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Posted: Oct 8th 2023 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
Rey Mysterio’s phone call for help came through, albeit very late, as Carlito returned to WWE last night at Fastlane to help the LWO. Mysterio and Santos Escobar worked mostly a two-on-three handicap match against Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits until the closing moments of the match when Carlito’s new theme song hit the speakers to a big pop from the crowd. The former United States champion ran down and got the hot tag from Mysterio, cleaning house and eventually getting the quick pinfall on Montez Ford. During the Fastlane press conference, Triple H said that he was excited to have Carlito “back home” and to see what he can do. Carlito was last seen at Backlash in May in Puerto Rico when he received a monster pop for coming out to help Bad Bunny in his street fight against Damien Priest. He signed a new WWE deal soon after.

Matches added to WWE’s YouTube channel this week include A. J. Styles & Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor & Damian Priest) from the October 3, 2022 edition of “WWE Monday Night RAW”.

A&E has uploaded the entirety of their “Biography” episode of Shawn Michaels on YouTube.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer is reporting that Sammy Guevara suffered a concussion at WrestleDream and was not cleared to work Dynamite Thursday night. Guevara was originally scheduled to team up with Konosuke Takeshita to go against Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega in a tag team match last night but he was replaced by Kyle Fletcher due to his injury. The match led to the angle where Powerhouse Hobbs attacked Kenny Omega following the ending and joined the Don Callis stable.

This week’s Sammy Guevara vlog is available for viewing by clicking here.

There has been a mural of Terry Funk put up on the side of a building in his hometown of Amarillo, TX.
The trailer for the movie about the Von Erichs that is coming out on 12/20, is going to be released this coming week. The movie is built around the life of Kevin Von Erich.

FITE + will be releasing 20 of the greatest shows in the history of Impact. They will be releasing two shows every week for the next ten weeks. This week they released the first-ever TNA show from Huntsville, AL, the first show Mike Tenay did with Don West, and the first television show with Sting's debut. Next week will be a two event tribute to Sting, and they will also be releasing Kurt Angle's debut and Cody Rhodes' debut.

In an interview with CBS Sports, LA Knight discussed a letter that William Moody (Paul Bearer) left him before passing away: “Part of the message was that he loved me and he knew I was going to go on to do big things. That was insane that he was thinking of me at that moment. The fact that this guy that I watched growing up was thinking about me at that time, that was crazy. That was an enormous thing to consider and an enormous thing to think about. I feel like I'm bastardizing it to make it about myself, but in a weird way, it's like my work had paid off in a certain sense that I'd garnered that kind of respect and friendship from somebody in the business.”

Copeland told Bleacher Report about Beth Phoenix voicing the “You think you know him” at the start of his theme music: “It is, yes. And to me, an important thing about that is I always loved that. It was a female voicing that. I always thought that was just a different element that my character had that in wrestling a lot of characters maybe wouldn't go that route. They'd have an angry guy singing or something, and I always loved that it was like this kind of sensual, sexy voice. And so I said 'I want you to do it because it would mean even more.' So it just felt like a no-brainer.”

Jim Ross wrote about the passing of NFL legend Dick Butkus: “My short time with Dick Butkus in the XFL broadcast booth was one of my greatest joys. Our pregame prep was very ‘unique.’ Crown Royal was always a arm’s length. Loved the man! RIP #51.”

The Battleground podcast interviewed Ricky Starks. You can listen to it here.

Mike Gunns got married October 7th. Oklafan extends congratulations to him at this time.

Very sad news as Jamie Dundee on Dutch Mantell's Story Time with Dutch Mantell podcast revealed that his father, Bill Dundee, is suffering from dementia. He said his father was at stage three dementia where he just smiles all day.

John the Encourager’s house burned down overnight on October 6th. He and his family are fine, but the house is a total loss.

Oklafan extends condolences to the family and friends of Andre Williams, whose father passed away October 8th

Oklafan extends condolences to the family of Ed Francis, whose son Russ died in a plane crash on October 1st. Russ had a brief career in pro wrestling but was probably best known for being a 13 year veteran in pro football playing for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, winning a Super Bowl with the 49ers in 1985.

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RECENT OUT OF STATE RESULTS
September 29th
Big Papi, Latin Thunder & SCWPro Champion Dustan Moseley defeated J. T. Energy & Partners in Rhyme (M. F. G. & Niko Kline) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at SCW Pro Wrestling’s “SCWPro @ Mercado on Fifth” event in Moline, IL

John Morrison defeated VIP Champion J. D. Griffey for the title in a Nop Ropes Catch These Hands Rules Match at VIP Wrestling’s “Setting the Bar: 9 Year Anniversary” event in Haltom City, TX. In other matches, DFW All Pro Champion L. C. Mox defeated Exodus Prime; Sam Adonis defeated Barrett Brown; Tret Miguel defeated Fuego del Sol, Delynn Cavens, and Kari Wright; and VIP Tag Team Champions The Rascalz (Myron Reed & Zachary Wentz) defeated Fly Def (Warren J & Zack Zilla) and HorsePower (Eddie Martinez & Nate Collins) in a 3-Way Tag Team Match.

