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Posted: Jul 30th 2013 By: mikeiles

NEWS
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the parent company for Ring of Honor, announced earlier this week that they have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the stock of Perpetual Corporation and the equity interest of Charleston Television, LLC, both owned and controlled by the Allbritton family, for an aggregate purchase price of $985 million. Among the channels in the purchase is KTUL channel 8 in Tulsa. To read the press release, click here.

WWE's "Saturday Morning Slam" will be returning in September for its second season on CW and Mick Foley will be back as commissioner.

FremantleMedia, through their website WWEDVD.co.uk, released the full match listing for the upcoming Goldberg DVD and Blu-Ray which will be entitled "Goldberg: The Ultimate Collection" and released on October 8th. The DVD version will contain three discs while the Blu-Ray version will contain two and both will have 30 full matches from Goldberg's WCW and short WWE career. This will be just matches and there was no sit-down interview recorded with Goldberg. The match listing is as follows:

vs. Hugh Morrus (September 22, 1997)
vs. The Barbarian (not the one with an Oklafan bio) (September 29, 1997)
vs. Steve McMichael (December 28, 1997)
vs. Raven for the WCW United States Title (April 20, 1998)
vs. Scott Hall (July 6, 1998)
vs. Hulk Hogan for the WCW World Title (July 6, 1998)
vs. Curt Hennig for the WCW World Title (July 12, 1998)
vs. Sting for the WCW World Title (September 14, 1998)
vs. Dallas Page for the WCW World Title (October 25, 1998)
vs. The Giant for the WCW World Title (November 23, 1998)
vs. Kevin Nash for the WCW World Title (December 27, 1998)
vs. Ric Flair (March 8, 1999)
vs. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Dallas Page (April 5, 1999)
vs. Kevin Nash (April 11, 1999)
vs. Dallas Page (September 12, 1999)
vs. Sid Vicious for the WCW United States Title (October 24, 1999)
vs. Sting (October 24, 1999)
vs. Sid Vicious (I Quit Match; November 21, 1999)
vs. Scott Steiner (No DQ Match; September 17, 2000)
vs. Kronik (Brian Adams & Brian Clarke) (Handicap Match; October 29, 2000)
Tagging w/ Dewayne Bruce vs. Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell (January 14, 2001)
vs. The Rock (April 27, 2003)
vs. Christian (Steel Cage Match; May 12, 2003)
vs. Chris Jericho (June 15, 2003)
vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho for the WWE World Title (Elimination Chamber Match; August 24, 2003)
vs. Triple H for the WWE World Title (September 21, 2003)
vs. Mark Henry (October 6, 2003)
vs. Batista (November 10, 2003)
vs. Triple H for the WWE World Title (November 16, 2003)
vs. Brock Lesnar (March 14, 2004)

Keiji Muto (The Great Muta) is looking to exchange talent from his newly formed Wrestle-1 group in Japan and TNA. Muto met with TNA officials on July 30th in Nashville, TN. Muto?s new group has announced its debut show for September 8th at the Tokyo Dome City Hall, followed by September 15th in Nagoya, September 21st in Kyoto, and September 22nd in Ishikawa. After the meeting, Jeff Jarrett posted on Twitter "Just finished a great meeting with my old friend The Great Muta... http://instagram.com/p/cZaCulFdnM/".

One of professional wrestling?s greatest antagonists is Jim Cornette, the tennis racket wielding manager of the Midnight Express. Jim joined Patrick Johnson On Air to talk about the Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend August 1-4 in Charlotte, NC, where Jim and others will be inducted into the Hall of Heroes. The outspoken ?Mama?s Boy? also talked about Ring of Honor, WWE, his health, and his favorite hamburger joint in Charlotte. To listen to the interview, click here.

Al Snow announced that he has signed on to play the part of Wrath/The Man In Black for the horror film "Lake Eerie". You can check out the movie's website, LakeEerieMovie.com for more details.

Bruce Prichard posted on Twitter "All of this time allows for reflection. Time to finish the book."

There is a new video of Superstar Billy Graham talking about Ric Flair at the start of his career in the AWA. You can see the video by clicking here.

Regarding the investigation into the 1983 death of Nancy Argentino, the mistress of Jimmy ?Superfly? Snuka, Lehigh County Chief Deputy District Attorney Charles Gallagher is in charge of the new investigation which was opened at the end of June and will last another four or five weeks.

