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Oklahoma Scoop

Posted: Aug 20th 2007 By: mikeiles

NEWS
On WWE 24/7, there's that Legend segment where Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, Mick Foley, and others discuss wrestling stuff. This week, it's the Monday Night Wars. Anyway, there's a spot where J. R. mentions "Other wrestling promotions" and he says that in order for those companies to be sucessful, the "Big guns" have to dress with the young guys. This could be a shot at TNA considering a while back that the big guys (Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, and others) have their own dressing room.

Beth Phoenix's appearance at the August 15th Ohio Valley Wrestling TV tapings was her final appearance for the developmental territory. She has been called up to the WWE roster full time now.

Lacey Von Erich, daughter of the late Kerry Von Erich, reported to Tampa on Tuesday, August 14th. She is scheduled to stay a week before being assigned to either Florida Championship Wrestling or Ohio Valley Wrestling in Louisville, KY.

Ted DiBiase's son Mike has been training in Tampa, FL in the hopes of landing a WWE developmental deal. WWE signed his brother, Ted DiBiase Jr., a few weeks ago, and is assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling.

TNA has announced that the "Best of Jeff Jarrett" DVD has been delayed until 2008.

TNA has removed Jerry Lynn, Brother Runt, Basham, Damaja, and Martyr (Matt Bentley) from their roster page and have added Black Reign (Dustin Rhodes), Andrew Martin, Rick Steiner, Matt Morgan, & Pacman Jones. The wrestlers that were "released" today were let go from their contracts but were notified by Terry Taylor that they would be booked by a per show basis. Taylor had also told the released talent that if things work out well then they will bring them back under a regular contract. At present, none of the released wrestlers will be heading to WWE. All the released wrestlers are however accepting independent bookings.

Dutch Mantel no showed at the Memphis Wrestling event in Tunica, MS on August 17th and was replaced by Koko B. Ware.

Mickey Grant, the former TV producer from the heyday of World Class Championship Wrestling, was on Geraldo Saturday during his show on the Fox News Channel. He talked about the deaths of wrestlers. World Class was where the warning signs should have hit first. He also plugged a movie he produced called "Gentleman's Choice", which is about the life of Chris Adams.

People magazine's newest edition has a one page story on the untimely death of Brian "Crush" Adams. The story has quotes from Marc Mero and Sgt. Slaughter. Makes you wonder where People was for Bam Bam Bigelow, Mike Awesome, Davey Boy Smith, and others.

On the WTVT news in Tampa, they did a feature on Brian Adams' death, talking to Brian Blair and Vito. They showed a photo of Kronik, and whenever they showed it, they focused on Bryan Clark as opposed to Adams.

On the Adam Carolla show Tuesday, when talking about the death of Brian Adams, they said they need to have a different age system for pro wrestlers, like doubling, so Adams lived the equivalent of 86 years. They talked about the Von Erichs and former "Partridge Family" star Danny Bonaduce talked about how he's been around Hogan and Hogan is in constant pain.

Beau Dalton left the August 19th SWCW show immediately following his tag team match with Luc Lapointe against Rage & Sage to go to the hospital to have his right wrist examined. It was believed it may have been broken in the match.

Dusty Wolfe's mother is currently ill. Oklafan send its prayers to Dusty, his mom, and his family.

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RECENT RESULTS
August 13th
Cody Rhodes defeated Charlie Haas (w/ Shelton Benjamin) at the "WWE RAW" TV taping in New York, NY

TNA World Champion, TNA World X Division Champion, TNA World Tag Team Champion, & IWGP World Champion Kurt Angle defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) in a Handicap Match at the "TNA iMPACT!" TV taping in Orlando, FL

August 15th
Katie Lea defeated Beth Phoenix at the Ohio Valley Wrestling TV taping in Louisville, KY to be named the #1 contender to the OVW Women's Title

August 17th
The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) defeated The Highlanders (Rory McAllister & Robbie McAllister) at the WWE RAW house show in Evansville, IN. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Candice Michelle defeated Beth Phoenix.

Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher defeated Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious in the main event of the Memphis Wrestling event in Tunica, MS. In other matches, Mr. Hughes & Kevin White defeated Bill Dundee & Koko B. Ware, and The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton, w/ Jim Cornette) defeated MW Southern Tag Team Champions Too Kool 2 (Flex & Tim Grind) by DQ

August 18th
The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) defeated The Highlanders (Rory McAllister & Robbie McAllister) at the WWE RAW house show in Bowling Green, KY. In other matches, WWE World Women's Champion Candice Michelle defeated Beth Phoenix.

