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Posted: Apr 8th 2018 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
WWE announced that three special guest commentators will be taking on the WrestleMania Kickoff matches this coming Sunday. WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix, who has been doing commentary for the Mixed Match Challenge series, will be joining the commentary team for the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal. Meanwhile, fellow Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler will be the special guest commentators for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. J. R. called the main event of WrestleMania last year at the request of The Undertaker just days after J. R.'s wife Jan passed away in a tragic car accident.

Jim Ross and Rob Van Dam were guests at Paul Heyman’s one-man show in New Orleans on Friday.

Believe it or not, the last time that a one-on-one match involving women at a WrestleMania was 11 years ago at WrestleMania 23 when Melina defeated Ashley Massaro in a Lumberjill Match to retain the WWE Divas Title. That match lasted a total of 3 minutes and 40 seconds. At WrestleMania 24, it was Beth Phoenix & Melina vs. Ashley Massaro & Maria in a Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjill Match, lasting 5 minutes. A Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal took place at WrestleMania 25, with Santina Marella winning in 7 minutes and 25 seconds. A 10-Diva Tag Team Match took place at WrestleMania 26, involving Alicia Fox, Layla, Maryse, Michelle McCool, & Vickie Guerrero vs. Beth Phoenix, Eve Torres, Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly, & Mickie James. That lasted 3 minutes and 26 seconds. WrestleMania 27 saw no WWE women taking part while at WrestleMania 28, Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres in a match that went on for 6 minutes and 49 seconds. The women missed out on WrestleMania 29 again, but returned at WrestleMania 30 for the Vickie Guerrero Invitational match which lasted 6 minutes and 49 seconds. WrestleMania 31 saw A. J. Lee & Paige vs. The Bella Twins (Nikki Bella & Brie Bella) in a 6 minute and 42 second match. And then, the women's revolution started for WrestleMania 32 which completely changed the game for the women. The Divas title was retired and in came the WWE Women's Title. For WrestleMania 32, a 10-Diva Tag Team Match was part of the Kickoff show which lasted 11 minutes and 25 seconds and was Brie Bella's farewell match. And then, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Sasha Banks wrestled for the Women's Title in one of the best matches of the night which went on for 16 minutes and 3 seconds. Last year at WrestleMania 33, the women had two matches on the main WrestleMania card for the first time ever. A Fatal 4-Way Match for the RAW Women's Title which went on for 12 minutes and 45 seconds, and a 6-Pack Challenge for the SmackDown Women's Title which lasted 5 minutes and 35 seconds. Which brings us to WrestleMania 34 where the women will have a total of three matches, including two one-on-one. The RAW Women's Title Match will have Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax, while the SmackDown Women's Title Match will have Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka, a match which is expected to tear the house down. Besides those two, the remaining women will participate in the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal. Another WWE Superstar, Ronda Rousey, will tag with Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon & Triple H in a Mixed Tag Team Match. As you can see from the timeline, it was a long road for the WWE women to get where they are today but who knows, maybe the next target is to main event WrestleMania.

