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Posted: Mar 6th 2017 By: Oklafan Staff

NEWS
WWE announced that Beth Phoenix will be inducted into their Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 33 weekend. She joins Kurt Angle, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Teddy Long, and Dallas Page as inductees this year. She and her husband Edge become the first spouses inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Beth Phoenix was announced last Monday as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2017. The exclusive for the news was given to USA Today. The 36-year-old New York native had a seven-year career in the WWE which started in 2004 as a developmental wrestler assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling. Her main roster debut came in May 2006 on an episode of "WWE Monday Night RAW", attacking Mickie James and coming to the rescue of Trish Stratus. A year later she was given the moniker of "The Glamazon" and returned on TV as a heel after a couple of months out injured. Phoenix, considered one of the best female wrestlers in the company at the time, then had an angle with Santino Marella, and feuded with the popular duo LayCool (Layla El & Michelle McCool) before making a run for the WWE Divas Title in the summer of 2011. Phoenix left the company in 2012, having her last match against A. J. Lee on an episode of "WWE Monday Night RAW" in October. In 2014, she welcomed her first daughter with WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland and then had another baby girl in 2016. The couple married in October of last year. Edge and Beth Phoenix become the first married couple to be in the WWE Hall of Fame. During her time in WWE, she won the WWE Women's Title three times and the WWE Divas Title once along with a Slammy Award for Diva of the Year in 2008.

After WWE's announcement of Beth Phoenix's induction into their Hall of Fame, Triple H posted on Twitter "Before Queens, Bosses, Huggers, and Lass-Kickers...there was #TheGlamazon. Congratulations and welcome to the #WWEHOF @TheBethPhoenix!"

After the angle where Randy Orton turned his back on Bray Wyatt on last Tuesday's "WWE SmackDown Live", there was a segment on "Talking Smack" that furthered tensions between A. J. Styles and Shane McMahon with Styles still demanding to challenge for Wyatt's WWE Championship at WrestleMania 33.

WWE has announced Randy Orton vs. A. J. Styles for Tuesday’s "WWE SmackDown Live". The winner will go on to face WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33. As noted, Styles defeated Luke Harper last Tuesday to become the new #1 contender to Wyatt. SmackDown ended with Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton turning on Wyatt and announcing that he was coming for Wyatt and the title at WrestleMania.

IIn an interview with ESPN, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens stated that Goldberg isn’t ready for a match with him. He said “I’ll answer this as honestly as I can, because that’s always the way I do things, and that answer is ‘No’. Because, see, ya know, anybody who’s followed Goldberg’s career, or even people who haven’t followed Goldberg’s career and have only been familiar with him for the last two or three months since he’s been back in WWE, guess what? You’ve already seen everything Goldberg can do. You’ve seen a spear, you’ve seen a jackhammer. That’s pretty much where it ends, but I’ve been here for about two years, and yet, I’ve only scratched the surface of what I can do and the people who have followed me, throughout my entire career, before I got to WWE will tell you that’s a fact. So, I don’t think Goldberg is ready for the kind of main event that I’m going to bring to him at Fastlane, absolutely not.”

Former WWE writer Brian Maxwell Mann posted on Twitter about Vince McMahon's love of Bill Goldberg. He posted "Vince got a hard on for bill during the Survivor Series build and hasn't thought about long term business since. I've known that finish was coming for 4 months and they still made it difficult to watch. @VinceMcMahon you know casual fans don't exist anymore right?"

Mad Magazine has a feature on how Linda McMahon will change the Trump Administration, such as that Trump will now be able to use the vast military knowledge of Sgt. Slaughter.

Even though Jack Swagger stated on Chael Sonnen’s podcast that he requested and was granted his release, WWE has yet to announce or confirm that, and he’s still considered a member of the active roster.

In a statement issued to PWInsider.com, WWE said that Jack Swagger has not been released from his WWE deal yet despite his announcement that he is out. “Jack Swagger has not been granted a release from his WWE contract. When he is granted his release, Jack Swagger will remain under exclusive contract to WWE for 90 days and will be compensated accordingly during that period,” the statement read. Swagger already booked himself for a show in the United Kingdom on March 10th, so even if he is released from his deal by that date, he cannot wrestle anywhere for 90 days following his official termination date. Swagger was supposed to wrestle Alberto El Patron in Norwich, England. The Oklahoma native announced that he is departing WWE earlier this week on Chael Sonnen's Beyond the Fight podcast.

While WWE has not confirmed Jack Swagger’s departure after he requested his release earlier this week, Cesaro tweeted the following thanks to his former partner, "Thanks Bog Hoss #WeThePeople".

Jack Swagger has been announced for a WAW indie show in the United Kingdom next weekend. The promotion is owned by Paige’s family. They announced today that Swagger will be facing former WWE rival Alberto El Patron (Alberto Del Rio). We noted earlier that WWE issued a statement on Swagger, confirming that he is still signed to the company.

Regarding speculation that Jim Ross would be the mystery man at the TNA tapings, that wasn't the case as Ross was be in Thackerville, OK, with his wife, at the Bellator show. Ross and Bellator announcer Sean Grande are good friends and Ross is an MMA fan.

