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Posted: Jun 21st 2020 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
Robyn Reid recently posted on her Facebook page indicating that during her time in IZW, she had advances made on her by IZW owner Johnny Z. This occurred during her time as IZW Women’s Champion. According to her statement, while waiting before an IZW event began, Johnny Z came up to her and said “Let’s go outside and make out. Come on. Let’s do it.” She looked him, laughed and said no, but he was adamant. Even though she was the women’s champion, she knew at that point that she needed to drop the title and never return. This is one of two occasions that she documented in her Facebook post.

The dark day in professional wrestling continues with many women #SpeakingOut on being abused, raped, and hit with several stories accusing many wrestling personalities, mostly in the United Kingdom. But there have been names from across the pond too and the latest one is a 20-year-old Danielle Ryan who three years ago at the age of 17 was getting courted by AEW ring announcer Justin Roberts via direct messages on Twitter. "I’ve held onto these for a long time. I felt ashamed and like somehow it was my fault. I was 17, naive, had never been spoke to in such a manner," Ryan wrote in a tweet, attaching screenshots of her conversations with Roberts. "It makes me so uncomfortable looking back at it now. Legal or not, a man in his 30’s has no right to talk to a teenager." Roberts said he would not save whatever she sends him and it would be "just for now" and "don't have to be totally exposed." After a few more exchanges, Roberts replies, "Ur really making my mind wander...hard. Can I see? :)" After nearly seven hours of no reply, Ryan replies saying she had work calls and apologizes. "Didn't even send a wake up gift :-/" Roberts says. After several other direct messages exchanges, Roberts asks if she can send something that's already on her phone so he doesn't have to keep waiting. "Ugh, I feel awful for just seeing this, but hey. You okay?" Ryan replies the next day. "Yes," Roberts say. That was the last communication as the DM feature was then disabled by Roberts.

Impact Wrestling’s Joey Ryan issued a long statement on his social media channels after his name cropped up as one of those who sexually abused female wrestlers throughout the years. Ryan said that this is an important topic that truly deserves the time it is getting even though it is uncomfortable. “After speaking with my attorney, I have been advised not to respond to any specific allegations at this time. And the truth of the matter is, I do not want to spend time dissecting which parts of stories are true, which parts are different from what I remember and which things being said are outright false. It is important for me to use this platform to take responsibility and not attempt to minimize the feelings of anyone that was hurt by me in order to save face,” Ryan wrote. Ryan said that today he must take responsibility for the way he behaved in the past, noting that when the “dick flip” went viral, he traveled the world like a rockstar and came into contact with a lot of people, including women. “And, the truth is, I did not always treat people with respect. And I will acknowledge that it was possible that I pursued people that I thought were interested in me and invaded their personal space and made them feel uncomfortable in the process,” he wrote. The popular star added that he and his wife separated two years ago and he entered counseling in October 2018 and still attend every week to this very day. “I have been on prescription medication. I have worked every day for nearly two years to be a person that respects not only people’s boundaries, but respects people. If you felt that you were a person that I did not treat with respect, I apologize. Aside from this post, I have been reaching out to some of the people involved and we have had positive interactions and started the healing process.” Ryan said that he worked hard to make “wrestling a safe and welcoming place for everyone” and will make up for his shortcomings by working harder in the future. His somewhat apology received a mixed reaction and was not welcomed by his accusers. One in particular, a British indie wrestler by the name of Jetta, called him a “piece of sh*t” and said that two weeks after he proposed to his wife, he made sure that the two of them were the only ones in a taxi back to the hotel after a show and kept trying to hold her hand no matter how many times she told him to “get the f*ck off” her. “I asked you about your partner you didn’t give sh*t, you kept trying to put your hand on mine. We got to the hotel you wanted me to come to your room I said no I waited for you to get your key and didn’t want you to know my room or get in a lift alone with you. I had the confidence to tell you to f*ck off and you still persisted you hide behind this ‘good guy’ persona you are not. From my experience you don’t take no for an answer, you are notorious,” Jetta wrote in a reply to Ryan’s tweet.