It's safe to say that last week, WWE Superstars had a jam-packed schedule as they visited different communities around New Orleans and participated in several activities in the area. The visits started April 4th. First up was a children’s hospital visit at the Ochsner Children’s Health Center with Finn Bálor, Bayley, Jason Jordan, Goldust, Alicia Fox, and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior. They were there to take pictures, sign autographs and distribute WWE Championship replica toy titles to patients. Also Thursday, WWE and UNICEF USA hosted a UNICEF Kid Power event at the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission’s Milne Recreational Center. Mickie James, Sheamus, Cesaro, Sasha Banks, and NXT Superstars Lacey Evans, Montez Ford, and Steve Cutler participated in activities that will help save the lives of children around the world. On Thursday, April 5th, WWE teamed up with the Special Olympics for a unified basketball game at the Westbank Boys and Girls Club Unit. Seth Rollins, Carmella, Alicia Fox, Chad Gable, Shelton Benjamin, NXT Superstar Velveteen Dream, and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior served as honorary coaches, while WWE Superstar Big Show and WWE Announcer Mike Romel served as announcers. Susan G. Komen New Orleans hosted its Perfectly Pink Salute to Survivors Luncheon at the Audubon Zoo Tea Room on April 5th with Titus O’Neil, Natalya, Nia Jax, Dana Brooke, and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior appearing. WWE presented a grant award totaling $275,000 to local grantees to help women, men and families in the Greater New Orleans area receive access to life-saving breast cancer screening, treatment and education services. On Friday, April 6th there was a Be a STAR Bullying Prevention Rally at the NFL-YET Boys and Girls Club Recreation Center. Apollo, Dana Brooke, Carmella, NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno, and actor Christian Navarro, along with representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, spoke about the importance of bullying prevention to Club members. On Saturday, April 7th, there was the Make-A-Wish Circle of Champions reception at Mardi Gras World. Samoa Joe, Natalya, Sasha Banks, WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior, and WWE announcer Jo Jo met with the Wish kids and participated in a float parade at Mardi Gras World. There was also a surprise appearance by a WWE Superstar who inducted the wish kids into WWE’s Circle of Champions. A Kid Superstar Reveal at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center took place on April 7th. WWE hosted patients from the Ochsner Hospital for Children, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children, for a Kid Superstar reveal. It was hosted by WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, Daniel Bryan, A. J. Styles, and Asuka. On Tuesday, April 10th, a WrestleMania Reading Celebration will be held at the J.C. Ellis Elementary School. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, & Xavier Woods), Carmella, and WWE Ambassador Dana Warrior will be on hand to donate 20,000 books to New Orleans area schools along with First Book. A lot more non-advertised events will happen throughout the area, keeping everybody busy for the week.

The WWE will be adding an Andre the Giant collection to the Network on Monday. Among the matches are a 1976 Madison Square Garden match vs. Ernie Ladd, a match featuring Andre, Billy White Wolf, & Jay Strongbow vs. Bruiser Brody & The Executioners (Killer Kowalski & John Studd) from 1976, Andre vs. Hulk Hogan from 1980 at Shea Stadium, Andre vs. Killer Khan in a Stretcher Match in 1981, Andre, Dusty Rhodes, & Junkyard Dog vs. Ernie Ladd & The Samoans (Afa & Sika) from Mid South Wrestling, Andre vs. Blackjack Mulligan from 1982 in Madison Square Garden, Andre, Junkyard Dog, & Mil Mascaras vs. Killer Khan, Hercules Hernandez, & Tully Blanchard from Mid South, Nick Bockwinkel vs. Andre for the AWA World Title, and tons of other stuff.

Jeff Jarrett might take over as GM on SmackDown now that Daniel Bryan is back in action.

With SmackDown in Nashville, TN it was only fitting that soon-to-be WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett came to visit. Jarrett was backstage at SmackDown Live, his first time in a WWE locker room since he left on not-so-good terms back in 1999. WWE cameras were present to film Jarrett meeting with various individuals, sharing big hugs with A. J. Styles, Natalya, Zack Ryder, Arn Anderson, referee Charles Robinson, Michael Hayes, and others. Jarrett was also filmed entering the arena and getting his first look at a WWE ring in 19 years. “Wow. This is pretty ironic. Cleveland, Ohio in 1999 was the last time I was at a WWE event and how crazy is this…the first event I’m back after all those years is in Nashville,” Jarrett said.

Jeff Jarrett got emotional when reflecting on his friendship with Owen Hart and talking about what it would have been like if Owen were here for his Hall of Fame induction. In other WrestleMania Diary videos, Jeff & Karen Jarrett and their family arrived in New Orleans and got ready for tonight’s Hall of Fame ceremony.

Jeff Jarrett posted a photo from backstage at last Tuesday's SmackDown telecast in Nashville, TN and WWE has video of him at the arena and reuniting with A. J. Styles and some people at the show.