WWEClassics.com posted a story entitled "The 50 greatest ring names ever!" and coming in at #1 was "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Others on the list include Andre the Giant at #50, Ultimate Warrior at #47, Porkchop Cash at #44, The Great Kabuki at #42, Big Bossman at #41, Michael "P. S." Hayes at #40, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart at #38, Buzz Sawyer at #37, King Kong Bundy at #35, Big Van Vader at #33, Kamala the Ugandan Giant at #30, Sputnik Monroe at #29, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at #28, Bruiser Brody at #27, "Iceman" King Parsons at #24, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine at #23, Thunderbolt Patterson at #22, "Ravishing" Rick Rude at #20, Jake "The Snake" Roberts at #18, Gorgeous George at #17, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka at #16, Haystacks Calhoun at #15, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair at #14, Dusty Rhodes at #12, Cactus Jack at #10, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams at #9, The Fabulous Moolah at #7, Bam Bam Bigelow at #6, One Man Gang at #4, and Abdullah the Butcher at #3. To read the entire story, click here.

Andy Soucek of BleacherReport.com wrote a story entitled "5 Colossal Mistakes TNA Has Made" and coming in at #1 was Not Hiring Paul Heyman. Others on the list include Letting Dutch Mantell Go at #4, and Not Hiring Jim Ross at #2. To read the entire story, click here.

Andy Soucek also wrote a story entitled "The Top 50 WWE Divas of All Time" and coming in at #1 was Trish Stratus. Others on the list include Leilani Kai at #44, Mae Young at #28, Beth Phoenix at #17, The Fabulous Moolah at #13, and Wendi Richter at #6. To read the entire story, click here.

Oklafan congratulates Kraig Keesaman, who's Windy Wine Company recently won 3 medals at the Missouri Governors Cup Competition for wine. His Peanut Butter and Jelly wine won gold medal, his Raspberry wine won silver, and his Pony Express Red wine won bronze. Check out Windy Wine Company's Facebook page at Facebook.com/Windy.WineCompany.

Oklafan extends its condolences to The Shadow of Death, who's aunt passed away on July 28th.

Oklafan extends its condolences to the friends and family of Chuck Conley who passed away on July 26th at the age of 75. Conley, who was an original member of the Scufflin' Hillbillies tag team, competed from the 1960's until a car accident forced him into retirement in the early 1970's.

Greg Oliver of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story on Conley's passing entitled "Chuck Conley, 75, was a Scufflin' Hillbilly", To read the story, click here.

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RECENT RESULTS
July 24th
Christian defeated Jack Swagger (w/ Zeb Colter) at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown!" television taping in Corpus Christi, TX

July 25th
Blasphomy defeated OCWA 9/11 United States Champion J. B. Payne in a non-title match at the Outlaw Championship Wrestling Alliance event in South Omaha, NE

July 26th
Rob Van Dam defeated Jack Swagger at the WWE house show in Atlanta, GA

Mr. Anderson defeated A. J. Styles in a Bound For Glory Series Match at the TNA house show in Columbus, GA

PWS Bombshells Champion La Rosa Negra defeated Cheerleader Melissa at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate Bombshells of Wrestling event in Iselin, NJ

D1W Heavyweight Champion Lennox Norris defeated Tracy Smothers at the Destination 1 Wrestling event in Charlestown, IN

July 27th
Jack Swagger defeated Alex Riley at the WWE house show in Macon, GA

Devon defeated A. J. Styles at the TNA house show in Pensacola, FL

Fallen Angel defeated OCWA 9/11 United States Champion J. B. Payne for the title at the Outlaw Championship Wrestling Alliance event in Cassopolis, MI

The American Tiger defeated Brandon Groom, Justin Cage, and Jayson Falcone in a 4-Way Match at USA Pro Wrestling's"World War Xtreme" event in Orlando, FL

Demarco Tate & Anubis defeated PACW Tag Team Champions Special K & Li'l Joe for the titles at the Pure Action Championship Wrestling event in Wichita Falls, TX. In other matches, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. & O. D. B. defeated John E. Stone & Miss Diss Lexia.