AEW announced the signing of Ricky Starks to their ever-growing roster. Starks previously worked for the NWA and won their Television Title at the company’s "Hard Times" pay-per-view earlier this year. He eventually lost it to Zicky Dice during an episode of "NWA Powerrr" which aired in March. Starks answered Cody’s challenge for the TNT Title Wednesday but came up short in his quest to take Cody’s title. Prior to signing with AEW, Starks worked the indie circuit and wrestled for ComPro, IWR, Anarchy Championship Wrestling, Inspire Pro Wrestling, WrestleCircus, Xtreme Championship Wrestling, and many others. He also appeared on WWE television multiple times as an enhancement talent ans well as ROH.

It is almost certain that EC3 is returning to Impact Wrestling.

WWE uploaded a post-RAW video teasing an alliance between Shelton Benjamin and MVP. In the video, MVP told Benjamin to cheer up and said he could get Benjamin another shot at Apollo Crews, this time for Crews’ United States Championship. MVP told Benjamin to think the offer over. Crews defeated Benjamin in a non-title match on RAW this past Monday. Benjamin tried to pin Crews while putting his feet on the ropes, but the referee saw it. Crews then rolled up Benjamin while holding the ropes. You can see the video by clicking here.

MVP revealed he has tested negative for COVID-19.

WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded The Rock & Mankind vs. The Undertaker & The Big Show in a Buried Alive Match from the September 9, 1999 episode of SmackDown.

WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded MVP vs. Kofi Kingston for the United States title match from the June 1, 2009 episode of RAW.

Ric Flair will be appearing on RAW next week while AJ Styles will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Drew Gulak on Smackdown.

Inspire Pro Wrestling announced that they’ve ended their working relationship with Andy Dalton.

OKX announced they are moving their event in May 2021 because the venue they were using said they could not be sure it would be available in August due to COVID-19.

Dory Funk Jr. will be doing a Fight Camp from 8/2 to 8/9 with personal instruction, five training sessions, $750 which includes a hotel, TV taping and more. It's open to wrestlers, referees, managers, valets, announcers, production staff and camera crew. For more info go to fuanku@dory-funk.com

Bill Apter talks the new Andre the Giant biography in a video you can watch by clicking here.

As a part of last Friday night’s double feature on Shudder’s The Last Drive-In, host Joe Bob Briggs played Hell Comes to Frogtown starring Roddy Piper. During his commentary, Briggs extolled the virtues of Abdullah The Butcher’s House of Ribs and Chinese Food in Atlanta, Georgia, saying it was his favourite restaurant there. Although he never tried the Chinese food, the barbecue was some of the best he ever had which is why he returned time and time again. Unfortunately, that location was closed in 2016.

Tego announced he has contracted COVID-19 and is currently under quarantine. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan congratulates Jake Danielsson who surpassed 6 months as NAW Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Billy Ray [1st] for the title on December 14, 2019 at an event in Chewey.

Oklafan congratulates Manico who surpassed 6 months as NAW Lightweight Champion. He defeated Michael Duplanti for the title on December 14, 2019 at an event in Chewey.

Oklafan congratulates Brandon Groom on his engagement to his fiancée Megan on May 18th.

Oklafan congratulates Kevin Von Erich on the birth of his niece on June 15th. The baby's mother is Hollie and is the daughter of Kevin's late borther Kerry Von Erich.

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RECENT RESULTS
June 11th
AEW TNT Champion Cody (w/ Arn Anderson) defeated Ricky Starks at the "AEW Dynamite" event in Jacksonville, FL. In other matches, Best Friends (Chuck Taylr & Trent) defeated Le Sex Gods (Sammy Guevara & Chris Jericho) to become the #1 contenders to the AEW Tag Team Titles.

