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Posted: May 21st 2023 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
PWInsider.comreports that Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich are now free agents, as their contracts with Major League Wrestling have expired. As a result, they are “free and clear of all contractual obligations.” It was previously believed that the duo’s deals were set to expire in June. Marshall and Ross signed multi-year deals in 2019, and they defeated The Dynasty (Richard Holliday & M. J. F.) at "MLW Saturday Night SuperFight 2019" to win the MLW World Tag Team Championship. The Von Erichs last wrestled for MLW in May 2022. They did at "Ric Flair’s Last Match" on July 31, 2022. Marshall recently announced that he and Ross are moving back to Texas. They had been living in Hawaii.

In an interview with Bill Apter for Sportskeeda at the 80’s Wrestling Con, WWE Hall of Famer Bob Orton, Jr. revealed some not-so-good news about his son Randy. When Apter asked Orton what’s the status of Randy, he said that doctors have advised him not to return to the ring but nonetheless, Orton is training. “He’s training, so we’ll see what happens,” Orton said. “I don’t know if he feels like going back. If he feels ready to go back, I think he might.” He then continued, “Then again, he’s pretty well taken care of. I don’t think he needs to and I think the doctors have told him not to.” Orton then said that “Randy’s gonna do what Randy wants to do,” and left it at that. Randy underwent back fusion surgery in late November of last year and has been out of action since May, with his last match being with Riddle against The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso) in a Tag Team Title Unification Match. Randy has not appeared on WWE television since that time.

A. J. Styles, Zelina Vega, The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins), L. A. Knight, and Rick Boogs appeared on "The SmackDown LowDown" on February 12th.

WWE’s YouTube channel has uploaded Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix vs. Melina from "Judgment Day 2008" and Goldberg vs. Perry Saturn from "WCW Slamboree 1998".

A number of AEW-related trademarks were filed on May 11th. AEW trademarked the term “Double Jeopardy”, Jay Lethal trademarked the term “Black Machismo”, and Ricky Starks filed a trademark for his name.

Jim Ross is a true veteran in the pro wrestling world, as he made a name for himself as a commentator in WWE, and now with AEW. He has delivered some of the most iconic moments in the history of pro wrestling. Now it appears Ross recalled the time wrestling promoter Leroy McGuirk almost murdered Ted DiBiase for dating his daughter. While speaking on his "Grilling JR" podcast, Jim Ross recounted a shocking incident from the mid-1970s involving former NWA member and wrestling promoter, Leroy McGuirk. According to Ross, McGuirk made it clear he wanted to murder Ted DiBiase for dating his daughter. As they drove from Oklahoma to Shreveport for a Mid-South Wrestling TV taping, Ross noticed that McGuirk was carrying a large handgun in his leather satchel. He asked McGuirk about the gun and was shocked by the response he got. McGuirk told Ross that he was going to kill DiBiase in Shreveport. Jim Ross couldn’t believe McGuirk’s plan and immediately called “Cowboy” Bill Watts, who served as the matchmaker for McGuirk’s NWA Tri-State territory. Ross noted that McGuirk intended to take DiBiase to the Alamo Plaza Hotel, check him in, and leave his door slightly open. McGuirk would then wait outside the room and shoot DiBiase when he entered. “It was the biggest handgun I had ever seen. I asked him, ‘Mr. McGuirk, why do we need that gun?’ And he says, ‘Well, I’m gonna kill Ted Dibiase over at Shreveport. I make the phone call and Cowboy starts laughing. I told him, ‘I don’t think it’s f—ing funny. I was going to take him to Alamo Plaza Hotel, check him in, and leave his door cracked,” recounted Ross. “He was going to be sitting at the door, so when the door opened, he was going to blow Dibiase away with his handgun. You know why? Because Dibiase was secretly dating Mike McGuirk and Leroy had a hard and fast rule: ‘My daughter is not going to date any wrestlers.’ Luckily, Cowboy met me at Leroy’s room and took over the reins. By that time, Leroy had already gone through half a pint of whiskey.” It is good to know Ted DiBiase didn’t end up losing his life just because he was dating the promoter’s daughter. The incident serves as a reminder of the dark side of the wrestling world and how dangerous it could be for some people.

HighspotsAuctions.com is doing private signings with Bill Goldberg, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega, and Excalibur.

Oklafan congratulates Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Dynamite & Johnny Lightning), who recently surpassed 6 months as WFC Tag Team Champions. They defeated London Calling (Richie Adams & Dutch Hagen) for the titles on November 19, 2002 at an event in Wagoner.