In a WrestleMania Diary video, Jeff Jarrett got emotional when talking about reconnecting with Vince McMahon in New Orleans. Jarrett received his HOF ring from Vince McMahon and talked to him for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Jeff Jarrett visited the Nashville Fairgrounds and discussed his history with the venue.

Jeff Jarrett, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, and Elias performed “With My Baby Tonight” in a preview video for an upcoming "Table for Three" episode. Jarrett and Road Dogg also reflected on Jarrett’s Hall of Fame induction.

WWE Shop has released Hall of Fame t-shirts for Goldberg, The Dudley Boyz, Ivory, Jeff Jarrett, Hillbilly Jim, and Mark Henry.

The Hall of Fame is a very important night for those getting inducted, but it's equally important for those doing the honors. Delivering that perfect speech prior to the induction help sets the mood for what's to come and you can safely say that anyone tasked with this job comes fully prepared. Inducting Goldberg was none other than Paul Heyman. The two have never worked together until the program with Brock Lesnar but Heyman coached Goldberg's promo issues during the feud and often had great things to say about the former World and Universal champion. Edge & Christian were tasked to induct The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley), former adversaries along with The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy) who made several WrestleMania moments throughout the years. It was Bubba who asked Edge if they're up for it, an invitation which was immediately accepted. All four, along with The Hardy Boyz, wanted to get on the stage together one more time for this special occasion. "Road Dogg" Jesse James inducted his friend Jeff Jarrett. The two started together in WWE and have remained friends ever since through the good and the bad times. Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart kicked things off for Hillbilly Jim and you can bet "The Mouth of the South" had plenty to say considering their 34-year friendship in the business. The Big Show inducted fellow big man Mark Henry while Molly Holly got to prepare the stage for her friend Ivory. Dana Warrior represented her late husband and presented the Warrior Award to Jarrius "J. J." Robinson.

Bill Goldberg was in attendance and was talked about Saturday night at the Glory show in Long Beach, CA. On the Netherlands feed, the commentators put him over huge, talked about WCW, his going into the Hall of Fame, and last year's WrestleMania match with Brock Lesnar.

A new WWE Network commercial aired during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony which gave a preview of what upcoming new shows will be airing over the next few months. A second Mae Young Classic tournament for the women and a King of the Ring tournament in the United Kingdom were shown. The original Mae Young Classic and the WWE UK Championship tournament were big hits on the Network so it's no surprise they're adding them again. The WWE 365 series will return focusing on the current WWE champion A. J. Styles. This will be the second one in the series following the one on Kevin Owens. WWE 365 focuses on a year-long journey in the life of a WWE Superstar. WWE 24 also has three new episodes lined up, one on The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy & Matt Hardy), one on the RAW 25th Anniversary special, and one on Ronda Rousey's arrival in WWE. Elias: Unplugged and Bruce Prichard's popular podcast Something To Wrestle With were also announced coming to the WWE Network. No specific dates were given on when these shows will eventually air.

Ric Flair tweeted a photo with Ronda Rousey from WWE’s Hall of Fame ceremony.

EC3 did a promo insulting his five opponents in Saturday’s ladder match for the North American Championship at "TakeOver: New Orleans". In the match, Adam Cole won the vacant title.

Raymond Rowe & Todd Smith appeared on the pre-show television tapings at NXT's "TakeOver: New Orleans" on Saturday and are now known as the War Raiders. Prior to their NXT arrival, their team name was War Machine.

For what it’s worth, the Smoothie King Center is advertising A. J. Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella for Tuesday's SmackDown tapings. One or both of those could be dark matches if they end up happening.

Jan Murphy of SLAM! Wrestling wrote a story entitled "WrestleMania marks huge moment in careers of Roode and Mahal" which you can read by clicking here.

Jan Murphy also wrote "Goldberg a fitting headliner at WWE Hall of Fame ceremony" which you can read by clicking here.