Jeff Jarrett’s idea appears to be to market the relaunch of his old promotion as “Let’s Make Impact Great Again” and to bury the Dixie Carter regime without specifically mentioning her by name on television. Moving forward, Jarrett’s plan is to conduct four days of television taping and shoot six episodes of "Impact Wrestling" at each taping.

There’s been a lot of talk about the company having a plan to officially discontinue the TNA name for this new era under Anthem and Jeff Jarrett.

TNA sent out a company wide email noting Dutch Mantell is now the head of the TNA creative team. John Gaburick, who previously held the position, is still with TNA, but he will be working from the Gorilla Position during tapings and will be offering advice to the creative team. He will no longer be a part of the decision making process from a creative standpoint.

Jeff Jarrett is now overseeing everything as Chief Creative Officer. It’s believed that Jarrett won’t be on TV anytime soon but that could obviously change. Longtime creative team member Matt Conway has left the company as has longtime employee Bill Banks, who also worked for WWE and ECW years back. Banks’ departure is reportedly not related to other company changes as he’s returning home to the Northeast part of the country to start a new chapter in his life, according to PWInsider.

Regarding the departures of Drew Galloway and The Hardy Boys, Jeff Jarrett took to Twitter and wrote the following. These tweets came before the news broke about Maria Kanellis and Mike Bennett leaving the company. He tweeted "For the record, it's @IMPACTWRESTLING 's corporate policy not to make any comments on talent contractual matters….I personally wish nothing but continued success for @JEFFHARDYBRAND @MATTHARDYBRAND @GallowaySpeaks . All three of them are fantastic talent and wherever they land they will obviously do very well. Wrestling business can be tough at times, but one thing is for sure...the business is ALWAYS changing! Ready for @UniversalORL and can't wait for Thursday! #MIGA". These departures, especially the Hardys leaving, was Jarrett’s first major headache after taking back the reigns at TNA. Ed Nordholm, Anthem’s Executive Vice President, was said to be rather “cold” when it came to the Hardys and basically presented them a take it or leave it scenario, setting an example that everyone is replaceable in the company.

PWInsider reports that there is some quiet backstage grumbling among long time talent about the “new regime” just being used to get over wrestlers who are friends with Jeff Jarrett or work for his Global Force Wrestling.

Gail Kim was backstage at the most recent "Impact Wrestling" television tapings in Orlando, FL

It was mentioned early Thursday that Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid would be at Thursday’s "Impact Wrestling" TV tapings in Orlando, FL. On the latest "Podcast Boom", Konnan confirmed that and also said that he would be there as well. Anthem Executive Vice President Ed Nordholm tweeted out a pic of Alberto El Patron in the ring talking with Jeff Jarrett at Thursday’s "Impact Wrestling" TV tapings. Jeff Jarrett has welcomed Alberto El Patron to "Impact Wrestling", so he’s another new wrestler added to their roster. Jarrett since returning had planned on making changes to the promotion so that it would come across as something new and wouldn’t look like it has in the past.

Wrestling Observer reports Alberto El Patron, Garza Jr., Rachael Ellering, Kongo Kong, and Laredo Kid are coming in to TNA along with the likes of Konnan, Matt Morgan, Bruce Prichard, and perhaps Karen Jarrett.

Add Tanea Brooks (Rebel) to the list of those expected back in TNA this week.

Bruce Prichard will apparently only be a television character on "Impact Wrestling" and will not be involved in a backstage managerial role. He will also continue to host his successful podcast. Expect Prichard to be working with Bobby Lashley on television going forward.

It was announced at Friday’s "Impact Wrestling" tapings that the vacant TNA Tag Team Titles will be decided with a four-team tournament. The announcement was made by Bruce Prichard in a segment to air on the March 16th episode. Prichard said the tournament would be in two weeks from the night the segment airs. The four teams will be The Decay (Abyss & Crazzy Steve), The Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend), Laredo Kid & Garza Jr., and the returning Latin American Xchange (Homicide, Angel Rose, two unidentified wrestlers, and Konnan as the mouthpiece for the group). The TNA Tag Team Titles were declared vacant after Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy chose not to re-sign with the company. The brothers offered to come to last week’s tapings to drop the titles but company officials turned them down.

During his latest podcast, Vince Russo revealed that Jeff Jarrett contacted him last week via e-mail and inquired to see how many people listen to his podcast. Russo, who worked for WWE, WCW, and even TNA in creative, had no idea why Jarrett was asking for such numbers and then gave him his audience reach. Russo then said he was surprised to see later that Bruce Prichard was hired by TNA again based on the popularity of his podcast. Jarrett and Russo are big friends and he sounded disappointed that Jarrett did not reveal his true intentions of his original question. The man formerly known as Brother Love runs his very popular "Something To Wrestle" with Bruce Prichard podcast along with co-host Conrad Thompson.

The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Wichita Falls, TX announced that Mick Foley would be in attendance at the May induction ceremony to receive his ring as a part of the Class of 2017.