Red James suffered a fractured leg bone at the UWO event on May 12th. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan congratulates Ducky on his engagement on May 16th.

Oklafan congratulates Shane Sanchez on his engagement on May 18th.

Oklafan congratulates Elijah Sparks and Miss Lavender on their marriage on May 13th.

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RECENT OUT OF STATE RESULTS
April 8th
Alex Taylor defeated Fodder (w/ Angelina Love) and Koa Laxamana in a Triple Threat Match at the "NWA Powerrr" event in Highland Park, IL

April 30th
Zenith (J. R. Miller & T. D. T.) defeated Beer City Bruiser & J. A. C. at America's Most Liked Wrestling's "Fortune Favors the Bold" event in Winston-Salem, NC

May 5th
BRCW Champion Jack Talos defeated Skitz at Coastal Commonwealth Wrestling's "Cinco de Mayhem 2023: event in Kendall, FL

Jackson Stone defeated Hernandez at the Combat 1 Wrestling event in Waterford Township, MI

May 7th
El Hijo del Fishman was among the entrants in the Rey Del Ring 2023 Match won by Hijo del Pirata Morgan at International Wrestling Revolution Group's "Rey Del Ring 2023" event in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexiko

May 11th
Lilith Grimm defeated Adrian Myscira at Rocky Mountain Pro's "RMP Ignition" event in Englewood, CO

May 12th
Hija Del Vikingo defeated Lady Sensacion, Brigith, Diosa Maya, Diosa Nix, Hija de Fuerza Guerrera, Miss Coral, Mitzy, Sexy Violeta, Therius and India Mazahua in an 11-Way Match at the "Dia de las Madres" event in Cuautehmoc, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Garrisaon Creed defeated Rob Justice at Paradise City Wrestling's "Brawlroom Bash" event in New Prague, MN

SCWPro Champion J. T. Energy defeated Johnny Wisdom at SCW Pro Wrestling's :Mayhem at West 2" event in Davenport, IA

May 13th
FTW Champion Hook defeated Ethan Page at AEW's "House Rules Tour" event in Salem, VA

Luke Langley defeated Conan Lycan at Central States Wrestling's "Aftershock" event in Lenexa, KS. In other matches, Ethan Price defeated Dan the Dad and Scott Tyler in a 3-Way Match; and Moonshine Mantell vs. Anaya Howlett ended in a Double DQ.

Nathaniel Vanderbilt & Rose Gold defeated Nathan Estrada & Skylar Slice in a Mixed Tag Team Match at Classic City Wrestling's "Dawn of a Dynasty" event in Athens, GA

Marti Belle defeated Heather Blue at Collective League of Adrenaline Strength and Honor's "CLASH to the Future" event in Allen Park, MI

JGeorge defeated Chic Donovan at Create A Pro Wrestling's "Homecoming" event in Melville, NY. In other matches, Angelina Love & Notorious Mimi defeated Ava Everett & B3CCA.

Robert Gibson & Ernest Miller defeated Dirty Deeds (??? & ???) at the Deep South Wrestling event in Franklin, GA. In other matches, Skrilla the Great defeated James Storm.

Kikutaro, Keizo Matsuda, & Apex of Triangle Champion Masao Orihara defeated Hashinosuke, Joji Otani, & Kenta Hattori in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at the Mobius event in Tokyo, Japan

El Hijo del Fishman, DMT Azul, & El Rayo de Jalisco, Jr. defeated Hijo de Mascara Ano 2000 & Nueva Generacion Dinamita (Forastero & Sanson) by DQ in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at the Promociones PG Gutierrez event in Laredo, TX

The Blue Bolt, Gary Roosevelt Gram, Jason Jones, and Niles Plonk were among the entrants in the Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal won by Bobby D at the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling event in St. Louis, MO. Earlier in the card, Plonk (w/ Miranda Gordy) defeated Silas Mason.

Mike Sydal defeated Rahim de la Suede at Trailblazer Championship Wrestling's "Tornado Alley" event in Ottawa, KS. In other matches, Curt Gannon defeated Rocco the Barbarian (w/ Dekin Cane).