Oklafan extends condolences to Duncan Kincaid on the passing his Great Aunt-in-Law Blynn on March 30th.

Oklafan congratulates Killista on the birth of her twin sons Josiah and Jonathan on April 4th.

Oklafan congratulates Gavin Dixon on his marriage to his fiancée Kristin on April 7th.

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RECENT RESULTS
March 23rd
Impact World Tag Team Champions The Latin American Exchange (Ortiz & Santana) defeated The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) at the Impact Wrestling/Big Time Wrestling event in Newark, CA

March 31st
WWE Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin at the WWE house show in Huntington, WV. In other matches, WWE United States Champion Randy Orton defeated Jinder Mahal and Bobby Roode.

MVP vs. Murat Bosporus ended in a No Contest at the Turkish Power Wrestling event in Istanbul, Turkey

Abyss defeated Shane Daniels at the Georgia Premier Wrestling event in Canton, GA

Juntai Miller defeated Andy Dalton at All American Wrestling's "Path of Redemption 2018" event in LaSalle, IL

Nytronis A'Teo defeated Dean Lambert (w/ Maria La Rusa) for the vacant WWX Heavyweight Title at the World Wrestling Xpress event in Great Bend, KS

LPS Heavyweight Champion Mike Dell defeated Brent McKenzie at the Lions Pride Sports event in Bryan, TX. In other matches, Franco D'Angelo defeated Barrett Brown.

April 1st
Suzuki-gun (IWGP Intercontinental Champion Minoru Suzuki & The Killer Elite Squad [Lance Archer & Davey Smith, Jr.]) defeated Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito & IWGP Tag Team Champions EVIL & SANADA) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Sakura Genesis 2018" event in Tokyo, Japan

Joey Ryan, Colt Cabana, & Ethan Page defeated Danshoku Dino, Makoto Oishi, & Super Sasadango Machine in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Dramatic Dream Team's "April Fool 2018" event in Tokyo, Japan

April 2nd
Dana Brooke & Asuka defeated Mickie James & WWE RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss at the "WWE Monday Night RAW" live telecast in Atlanta, GA

WWE Champion A. J. Styles defeated Baron Corbin at the WWE house show in Knoxville, TN. In other matches, WWE United States Champion Randy Orton defeated Jinder Mahal and Bobby Roode.

April 3rd
Shinsuke Nakamura & WWE Champion A. J. Styles defeated Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin at the "WWE SmackDown Live" live telecast in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Rusev defeated Jinder Mahal.

April 5th
The Rumblebees (Solo Darling & Travis Huckabee) defeated Joey Ryan & Laura James at Beyond Wrestling/Women's Wrestling Revolution's "Lit Up" event in Kenner, LA

Joey Ryan defeated Jerry Lawler by DQ at the "WrestleCon Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow" in New Orleanss, LA. In other matches, Will Ospreay defeated Sammy Guevara, Adam Brooks, and Shane Strickland in a 4-Way Match.

Caleb Konley defeated Barrett Brown and Mike Del in a 3-Way Match at WildKat Pro Wrestling's "WrestleCon" event in New Orleans, LA

April 6th
Scott Steiner & Teddy Hart defeated oVe (Dave Crist & Jake Crist) at the Impact Wrestling/Lucha Underground event in New Orleans, LA. In other matches, Matanza Cueto defeated Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Caleb Konley, Jack Evans, Moose, and Impact X-Division Champion Matt Sydal in a 6-Way Match.

