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Posted: Nov 15th 2011 By: mikeiles

NEWS
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the current booking plan is to build to a Beth Phoenix vs. Natalya program over the WWE Divas Championship.

WWE is pitching seventeen shows for the WWE Network and is asking fans about their opinion on each concept. Some of the shows are somewhat similar to some reality shows already airing on television but obviously with a WWE twist. Concepts include shows hosted by Mick Foley and Steve Austin, following WWE Superstars and the road crew, fans traveling across the country, Superstars helping contestants build up and more.

Kevin Nash had his first WWE match after eight years on November 8th at the Newcastle, England house show. Nash last wrestled inside a WWE ring during SummerSlam 2003 where he was one of the Elimination Chamber participants along with Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Goldberg, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton. Nash left to have surgery after the pay-per-view and was released a couple of months later. For his match on November 8th, Nash teamed up with Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) to take on John Cena, Zack Ryder and Kofi Kingston. Mick Foley served as the special guest referee for the six-man tag match which was won by Cena's team.

Through WWE Classics onDemand, WWE paid tribute to boxing legend Joe Frazier, who passed away on November 7th at the age of 67 from liver cancer. Frazier appeared at both Starrcade and WrestleMania, billed as the only celebrity to ever appeared at the biggest events for WCW and WWE. In 1984, Frazier appeared as the referee for a match between Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair and then two years later he hit the ring at WrestleMania II to be the corner man for Mr. T in his boxing match against Roddy Piper. The video has since been removed from You Tube by WWE.

Gerald Brisco will be seeing a specialist this week to try and find the reason that he has suffered multiple strokes.

Jerry Lawler talks how long he's going to wrestle, changes in wrestling and the rise of UFC in a recent podcast with Scott Yager of CampusSocialite.com. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here.

A. J. Styles has a grade 2 ankle sprain.

The Source did a story with rapper Pusha T and he talks about being a huge fan of Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen. You can read the entire story by clicking here.

Lex Luger and Nikita Koloff were pitching a supplement called Vemma in Augusta, GA on Monday night.

A story on the Shane Helms benefit event that featured Ric Flair, Mick Foley and Edge can be read by clicking here.

Jason Segel, who is part of the new Muppets movie, was on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno last Tuesday night, and was asked if he was working on any good sketches for Saturday Night Live, which he hosted. He said he may do an Andre the Giant impression, and then did an impression of Andre from "The Princess Bride" and sounded just like him.

Kamala had his foot amputated due to complications with diabetes, high blood pressure and other medical conditions.. Percy Pringle posted on his Facebook "Please keep my long time friend James ?Kamala? Harris in your prayers. James had one of his feet amputated earlier in the week due to diabetes and other medical issues. I was his manager when he first began in the business in 1978." Kamala posted a video message for his fans that was made bedside in the hospital. You can see the video by clicking here.

On Veterans Day (November 11th), Percy Pringle posted a picture of himself while in the United States Air Force. The caption stated "I proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1972 ? 1976, and two years in reserve 1976 ? 1978. God Bless our country and those that gave their lives to protect it." To view the picture, click here.

KayfabeCommentaries.com will be releasing "You Shoot" videos of Terry Taylor on November 22nd and Tony Atlas on December 13th.

Tonga Fifita (AKA Haku/Meng) was a recent guest of "Aftermath Radio" on TheScore.com, hosted by Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas. He spoke about several different subjects:

-On taking the "King" title from Harley Race: ?When they gave me the opportunity to take the title as ?King? from Harley Race, wow. I know his work, I know his wrestling, but I know my respect for this man. I sit back and took a few deep breaths. That was something in my heart, it was an honor to be the next ?King?.
- His thoughts on his tag team match at Wrestlemania VI in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where he teamed with Andre the Giant against Demolition (Ax & Smash), and why he spent most the time in the match: "That?s how smart Andre was. All he wanted me to do was to go out there and look strong, because obviously I was still young then, and my career was still going, not that he was finishing up but he was past his prime. He told me ?Boss, go out there, do your thing, and whenever I wanna come in, I'll call you (laughs)'".
-An incident with Jimmy Jack Funk in 1987: "I didn?t take his eyeballs off. I was ready to, my hands were in there, ready to take his eye off, but then I realized how stupid we were. Here we are brothers on the road together. I told Jim after all these things, and he got fired for it, and all these things here, And I feel bad for him Jim. It was something that happened at that moment."