July 28th
New Revolution Wrestling Intercontinental Champion Bobby V vs. The Durango Kid at the UIPW event in Los Angeles, CA

July 30th
Sheamus defeated Jack Swagger (w/ Zeb Colter) at the WWE house show in Cape Town, South Africa

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, August 3rd
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Saturday, August 3rd
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Steel Rage Pro Wrestling
Saturday, August 3rd
Oakhurst Fire Department
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
August 1st
Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man are among the stars scheduled for the Brew City Wrestling event in West Allis, WI

August 2nd
Mil Mascaras takes on Terry Funk at the World Wrestling League event in Eagle Pass, TX

El Latino is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Wrestling Federation event in Cuero, TX

August 3rd
The Empire (Matt Riviera & Greg Anthony) take on Matt Hardy & Americos at Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Back to School Bash IV" event in Fort Smith, AR. In other matches, Tim Storm takes on Brandon Collins. Also scheduled to appear is TCW Tag Team Champions The Hounds of Hell (Roosevelt the Dog & Cerebus, w/ Boyd Bradford), Michael Barry, Al Farat, Jason Jones, Mark Wilson, Tom Simon and many more.

NWA 360? Heavyweight Champion Byron Wilcott is among the stars scheduled for the NWA 360? event in Temple, TX

Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for an independent wrestlign event in Sparta, TN

August 4th
Mil Mascaras takes on Terry Funk at the World Wrestling League event in San Antonio, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Al Farat and many more.

August 5th
Greg Valentine is among the starts scheduled for the Jones Beach Pro Wrestling event in Wantagh, NY

August 8th
Angel Medina takes on MWA Tag Team Champion Brian Blade at the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Lincoln, NE. In other matches, Starr takes on Miss Diss Lexia. Also scheduled to appear is Cody Jones, and many more.

August 9th
Ric Flair and Terry Funk are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Keyser, WV

John E. Stone is among the stars scheduled for the Biloxi Championship Wrestling event in Bay St. Louis, MS

August 10th
Bill Dundee & Jimmy Valiant takes on David Young & Tracy Gilbert at the Pro Wrestling Unplugged event in Morristown, TN. Also scheduled to appear is Bobby Eaton and many more.

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Permian Pro Wrestling Association event in Midland, TX

Jim Duggan and Jake Roberts are among the stars scheduled for the World Wrestling Alliance event in Evansville, IN

Mick Foley and Rikishi are among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Blitz event in Joliet, IL

BTW Heavyweight Champion Flex Armstrong defends the title against Shane Douglas in a Steel Cage Match at the Big Time Wrestling event in Altoona, PA. Also scheduled to appear is Ric Flair, Terry Funk, and many more.

John E. Stone is among the stars scheduled for the Biloxi Championship Wrestling event in Gulfport, MS

Mick Foley and Rikishi are among the stars scheduled for the WrestleFest 4 event in Joliet, IL

NWA World Women's Champion Kaci Carlisle defends the title against Starr at the New Era Wrestling event in Golden, CO. Also scheduled to appear is Brandon Bishop, The Honky Tonk Man, and many more.

Greg Valentine takes on Brian Costello at the Clash At The Cove event in South Bend, IN. In other matches, Tito Santana takes on Andy Chene.

Alissa Flash takes on Angelina Love for the vacant RCW Angels Title at the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

August 11th
Terry Funk and Shane Douglas are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Belle Vernon, PA

August 13th
Shane Douglas takes on Carlito Colon in a Gaithersburg Street Fight at the Big Time Wrestling event in Gaithersburg, MD. In other matches, Jim Duggan & The Patriot take on The Russian Hammers (w/ Nikita Perkinovich).

August 16th
Jimmy Snuka is among the stars scheduled for the Top Rope Promotions event in Rochester, MA

NWA Texoma Champion Tim Storm, NWA Texoma Rose Champion Bree Ann, Alexia, and The Canadian Red Devil are among the stars scheduled for the NWA Texoma event in Sherman, TX

August 17th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Victory Pro Wrestling event in Corpus Christi, TX

OCW Heavyweight Champion Aski defends the title against OCW United States Champion Angel Medina at the Outlaw Championship Wrestling event in Topeka, KS