Lance Archer (w/ Jake Roberts) defeated David Ali at the "AEW Dark" event in Jacksonville, FL

June 14th
WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman defeated John Morrison and The Miz in a Handicap Match at WWE's "Backlash 2020" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL

June 15th
The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) & WWE RAW Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) defeated Aikira Tozawa & 3 unidentified ninjas in an 8-Man Tag Team Match at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth & WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defeated MVP & Bobby Lashley.

Matt Riddle defeated WWE Intercontinental Champion A. J. Styles in a non-title match at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" event in Orlando, FL

June 16th
TNA World Champion Moose defeated Hernandez at the Impact Wrestling event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Impact Tag Team Champions The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) defeated The Rascalz (Dez & Wentz), and Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defeated XXXL (Acey Romero & Larry D).

June 19th
TPW Rose Division Champion Miranda Gordy defeated Evelyn Carter at Texoma Pro Wrestling's "Guess Who's Back" event in Sherman, TX. In other matches, Malico vs. Chandler Hopkins ended in a draw, TPW Tag Team Champion Fly Def (Zack Mason & Warren Johnson) defeated Dot Mob (Jerome Daniels & Nate Collins), and TPW Red River Champion Niles Plonk defeated Adam Asher.

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
All Star Pro
Saturday, June 27th
Venue 23
Bethany, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Body Progression Wrestling
Saturday, June 27th
The Wrestle Center
Tulsa, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 22nd
WWE RAW Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) defend the titles against The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) at the "WWE MOnday Night RAW" event in Orlando, FL

June 23rd
Cancel Culture (Joseph P. Ryan, Rob Van Dam, & Jacob Crist) take on Crazzy Steve & two mystery partners at the Impact Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

June 24th
Sammy Guevara takes on Matt Hardy at the "AEW Dynamite" event in Jacksonville, FL

Lance Archer (w/ Jake Roberts) takes on Griff Garrison at the "AEW Dark" event in Jacksonville, FL

Karrion Kross takes on Bronson Reed at the NXT event in Winter Park, FL

June 26th
WWE Intercontinental Champion A. J. Styles defends the title against Drew Gulak at the "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" event in Orlando, FL

Barrett Brown and Gino Medina are among the stars scheduled for the SOAR Wrestling event in Richardson, TX

Matt Cross is among the stars scheduled for the Revolution Championship Wrestling event in South Bend, IN

June 27th
Colt Killbane, Jamie Holley, K. J. Everly, Warren Powers, and Slam Shady are among the stars scheduled for the South Central Wrestling event in Pine, AR

Erica Torres and Double D are among the stars scheduled for the Liberty Pro Women's Wrestling event in Nashville, TN

June 28th
Chase Stevens is among the stars scheduled for the Revolutionary Wrestling Alliance event in Maryville, TN

July 5th
Tim Brooks, Bill Irwin, Black Bart, Steve Cox, Rod Price, Steven Dane, Terry Daniels, Tim Storm, Shawn Summers, and Brent McKenzie are among the stars scheduled for Pro Wrestling 2.0/Texoma Pro Wrestling's "GWF Reunion Show" in Sherman, TX

July 11th
Tony Atlas is scheduled for the Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling event in Quincy, IL

Dusty Gold and Mr. Wobble are among the stars scheduled for the SOAR Championship Wrestling event in Dallas, TX

July 24th
Stephan Bonner takes on Matt Justice in a Hardcore Street Fight at the "Heavy Hitters 2" tournament in Sellersburg, TN

July 27th
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Union, IL

August
No Date Specified:
ACW Heavyweight Champion Jake Dirden defends the title against Brandon Groom at Arkansas Championship Wrestling's "Provoing Ground" event in Greenland, AR. In other matches, ACW North American Champion Spike Looez takes on Eugene, El Rey & The Texas Outlaws (Bobby Burns & Cody Burns) take on James Ellsworth & ACW Tag Team Champions The Trash-N-Bash Connection (Eijah Sparks & Murillo) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match, and Dusty Gold takes on Demon Freska to determine the 1st ever ACW Television Champion. Also scheduled to appear are Wesley Crane, Mr. Wobble, Samedi, Graham Bell, Spyder, and many more.