Vader recently appeared on "Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling" and commented on his recent grim tweet regarding his health. He said “I really kind of regret tweeting it out. In other words when I got diagnosed and was told, 'Leon, you have a bad heart and you have congestive heart failure and we feel your time is limited and you have maybe a couple of years left…two years or less to live'. I remember getting very angry and said this has got to be bulls–t because I don’t feel bad and I remember getting extremely angry. Since that time and when I got the news I left the hospital and went right to the gym and rode the bike for a half hour. Hard. As hard as I could and when I got off the bike and got on the treadmill and walked for another 15 minutes pretty hard and I was exhausted but my heart felt fine so how can I do that if my heart is going to give out? The doctor in some of the ongoing appointments that I had with him explained to me that when you are tipping the scales at 400 and 420-25 pounds that a man that size and that heavy isn’t supposed to be able to push himself in a cardiovascular endeavor no matter what it is much past 2 or 3 minutes.” On accepting his fate and still taking bookings to wrestle, he said “I kind of wish I hadn’t brought it up, and I am continuing to wrestle. Someone said, ‘Aren’t you afraid? Why would you get a booking (to wrestle) at this point when you’ve had this type of diagnosis?’ I said, ‘Brother, where would you rather die in a bed at home, or in the hospital, or would you rather die in front of 10,000 people having fun in the ring? So, if it’s true, if this doctor isn’t just totally full of sh*t which, that’s what I’m betting on, and I should say ‘these doctors’ at this point you know, that’s my choice, and that’s the way I decide to go out. If this thing’s gonna happen, I’d rather be in a ring, anywhere, compared to sitting in a hospital room in a hospital bed, sitting there like some sheep getting ready to be slaughtered. It’s not who I am, and it’s not the way it’s gonna happen with me.”

Headlocked Comics is doing a comic called Headlocked: The Hardy Way, featuring stories from Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and artwork from Jerry Lawler, Fred Ottman, and Lince Dorado.

The TV show "Billions" on Showtime had a scene where lead character Bobby "Axe "Axelrod, played by Damien Lewis, was compared to Ric Flair, with the line, "the only reason you put Ric Flair in the ring is to get that heat from the crowd."

The New Jersey funeral for Jimmy Snuka will be held in accordance with Jimmy's wishes on Thursday, March 9th at Christ the Redeemer Parish Assumption Church in Atco, NJ. The viewing will be from 10am to 11am with the funeral service to begin at 11am.

Oklafan congratulates Skylar Slice, who recently surpassed 6 months as ComPro Ladies Champion. She defeated Phoebe and Killista in a Triple Threat Ladder Match at ComPro's 10th anniversary show to become the inaugural champion.

Oklafan congratulates Red Eagle on the birth of his granddaughter Kynlee on Wednesday.

Oklafan congratulates Scott Riley on the birth of his daughter Jolene on Saturday.

Oklafan congratulates Big Rich on his recent marriage on Saturday.

Sandy Partlow had knee surgery on Fenruary 27th. Oklafan wishes her a speedy recovery.

Ryan Davidson was in a car accident on March 2nd. He was not injured and did not miss any action.

Oklafan congratulates Kevin Morgan in his recent marriage to his fiancée Samantha on February 25th.

Oklafan extends condolences to Mike Musso on the passing of his grandfather.

Oklafan extends condolences to the family and friends of Tom Jones, who passed away from a heart attack on March 4th. He had been living in an assisted living centre in Amarillo, TX, suffering from dementia. He was 77 years old. Jones, whose real name was George Thompson, was born in Savannah GA. He never completed school and was raised by his grandmother on a farm. He would move to Indianapolis, IN to get a job in a factory, but was a regular attendee at the World Wrestling Association shows put on by Dick the Bruiser. Jones eventually started training and had his first match against Dick the Bruiser. Jones pioneered many opportunities for African-American wrestlers in Oklahoma, Mississippi and Arkansas. Working together with Sputnik Monroe, Jones helped to integrate wrestling stadiums. He was also on of the first black wrestlers to regularly tag with a white partner, forming a highly successful tag team with Billy Red Lyons in the early 1970s. On a national level, Jones' most high-profile matches came in the early 1980s when he competed under a mask as "Mr. Ebony" in WCCW. He would eventually be unmasked, but continued to use "Mr. Ebony" as a nickname. Jones has approximately 140 documented matches in Oklahoma. The earliest was March 24, 1969 where he defeated The Sundown Kid at a TSW show in Tulsa. The last saw Jones team with Martin Justice and Shawn Matthews III to defeat Thomas Knight, Josh Dakota & Rick Payne at a GPCW event in Cache, OK on May 31, 2008. Jones amassed many titles over his career around the country. In Oklahoma, his championship accomplishments certainly speak for themselves. As mentioned earlier, Jones tagged with Billy Red Lyons and won the TSW United States Tag Team Titles from The Spoilers on May 31, 1971. They would hold them until March 21, 1972, when they lost them to The Continental Warriors (Lorenzo Parente & Bobby Hart). Jones would later team with Ken Mantell and regain the US Tag Titles on August 21, 1972, but would only hold them one week before losing them to Terry Gavin & Duke Myers. Jones also had singles success, holding the TSW Heavyweight Title twice in either 1980 or 1981. He defeated Mr. Pogo for the title, then lost it back to him and regained it from him (the second reign was certainly in 1981). He lost it a final time to Mike George on February 28, 1981. He also held the TSW United States Junior Heavyweight Title, although the exact timeframe of that title reign is unknown. In the 1990s, when Power Zone Wrestling Association was the dominant wrestling company for the Oklahoma City area, Jones has documented reigns as both Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion in that federation as well, although again, the details on the timeframe are not known. His last known title run was sometime in 2002 when he and Bad Boy, tagging together as the Dogg Pound and were the NMS Tag Team Champions. For many of the last years of his time in Oklahoma City, Jones could be seen regularly attending the MSWA events as well as turning up sporadically at AACW & SWCW events in the Oklahoma City area. His openness and accessibility to the fans at these events benefitted both them and him and certainly added happiness to the latter years of his life. Perhaps the greatest legacy for Jones is the tremendous number of wrestlers that he had a hand in training. Most of the wrestlers active in Oklahoma City in the 1990s and early 2000s were trained by Jones at some point, which included his son Cody.