September 30th
Ricky Starks, Big Bill, & Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis) defeated Blackpool Combat Club (Bryan Danielson & Wheeler Yuta) & AEW World Tag Team Champions F. T. R. (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) in an 8-Man Tag Team Match at “AEW Collision” event in Seattle, WA

NWA World Champion EC3 defeated Delsin Alekzander at Buffalo Championship Wrestling’s “Big Fall Bash” event in Buffalo, NY

Conner Murphy defeated Kody Lane, Love Doug, and Puf in a 4-Way Match at Limitless Wrestling’s “Anniversary VIII” event in Yarmouth, ME

Great Lakes Independent Champion Kongo Kong defeated Hernandez at Pure Pro Wrestling event in Battle Creek, MI. In other matches, Al Snow, Head, & Eric Smalls defeated Dylan Night, Mr. One Night Only, & Nick Xero in a 6-Man Tag Team Match; and James Storm & Gideon Malice defeated The Nomads.

Ethan Page defeated Invictus Khash at Ring of Honor’s “ROH on HonorClub” event in Seattle, WA. In other matches, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty) defeated Iron Savages (Boulder & Bronson, w/ Jacked Jameson), The WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry & J. D. Drake) and Griff Garrison & Cole Karter (w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett) in a Four Corner Survival Tag Team Match.

Krotch defeated J. T. Energy at SCW Pro Wrestling’s “SCWPro @ Vantoberfest” event in Davenport, IA

October 1st
Ricky Starks defeated Wheeler Yuta at AEW’s “WrestleDream” pay-per-view event in Seattle, WA. In other matches, The Don Callis Family (Sammy Guevara, Konosuke Takeshita, & Will Ospreay, w/ Don Callis) defeated Chris Jericho & Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. During the “Zero Hour” pre-show, Billie Starkz, Keith Lee, Satoshi Kojima, & Ring of Honor Women’s Champion Athena defeated Diamante, Mercedes Martinez, & Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor & Lee Moriarty) in an 8-Person Mixed Tag Team Match.

Funny Bone defeated Renegade B. Jackson at Future Stars of Wrestling’s “Lethal Consequences” pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, NV

October 4th
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Evil Uno, & John Silver) defeated Matt Sydal, Brandon Cutler, & Colt Cabana in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at the “AEW Dynamite - Anniversary 2023” event in Stockton, CA

Komander (w/ Alex Abrahantes) defeated Johnny TV (w/ Aaron Solo & Harley Cameron), Lince Dorado, and Penta el Zero Miedo (w/ Alex Abrantes) in a 4-Way Match to become the #1 contender to the Ring of Honor World Title at the “AEW Rampage” event in Stockton, CA. In other matches, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor & Trent Beretta) & The Hardys (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) defeated Jake Hager, Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, & Daniel Garcia (w/ Anna Jay) in an 8-Man Tag Team Match.

October 5th

Stephen Wolf def. J. J. Blake at the New Texas Pro Wrestling event in Houston, TX. In other matches, NTPW TCS Champion Shawn Hendrix def. Just Nick and Danni Bee def. NTWP Women’s Champion Vert Vixen for the title

October 7th

Ricky Starks & Big Bill def. AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR (Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler) for the titles at the All Elite Wrestling “Collision” event in Salt Lake City, UT

Carlito & The LWO (Santos Escobar & WWE United States Champion Rey Misterio, Jr., w/ Zelina Vega) def. Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) at the WWE “Fastlane” event in Indianapolis, IN

The Franchise Players (Chris Cannon & Shane Douglas) def. The Powers of Pain (The Warlord & The Barbarian), Grappling Inc. (Brox Boulder & Titan Troy) and Chase Stevens & Ron Mathis at the Appalachian Championship Wrestling “Bluegrass Con” event in Catlettsburg, KY

Shane Black def. Arik Cannon at the F1rst Wrestling “Sort-of-Toberfest” event in Minneapolis, MN

BIW Tag Team Champions Southern Royalty (Alex Arsenal & Jeremiah) def. Apoc & Rey Fury at the Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Fountain Hill, AR. In other matches, Barrett Brown def. Rhett Titus and BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho def. Bam Bam Malone in a First Blood Match

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
WWE SmackDown
Friday, October 13th
BOK Center
200 S. Denver Ave.
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 6:30pm

Unified Wrestling of Oklahoma
Friday, October 13th
New Beginnings Church
1200 SW 44th St.
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, October 14th
Chewey Community Building
463601-464671 E. 648 Rd.
Warrs (Chewey), OK
Bell Time 6:30pm