August 1st
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Lincoln, NE

APW Heavyweight Champion Michael Faith, Malico and Jason Bruce are among the stars scheduled for the Advanced Pro Wrestling event in Cleburne, TX

August 8th
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Assciation event in Two Harbors, MN

August 14th
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in McCook, NE

August 15th
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Holdridge, NE

August 21st
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Chicago, IL

August 22nd
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Chicago, IL

Gino Medina takes on Carlito for the South Texas WrestleFest Championship at the "South Texas WrestleFest II" event in Pharr, TX. In other matches, Andy Dalton takes on Ruben Steel in a Hardcore Match, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. takes on Sayrus, and Joey Ryan takes on Danny Ramons.

Michael Barry takes on Meklakov in a Flag Match at the Mid-States Wrestling event in Springfield, MO. In other matches, Matt Riviera takes on Alan Jefferson, Jason Jones & Jesse Inman take on Nate Winchester & Johnny Lightning, and Gary Gram takes on Niles Plonk.

August 23rd
Brian Blade is scheduled for the Midwest Wrestling Association event in Chicago, IL

GCW Tag Team Champions The Metro Brothers (Chris Metro & J. C. Metro) defend the titles against Super Beast & Funnybone at the Geration Championship Wrestling event in Avon, IN

August 29th
Jerry Bostic is among the stars scheduled for World Class Revolution's "Clash at the Cotillion" event in Wichita, KS

October 17th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada

October 18th
Shane Douglas takes on Marcellus Prime at the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada

October 19th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Yorktown, Saskatchewan, Canada

October 20th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

October 21st
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

October 22nd
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

October 23rd
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) take on The Revolt (Caleb Konley & Zane Riley) at Kross Fire Wrestling's "Black Harvest" event in Sevierville, TN

October 24th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

October 25th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

October 26th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

October 27th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

October 28th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada

October 29th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Kamloops, Britih Columbia, Canada

October 30th
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Golden, British Columbia, Canada

October 31st
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

November 1st
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

November 2nd
Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

November 3rd
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

November 4th
Shane Douglas vs. Tommy Lee Curtis is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada

November 5th
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Morden, Manitoba, Canada

November 6th
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

November 7th
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Dusty Gold is one of the participants in the Pro Wrestling EGO Southern 8 Tournament at the Battle Zone Wrestling event in Raleigh, MS

November 8th
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

November 9th
Shane Douglas is scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling Elite event in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
July 5th
Tim Storm will be conducting a wrestling seminar at 1pm for Pro Wrestling 2.0 and Texoma Pro Wrestling at the Sherman Elks Lodge in Sherman, TX. Cost is $50

August 13th - 16th
The Bushwackers (Bushwacker Butch & Bushwacker Luke), Col. DeBeers, Billy Jack Haynes, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Scott McGhee, Gary Young, Paul Ellering, Road Warrior Animal, Ron Simmons, Butch Reed, The Fabulous Ones (Stan Lane & Steve Keirn), Tom Prichard, Tommy Rich, Jackie Fulton, Bobby Fulton, Ken Resnick, Terri Runnels, Steve Simpson, Wendell Cooley, Ronnie Garvin, Bobby Eaton, Jim Cornette, Tito Santana, Bob Orton, Jr., Ted DiBiase, Brooke Adams, Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, George South, Andrew Anderson, Chris Youngblood, Mark Youngblood, Nick Patrick, Bob Roop, Jim Crockett, Jr, David Crockett, Derrick Dukes, Paul Roma, Kevin Von Erich and many more will be appearing at "The Gathering" at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, NC. There will be a banquet hosted by Jim Cornette where they will honor The Road Warriors, The Von Erichs, The Rock & Roll Express, The Fantastics, and Jimmy Valiant. For tickets and more info, go to TMartPromotions.com.