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RECENT RESULTS
February 25th
MPX Heavyweight Champion Andy Dalton defeated Gregory James at Metroplex Wrestling's "Texas Rumble" event in Bedford, TX. In other matches, Brent McKenzie, Claudia, Graham Bell, James Johnson, Jerome Daniels, and J. T. LaMotta, were among the entrants in the Texas Rumble Match that was won by Steven Kirby.

Jerry Lawler vs. The Brooklyn Brawler was declared a No Contest at the Ultimate Championship Wrestling event in Bay City, MI

February 26th
ACW Tag Team Champions The 2 Bad Motherfuckers (Killah Kash & MASADA) defeated The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) at Asylum Championship Wrestling's "An Absence Of Law 2017" event in Austin, TX. In other matches, The Kingsmen (Larry Canis & Michael Shafer), El Classico, & Jeff Gant (w/ Dan the Manager) defeated Donnie Giovanni, Barry Savant, Tank Engine Thomas, & Tyler Jett in an 8-Man Tag Team Match, Steve O Reno defeated Jack Jameson, ACW Television Champion Ricky Starks defeated Sky de Lacrimosa, ACW American Joshi Champion Angel Blue defeated Allie Kat and Ruthless Lala in a 3-Way Elimination Match, Aaron Solow defeated Alexander Rudolph, and Curt Stallion defeated Gregory James.

February 27th
The New Day (Big E & Xavier Woods) defeated Jinder Mahal & Rusev (w/ Lana) at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Green Bay, WI

February 28th
A. J. Styles defeated Luke Harper to become the #1 contender to the WWE Championship at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in St. Paul, MN. In other matches, Becky Lynch defeated Mickie James in a 2 out of 3 Falls Match.

March 2nd
The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defeated Bram & Kingston at TNA's "Impact Wrestling" television taping in Orlando, FL

March 3rd
The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defeated Decay (Crazzy Steve & Abyss) at TNA's "Impact Wrestling" television tapings in Orlando, FL. In other matches, O. D. B. defeated Rebel [2nd].

Jerry Lawler & Bull Dredd defeated Cam Zagami & Romeo Roselli at Northeast Wrestling's "Wrestlefest XXI" event in Waterbury, CT

March 4th
WWE Champion Bray Wyatt defeated A. J. Styles at the WWE house show in La Crosse, WI. In other matches, WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss defeated Mickie James, Tamina, and Natalya in a Fatal Four Way Match.

The Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Angel Rose, w/ Konnan) defeated The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend), The Decay (Crazzy Steve & Abyss, w/ Rosemary), and Laredo Kid & Garza, Jr. in Four Way Tag Team Match for the vacant TNA Tag Team Titles at TNA's "Impact Wrestling" television tapings in Orlando, FL. In a match taped for "TNA Xplosion", The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defeated The Death Crew Council (Eddie Kingston & Bram).

Ray Rowe was among the entrants in a 15-Man Battle Royal to determine the #1 contender to the ROH World Title that was won by Matt Taven at Ring of Honor's "Manhatten Mayhem 2017" event in New York, NY

Blaine Meeks defeated Flex Zerba in an NWL KC Title Tournament Match at the National Wrasslin' League KC event in Kansas City, MO. In other tournament matches, Lakota Red Cloud defeated Ken Dharma, Niles Plonk (w/ Belvedere) defeated Thor Theriot, and Dak Draper defeated Max Edwards. In non-tournament matches, Devlin defeated Chad Barstow and Ray Briggs in a Triple Threat Match.

Gabi Castrovinci defeated Barbi Hayden at Women's Wrestling Revolution's "Identity Crisis" event in Providence, RI

March 5th
Goldberg defeated WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens for the title at WWE's "Fastlane" pay-per-view event in Milwaukee, WI. In other matches, Cesaro defeated Jinder Mahal.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Micro Wrestling Federation
Wednesday, March 8th
Max's Garage
Muskogee, OK
Bell Time 8:30pm

Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Friday, March 10th
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Body Progression Wrestling
Saturday, March 11th
Body Progression Gym
Sapulpa, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Compound Pro Wrestling
Saturday, March 11th
Perfect Practice Athletic Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, March 11th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Mid South Wrestling Alliance
Sunday, March 12th
Plaza Mayor
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 3pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
March 6th
WWE Universal Champion Goldberg is among the stars scheduled for the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Rosemont, IL

March 7th
A. J. Styles takes on Randy Orton in a match to determine a #1 contender to the WWE Championship at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in Indianapolis, IN

