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Posted: Dec 28th 2016 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
National Wrasslin' League continues to add names to their roster. Among those signed recently include Flex Zerba (AKA Michael Barry), Max Edwards (AKA Mark Sterling), Ken Dharma (AKA Mike Sydal), and Niles Plonk (AKA Kraig Keesaman). Zerba & Edwards are collectively known as The Swoll Patrol and NWL posted a video of their arrival to the NWL offices which you can see by clicking here. NWL also posted a video touting Plonk's arrival as well which you can see by clicking here.

WWE.com is asking fans to take a poll on who should main event "WrestleMania 33". They listed 14 WWE Superstars: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, The Undertaker, John Cena, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose, Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, A. J. Styles, Bray Wyatt, Finn Balor, The Miz, Charlotte, and Sasha Banks. WWE World Champion A. J. Styles is currently leading the popular vote by a good margin, getting 35% of the votes at time of this writing. In a distant second it’s The Undertaker at 12%, and Finn Balor at 10%. Interesting enough is that Goldberg is fourth with 9% of the votes so far while John Cena is at 6%. The rest are under the 5%, with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Sasha Banks all getting 4%, Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt with 3%, Kevin Owens, The Miz, and Brock Lesnar with 2%, and Charlotte with 1%. Another 4% went in the “Other” category. While not necessarily a scientific poll on who’s popular or not, the poll represents a good picture on who fans think is most deserving at this point. Styles leading shouldn’t come as a surprise considering the phenomenal year he had. It’s also interesting to see Banks getting more votes than stars such as Owens and Lesnar even though she keeps getting the RAW Women’s Title taken away from her every time she wins it.

Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Mickie James was in Pittsburgh, PA last week to undergo her WWE physical tests. James received a full-time WWE deal offer after her match against Asuka at "NXT Takeover: Toronto" last month and she accepted the offer a few weeks later. Assuming that everything is fine with her medical tests, James is expected to join the SmackDown brand in January for some much-needed star power in the Women’s division.

Ric Flair was sworn in as an honorary deputy at the Clayton County Sheriff department in Clayton County, GA. Sheriff Victor Hill did the honors for the Nature Boy and the photo of the two together shaking hands with the Sheriff badge hanging on Flair’s neck was posted on social media. “Honored to be sworn in today as an Honorary Deputy by Sheriff Victor Hill,” Flair wrote on his Twitter. The Sheriff, posting on his Facebook page, added, “Based on his vast experience in Vice related matters, ‘The Wheeling, Dealing, Girlfriend Stealing, Limousine Riding, and Private Jet Flying’ Ric Flair was sworn in today as an Honorary Deputy assigned to The Vice Squad by ‘THE CRIME FIGHTER’! WOOO!” Flair is not the first celebrity to get the honor as earlier this month former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal also got the nod. You can see several photos of Flair and the Sheriff from his Facebook page by clicking here.

The first teaser from the upcoming 30 for 30 special from ESPN on Ric Flair was released last week. Directed by Rory Karpf for ESPN Films, the 30 for 30 special will air sometime in 2017 with production said to be almost complete. Sting, Triple H, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Arn Anderson, Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, all three of Flair’s living children, as well as Flair’s first wife, Leslie, were all interviewed among many others. In total, over 40 individuals had a sit-down with producers to film footage for this project. Last month, Karpf said that Shawn Michaels and Triple H had the best stories on Ric in and out of the ring and described his out-of-character interview with The Undertaker as “awesome.” Karpf added that one Superstar has so far eluded him, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Topics that will be covered will include the plane crash that he was involved in, the 16 championships, his son Reid who passed away, his daughter and current RAW Women’s Champion Charlotte, and where he stands today. You can see the teaser of "30 for 30: Nature Boy" by clicking here.

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RECENT RESULTS
December 3rd
Sammy Guevara defeated James Johnson at Metroplex Wrestling's "Retaliation" event in Bedord, TX. In other matches, Scott Murdoch defeated Jerome Daniels, and MPX Tag Team Champion Steven Kirby (w/ MPX Tag Team Champion Baby D) defeated Andy Dalton.

December 10th
Jerome Daniels defeated MPX Heavyweight Champion Franco D'Angelo for the title at Metroplex Wrestling's "All On the Line" event in Bedford, TX. In other matches, Andy Dalton defeated Jason Silver, and James Johnson defeated Sammy Guevara.

December 16th
VIP Bull of the Woods Champion Sammy Guevara defeated A. R. Fox, Barrett Brown, and El Fuego del Sol in a 4-Way Match at VIP Wrestling's "Holiday Havoc in 3D" event in Dallas, TX. In other matches, Steve Anthony defeated Gregory James, Curt Stallion, Danny Ramons, Davey Vega, Mat Fitchett, Nobe Bryant, and Orion Taylor in an 8-Man Scramble Match, Barbi Hayden defeated Kat Green, and Team 3D (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) defeated Kristopher Haiden & Scott McKenzie and War Machine (Hanson & Ray Rowe) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.

Chris Colen & EWP Heavyweight Champion Hernandez defeated Johnny Rancid & Tom LaRuffa by DQ at European Wrestling Promotion's "Christmas Wrestling 2016 - Night 1: Axel Dieter Memorial Cup" event in Hannover, Germany

December 17th
Kazushi Miyamoto defeated EWP Heavyweight Champion Hernandez for the title at European Wrestling Promotion's "Christmas Wrestling 2016 - Night 2" event in Hannover, Germany

December 18th
Steve O Reno defeated Mathew Palmer for the vacant Inspire Pro Heavyweight Title at Inspire Pro Wrestling's "Super Fantasy Force" event in Austin, TX. Earlier in the card, Palmer and O Reno won a 20 Man Battle Royal that had James Johnson and Ryan Davidson among the entrants to advance to the Inspire Pro Heavyweight Title Match. In other matches, Ray Rowe defeated Cherry Ramons, and Barrett Brown defeated Gary Jay.