Rikishi & Bob defeated Mr. Main Event & Andrew Troyea at the Extreme Wrestling Federation event in Marion, IN

Calabe Conely defeated Tracy Smothers at the Carolina Wrestling Association event in York, SC

Wally Darkmon defeated J. T. LaMotta at the Professional Championship Wrestling Full Throttle event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, Action Jackson & PCW Television Champion James Johnson defeated The Faithful (Angel Of Sinn & Colossus).

Brice Payne (w/ Jack Logan) defeated West Texas Wrestling League Heritage Champion Cody Jones for the title at the Professional Wrestling Federation event in Amarillo, TX

August 19th
Brent Albright defeated Hentai at the International Wrestling Cartel event in Newville, PA. In other matches, Samoa Joe defeated A. J. Styles.

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UPCOMING MATCHES
August 23rd
Jeff Jarrett takes on Christian Cage at an independent wrestling show in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In other matches, A. J. Styles faces Pierre Carl Ouelette, Abdullah the Butcher takes on Devon Nicholson, Greg Valentine faces Brutus Beefcake, King Kong Bundy takes on Koko B. Ware, and much more.

August 24th
A. J. Styles will face Samoa Joe at the World Wide Wrestling Alliance event in Hazleton, PA

Brent Albright is among the stars scheduled for the Ring of Honor event in Hartford, CT

Bash is entered in a Gauntlet Match against Franco D'Angelo, Charlie King, Viktor Tadlock, King Katera, and Jerry Brown and both the PCW Uncut Title and the PCW Survivor of the Fittest Title are on the line at Professional Championship Wrestling Uncut's "Boiling Point" event in Arlington, TX. In other matches, J. T. LaMotta faces Diamond Dave, Spoiler 2000 takes on Burger

August 25th
The Grappler and John Nord are among the stars scheduled for the Portland Wrestling event in Portland, OR

Jerry Lawler takes on Sid Vicious at the Northeast Wrestling event in Danbury, CT

Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Professional Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NY

Jim Neidhart and Hector Guerrero are among the stars scheduled for the Planet Wrestling Federation event in Palmetto, FL

Boss Campbell will take on El Matadors (Uno & Dos) in a Handicap Match at the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR. If Campbell wins, both Uno & Dos must unmask. If Campbell loses, he will shave off his trademark lamb chop side burns. Also scheduled to appear is MSW Champion Jason Jones, Michael Barry (w/ Stephen E), Kenny Campbell, Jake Boulder, Jack Dalton, Brianna Bringle, Mike Iles, and many more.

J. T. LaMotta will compete against Hot Rod, Lil J. Justice, Panther, and Joey Corman in a Gauntlet Match to determine the 1st ever CWF Cruiserweight Champion at the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in Texas City, TX. In other matches, The Headhunters (w/ Skandar Akbar) take on Austin Rhodes & Slam Shady.

Anthony Wayne is among the stars scheduled for the Southern Wrestling Association event in Lafayette, TN

August 26th
Mae Young is among the stars scheduled for WWE's "Summerslam" pay-per-view event in East Rutherford, NJ

SPW Champion Adam Thornstowe faces Rik Luxury in match #4 of their Supreme 7 Series at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA. Luxury leads the series 2-1.

August 31st
A. J. Styles takes on Joey Matthews at the Pro Wrestling Alliance event in Pasadena, TX

ACW Champion John O'Malley defends the title against Michael Barry in the main event of Asylum Championship Wrestling's 5th Insane-A-Versary event in Colorado Springs, CO. In other matches, ACW Institutional Champion Kenneth Campbell defends the title in a 3-Way Match against Rexx Reed and Carnage, and ACW Cruiserweight Champion Rob Ryzin defends against Mitch W. Carter. Also scheduled to appear is Brandon Bishop, Ryan Davidson, Steve O, and many more.

September 1st
Brent Albright faces Bryan Danielson for the vacant NWA World Title in the finals of the NWA World Heavyweight Title Tournament in Puerto Rico

Ric Flair faces Mark Henry at the "WWE Smackdown!" TV taping in Cincinnati, OH

Brad Armstrong & Bob Armstrong will face Mitch Ryder & Larry Sweeney at the IWA Mid-South event in Pelham, AL

Adam Thornstowe faces Rob Conway in the 1st round of the PWL Title Tournament at the Pro Wrestling Live event in Fresno, CA

Seth Shai faces Kevin Paine at the Xtreme Wrestling Alliance event in Sulphur Springs, TX

Action Jackson faces Mike Foxx (w/ Claudia) in a Last Man Standing Match at Professional Championship Wrestling Full Throttle's "Sick 'N' Twisted" event in Arlington, TX

September 3rd
A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Syracuse, NY

September 7th
Lanny Poffo takes on Jay Lethal at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Garfield, NJ

WCCW North American Champion Blackjack Phoenix defends the title against Greg Valentine at World Class Canadian Wrestling's "Chaos at Crystal Ridge" event in Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada

September 15th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Alliance event in Newark, DE

September 17th
The Naturals (Andy Douglas & Chase Stevens) will be wrestling a dark match as a tryout at the "WWE RAW" telecast in Nashville, TN

September 21st
A. J. Styles faces Joey Matthews at United Wrestling Federation's "Capital Punishment" event in Richmond, VA. Also scheduled to appear is Sgt. Slaughter, Rick Steiner, and many more.