A. J. Styles defeated WWE United States Champion Austin Theory by DQ at the WWE "SuperShow" event in Augusta, GA

May 14th
Intocable defeated Hernandez and Zumbi in a 3-Way Match at Robles Promotions' "Festejando a las Madres" event in General Escobedo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

A. J. Styles defeated WWE United States Champion Austin Theory by DQ at the WWE "SuperShow" event in North Charleston, SC

May 15th
Erik (w/ Valhalla) was among the entrants in the WWE Intercontinental #1 Contender Battle Royal won by Mustafa Ali at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" event in Greensboro, NC. In other matches, Indus Sher (Sanga & Veer, w/ Jinder Mahal) defeated Drake Thompson & Lavar Barbie.

May 17th
Sammy Guevara defeated Exodus Prime at the "AEW Dynamite" event in Austin, TX. In other matches, Jay White (w/ Juice Robinson) defeated Ricky Starks by DQ.

AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill defeated Danni Bee at the "AEW Rampage" event in Austin, TX

May 18th
EC3 defeated Tony Gunn at the Ohio Valley Wrestling event in Louisville, KY

May 19th
TexPro Oklahoma Champion & TexPro Texas Champion Franco D’Angelo defeated Chase Owens at Texoma Pro Wrestling's "Ricochet" event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Kari Wright (w/ Tony Snow) def. Malik Mayfield; Rook Tyler & Gabe Wilder defeated K. O. A. (Devion Black & Caine Carter); Merc defeated Neo Genesis; Tim Storm (w/ James Beard) defeated TexPro Tag Team Champion Big Sed by DQ; and The International Players Club (Gino Medina & Slim Seven, w/ Lance Romance) defeated Tommy Prince & TexPro Champion Edge Stone.

AJ Styles defeated Karrion Kross at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" event in Columbia, SC

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Core Professional Wrestling
Sunday, May 21st
Core Training Center
565 S. Utica Ave.
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 5pm

Wrestle Against Hunger
Saturday, May 27th
Living Hope Fellowship
1821 E. 66th St. N.
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE EVENTS
May 21st
Dan Webber and Jamie Holley are scheduled for Christian Wrestling Federation's "Uprising" event in Fate, TX

Ethan Price vs. Shane Sabre is scheduled for Glory Pro Wrestling's "Go for Broke" pay-per-view event in St. Louis, MO

Barrett Brown vs. Mr. Wobble in an “I Quit” Match is scheduled for the Heart of Texas Wrestling event in Austin, TX. Other scheduled matches include HOT Women's Champion Danni Bee defending against Angel Blue; and Laredo Wrestling Alliance RISE Division Champion Shimbashi defending the title against Dyl Dempsey, Sodapop, and Khiry in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

Bateman vs. The D. K. C. is scheduled for New Japan Pro Wrestling's "STRONG Resurgence 2023" kickoff show in Long Beach, CA

Gino Medina vs. Naval vs. Low Rider vs. Chris Carter in a 4-Way Match is scheduled the for the "South Texas Wrestle Fest II - Night 2" event in Harlingen, TX

May 26th
Mat War Pro Trinity River Heritage Champion Brent McKenzie defends the title against Damo McCullough at the Mat War Pro Wrestling event in Fort Worth, TX. Other scheduled matches include Izzy James vs. The Oklahoma Strangler; and Franco D'Angelo vs. James Claxton.

Ryan Davidson is scheduled for Reality of Wrestling's and DFW All Pro's "Dojo Wars III" event in Haltom City, TX

May 27th
J. D. Rebel is scheduled for the Hometown Pro Wrestling event in Paris, TX

Mickie James is scheduled for Impact Wrestling's "Under Siege 2023 Fallout" event in London, Ontario, Canada

Carlito and Franco Varga are scheduled for the Island Pro Wrestling event in Montague, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Curt Gannon and The Iceman are scheduled for the New Breed Wrestling event in Sedalia, MO

A. J. Styles vs. Seth Rollins in the final match of the WWE World Heavyweight Title Tournament is scheduled for WWE's "Night of Champions" premium live event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 28th
AEW World Champion M. J. F. defends the title against Sammy Guevara, Darby Allin, and Jack Perry in a Fatal 4-Way Match at AEW's "Double or Nothing 2023" pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, NV. Other scheduled matches include AEW World Tag Team Champions F. T. R. (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) defending the titles against Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal in a match officiated by special guest referee Mark Briscoe; and Ethan Page & The Gunns (Austin Gunn & Colten Gunn) vs. Isiah Kassidy & The Hardys (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match.