Gary Roosevelt Gram, Rolling Thunder, Shane Sanders, Stevie Nitro, Michael Wolf, Jake O'Brien, The Canadian Red Devil, Daniel Flynn, and Mike Iles are among the stars scheduled for the Arkansas Pro Wrestling event in Lincoln, AR

J. B. Payne is among the stars scheduled for the Alaska Pro Wrestling event in Anchorage, AK

August 23rd
Brian Blade is among the stars scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Ida Grove, IA

August 24th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Dustin Heritage defends the title against Bill Dundee at Mid-States Wrestling's "Legends of Wrestling" event in Harrison, AR. In other matches, Independent Wrestling International Champion Doomsday defends the title against Jim Fallon (w/ Stephen E) in a Loser Leaves Town/Career vs. Career Match, Michael Barry takes on Bob Orton, Jr., and Mitch Baxter takes on Eugene. Also scheduled to appear is Bobby Eaton, Southern Tag Team Champions The Hillbilly Heartthrobs (Jason Jones & Bubba Hall), Jake Boulder, S. L. U. G. G., The Canadian Red Devil, Gary Roosevelt Gram, Matt Riviera, Jake O'Brien, Tom Simon, Joe Jones, and many more.

Al Farat and Ox Baker are among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in LaMarque, TX

September 6th
TCW Tag Team Champions The Hounds of Hell (Roosevelt the Dog & Cerebus, w/ Boyd Bradford), Michael Barry, Tim Storm, Matt Riviera, Al Farat, Jason Jones, Mark Wilson, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Tennessee Throwdown" event in Nashville, TN

September 7th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the NWA ARK-LA-TX event in Marshall, TX

September 21st
Jerry Lawler takes on Matt Striker at the Northeast Wrestling event in Fishkill, NY. Also scheduled to appear is Jim Ross, Ted DiBiase, and many more.

October 5th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in LaMarque, TX

OECW Heavyweight Champion Martin Justice defends the title against Shawn Sanders in a Steel Cage Match at Outlaw Extreme Championship Wrestling's "Breaking the Chains!" event in Southern Pines, NC. Also scheduled to appear is Scott Sanders and many more.

Jack Jameson is among the stars scheduled for the Powerslam Productions event in Tylertown, MS

October 19th
Jim Duggan is among the stars scheduled for the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling event in East Carondelet, IL

October 20th
Jim Neidhart takes on J. B. Payne at the Midwest Championship Wrestling event in Three Rivers, MI

September 21st
Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, and Ted DiBiase are among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Wappinger Falls, NY

October 26th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the World Wrestling League event in Puerto Rico

Cheeleader Melissa is among the stars scheduled for Northern Championship Wrestling's "Femme Fatales XIII" event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

November 16th
TCW Tag Team Champions The Hounds of Hell (Roosevelt the Dog & Cerebus, w/ Boyd Bradford), Michael Barry, Tim Storm, Matt Riviera, Al Farat, Jason Jones, Mark Wilson, and Tom Simon are among the stars scheduled for the Traditional Championship Wrestling event in Fort Smith, AR

2014
January 25th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in LaMarque, TX

April 5th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in LaMarque, TX

June 28th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Coastal Wrestling Federation event in LaMarque, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
July 31st
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 8pm at Fort Lauderdale Improv in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 1st
Mr. Wrestling II, Ivan Koloff, Les Thatcher, Jerry Brisco, Tiger Conway, Jr., James J. Dillon, Bob Caudle, Denny Brown, Lars Anderson, Johnny Powers, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T. A., The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey, w/ Jim Cornette), Barry Windham, Kendall Windham, Ken Patera, Danny Miller, Baron Von Raschke, Manny Fernandez, Rich Landrum, Angelo Mosca, Sr., Don Kernodle, Rocky Kernodle, The Mulkey Brothers (Randy Mulkey & Bill Mulkey), Leilani Kai, The Assassin, Susan Green, Tommy Young, Tommy Angel, Tom Prichard, Moondog Rex, Jerry Jarrett, Ole Anderson, Scrappy McGowan, Charlie Fulton, Raven, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Gunner, Ox Baker, Homicide, Bobby Fulton, Man Mountain Link, Tony Atlas, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Chick Donovan, Mike Jackson, James Mitchell, Davey Richards, Michael Elgin, Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, D. O. C., Tracy Smothers, Virgil, Tammy Sytch, and many more are scheduled to appear at the "Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend" at Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWALegends.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 8:30pm at Miami Improv in Miami, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, The Honky Tonk Man, Rhino, and Kevin Steen will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm and 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Jeffrey Scott Activity Stage at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, WI. For more info, go to WIStateFair.com/wp/events/Brew-City-Wrestling-With-Meet-Greet/.