September 22nd
The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) take on The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez) at the United Wrestling Federation event in Spotsylvania, PA. Also scheduled to appear is A. J. Styles and many more.

September 29th
Abdullah the Butcher and Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the USA Xtreme Wrestling event in Orlando, FL

A. J. Styles is among the stars scheduled for the Millenium Wrestling Federation event in Somerville, MA

Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Professional Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NY

October 6th
Jerry Lawler, Steve Williams, Lanny Poffo, and Bobby Eaton are among the stars scheduled for the "Dream Reunion II" event in Kokomo, IN

Demolition (Ax & Smash) are among the stars scheduled for the independent wrestling event in Millsdale, MI

October 13th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Alliance event in Newark, DE

October 14th
A. J. Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Rick Steiner, and Sting are among the stars scheduled for TNA's "Bound For Glory" pay-per-view event in Duluth, GA

October 27th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Professional Wrestling event in Lake Hiawatha, NY

November 3rd
Missy Hyatt is among the stars scheduled for the National Championship Wrestling event in York, PA

November 10th
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Alliance event in Newark, DE

November 13th
Jim Neidhart is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Unplugged event in Feasterville, PA

December 1st
Scotty Charisma is among the stars scheduled for the East Coast Wrestling Alliance event in Newark, DE

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
August 23rd
Mae Young, The Fabulous Moolah, Gail Kim, Brutus Beefcake, and Slick are scheduled to appear at the Ballpark Brawl VIII event at Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo, NY

August 24th
A. J. Styles, Samoa Joe, and Larry Zbyszko will be signing autographs from 6pm to 7pm at St. Joseph's Gym in Hazleton, PA prior to the World Wide Wrestling Alliance event.

August 24th & 25th
The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), The Headshrinkers (Fatu & Samu), Ted DiBiase, Jeff Jarrett, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), Sid Vicious, Christian Cage, Kevin Nash, Terry Funk, Dory Funk Jr., Barry Blaustein (director of "Beyond The Mat"), Jimmy Valiant, Johnny Valiant, Lou Albano, Vince Russo, Ivan Putski, James J. Dillon, Larry Zbyszko, Tito Santana, Matt Anoai (AKA Rosey), Sean Waltman (AKA X-Pac), Tony Atlas, Doink the Clown (no word as to which Doink will appear), Pat Tanaka, Marty Jannetty, Romeo Roselli, Sabu, Al Snow, Bruno Sammartino, Baby Doll, Christy Hemme, April Hunter, Missy Hyatt, Goldylocks, Gail Kim, Dawn Marie, Talia Madison, Shelly Martinez (AKA Ariel from ECW), Nora Greenwald (AKA Molly Holly), Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Daffney, Nicole Bass, Tammy Sytch, and many more are scheduled for the "Wrestling Then & Now Convention" in Lynbrook, NY. For more info go to TurnbucklePromotions.com

August 25th
The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart), Lex Luger, Gene Okerlund, Big Van Vader, Dustin Runnels (AKA Goldust), John Nord (AKA The Berzerker), Ron Bass, Tatanka, Tiny Lister (AKA Zeus), Bob Orton, Lanny Poffo (AKA The Genius), Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom (AKA The Beverly Brothers), Tom Brandi (AKA Salvatore Sincere), Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana), Tony Garea, Giant Silva, Scotty 2 Hotty, Bobby Heenan, Slick, Danny Davis, Lisa Moretti (AKA Ivory), Traci Brooks, Christy Hemme, Tammy Sytch, Francine, So Cal Val, and many more will be appearing at "Legends of the Ring V" at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. For more info call 1-888-201-1718.

Mick Foley will be appearing at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ from 6pm to 8pm. For more info call (732) 203-2500.

Jim Ross will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Amazing Heroes in Union, NJ. For more info call (908) 687-4338.

Kamala will be signing autographs along with some Canadian Wrestling Entertainment stars starting at 2:30pm at Cambrian Mall in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. For more info go to CWEaction.com.

The Honky Tonk Man, Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik, and Raven are among the stars scheduled for the 4th Annual Adult Film Star Ball at La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret in Denver, CO

Jerry Lawler, Sid Vicious, Ron Simmons, and Christy Hemme and many others will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Danbury Police Athletic Building in Danbury, CT. For more info call (860) 874-1244.