Caine Carter vs. Devion Black vs. Zeke Rose vs. Lil Evil in a 4-Way Match is scheduled for the World Class Revolution & Waco Association of Wrestling event in Waco, TX

June 1st
Stormi Renee and Brian Blade are scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Omaha, NE

June 2nd
MSW Heavyweight Champion Luke Langley, MSW Tag Team Champions Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Dynamite & Johnny Lightning), Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, Jason Jones, Duke Cornell, Tim Rockwell (w/ Stephen E), The Blue Bolt, Blade [2nd], and Kuda are scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Wichita, KS

Brian Blade, Stormi Renee, and Christian Temple are scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Lincoln, NE

June 3rd
ACW Champion Cade Sydal is scheduled for Alternative Championship Wrestling's "Last Stand" event in Shelby Pines, NC

Bob Orton, Jr. and Curt Gannon are scheduled for Central Empire Wrestling's Bridge City Slam V" event in Ottumwa, IA

Bobby Burns, Brandon Groom, Spyder, and Kirk Castle are scheduled for the Downsouth Championship Wrestling event in Mulberry, AR

Buff Bagwell is scheduled for Five Star Wrestling's "Night of Legends" event in Williamsport, PA

NWA National Heavyweight Champion EC3 defends the title against Silas Mason (w/ Pollo del Mar) at NWA's "The Crockett Cup 2023 - Night 1" pay-per-view event in Winston-Salem, NC. Other matches include Samantha Starr (w/ Baby Doll), La Rosa Negra, & NWA World Women's Tag Team Champions M95 (Missa Kate & Madi) vs. Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy, Roxy, Kylie Paige, & NWA World Women's Television Champion Kenzie Paige) in a Hardcore Team War Match. Also scheduled to appear is NWA United States Tag Team Champions The Country Gentlemen (Anthony Andrews & A. J. Cazana), Trevor Murdoch, The Mortons (Ricky Morton & NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Kerry Morton), The Spectaculars (Rush Freeman & Brady Pierce), Bobby Fulton, Jimmy Garvin, Ronnie Garvin, Demolition Ax, Sheepherder Luke, and many more.

Red James is scheduled for the Texas Wrestling Entertainment event in San Antonio, TX

June 4th
Angel Camacho vs. Studstache vs.T-Ray Watford vs. Mysterious Q in a Hossbowl Match is scheduled for Inspire After Death's "Kids of the Black Hole" event in Austin, TX

NWA United States Tag Team Champions The Country Gentlemen (Anthony Andrews & A. J. Cazana), Trevor Murdoch, The Mortons (Ricky Morton & NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Kerry Morton), and The Spectaculars (Rush Freeman & Brady Pierce), Baby Doll, Bobby Fulton, Jimmy Garvin, Ronnie Garvin, Demolition Ax, and Sheepherder Luke are scheduled for NWA's "The Crockett Cup 2023 - Night 2" pay-per-view event in Winston-Salem, NC

June 9th
Moonshine Mantell (w/ Greg Jovi), K. C. Karrington, & Gateway Heritage Champion Derek Neal vs. 1 Called Manders, Mad Dog Connelly, & Thomas Shire in a 6-Man Tag Team Match is scheduled for Saint Louis Anarchy's "Giant's Woke, Eyes Open" event in Alton, IL

Justin Lee is scheduled for the Tennessee Championship Wrestling event in Metropolis, IL

June 10th
AWA Tag Team Champion Rob Cabella and Angel Camacho are scheduled for the Alabama Wrestling Alliance event in Ocean Springs, MS

Al Farat vs. Jeff Jett is scheduled for the Classic Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR. Also scheduled to appear is Tim Storm, Kirk Castle, Brandon Groom, Terry Pantera, Father Padge, Boink the Clown, and many more.

Jason Jones vs. Akbar ala Hadid (w/ Stephen E) in a No Rules/No DQ Match is scheduled for Mid-States Wrestling's "21st Anniversary Show" event in Harrison, AR. Also scheduled to appear is MSW Heavyweight Champion Luke Langley, MSW Tag Team Champions Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Dynamite & Johnny Lightning), Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, The Blue Bolt, Niles Plonk, Tim Rockwell, and many more.