August 2nd
The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton, Dennis Condrey, & Stan Lane), along with manager Jim Cornette, will be inducted By Jerry Jarrett into the Hall of Heroes at the "Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend" at Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Lane will be unable to attend due to a prior commitment. Others scheduled to appear are Mr. Wrestling II, Ivan Koloff, Les Thatcher, Jerry Brisco, Tiger Conway, Jr., James J. Dillon, Bob Caudle, Denny Brown, Lars Anderson, Johnny Powers, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T. A., Barry Windham, Kendall Windham, Ken Patera, Danny Miller, Baron Von Raschke, Manny Fernandez, Rich Landrum, Angelo Mosca, Sr., Don Kernodle, Rocky Kernodle, The Mulkey Brothers (Randy Mulkey & Bill Mulkey), Leilani Kai, The Assassin, Susan Green, Tommy Young, Tommy Angel, Tom Prichard, Moondog Rex, Jerry Jarrett, Ole Anderson, Scrappy McGowan, Charlie Fulton, Raven, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Gunner, Ox Baker, Homicide, Bobby Fulton, Man Mountain Link, Tony Atlas, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Chick Donovan, Mike Jackson, James Mitchell, Davey Richards, Michael Elgin, Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, D. O. C., Tracy Smothers, Virgil, Tammy Sytch, and many more For more info, go to NWALegends.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 6pm at Ocala Entertainment in Ocala, FL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 3rd
Mr. Wrestling II, Ivan Koloff, Les Thatcher, Jerry Brisco, Tiger Conway, Jr., James J. Dillon, Bob Caudle, Denny Brown, Lars Anderson, Johnny Powers, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T. A., The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey, w/ Jim Cornette), Barry Windham, Kendall Windham, Ken Patera, Danny Miller, Baron Von Raschke, Manny Fernandez, Rich Landrum, Angelo Mosca, Sr., Don Kernodle, Rocky Kernodle, The Mulkey Brothers (Randy Mulkey & Bill Mulkey), Leilani Kai, The Assassin, Susan Green, Tommy Young, Tommy Angel, Tom Prichard, Moondog Rex, Jerry Jarrett, Ole Anderson, Scrappy McGowan, Charlie Fulton, Raven, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Gunner, Ox Baker, Homicide, Bobby Fulton, Man Mountain Link, Tony Atlas, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Chick Donovan, Mike Jackson, James Mitchell, Davey Richards, Michael Elgin, Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, D. O. C., Tracy Smothers, Virgil, Tammy Sytch, and many more are scheduled to appear at the "Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend" at Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWALegends.com.

Sgt. Slaughter and Dallas Page will be signing autographs from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the "Hall of Fame Show" at the Holiday Inn Canton in Canton, OH. For more info, go to EnvoyCollectibles.com.

Jerry Lawler, Angelina Love, Stevie Richards, Brutus Beefcake, April Hunter, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Fanboy Expo" at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL. For more info, go to FanboyExpo.com/Tampa.

August 4th
Mr. Wrestling II, Ivan Koloff, Les Thatcher, Jerry Brisco, Tiger Conway, Jr., James J. Dillon, Bob Caudle, Denny Brown, Lars Anderson, Johnny Powers, Tully Blanchard, Magnum T. A., The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey, w/ Jim Cornette), Barry Windham, Kendall Windham, Ken Patera, Danny Miller, Baron Von Raschke, Manny Fernandez, Rich Landrum, Angelo Mosca, Sr., Don Kernodle, Rocky Kernodle, The Mulkey Brothers (Randy Mulkey & Bill Mulkey), Leilani Kai, The Assassin, Susan Green, Tommy Young, Tommy Angel, Tom Prichard, Moondog Rex, Jerry Jarrett, Ole Anderson, Scrappy McGowan, Charlie Fulton, Raven, Lodi, Sick Boy, Scotty Riggs, Gunner, Ox Baker, Homicide, Bobby Fulton, Man Mountain Link, Tony Atlas, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Chick Donovan, Mike Jackson, James Mitchell, Davey Richards, Michael Elgin, Rick Steiner, Buff Bagwell, D. O. C., Tracy Smothers, Virgil, Tammy Sytch, and many more are scheduled to appear at the "Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend" at Hilton University Place Hotel in Charlotte, NC. For more info, go to NWALegends.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 8pm at The Punchline in Atlanta, GA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

Jerry Lawler, Angelina Love, Stevie Richards, Brutus Beefcake, April Hunter, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Fanboy Expo" at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL. For more info, go to FanboyExpo.com/Tampa.