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE EVENTS
October 8th
TCW Champion Franco Varga and Luke Langley is scheduled for the Tri-States Wrestling event in Gladstone, MO

October 12th
Kikutaro is scheduled for Game Changer Wrestling’s “The Wrld on GCW 2023” event in Tokyo, Japan

October 13th
Logan Knight, Violent V, and The Psychotic Messengers (Tank Bryson & Malachi, w/ Lucian Loveless) are scheduled for the Bomb City Fights event in Amarillo, TX

October 14th
Arik Cannon vs. Colt Cabana is scheduled for DREAMWAVE Wrestling’s “Follow Your Hart” event in LaSalle, IL

Santana Jackson vs. Joey Janela is scheduled for Game Changer Wrestling’s “Blood On the Hills 2” pay-per-view event in Los Angeles, CA

King of Sports Grappler Champion Exodus Prime, King of Sports Super Heavyweight Champion Justin James, King of Sports Tag Team Champion Ryker James, Strangler Morrison, Leo Fox, and Devion Black are scheduled for the King of Sports Championship Wrestling event in Dallas, TX

Jason Simon vs. Skidz is scheduled for the Knucklehead Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX. Also scheduled to appear is J. D. Rebel and many more.

Fuego del Sol vs. Tiger Pants is scheduled for the Sabotage Wrestling event in Buda, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Erica Torres and many more.

Matt Sydal vs. Crowchester in a 1st round match of the Red Diamond Cup Tournament is scheduled for Unlimited Wrestling’s “Wrestival 2023 - Night 1” event in Thale, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Other 1st round tournament matches include James Storm vs. Erkan Sulcani.

Matthew Palmer vs. Abadon in a Texas Casket Match is scheduled for The Wrestling Revolver’s “Tales from the Ring 6” pay-per-view event in Grand Prairie, TX. Other scheduled matches include J. D. Griffey vs. Ace Austin; and Lance Archer vs. Steve Maclin vs. Brick Savage in a 3-Way Match. Also scheduled to appear is Barrett Brown and many more,

October 15th
2econd Wrestling Champion Arik Cannon defends the title against Missa Kate at 2econd Wrestling’s “Technicolor Dreamwars” event in Wheeling, IL

Inspire Pure Prestige Champion Dimitri Alexandrov defends the title against T-Ray Watford at Inspire After Death’s “Pandemonium” event in Austin, TX. Other scheduled matches include Danni Bee vs. Lady Bird Monroe.

October 20th
Fuego del Sol is scheduled for Lucha Libre & Laughs’ “Hands of Fate” event in Denver, CO

The Von Erichs (Ross Von Erich & Marshall Von Erich) vs. K. O. A. (Caine Carter & Devion Black) is scheduled for Texoma Pro Wrestling’s “Monster Bash 2.0” event in Sherman, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Tego and many more.

October 21st
Father Padge & a mystery partner vs. Doomsday (Anthan Sorrow & Overkill) is scheduled for the Classic Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

Skidz is scheduled for the International Wrestling Federation event in Ft. Smith, AR

Giganto vs. Larry Huffer in a Trick or Treat Street Fight to become the inaugural EPCW Heavyweight Champion is scheduled for Elite Pride Championship Wrestling’s “Beastly Hallows” event in Wichita Falls, TX. Other scheduled matches include Drake Gallows vs. Punk Synister in a match to become the inaugural EPCW Texas X Champion; The Lunchador vs. K. J. Gold; and Brandon Warhawk & MLP vs. Jason Simon & Frankie Lee.

Kansas Wrestling Alliance Women’s Champion Stormi Renee and Franco Varga is scheduled for the Heartland Championship Wrestling event in Salina, KS

Impact Knockouts World Champion Trinity defends the title against Mickie James at Impact Wrestling’s “Bound for Glory 2023” pay-per-view event in Cicero, IL

Chuey Martinez is scheduled for IWA Mid-South’s “Deep South Carnage Cup 13” pay-per-view event in McKenzie, TN

Angel Blue vs. Mia Friday is scheduled for Mission Pro Wrestling’s “Thriller” event in San Antonio, TX

The Wrestlers of Mass Destruction (Leo Fox & Curt Gannon) are scheduled for the Trailblazer Championship Wrestling event in Gardner, KS

October 26th
Gail Kim is scheduled for Impact Wrestling’s “UK Invasion Tour - Night 1” event in Glasgow, Scotland

October 27th
Gail Kim is scheduled for Impact Wrestling’s “Turning Point 2023” pay-per-view event in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

October 28th
Franco Varga is scheduled for the Advanced Pro Wrestling event in Alvarado, TX

Gail Kim is scheduled for Impact Wrestling’s “UK Invasion - Night 2” event in Coventry, West Midlands, England

NWA World Champion EC3 defends the title against NWA World Television Champion Thom Latimer (w/ Kamille) at NWA’s “Samhain” pay-per-view event in Cleveland, OH. Other scheduled matches include NWA World Tag Team Champions Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage & Damage, w/ Aron Stevens) defending the titles against Trevor Murdoch & Mike Knox in a Medieval Knights of the Round Table Match.

