinsburg, WV

NWA World Tag Team Champion Matt Riviera and Chad Thomas are among the stars scheduled for NWA Top of Texas' "Fall of Gold" event in Amarillo, TX

The Just Us League (Cade Sydal & The Suicide Test Dummy) take on Justin Fireball & a mystery partner at the New American Pro Wrestling event in Hickory, NC

September 18th
The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) takes on The Hooligans (Mason Cutter & Devin Cutter) at the Anarchy Championship Wrestling event in Austin, TX

September 23rd
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Raleigh, NC

September 24th
The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Niedhart), Jim Ross, Jim Cornette, The Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Koko B. Ware, Greg Valentine, Paul Orndorff, Bob Orton, Jr., Nikolai Volkoff, Magnum T. A., and Rikishi are among the stars scheduled for Maryland Championship Wrestling's "Tribute to the Legends" event in Joppa, MD

Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Spartanburg, SC

Cheerleader Melissa takes on Raze at Alternative Wrestling Show's "Ladies Night 2" event in South Gate, CA

Bobby Venom takes on Chad Thomas at Squared Circle Pro's "Birthaversary" event in Lubbock, TX. In other matches, Gregory James & Kyle Hawk takes on Daniel King & Pierce Price.

Brent McKenzie and Big Daddy Yum Yum are among the 8 entrants in Main Event Pro Wrestling's "#Heavy8 Tournament" event in Longview, TX

September 25th
NWA World Tag Team Champions The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera) are among the stars scheduled for the Diamond Stars Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan

October 1st
Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) is among the stars scheduled for Global Force Wrestling/Max Pro Wrestling's "Northern Justice" event in Timmins, Ontario, Canada

The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) takes on The Guerrillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Roa) at NWA's "SuperBrawl Legacy" event in Columbus, GA. In other matches, Tim Storm takes on A. J. Steele.

October 2nd
Gail Kim is among the stars scheduled for TNA's "Bound for Glory" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL

October 5th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for DREAMWAVE Wrestling's "DREAMWAVE 100" event in LaSalle, IL

October 6th
Jim Ross and Jim Cornette are among the stars scheduled for the WCPW event in Newcastle, England

October 11th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Autumn Ambush" event in Waterbury, CT

October 22nd
Ric Flair is among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling Empire's "Clash of the Titans" event in Harrisburg, PA

NBW Heavyweight Champion Superstar Steve defends the title against Dustin Bozworth at the New Breed Wrestling event in Eldon, MO. In other matches, Mike Sydal takes on Sterling Riegel. Also scheduled to appear is Double D, Erica Torres, The Mathmagician, and many more.

October 29th
Tim Brooks, Guy Atticus, and Doberman [1st] are among the stars scheduled for North American Wrestling Allegiance's "Wrestling Against Autism" event in Carrollton, TX

November 1st
A. J. Styles & Bray Wyatt take on Randy Orton & WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose at the WWE house show in Newark, NJ

November 5th
Rick Steiner takes on Hannibal at the Great North Wrestling event in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for Dreamwave Wrestling's "Dreamwave 100" event in LaSalle, IL

Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Autumn Ambush" event in Waterbury, CT

November 12th
Terry Funk is among the stars scheduled for Old School Wrestling's "The Good, The Bad, and The Funk" event in Odessa, TX

November 18th
Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the ABC Pro Wrestling event in Thailand

November 19th
Dalton Bragg is among the stars scheduled for the ABC Pro Wrestling event in Thailand

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
September 9th
Sting, Lex Luger, Jim Duggan, Damien Sandow, Swoggle, Billy Gunn, and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Glens Falls Civic Center in Glens Falls, NY prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-09.html.

A. J. Styles will be signing autographs from 5pm to 8pm at "Wizard World Richmond Comic Con" at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA. For more info, go to WizardWorld.com/ComicCon/Richmond?SID=ok3v1rhb7mqj76r4ejmt02td61.

September 10th
Tony Atlas and Koko B. Ware will be signing autographs at the "Syracuse Sports Card Show" at the Ramada Carrier Circle in East Syracuse, NY. For more info, go to AnyShowPromotions.com/Syracuse_show.html.

Tito Santana will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 3pm at Subway in Keansburg, NJ. For more info, call (732) 787-2172.

Ric Flair, Cody Rhodes, Grado, Colt Cabana, Swoggle, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at the Rahway Rec Center in Rahway, NJ prior to the WrestlePro event held later in the evening. For more info, go to WrestleProOnline.com.

Sting, Damien Sandow, Lex Luger, Swoggle, Billy Gunn, Jim Duggan, and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Farmingdale High School in Farmingdale, NY prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-10.html.