March 9th
Maverick takes on Dez Wellston in an NWL STL Title Tournament Match at the National Wrasslin' League STL event in St. Louis, MO

March 10th
Road Warrior Animal, Rikishi, and Hernandez are among the stars scheduled for the River City Wrestling event in Selma, TX

Vader and Tony Atlas are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Morganton, NC

Jack Swagger and Bushwacker Luke are among the stars scheduled for the World Association Of Wrestling event in Norwich, England

March 11th
Harley Race is among the stars scheduled for the World League Wrestling event in Troy, MO

Ky-Ote Joe, Michael Faith, Kyle Hawk, Chad Thomas, Byron Wilcott, and Guy Atticus are among the stars scheduled for the Rampage All Star Wrestling event in Cleburne, TX

Rikishi is among the stars scheduled for the Knokx Pro Wrestling event in Perris, CA

John Allen is among the stars scheduled for the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Ennis, TX

TIWF Texas Champion Chuck Singer, Bobby Burns, Van Johnson, Gene Valdez, and Nytronis A'Teo are among the stars scheduled for the Texas Independent Wrestling Federation event in Bonham, TX

Gail Kim takes on Britt Baker at the Absolute Intense Wrestling event in Cleveland, OH

Magnum T. A., The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), and Tito Santana, are among the stars scheduled for the Classic Pro Wrestling event in West Point, VA

Vader and Tony Atlas are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Bluefield, VA

Jack Swagger takes on Alberto El Patron at the World Association Of Wrestling event in Norwich, England. Also scheduled to appear is Bushwacker Luke and many more.

Taylor Kubat vs. Larry Canis vs. Claudia vs. Baby D in an 4-Way Intergender Match is scheduled for Metroplex Wrestling's "MPXtraordinary" event in Bedford, TX. In other matches, Barrett Brown takes on Jason Silver, Brent McKenzie takes on Frankie Fisher, and MPX Tag Team Champions Down To Fight (Andy Dalton & Machiko) defend the titles against Jerome Daniels & Xavier Daniels.

March 12th
Lance Hoyt is among the stars scheduled for the Future Stars of Wrestling event in Las Vegas, NV

March 17th
Texoma Texas Champion Jerome Daniels, Charlie Haas, Andy Dalton, and Ryan Davidson are among the stars scheduled for Texoma Pro Wrestling's "Green with Envy" event in Sherman, TX

Big Daddy Yum Yum is among the stars scheduled for the Main Event Pro Wrestling event in Mansfield, LA

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

Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Northeast Wrestling event in Port Jervis, NJ

Chad Thomas and K. C. Kyng are among the stars scheduled for the South West Wrestling Alliance event in Grandbury, TX

Bobby Fulton & The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) take on George South & Demolition (Ax & Smash) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at North Carolina Wrestling Association's "9th Annual Ivan Koloff Tag Team Tournament" event in Clayton, NC. Also scheduled to appear is Shane Douglas and many more.

Blaine Meeks, Ken Dharma, Niles Plonk, Ray Briggs, Chad Barstow, and The Swoll Patrol (Flex Zerba & Max Edwards) are among the stars scheduled for the National Wrasslin' League KC event in Kansas City, MO

March 24th
MVP takes on Rob Van Dam at the Pro Championship Wrestling event in Wilmington, CA

March 25th
Jeff Starchild & Dustin Heritage take on The Natural Born Villains (Tim Rockwell & Alex Royal) for the vacant GWF Tag Team Titles at Global Wrestling Federation's "Rebirth" event in Kansas City, KS. Also scheduled to appear is Black Jesus, K. C. Kyng, Skyler Fayden, and many more.

Chad Thomas is among the stars scheduled for the Destiny Wrestling Organization event in Albuquerque, NM

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Border City Wrestling event in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Lunatic Lennie takes on The Mangler at the Mid-West Entertainment event in Hope Park, KS

March 31st
MWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Blade defends the title against Big Hoss at the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in Lincoln, NE. Also scheduled to appear is MWA Tag Team Champions Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields), MWA Mid States Champion Eric Fantabulous, Shane Sanders, Phoebe, and many more.

April 1st
MWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Blade, MWA Tag Team Champions Dynamic Shields (Justin Dynamic & Shawn Shields), MWA Mid-States Champion Eric Fantabulous, Shane Sanders, and Phoebe are among the stars scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Alliance event in McCook, NE

April 2nd
WWE Universal Champion Goldberg is among the stars scheduled for WWE's "WrestleMania 33" pay-per-event in Orlando, FL

April 8th
Tim Brooks, Andy Dalton, and John Allen are among the stars scheduled for North American Wrestling Allegience's "Legacy" event in Burleson, TX

April 9th
HLW Women's Champion Randi West defends the title against Paloma Starr at the Heroes & Legends Wrestling event in Fort Wayne, IN

April 15th
Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the "J. J. Carson Memorial Show" in Detroit, MI

Charlie Haas, Brad Sanders, and Mikey are among the stars scheduled for the Old School Wrestling event in Odessa, TX

April 21st
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

MVP is among the stars scheduled for the House of Hardcore event in Metuchen, NJ

April 22nd
Bobby Venom takes on Sgt. Murray at the Wrestling for Autism event in East Haven, CT

Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

MVP is among the stars scheduled for the House of Hardcore event in Philadelphia, PA

Raymond Rowe is among the stars scheduled for the Remix Pro Wrestling event in Marietta, OH

April 23rd
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

April 24th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

April 25th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

April 26th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

April 27th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Regina, Alberta, Canada

April 28th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada

April 29th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

April 30th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Virden, Manitoba, Canada

May 1st
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Reston, Manitoba, Canada

May 2nd
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Souris, Manitoba, Canada

May 3rd
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

May 4th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada

May 5th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

May 6th
Paul Orndorff is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Andy Dalton is among the stars scheduled for the "A Lance Hoyt Benefit: Country Strong 2" event in Hearne, TX

May 13th
Erica Torres is among the stars scheduled for the Sabotage Wresting event in Austin, TX

July 29th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Livingston, TX

September 9th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Independent Pro Wrestling event in Bonham, TX

November 11th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Independent Pro Wrestling event in Bonham, TX

December 9th
Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the Texas Independent Pro Wrestling event in Bonham, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
March 10th
Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard, J. J. Dillon, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), and many more will be signing autographs at "Monster Mania 36" at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info, go to MonsterMania.net/MMC-36-guests/.

Vader, Booker T, The Sandman, Tony Atlas, Flex Armstrong, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Collett Rec Center in Morganton, NC prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2017-03-10.html.

March 11th
Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard, J. J. Dillon, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), and many more will be signing autographs at "Monster Mania 36" at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info, go to MonsterMania.net/MMC-36-guests/.

Magnum T. A., Ricky Steamboat, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Barbarian, C. W. Anderson, Demolition Ax, Tito Santana, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5pm at West Point High School in West Point, VA prior to the Classic Pro Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Facebook.com/ClassicProWrestlin.

Vader, Booker T, The Sandman, Tony Atlas, Flex Armstrong, and many more will be signing autographs from 5:30pm to 7;30pm at the Brushfork Armory in Bluefield, VA prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2017-03-11.html.

March 12th
Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard, J. J. Dillon, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), and many more will be signing autographs at "Monster Mania 36" at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ. For more info, go to MonsterMania.net/MMC-36-guests/.

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

Jerry Lawler, Matt Hardy, Cody Rhodes, Ryback, Matt Taven, Maria Manic, Hanson, T. K. O'Ryan, and many more will be signing autographs from 5pm to 7pm at Port Jervis High School in Port Jervis, NJ prior to the Northeast Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to NortheastWrestling.com.

Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), C. W. Anderson, George South, Bobby Fulton, Shane Douglas, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 5:30pm at Clayton Fitness in Clayton, NC prior to the North Carolina Wrestling Association event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Facebook.com/NorthCarolinaWrestlingAssociation.

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

March 25th
Mick Foley and many more will be signing autographs at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA at the Iowa Energy basketball game. For more info, go to Iowa.DLeague.NBA.com.

March 30th
Ric Flair, Sting, and Jim Ross will be signing autographs starting at 4pm at the "WrestleCon Kickoff Party" at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL

March 31st
Stan Hansen, Molly Holly, Kikutaro, Veda Scott, Brian Hebner, Ivelisse, Mascarita Dorada, Little Boogeyman, Saraya Knight, The Great Khali, Rikishi, Shelton Benjamin, D'Lo Brown, Adam Copeland (AKA Edge), Jay Reso (AKA Christian), Lillian Garcia, Mandy Leon, Merica Strong, Cisco, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Teddy Long, Bubba Ray Dudley, El Mesias, Mr. 450, Abyss, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Matt Striker, Vampiro, Aron Rex, Thea Trinidad, Steve Lombardi, Torrie Wilson, Scott Hall, O. D. B., Shelly Martinez, Shannon Moore, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, T. J. Marconi, Bull James, Sting, Jim Neidhart, Ryback, Colt Cabana, Alberto El Patron, J. J. Dillon, Bill Apter, Karlee Perez, Raquel, Terry Funk, Tony Garea, Kevin Nash, Gene Okerlund, Al Snow, One Man Gang, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Melissa Santos, Matt Anoa'i, Amber O'Neal, April Hunter, Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard, Jon Heidenreich, Ray Apollo (AKA Doink the Clown), Tiger Jackson (AKA Dink), Barry Hardy, Earl Hebner, Ken Shamrock, Ric Flair, Fred Ottman (AKA Tugboat), Rocky Johnson, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Ted DiBiase, Jake Roberts, Dallas Page, Jim Duggan, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, Tully Blanchard, Brian Cage, A. R. Fox, Lisa Moretti (AKA Ivory), Andrew Everett, Trevor Lee, Sami Callihan, Wendi Richter, Lisa Marie Varon (AKA Victoria), Tommy Dreamer, Shawn Michaels, Michelle McCool, Ken Anderson, Candice Michelle, Barbie Blank (AKA Kelly Kelly), Melina Perez, Velvet Sky, Ricky Reyes, Hudson Envy, Rhia O'Reilly, Dezmond Xavier, Savio Vega, Sam Houston, Andrew Anderson, Sean Studd, Jack Evans, Angelico, Slick, Savannah Evans, Ricochet, Bobby Fulton, Pentagon, Jr., Kennadi Brink, Abdullah the Butcher, Stevie Ray, Jazz, Su Yung, Nick Dinsmore (AKA Eugene), Thunder Rosa, Dulce Garcia (AKA Sexy Star), Taya Valkyrie, Leva Bates, Nicole Savoy, Solo Darling, Laurel Van Ness, Aeriel Monroe, Raven, Rachael Ellering, Glacier, Sabu, Melissa Coates, Fenix, Joey Ryan, Masato Tanaka, Rick Martel, King Kong Bundy, Taeler Hendrix, Deonna Purrazzo, Maria Kanellis, Rob Van Dam, Eve Torres, Terri Runnels, Gary Michael Cappetta, Tessa Blanchard, Jeff Cobb, Tatanka, Shane Strickland, Marc Mero, Vickie Guerrero, Bobby Heenan, The Steiner Brothers (Scott Steiner & Rick Steiner), John Cena, Sr., Dutch Mantell, Warlord, Bill DeMott, Bob Orton, Jr., Duane Gill, Kevin Fertig (AKA Kevin Thorn), Billy Gunn, Shane Helms, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Bushwacker Luke, The Honky Tonk Man, 2 Cold Scorpio, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), John Hennigan, B. B. Bush, Leilani Kai, The Sandman, Road Warrior Animal, Barry Windham, Marty Jannetty, Stacy Carter, Ron Bass, Tony Atlas, Jacque Rougeau, Robert Parker, Hillbilly Jim, Vader, James Mitchell, Swoggle, Boogeyman, Lanny Poffo, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Winter, The Godwins (Henry O/ Godwin & Phinneas I. Godwin), Barry Horowitz, Paul Orndorff, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Tito Santana, Outback Jack, Jillian Hall, Madusa, Perry Saturn, Bobby Lashley, Chase Stevens, Grado, Lex Luger, The Iron Sheik, Virgil, Armando Estrada, Tony Schiavone, Sonjay Dutt, Sid Vicious, Nikita Koloff, Al Perez, Cherry Bomb (AKA Allie), Debra McMichael and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleCon" at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, FL. For more info go to WrestleCon.com.