To listen to the entire interview, click here.

Oklafan would like to congratulate Michael Barry who married his fianc? Ryan on November 11th.

Oklafan would like to congratulate Jamie Mickle, who was recently promoted to 3rd degree balck belt in martial arts.

Oklafan extends its condolences to the friends and family of Karl Kox, who died on November 10th at the age of 80.

Jim Ross posted on Twitter: "Got an email from Cowboy Bill Watts that wrestling great Killer Karl Kox, 80, passed away today of a heart attack. 1 of the all time greats. RIP"

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RECENT RESULTS
November 5th
Rikishi, Mike Horning, & Hardcore Craig defeated Ryan Slade, Matty Starr, & Ashton Vuitton at the Pro Wrestling Blitz event in Joliet, IL

November 8th
WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Eve Torres at the WWE house show in Newcastle, England. In other matches, John Cena, Zack Ryder, & WWE World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston defeated Kevin Nash & Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) in a match officiated by special referee Mick Foley.

November 9th
WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Eve Torres at the WWE house show in Nottingham, England

November 10th
WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Eve Torres at the WWE house show in Glasgow, Scotland

November 11th
WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix defeated Eve Torres at the WWE house show in London, England

November 12th
Heritage Champion Dustin Heritage defeated The Canadian Red Devil in a Lumberjack Match in the main event of the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR. In other matches, Jim Fallon defeated El Matador Dos, The Spine Busters (Tim Rockwell & Cast-Iron Cothern) defeated Southern Tag Team Champions White Trash, Ink (Gary Gram & S. L. U. G. G.) for the titles, Cobra Kai defeated Luke Langley, and Jason Jones defeated The Texas Assassin in a Falls Count Anywhere/Hardcore Match.

Jason Jones (not "The Space Cowboy") defeated WLW Heavyweight Champion Brian Breaker for the title at the World League Wrestling event in Richmond, MO. Breaker defeated Ryan Drago in the previous match. In other matches, Mark Sterling defeated Jack Gamble, and Strong & Reckless (Jeff Strong & Jack Gamble) defeated Mark Sterling & Steve Fender for the vacant WLW Tag Team Titles.

Cade Sydal defeated ASAP at the AIWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling event in Mount Airy, NC

November 13th
TNA World Champion Bobby Roode defeated A. J. Styles in the main event of TNA's "Turning Point" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, Jeff Hardy defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Karen Jarrett) in back to back matches.

November 14th
Michael Cole defeated Jim Ross in the "Michael Cole Challenge" at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Boston, MA. In other matches, Sheamus defeated Jack Swagger (w/ Vickie Guerrero).

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Impact Zone Wrestling
Saturday, November 19th
The Impact Arena
Lawton, OK
Bell Time 7pm

United Wrestling Entertainment
Saturday, November 19th
Cherokee Fairgrounds Building #2
Tahlequah, OK
Bell Time 6pm

Sooner World Class Wrestling
Sunday, November 20th
The Underground Arena
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 2:30pm

Universal Wrestling Federation 2006
Sunday, November 20th
HFV Community Center
Ardmore, OK
Bell Time 3pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
November 17th
Greg Valentine and Bushwacker Luke are among the stars scheduled for the independent wrestling event in Niagara Falls, NY

November 18th
ROH Tag Team Champions Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) defend the titles against ROH Television Champion Jay Lethal & ROH Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards at the Ring of Honor event in Dayton, OH

Harley Race, Tony Atlas, and Brian Breaker is among the stars scheduled for the World League Wrestling event in Centrailia, IL

November 19th
ROH Tag Team Champions Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) defend the titles against The All Night Express (Rhett Titus & Kenny King) at the Ring of Honor's "Glory By Honor X" event in Chicago Ridge, IL

TCW International Champion Jeff Jett (w/ Stacy Carter) defends the title against Tim Storm in the main event of Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Night of Champions" event in Pine Bluff, AR. In other matches, TCW Tag Team Champions Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel, w/ Rich Rude) defend the titles against the winner of the Tommy Rich & Dustin Heritage (w/ Talon) vs. Texas Tornadoes (Jacob Kilgore & Galan Ramirez) match held earlier in the card, Matt Riviera (w/ Jake Roberts) takes on Killer Nikels (w/ Boyd Bradford), and Gary Gram takes on Shane Williams. Also scheduled to appear is Bobby Eaton, Tom Simon, Dexter Hardaway, and many more.