September 16th
Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer, Damien Sandow, Swoggle, Sami Callihan, Ricochet, Matt Hardy, Señor Benjamin, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at The Sports Arena in St. James, NY prior to the House of Hardcore event held later in the evening. For more info, go to HouseOfHardcore.net.

September 17th
Sting, Vickie Guerrero, Bret Hart, Terry Funk, Swoggle, Damien Sandow, Ariane (AKA Cameron), Aldo Rose, Torito, Ted DiBiase, The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), Tully Blanchard, Tommy Dreamer, Perry Saturn, Tammy Sytch, Abdullah the Butcher, Bobby Fulton, Demolition (Ax & Smash). The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zukhov), Lisa Marie Varon, Charlie Haas, Ricochet, The Blue Meanie, The Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke), Bill Alfonso, Santino Marella, Matt Hardy, Reby Hardy, Señor Benjamin, Tatanka, Ryback, and many more will be signing autographs from 10am to 4pm at the "Icons of Wrestling & Comic Book Collectorfest" at at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, go to TheCollectorFest.com.

Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer, Damien Sandow, Swoggle, Sami Callahan, Ricochet, Lisa Marie Varon, Matt Hardy, Reby Hardy, Señor Benjamin, and many more will be signing autographs from 5pm to 7pm at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA prior to the House of Hardcore event held later in the evening. For more info, go to HouseOfHardcore.net.

Sting, Adam Rose, and The Patriot will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Westwood Regional High School in Washington Township, NJ prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-17.html.

Koko B. Ware, Sean Waltman, Rhino, Jason Kincaid, and many more will be signing autographs at the Ranson Civic Center in Ranson, WV prior to the Primal Conflict Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to PrimalConflictWrestling.com/.

September 18th
Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 3pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

Abdullah the Butcher and Bobby Fulton will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Pro Wrestling World in Allentown, PA. For more info, call (610) 798-9900.

September 22nd
Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Cody Rhodes, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-23.html.

September 23rd
Jim Ross and Jim Cornette will be appearing in "An Evening with Jim Ross & Jim Cornette" at Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore, MD. For more info, go to MCWProWrestling.com/#!blank-4/efrd8.

Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Cody Rhodes, The Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy), and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-23.html.

September 24th
Ted DiBiase and George Frankenstein will be signing autographs at "Retro Con" at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. For more info, go to RetroCons.com.

Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Cody Rhodes, The Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy), and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2016-09-24.html.

The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Niedhart), Jimmy Hart, Jim Ross, Jim Cornette, The Honky Tonk Man, Howard Finkel, Hillbilly Jim, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana, Koko B. Ware, Greg Valentine, Paul Orndorff, Bob Orton, Jr., Nikolai Volkoff, Bill Apter, Tammy Sytch, Swoggle, Tugboat, Magnum T. A., Rikishi, and many more will be signing autographs from 10am to 4pm at the MCW Arena in Joppa, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MCWProWrestling.com/#!Guest-Legends/nox3y.

September 25th
Ted DiBiase and George Frankenstein will be signing autographs at "Retro Con" at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. For more info, go to RetroCons.com.

October 1st
Jake Roberts will be signing autographs at "Cleveland Comic Con" at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights, OH. For more info, go to ClevelandComicCon.com.

October 2nd
Jake Roberts will be signing autographs at "Cleveland Comic Con" at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Middleburg Heights, OH. For more info, go to ClevelandComicCon.com.

October 7th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at the "Spooky Empire Convention" at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to SpookyEmpire.com.

December 17th
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat will be conducting a Q&A at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA

2017
February 18th
Paul Orndorff, Howard Finkel, and many more will be signing autographs at "Canadian Wrestling's Elite's Fanfest" at Holy Cross Gymnasium Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. For more info, go to CWETickets.com.

March 17th
Ric Flair will be the official starter of the "First Ever 14th Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" in Hot Springs, AR

April 1st
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross and Friends" at 2pm at Plaza Live in Orlando, FL. For tickets, go to TicketFly.com.

April 2nd
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross and Friends" at 2pm at Plaza Live in Orlando, FL. For tickets, go to TicketFly.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
September 7th - Dylan Feltz
September 8th - The Great Kabuki, Leroy Brown, Rebel [2nd], Wendi Richter
September 9th - Rancid
September 10th - Greg Valentine, Kool Ade, Les Mayne, Mr. Wrestling II, Trevor Murdoch
September 12th - American Anarchy, Bash, The Bounty Hunter, Adrian Dell, Montego Seeka

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