Jim Ross, MVP, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 7pm at "WaleMania III" at Tier Nightclub in Orlando, FL. For more info, go to MLW.com/Event.html.

Rikishi will be hosting "Rikishi's Orlando Bangin Bootyman Wrestlemania Party" from 10pm to 2am at Caddyshanks in Orlando, FL. Click [url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rikishis-orlando-bangin-bootyman-party-tickets-30439177399]here[url] for more info.

April 1st
Stan Hansen, Molly Holly, Kikutaro, Veda Scott, Brian Hebner, Ivelisse, Mascarita Dorada, Little Boogeyman, Saraya Knight, The Great Khali, Rikishi, Shelton Benjamin, D'Lo Brown, Adam Copeland (AKA Edge), Jay Reso (AKA Christian), Lillian Garcia, Mandy Leon, Merica Strong, Cisco, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Teddy Long, Bubba Ray Dudley, El Mesias, Mr. 450, Abyss, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Matt Striker, Vampiro, Aron Rex, Thea Trinidad, Steve Lombardi, Torrie Wilson, Scott Hall, O. D. B., Shelly Martinez, Shannon Moore, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, T. J. Marconi, Bull James, Sting, Jim Neidhart, Ryback, Colt Cabana, Alberto El Patron, J. J. Dillon, Bill Apter, Karlee Perez, Raquel, Terry Funk, Tony Garea, Kevin Nash, Gene Okerlund, Al Snow, One Man Gang, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Melissa Santos, Matt Anoa'i, Amber O'Neal, April Hunter, Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard, Jon Heidenreich, Ray Apollo (AKA Doink the Clown), Tiger Jackson (AKA Dink), Barry Hardy, Earl Hebner, Ken Shamrock, Ric Flair, Fred Ottman (AKA Tugboat), Rocky Johnson, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Ted DiBiase, Jake Roberts, Dallas Page, Jim Duggan, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, Tully Blanchard, Brian Cage, A. R. Fox, Lisa Moretti (AKA Ivory), Andrew Everett, Trevor Lee, Sami Callihan, Wendi Richter, Lisa Marie Varon (AKA Victoria), Tommy Dreamer, Shawn Michaels, Michelle McCool, Ken Anderson, Candice Michelle, Barbie Blank (AKA Kelly Kelly), Melina Perez, Velvet Sky, Ricky Reyes, Hudson Envy, Rhia O'Reilly, Dezmond Xavier, Savio Vega, Sam Houston, Andrew Anderson, Sean Studd, Jack Evans, Angelico, Slick, Savannah Evans, Ricochet, Bobby Fulton, Pentagon, Jr., Kennadi Brink, Abdullah the Butcher, Stevie Ray, Jazz, Su Yung, Nick Dinsmore (AKA Eugene), Thunder Rosa, Dulce Garcia (AKA Sexy Star), Taya Valkyrie, Leva Bates, Nicole Savoy, Solo Darling, Laurel Van Ness, Aeriel Monroe, Raven, Rachael Ellering, Glacier, Sabu, Melissa Coates, Fenix, Joey Ryan, Masato Tanaka, Rick Martel, King Kong Bundy, Taeler Hendrix, Deonna Purrazzo, Maria Kanellis, Rob Van Dam, Eve Torres, Terri Runnels, Gary Michael Cappetta, Tessa Blanchard, Jeff Cobb, Tatanka, Shane Strickland, Marc Mero, Vickie Guerrero, Bobby Heenan, The Steiner Brothers (Scott Steiner & Rick Steiner), John Cena, Sr., Dutch Mantell, Warlord, Bill DeMott, Bob Orton, Jr., Duane Gill, Kevin Fertig (AKA Kevin Thorn), Billy Gunn, Shane Helms, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Bushwacker Luke, The Honky Tonk Man, 2 Cold Scorpio, The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), John Hennigan, B. B. Bush, Leilani Kai, The Sandman, Road Warrior Animal, Barry Windham, Marty Jannetty, Stacy Carter, Ron Bass, Tony Atlas, Jacque Rougeau, Robert Parker, Hillbilly Jim, Vader, James Mitchell, Swoggle, Boogeyman, Lanny Poffo, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Winter, The Godwins (Henry O/ Godwin & Phinneas I. Godwin), Barry Horowitz, Paul Orndorff, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), Tito Santana, Outback Jack, Jillian Hall, Madusa, Perry Saturn, Bobby Lashley, Chase Stevens, Grado, Lex Luger, The Iron Sheik, Virgil, Armando Estrada, Tony Schiavone, Sonjay Dutt, Sid Vicious, Nikita Koloff, Al Perez, Cherry Bomb (AKA Allie), Debra McMichael and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleCon" at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, FL. For more info go to WrestleCon.com.