Brian Breaker & WLW Women's Champion Lucy Mendez take on Stacey O'Brien & WLW Tag Team Champion Jack Gamble at the World League Wrestling event in Mt. Vernon, IL. Also scheduled to appear is Harley Race, Tony Atlas, and many more.

November 20th
Team Barrett (Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, Christian, Cody Rhodes, & Hunico) takes on Team Orton (Randy Orton, Sheamus, Mason Ryan, Sin Cara, & WWE World Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston) in a Survivor Series Match at WWE's "Survivor Series" pay-per-view event in New York, NY. In other matches, WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix defends the title against Eve Torres.

SPW Tag Team Champion The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) defend the titles against Jesus Kruze & The Riv at the Supreme Pro Wrestling event in Sacramento, CA

November 25th
Mark Sterling takes on Jeremy Wyatt at the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

November 26th
Brandon Bishop is among the stars scheduled for the Asylum Championship Wrestling event in Colorado Springs, CO

Chase Stevens is among the stars scheduled for American Pro Wrestling Alliance's "Wrestling Classic" event in Clarksburg, WV

December 3rd
Matt Riviera, Al Farat, Michael Barry, Dustin Heritage (w/ Talon), Doink the Clown (Matt Borne), Tom Simon, and Dexter Hardaway are among the stars scheduled for Traditional Championship Wrestling's "Holiday Homecoming" event in Russellville, AR

Chase Stevens is among the stars scheduled for American Pro Wrestling Alliance's "WrestleCade 2011" event in Clarksburg, WV

NAWA Tag Team Champions The Cowboys (Tim Storm & Cowboy Adam) defend the titles against Li Fang & NAWA Texas Heavyweight Champion Nobe Bryant at the North American Wrestling Allegience event in Waxahachie, TX

Roddy Piper will be hosting a special "Piper's Pit" with guests VCW Tag Team Champions The Hallstars (Ross Hall & James Hall) at Vanguard Championship Wrestling's 4th Annual Lutz Memorial Cup event in Hampton, VA

December 4th
Eddie Edwards, El Generico, & ROH Tag Team Champions Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) take on The Briscoe Brothers *Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) & The House of Truth (Michael Elgin & ROH Heavyweight Champion Roderick Strong) in an Elimination Tag Match at Ring of Honor's "Northern Aggression" event in Greensboro, NC

December 9th
Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the PWX event in Charlotte, NC

December 10th
MSW Heavyweight Champion Michael Barry, Heritage Champion Dustin Heritage, Southern Tag Team Champions The Spine Busters (Tim Rockwell & Cast-Iron Cothern), Gary Gram, Jason Jones, Jake Boulder, Jim Fallon, Mike Iles, and Joe Jones are among the stars scheduled for the Mid-States Wrestling event in Harrison, AR

NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the PWX event in York, NC

December 11th
TNA World Champion Bobby Roode defends the title against A. J. Styles in a 30 Minute Iron Man Match at TNA's "Final Solution" pay-per-view event in Orlando, FL

December 17th
Jason Jones takes on Kid USA and Jim Fallon takes on Lunatic Lennie in opening round matches of the ASW Heavyweight Title Tournament at the All Star Wrestling event in Pleasanton, KS. The winners of those matches will face each other in the finals later in the card. Also scheduled to appear is Mark Sterling, Jeff Starchild, and many more.

December 23rd
ROH Tag Team Champions Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) defend the titles against The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) at Ring of Honor's "Final Battle 2011" in New York, NY

December 29th
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Albany, NY

December 30th
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Poughkeepsie, NY


2012
January 7th
NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

January 14th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Crossfire Entertainment event in Nashville, TN

January 26th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Nottingham, England

January 27th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in Manchester, England

Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the International Wrestling Council event in Orlando, FL

January 28th
A. J. Styles and Sting are among the stars scheduled for the TNA house show in London, England

February 18th
NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

February 19th
NWA Amarillo Heavyweight Champion Al Farat is among the stars scheduled for the NWA Amarillo event in Amarillo, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
November 17th
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Wal-Mart #1350 in Lynchburg, VA

November 19th
Paul Bearer (AKA Percy Pringle) will be signing autographs from 1pm to 3pm at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Amsterdam, NY. For more info, call (518) 842-0022.

Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase, and The Godfather (AKA Papa Shango) will be signing autographs from 11am to 12:30pm at Frank & Son's Collectible Show in City of Industry, CA. For more info, call (951) 833-0670.

Shane Douglas will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 2pm at The Whole Scoop in Staten island, NY. For more info, contact John@SpectacularSignings.com.

November 20th
Mick Foley will be perfoming stand-up comedy starting at 12 midnight at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, NY. For more info, call (212) 366-9176.

November 25th
Jim Duggan will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Dairy Queen in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada. For more info, click here.

December 1st
Ric Flair will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at Wal-Mart #4636 in Appomattox, VA

December 2nd
Mick Foley will be perfomring stand-up comedy at 8pm and 9:45pm at the Toronto Underground Cinemas in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

December 3rd
Jim Duggan and Maria Kanellis will be signing autographs at the Steel City Con at the Monroeville Convention center in Monroeville, PA. For more info, go to SteelCityCon.com.

Sgt. Slaughter, Baron Von Raschke, David Taylor, The Beverly Brothers (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom), One Man Gang (AKA Akeem), Slick, Rip Rogers, Zack Gowen, Pat Patterson, Bob Orton, Jr., Gail Kim, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), Jay Strongbow, Sr., Jules Strongbow, Roddy Piper, Tito Santana, J. T. Smith, Little Guido, Arena Chicks, Kwee Wee, Angelina Love, Crimson, So Cal Val, Chameleon & Chiquita of The Nitro Girls, and many more will be signing autographs at K&S Wrestlefest at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport Hotel in Essington, PA. For more info, go to KandSWrestlefest.com.

December 15th
Mick Foley will be performing stand-up comedy at McGuire's Comedy Club in Bohemia, NY. For more info, call (631) 467-5413.

December 16th
Paul Linam takes on Brent Taylor in an MMA fight at "Rumble on the River" at the River Spirit Event Center in Tulsa, OK


2012
January 27th through 29th
Mick Foley, Mayse, The Great Sasuke, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Big Van Vader, Kevin Von Erich, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, Kevin Sullivan, Tommy Dreamer, Carlos Colon, The Gidfather, Mikey Whipwreck, Molly Holly, Harry Smith, Spice of The Nitro Girls, Fit Finlay, Fifi the Maid, Shelly Martinez, Tori Poch, Amber O'Neal, Angel Orsini, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 6" at The Westin Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles, CA. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

March 30th through April 1st
Stan Hansen, Road Warrior Animal, Larry Zbyszko, Tito Santana, Rick Steiner, Mike Graham, Carlos Colon, Lanny Poffo, Kevin Sullivan, Shane Douglas, Jake Roberts, Colt Cabana, James J. Dillon, Leilani Kai, Big Van Vader, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, Molly Holly, Paul Orndorff, Fit Finlay, Harry Smith, Bobby Heenan, Nikita Koloff, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 7" at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach, FL. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

April 13th through 15th
Larry Zbyszko, Bruno Sammartino, Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick Martel), Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Gene Okerlund, Shane Douglas, Roddy Piper, Big Van Vader, Terry Funk, Harry Smith, Fit Finlay, and many more will be signing autographs at "WrestleReunion 8" at the Doubletree by Hilton-Toronto Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more info, go to WrestleReunion.com.

April 21st
Al Farat, Krusher Kong, Rod Price, Spoiler 2000, and Jazz will be inducted into Insane Hardcore Wrestling Entertainment's Hall of Fame at the Courtyard by Marriott West Hotel in Fort Worth, TX. For more info, click here.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
November 15th - Draven Cross, Sean Stevens
November 16th - Brieanna Bringle
November 17th - Drake Gallows, John the Encourager, Johnny Ace, Josh Hogan
November 20th - El Matador Uno, Red Berry
November 21st - Afa, Shane Douglas

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