Hernandez defeated EWP Heavyweight Champion Kazushi Miyamoto for the title at European Wrestling Promotion's "Christmas Wrestling 2016 - Night 3" event in Celle, Germany

Rudy Boy Gonzalez defeated TWE Texas Champion Moonshine Mantell for the title at the Texas Wrestling Entertainment event in Carrizo Springs, TX

December 20th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated James Ellsworth at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in Detroit, MI

December 26th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Dean Ambrose and John Cena in a Triple Threat Match at the WWE house show in New York, NY. In other matches, Curt Hawkins & The Vaudevillains (Aiden English & Simon Gotch) defeated Jack Swagger, Apollo Crews, & Mojo Rawley in a 6-Man Tag Team Match.

December 27th
WWE World Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat Match at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in Chicago, IL. In a dark match following the "WWE 205 Live" live telecast, Dean Ambrose & John Cena defeated Styles & WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz (w/ Maryse)

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Friday, December 30th
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, December 31st
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
2017
January 6th
Dustin Bozworth and Chris Crotte are among the stars scheduled for WWA Superstars of Wrestling's "Wrestle Mayhem the 25th Anniversary" event in Milwaukee, WI

January 7th
Brandon Groom and The Canadian Red Devil are among the stars scheduled for Impact Championship Wrestling's "Night of Champions" event in Junction City, KS

January 21st
Tim Storm & Buff Bagwell take on The Empire (Matt Riviera & Greg Anthony, w/ Boyd Bradford) at CWA Wrestling's "Fight for Kaitlyn" event in North Little Rock, AR. Also scheduled to appear is Michael Barry, Jason Jones, and many more.

January 27th
NWA World Champion Tim Storm, NWA Women's World Champion Jazz, The Iron Empire (Rob Conway & Matt Riviera), Charlie Haas, Rodney Mack, and Adam Asher are among the stars scheduled for NWA Big Apple's "Black Blue and Proud" event in Hackensack, NJ

RCW Heavyweight Champion Michael Faith defends the title against Jeff Jarrett and Brandon Groom in a Triple Threat Match at the River City Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

February 4th
Charlie Haas, Nikki Knight, Erica, and Mikey are among the stars scheduled for the Old School Wrestling event in Odessa, TX

Rodney Mack, Road Warrior Animal, and Jazz are among the stars scheduled for World Wrestling Xpress' "Body Slam on Cancer 3" event in Russell, KS

February 10th
Sting is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Raleigh, NC

February 11th
Sting is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Spartanburg, SC

February 12th
Michael Faith, J. D. Richardson, Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields), and Legion (Rob Cabella & Samedi) are among the stars scheduled for Knucklehead Championship Wrestling's "New Beginning" event in Paris, TX

February 19th
IHWE Triple Crown Champion Carson defends the titles against IHWE Tag Team Champion Jaxon Stone at Iconic Heroes of Wrestling Excellence's "New Year Knockout II" event in Crowley, TX. In other matches, IHWE J-Cup Champion Americos defends the title against Andy Dalton, Moonshine Mantell takes on Brandon Collins in a match to determine the #1 contender to the IHWE Triple Crown Titles, and Fuego del Sol takes on Gregory James.

March 18th
Nikki Knight vs. Kylie Rae vs. Princess Miranda vs. Jessica James for the vacant TOP Women's Title is scheduled for Texas Outlaw Promotions' "Declaration of Champions event in Mineral Wells, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
2017
January 14th
Mick Foley will be signing autographs from 11am to 2pm at Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, call (951) 850-5268.

January 20th
A. J. Styles will be signing autographs from 6pm to 9pm at "World of Wheels Pittsburgh" at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. For more info, go to Autorama.com/Attend/Pittsburgh.

January 21st
Tony Atlas will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at Frankie's East Side Gourmet Restaurant in Farmingdale, NY. For more info, call (516) 756-2753.

January 28th
Road Warrior Animal will be signing autographs at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX at the Odessa Jackalopes hockey game. For more info, go to WestTexasTix.com.

January 29th
Jim Ross will be performing in "Ringside with Jim Ross" starting at 2:30pm at Improv Comedy Club in San Antonio, TX. For more info, go to RiverCenterComedyClub.com.

February 10th
Sting will be signing autographs at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/events/2017-02-10.html.

February 17th
Sting will be signing autographs at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, SC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2017-02-11.html.

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

March 16th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at Leicester Square Theater in London, England

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

Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at Dancehouse Theater in Manchester, England

March 18th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at The Classic Grand in Glasgow, Scotland

March 19th
Jerry Lawler will be be performing in a talk show at The Empire Music Hall in Belfast Ireland

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

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

June 4th
Sting, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman will be signing autographs at "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at Scotia Bank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
Dec 27 - Bill Goldberg, Masked Superstar
Dec 28 - Firpo Wilcox, Lanny Poffo, Tatsumi Fujinami
Dec 29 - Billy Ray, Donny Brooks, J. T. Lakota, Jake O'Brien
Dec 30 - Lynx
Jan 1 - Dustin Harp, Keebler, Luscious Larry, Magnum XL, Midnite Rider, Steve Cox, Sweet Cakes
Jan 2 - The Mummy, Tommy D

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