Olde Wrestling Champion Matthew Cross defends the title against Dan Champion at the Olde Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

Justin Lee is scheduled for the Tennessee Championship Wrestling event in Metropolis, IL

June 11th
Sam Stackhouse vs. Zeke Rose is scheduled for the Borracho Pro event in Austin, TX

June 17th
The Vet Club (Adam Asher & Tim Storm) vs. Southern Royalty (BIW Tag Team Champion Alex Arsenal & BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho) is scheduled for Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Seek and Destroy" event in Fountain Hill, AR. Other scheduled matches include Barrett Brown vs. Bam Bam Malone ; and Sam Stackhouse vs. Caleb Konley.

Franco Varga vs. Simon Gotch is scheduled for the Global Fight Pass event in Savannah, GA. Also scheduled to appear is Jake Hollister, James Johnson, and many more.

Mick Foley is scheduled for Northeast Wrestling's "Six Flags Slam Fest 2023" event in Jackson, NJ

June 18th
The Vet Club (Adam Asher & Tim Storm) vs. Southern Royalty (BIW Tag Team Champion Nightmare Jeremiah & BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho) is scheduled for Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Blaze of Glory" event in West Monroe, LA. Other scheduled matches include Sam Stackhouse vs. Frankie Thomas; and Barrett Brown vs. Danny Chance.

June 24th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Luke Langley, MSW Tag Team Champions Toxic Masculinity (Johnny Dynamite & Johnny Lightning), Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, Jason Jones, Tim Rockwell (w/ Stephen E), Alan Jefferson, and Niles Plonk are scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Springfield, MO

June 30th
Merc is scheduled for WrestleMax's "Reborn" event in Columbia, IL

July 1st
Carlito is scheduled for the All Star Wrestling event in Sydney, Australia

Bam Bam Malone & The Vet Club (Adam Asher & Tim Storm) vs. Southern Royalty (BIW Tag Team Champions Alex Arsenal & Nightmare Jeremiah & BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match is scheduled for Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Key to the Kingdom" event in Vicksburg, MS

James Storm is scheduled for the Gladiator Championship Wrestling event in Alma, AR

July 29th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) vs. Kyler Coleman & Conrad Loucks is scheduled for the Mr. Chainsaw Pro Wrestling event in Kalkaska, MI

August 5th
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) vs. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) is scheduled for T-Mart Promotions' "Rumble at the Hilton" event in Charlotte, NC

August 12th
BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho defends the title against Adam Asher and Bam Bam Malone in a Triple Threat Match at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Brookhaven, MS. Other scheduled matches include Exodus Prime vs. Danny Chance.

August 27th
Sting and Sammy Guevara are scheduled for for AEW's "All In" pay-per-view event in London, England

September 30th
Bobby Fulton, Ronnie Garvin, and Jimmy Garvin are scheduled for World Classic Big Time Wrestling's "Great Fall Bash 2" event in Chillicothe, OH

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE APPEARANCES
June 3rd
The Glamour Girls (Judy Martin & Leilani Kai), Jerry Brisco, John Nord (AKA The Berzerker), Joyce Grable, Baron Von Raschke, Gary Michael Cappetta, Steve Keirn, and many more will be signing autographs at "CWF Legends Fanfest" at the Residence Inn Tampa at Northpointe Village in Lutz, FL. For more info, go to EventBrite.com/CWFLegendsFanfest.

August 3rd through 6th
Abdullah the Butcher, Baby Doll, Bill Dundee, Bob Roop, Brian Blair, Jerry Brisco, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, Larry Zbyszko, The Mortons (Ricky Morton & Kerry Morton), Ahmed Johnson, Big Mama, Brian Pillman, Jr., Denny Brown, Dink the Clown, Doink the Clown (Ray Apollo), Gangrel, The Godfather, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), The High Flyers (Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell), James J. Dillon, Kevin Sullivan, Kurt Angle, Manny Fernandez, Maven, Steve Keirn, Terri Runnels, Tommy Rich, Tully Blanchard, Victoria, and many more will be signing autographs at "The Gathering IV" at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to CrowbarPress.com/TMartPromotions.

September 1st
Kevin Von Erich will be performing at "An Evening with Kevin Von Erich: Stories from the Top Rope" at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
May 21st - Chuey Martinez, Ivan Kalmikoff
May 22nd - None
May 23rd - Babyface D'Amanti, Donna Christanello, Santana Jackson, Slash
May 24th - Gemini [2nd], Lucas, Ricky Romero
May 25th - Dark Journey, Dominique Lereaux, Guy Atticus, Michael York, Quarky Storm
May 26th - Justin Adams, Michael Duplanti, Reggie Lincoln, Tank Bryson
May 27th - Crucifer, Kelly Kiniski

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