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.

Rikishi will be hosting "Rikishi's Orlando Bangin Bootyman Wrestlemania Party" from 10pm to 2am at Caddyshanks in Orlando, FL. Click [url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rikishis-orlando-bangin-bootyman-party-tickets-30439177399]here[url] for more info.

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.

April 14th
Jake Roberts, Booker T, Leva Bates, Gangrel, and many more will be signing autographs at "Florida Supecon Retro" at the Miami Airport Convention center in Miami, FL. For more info, go to FloridaSuperCon.com/Retro/.

April 15th
Jake Roberts, Booker T, Leva Bates, Gangrel, and many more will be signing autographs at "Florida Supecon Retro" at the Miami Airport Convention center in Miami, FL. For more info, go to FloridaSuperCon.com/Retro/.

April 16th
Jake Roberts, Leva Bates, Gangrel, and many more will be signing autographs at "Florida Supecon Retro" at the Miami Airport Convention center in Miami, FL. For more info, go to FloridaSuperCon.com/Retro/.

April 21st
MVP, Matt Hardy, Velvet Sky, Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley, Robbie E, Brian Cage, Sami Callahan, Little Guido, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Metuchen Sports Center in Metuchen, NJ prior to the House of Hardcore event held later in the evening. For more info, go to HouseOfHardcore.net.

April 22nd
Raymond Rowe, John Morrison, O. D. B., Shayna Baszler, and many more will be signing autographs at Marietta Middle School in Marietta, OH prior to the Remix Pro Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to RemixProWrestling.com.

Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Christian, Rey Mysterio, Eric Bischoff, Dalip Singh (AKA The Great Khali), Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Bubba Ray Dudley, Sean Waltman, Christy Hemme, Brooke Adams, MVP, Velvet Sky, Ashley Massaro, Steve Lombardi, The Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, Jimmy Valiant, Gillberg, Penta OM (AKA Pentagon, Jr.), Juventud Guerrera, Brian Christopher, Roadkill, Maria Manic, Tugboat, Greg Valentine and many more will be signing autographs at "Icons of Wrestling Convention" at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. For more info, go to TheCollectorFest.com.

MVP, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Velvet Sky, Tommy Dreamer, Bubba Ray Dudley, Brian Cage, Sami Callahan, Lio Rush, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA prior to the House of Hardcore event held later in the evening. For more info, go to HouseOfHardcore.net.

April 23rd
The Honky Tonk Man will be signing autographs from 11am to 1pm at The Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, go to WrestlingUniverseOnline.com.

April 28th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Planet Comicon" at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, MO. For more info, go to PlanetComicon.com

April 29th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs at "Planet Comicon" at Bartle Hall in Kansas City, MO. For more info, go to PlanetComicon.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

June 26th
Goldberg will be conducting a talk show entitled "You're Next: An Evening with Bill Goldberg" in Glasgow, Scotland

June 27th
Goldberg will be conducting a talk show entitled "You're Next: An Evening with Bill Goldberg" in Manchester, England

July 2nd
Goldberg will be conducting a talk show entitled "You're Next: An Evening with Bill Goldberg" in London, England

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
March 6th - Killer Khan, Tommy 3 Count
March 7th - Bruce Prichard, Chick Donovan, Nikki Knight
March 8th - Balk Estes, Skylar Slice
March 9th - Brandon Barricade, Nikita Koloff, Rick Steiner, Tor Kamata
March 10th - Gary Young, Lockdown, Trevor Mapleleaf
March 11th - Nathan Sensation, Russ Haas
March 12th - Jessica James, Mae Young, Major Powers, Shadow of Death


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