August 5th
Greg Valentine will be signing autographs at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY prior and during the Jones Beach Pro Wrestling event

August 7th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 7:30pm at Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria, IL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 8th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 9:30pm at Zanies Coedy Club in Chicago, IL. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 9th
Jerry Lawler will be throwing out the first pitch at the Gateway Grizzlies baseball game at GCS Stadium in Sauget, IL. Later, a Meet & Greet in a VIP suite at the stadium will include Lawler, Larry Matysik, Ken Patera, Rocky Johnson, Baron Von Rachke, and Harley Race. For more info, go to GatewayGrizzlies.com.

Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Matt Hardy, Mickie James, Carlito Colon, Chris Mordetzky (AKA Chris Masters), Reby Sky, The Patriot, Drew Hankinson (AKA Luke Gallows), Sonjay Dutt, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at Keyser High School in Keyser, WV prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Big-Time-Wrestling.com.

August 10th
Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Mickie James, Carlito Colon, Chris Mordetzky (AKA Chris Masters) and Shane Douglas will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, PA prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Big-Time-Wrestling.com.

Mick Foley, Rikishi, and Scotty Too Hotty will be signing autographs at the Joliet Park District in Joliet, IL prior to the Blitz Pro Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to PWBlitz.com/

August 11th
Terry Funk, Matt Hardy, Mickie James, Carlito Colon, Chris Mordetzky (AKA Chris Masters), Reby Sky, The Patriot, and Shane Douglas will be signing autographs starting at 1pm at Rostraver Ice Gardens in Belle Vernon, PA. For more info, go to Big-Time-Wrestling.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 7pm at Miramar Theater in Milwaukee, WI. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 12th
Ted DiBiase will be signing autographs starting at 7:30pm at Planet Wings in Poughkeepsie, NY. For more info. go to CollectorsRealm.iwarp.com.

August 13th
Jim Duggan, Matt Hardy, Mickie James, Carlito Colon, Chris Mordetzky (AKA Chris Masters), Reby Sky, Shane Douglas, and The Patriot will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg, MD prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Big-Time-Wrestling.com.

August 17th
The Honky Tonk Man, Maryse, Maria Kanellis, Dan Severn, and many more will be signing autographs at the "YYC Sports Con" at Stampede Park Big Four Building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For more info, go to YYCSportsCon.com/index.php.

August 18th
The Honky Tonk Man, Maryse, Maria Kanellis, Dan Severn, and many more will be signing autographs at the "YYC Sports Con" at Stampede Park Big Four Building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For more info, go to YYCSportsCon.com/index.php.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 9:30pm at Hollywood Improv in Hollywood, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 23rd
Jerry Lawler will be signing autographs and throwing out the first pitch at Huntington Park in Columbus, OH at the Columbus Clippers baseball game. For more info, go to ClippersBaseball.com.

August 24th
Jim Ross will be performing in "An Evening With Jim Ross - The Voice Of Wrestling" from 8pm to 10pm at Hilton Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff, Wales. Click here for more info.

Ox Baker, Brooke Tessmacher, and Robbie E will be signing autographs at the National Guard Armory in LaMarque, TX prior to the Coastal Wrestling Federation event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Facebook.com/Coastal.Wrestling.Federation.

Jim Duggan and Howard Finkel will be signing autographs at the "Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Show" at the Wildwood Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. For more info, go to RKSportsPromotions.com/WildwoodAug2013.

Bill Goldberg, Bret Hart, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Koko B. Ware, Jimmy Hart, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Jim Neidhart, Bushwacker Luke, Lanny Poffo, Mr. Anderson, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Harry Smith, Wes Brisco, Garrett Bischoff, and many more will be signing autographs at "Legends of Wrestling Night" at Marlins Park in Miami, FL at the Miami Marlins baseball game. For more info, go to Marlins.com.