August 26th
King Kong Bundy, The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Samu, Lou Albano, Rocky Johnson, Romero Roselli, Jasmin St. Claire, Johnny Diamond, Ken Sweeney, Punisher, Mega, Kenny Casanova, Missy Sampson, Amy Lee, and many more are confirmed to be in attendance at "A Night With The Wrestlers" starting at 4:30pm at Westchester Sports Bar & Grill in Yonkers, NY

September 7th
Lanny Poffo, Justin Credible, Abyss, Sabu, Crowbar, and many more will be signing autographs before the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event starting at 7pm at the Garfield Boys & Girls Club in Garfield, NJ

September 8th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Omega Sports in The Summit Mall in Niagara Falls, NY. For more info call (716) 605-0985.

September 26th
Jason Jones will be appearing at Mid-States Promotions' "Wednesday Night Fights" boxing event at The Shake-It Up Club in Branson, MO

September 27th through 30th
Roddy Piper will be appearing at the G.I. Joe Convention in Atlanta, GA

September 29th
Tony Atlas will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm and holding a Q&A session from 3pm to 4pm at Ring Post Collectibles & Inspired Illusions in Merchants Square Mall in Allentown, PA. For more info call (610) 797-7743.

October 6th
Steve Williams, Jimmy Hart, Jerry Lawler, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Ro-Z, Shark Boy, Scott Norton, Marty Jannetty, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Ax of Demolition, Buff Bagwell, Pat Tanaka, Bobby Eaton, Zach Gowen, Bobcat, Daffney, and stars from the WCWA are scheduled to appear at the "Dream Reunion 2" at the Johanning Civic Center in Kokomo, IN. For more info call (765) 319-0322.

October 19th
Greg Valentine, Steve Williams, Tim Brooks, Ron Bass, Black Bart, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Rob Parker (AKA Robert Fuller), Baby Doll, Ax of Demolition, Alkatrazz, Test, The Stro (AKA The Maestro), and Josie will be signing autographs from 3pm to 5pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

Missy Hyatt, Axl Rotten, Buff Bagwell, Tito Santana, Ivan Koloff, Lizzy Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Sharkboy, Gail Kim, and Traci Brooks will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

One Man Gang, Koko B. Ware, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., Tammy Sytch, April Hunter, J. D. Michaels, Alere Little Feather, Francine, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), and Cheerleader Melissa will be signing autographs from 8pm to 10pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

October 20th
Greg Valentine, Steve Williams, Tim Brooks, Ron Bass, Black Bart, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Rob Parker (AKA Robert Fuller), Baby Doll, Ax of Demolition, Alkatrazz, Test, The Stro (AKA The Maestro), Josie, Short Sleeve Sampson, Harley Race, and The Original Sinn will be signing autographs from 10am to 1pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

Ted DiBiase, Missy Hyatt, Axl Rotten, Buff Bagwell, Tito Santana, Ivan Koloff, Lizzy Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Sharkboy, Gail Kim, Traci Brooks, Christian Cage, Nora Greenwald (AKA Molly Holly), Dan Severn, Jimmy Snuka, Scott Norton, Rocky Johnson, Hillbilly Jim, Bobby Heenan, Billy Kidman, and Virgil will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 3pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

One Man Gang, Koko B. Ware, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., Rick Steiner, Jim Neidhart, Tammy Sytch, April Hunter, J. D. Michaels, Alere Little Feather, Francine, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Cheerleader Melissa, Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Larry Zbyszko, Tony Schiavone, Ultimo Dragon, Al Snow, Nick Bockwinkel, Ken Shamrock, Bobcat, and Alicia (AKA Ryan Shamrock) will be signing autographs from 2pm to 5pm at "Wrestlefanfest 2007" at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. For more info go to SportsPromotionsUSA.com

October 21st
Verne Gagne, Bobby Heenan, Mad Dog Vachon, Dick Beyer, Nick Bockwinkel, Greg Gagne, and many more are scheduled to appear at the AWA Legends Fanfest at the Ramada Convention Center in Milwaukee, WI. For more info go to LegendsOfWrestlingFanfest.com

October 27th
King Kong Bundy will be signing autographs at Omega Sports in The Summit Mall in Niagara Falls, NY. For more info call (716) 605-0985.

November 24th & 25th
Missy Hyatt, So Cal Val, Tammy Sytch, and Abyss are among the stars scheduled for the "Pro Wrestling CollectorFest Super Show" at the New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Show hours are from 10am to 7pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday. For more info call (914) 213-0867

December 1st
Ted DiBiase and Virgil will be signing autographs at Omega Sports in The Summit Mall in Niagara Falls, NY from 6pm to 8pm. For more info call (716) 605-0985

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
August 20th - Cade Sydal
August 23rd - Jack Dalton
August 26th - J. C., K. C.