September 6th
Sgt. Slaughter will be signing autographs at the "80's Toy Expo" at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

September 19th
Greg Valentine, Ricky Steamboat, Marty Jannetty, The Boogeyman, The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher), The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), Danny Davis, Mario Mancini, Paul Roma, Deonna Purrazzo, Renee Michelle, Lance Archer, Nyla Rose, Bob Orton, Jr., Jillian Hall, Simon Gotch, Kevin Sullivan, Duke Drose, Swoggle, Barry Horowitz, and many more will be appearing from 10am to 3pm at "The Wrestling Classic" at the Doubletree by Hilton Hartford in Windsor Lock, CT. For tickets and more info, go to KSWrestlefest.weebly.com/Wrestling-Classic.html.

September 26th
The Honky Tonk Man, Lex Luger, Jim Duggan, The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), Dutch Mantell, Ted Arcidi, Mike McGuirk, Ivan Putski, The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton), Missy Hyatt, The Fabulous Rougeaus (Raymond Rougeau & Jacques Rougeau), Madusa, Dan Spivey, Tommy Rich, Jimmy Valiant, and many more will be appearing at "80’s Wrestling Con" at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ

October 3rd
Gerald Brisco, Joey Janela, The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), Melina Perez, Mark Jindrak, Mad Maxine, Kane, Tito Santana, Brodie Lee, Jessica Penne, Layla, Tracy Smothers, Little Guido, The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), The Colons (Primo & Epico), Sinn Bodhi, and many more will be appearing at "Legends of the Ring 30" at the APA Hotel Woodbridge in South Iselin, NJ. For tickets and more info, go to LegendsOfTheRing.com/home-guests.html .

October 14th
Mick Foley is scheduled for a speaking engagement in Springfield, MO

October 15th
Mick Foley is scheduled for a speaking engagement in Little Rock, AR

October 16th
Mick Foley is scheduled for a speaking engagement in Cape Girardeau, MO

October 24th
Sting, Barry Windham, Tony Atlas, One Man Gang, Missy Hyatt, and many more will be appearing at "Superstar Fan Fest" in Rome, GA

November 14th
Barry Windham, J. J. Dillon, The Boogeyman, Cat Zingano, Tiny Lister (AKA Zeus), Celeste Bonis (AKA Kaitlyn), Nidia, Matt Morgan, Amy Weber, Mantaur, Bob Holly, Stephan Bonnar, King Mo, The Colons (Primo & Epico), Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis, Billy Silverman, Koko B. Ware, Joey Ryan, Trevor Murdoch, Taylor Wilde, EC3, Mike Chioda, Mark Jindrak, Gary Wolfe, La Rosa Negra, Mil Muertes, James Storm, Lei'd Tapa, Gene Snitsky, Jenn Decker, and many more will be appearing at "The Big Event 19" at the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in East Elmhurst, NY. For tickets and more info, go to http://www.BigEventNY.com/BigEvent.htm.

November 18th
Mick Foley is scheduled for a speaking engagement in Tampa, FL

November 27th - 29th
Dory Funk, Jr. is scheduled for the WrestleCade FanFest Weekend in Winston-Salem, NC

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
June 21st - Jeff the Ref, Milton Winkelman, Rick Russo
June 23rd - Athena
June 24th - Don Kent, Juan Sebastian
June 25th - Kody Lane
June 26th - Paul Puertorico, Sylvia Richmond
June 27th - Dan Barnhart, Ignition, Jason Kirby, Kuda, Reckless

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Most news & results derived from reports found on Gerweck.net, PWBTS.com, WrestlingFigs.com, MissouriWrestlingRevival.com, and various other wrestling news sites.