Ric Flair, Wendy Barlow (AKA Fifi the Maid), George Steele, Bruno Sammartino, Ivan Koloff, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Richmond Sports Spectacular" at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA

August 25th
Jimmy Snuka will be signing autographs from 1pm to 2:30pm at "Collector Fest" at Columbus Center in Webster, NY. For more info, go to CollectorFestMonthly.com/.

Jim Ross will be performing in "An Evening With Jim Ross - The Voice Of Wrestling" from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Leicester Square Theatre in London, England. Click here for more info.

Ric Flair, Wendy Barlow (AKA Fifi the Maid), George Steele, Bruno Sammartino, Ivan Koloff, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Richmond Sports Spectacular" at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, VA

August 26th
Jim Ross will be performing in "An Evening With Jim Ross - The Voice Of Wrestling" from 8pm to 10pm at Manchester Comedy Store in Manchester, England. Click here for more info.

August 27th
Jim Ross will be performing in "An Evening With Jim Ross - The Voice Of Wrestling" from 7pm to 9pm at The Hilton in Glasgow, Scotland. Click here for more info.

August 28th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 7:30pm at Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo, NY. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

August 30th
Jake Roberts, Dallas Page, Tatanka, Chris Masters, Tammy Sytch, Amazing Kong, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Hurricane Helms, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Heroes & Legends Wrestling Fanfest" at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, IN. For more info, go to HeroesAndLegendsWrestling.com/index2.html.

August 31st
Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana, Kevin nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman, Miss Tessmacher, and Robbie E will be signing autographs at the "CCP Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia Show" at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, TX. For more info, go to ClutchCityProductions.com/.

September 7th
Terry Funk and Manny Fernandez will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar for Trans-South Wrestling at the Union County Fairgrounds in Union, SC. The cost for a student is $99. The cost to be an observer (from the bleachers) is $47. To purchase either ticket, go to TexasLegends.EventBrite.com.

September 11th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 8:30pm at Funny Bone in Hartford, CT. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

September 12th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 8pm at Comedy Connection in East Providence, RI. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

September 13th
Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Maryse, and many more will be signing autographs at "Montreal Comic Con" at Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more info go to MontrealComicCon.com.

September 14th
Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Maryse, and many more will be signing autographs at "Montreal Comic Con" at Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more info go to MontrealComicCon.com.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" starting at 7pm at "Montreal Comic Con" at Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

September 15th
Mick Foley, Kevin Nash, Maryse, and many more will be signing autographs at "Montreal Comic Con" at Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more info go to MontrealComicCon.com.

September 20th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" with two shows, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, at The American Comedy Co. in San Diego, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.

September 21st
Jim Ross, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Matt Striker, Jerry Lawler, John Morrison, Ted DiBiase, The Godfather, Davey Richards, Howard Finkel, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 2pm at Dutchess Stadium in Wappinger Falls, NY prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com/.

Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy in "Tales From Wrestling Past" with two shows, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, at The American Comedy Co. in San Diego, CA. For more info, go to RealMickFoley.com/events.


2014
March 15th
Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment will be inducting Stan Hansen, Gary Young, Gary Tool, Terry Gordy, Awesome Kong, Dusty Wolfe, Rick Manning, Khris Germany, Todd Hecht, Ray Evans, and Devastation Inc. into their Texas Wrestling Hall of Fame starting at 4pm at Dixie House Cafe in Fort Worth, TX. Also scheduled to attend is John Crow, Brad Michaels, Michael Faith, Striker, Dexter Hardaway, John O'Malley, Talon, Cole Crittenden, and many more. This is only open to workers of the business and by invitation only. For more info on the Texas Hall of Fame, go to Facebook.com/IHWEProWrestling, or contact David Fuller at dfhxcpromotion@gmail.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
August 1st - Dale Robinson, Eric the Red, Jimmy Golden, Joel Deaton
August 2nd - Gorgeous George, Jr., Tim Rockwell
August 3rd - Haystacks Calhoun, Karl Gotch, Kevin James Sanchez
August 4th - The Alaskan, Tyson Jaymes
August 5th - Glen Steel, Stan Lane


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