Colt Killbane vs. Tommy Dean is scheduled for Ozark Mountain Wrestling’s “Battle at the Embassy” event in Rogers, AR. Also scheduled to appear are Sam Stackhouse, The Wrestlers of Mass Destruction (Leo Fox & Curt Gannon), and many more.

Wesley Crane is scheduled for WrestleRave’s “Ghouls Night Out” event in Houston, TX

October 29th
DSW Women’s Champion Olivier Vegos defends the title against Emmy Camacho at the Diamond State Wrestling event in Springdale, AR

Chandler Hopkins and Exodus Prime are scheduled for the Waco Association of Wrestling event in Waco, TX

November 4th
Trevor Murdoch vs. Larry D in what is being billed as Larry’s last match ever is scheduled for Generation Next Pro Wrestling’s “Last Stand” event in Cynthiana, KY. In other matches, Derek James is among the entrants in the GenNext Rumble.

Kandice Harding and M. J. Bell are scheduled for the King of Sports Championship Wrestling event in Wolfe City, TX

NWA World Champion EC3 and Trevor Murdoch are scheduled for the “NWA Powerrr” event in Nashville, TN

November 11th
BIW Southern Champion Angel Camacho defends the title against Bam Bam Malone is scheduled for Bayou Independent Wrestling’s “Courage & Sacrifice” event in Vicksburg, MS. Other scheduled matches include Chase Stevens vs. Hunter Law; and Best Picture (Sebastion Envi & Michael Shafer) vs. HorsePower (Eddie Martinez & Nate Collins).

MSW Heavyweight Champion Sam Stackhouse, MSW Tag Team Champions The Fraternity (Alan Jefferson & Cannonball Matthews), Southern Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, Luke Langley, Jason Jones, Buddy Hickory, and Duke Swellington are scheduled for Mid-States Wrestling’s “Veterans Day Slam” event in Springfield, MO

NWA World Champion EC3, NWA United States Tag Team Champions Talos & Daisy Kill, Ricky Morton, and Trevor Murdoch are scheduled for the “NWA Powerrr” and “NWA USA” events in Sarasota, FL

December 2nd
Ronnie Morton is scheduled for the New Life Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX

Chavo Guerrero, Jr. and Tino Valentino are scheduled for Old School Wrestling’s “The Revival” event in Odessa, TX


2024
February 3rd
Ronnie Morton is scheduled for the New Life Championship Wrestling event in Paris, TX

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UPCOMING OUT OF STATE APPEARANCES
October 12th
Sting, Jamie Hayter, Mercedes Mone, Matt Hardy Sting, MJF, Britt Baker, Mick Foley, Demolition, Jake Roberts, Team 3-D, Lex Luger, Ted DiBiase, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 13th
Sting, Jamie Hayter, M. J. F., Mercedes Mone, Matt Hardy Sting, MJF, Britt Baker, Mick Foley, Demolition, Jake Roberts, Team 3-D, Lex Luger, Ted DiBiase, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 14th
Sting, Jamie Hayter, Mercedes Mone, Matt Hardy Sting, MJF, Britt Baker, Mick Foley, Demolition, Jake Roberts, Team 3-D, Lex Luger, Ted DiBiase, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

October 15th
Sting, Jamie Hayter, Mercedes Mone, Matt Hardy Sting, MJF, Britt Baker, Mick Foley, Demolition, Jake Roberts, Team 3-D, Lex Luger, Ted DiBiase, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell and many more will be signing autographs at “New York Comic Con” at the Javits Center in New York, NY. For more info, go to NewYorkComicCon.com.

December 1st through 3rd
Mick Foley will be signing autographs at “GalaxyCon Columbus” at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. For more info, go to GalaxyCon.com/Pages/GalaxyCon-Columbus.

November 4th
Chaz Taylor is scheduled to appear at the Celebrity Softball Classic in Frisco, TX

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
October 8th - Brett Irons, Judy Martin, Moonshine, Ripper Collins, Travis Fowlhark
October 9th - Betty Niccoli, Brian Breaker, Richard Fitzwell
October 10th - K. J. Everly, Shane Morbid
October 11th - Andy Douglas, Dusty Rhodes, Mike Gallagher, Rikishi, Sam Houston, Sensei Bolo
October 12th - Naomi Sanders, Randi Lynn, Rodney Mack
October 13th - Elijah Sparks
October 14th - Franco D’Angelo, Nikolai Volkoff, Talon, Terry Daniels, Wolf of War

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