Black Danger & Lacey Lane defeated Joey Ryan & Barbi Hayden, Angel Fashion & Christi Jaynes, and Douglas James & Thunder Rosa in a 4-Way Tag Team Match at The Crash's "WrestleCon" event in New Orelans, LA

Kikutaro was among the entrants of the Clusterf**k Battle Royal that was won by The Invisible Man at Game Changer Wrestling' "Joey Janela's Spring Break 2" event in Kenner, LA

Tyler Bateman defeated Che Cabrera at the Millenium Pro Wrestling event in Moorpark, CA

April 7th
Adam Cole defeated EC3, Killian Dain, Lars Sullivan, Riochet, and The Velveteen Dream in 6-Way Ladder Match for the vacant NXT North American Title at NXT's "TakeOver: New Orleans" event in New Orleans, LA

Willie Mack defeated Killer Kross in a HOH Twitch Television Title Tournament semifinal match at the House of Hardcore event in New Orleans, LA. In non-tournament matches, Hurricane Helms & The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) defeated The Squat World Order (Kenny [1st], Mikey [1st], & Hot Young Briley) in a 6-Man Match, MVP defeated Carlito, Joey Ryan defeated Teddy Hart, and The Killer Elite Squad (Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.) defeated Billy Gunn & Tommy Dreamer.

PWR Scramble Champion Matt Palmer defeated Ace Romero, Jake Manning, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and Trey Miguel in a Scramble Title Open Invitational Match at Pro Wrestling Revolver/All American Wrestling/Fight Club PRO's "Pancakes & Piledrivers II: The Indy Summit" event in New Orleans, LA. In other matches, Joey Ryan & Martina defeated Colt Cabana & Marty DeRosa.

Cheerleader Melissa defeated Shotzi Blackheart at SHIMMER Women's Athletes "Volume 100" internet pay-per-view event in Kenner, LA

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Body Progression Wrestling
Saturday, April 14th
Body Progression Gym
Bristow, OK
Bell Time 8pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Saturday, April 14th
Farmers Market
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, April 14th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
April 8th
WWE Champion A. J. Styles defends the title against Shinsuke Nakamura at WWE's "WrestleMania 34" pay-per-view event in New Orleans, LA

April 12th
Matt Sydal takes on Low Ki at the Major League Wrestling event in Orlando, FL. In other matches, MVP takes on Jacob Fatu.

April 13th
MVP and Matt Cross are among the stars scheduled for the DEFY Wrestling event in Seattle, WA

MVP takes on Alberto El Patron at an independent wrestling event in Sinoloa, Mexico

Joey Ryan takes on Saraya Knight at the RISE event in Berwyn, IL

Cheerleader Melissa, Shotzi Blackheart, and a mystery partner (w/ Madusa) take on Kris Wolf, Dynamite Didi, & Kikyo (w/ Bull Nakano) in a Tag Team Elimination Match at the RISE event in Berwyn, IL

DFW Heavyweight Champion Byron Anthony defends the title against Angel Camacho at DFW All Pro's "Usual Suspects" event in Haltom City, TX. Also scheduled to appear is C. J. Ward, J. T. LaMotta, and many more.

April 14th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), King Parsons, Jerry Bostic, and The Arrow Club (Ky-Ote & Kyle Hawk), Desi Derata, Damon Windsor, and Fuego del Sol are among the stars scheduled for Imperial Wrestling Revolution's "Cool As Ice" event in Quinlan, TX

Jack Swagger and Rikishi are among the stars scheduled for International Wrestling Cartel's "Night of Superstars 7" event in Meadville, PA

Abyss vs. Karim Brigante vs. Curt Gannon in a Monster Ball Match is scheduled for Impact Championship Wrestling's "WrestleFest" event in Pittsburg, KS. Also scheduled to appear is Brandon Groom, The Canadian Red Devil, Sam Stackhouse (w/ Chelsea Stackhouse), and many more.

MPW Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross is among the stars scheduled for the Maverick Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles, CA

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) is among the stars scheduled for the Brotherhood Championship Wrestling event in Summerville, GA

Erica takes on Phoebe at the Texas Wrestling Federation/Branded Outlaw Wrestling event in Live Oak, TX. In other matches, Nikki Knight takes on Dan J, Double D takes on Tony Midas, and Gregory James takes on Mr. B.

Shane Douglas is among the stars scheduled for the United Championship Wrestling event in Owensboro, KY

VCW Heavyweight Champion Billy Gunn defends the title against Al Snow at the Vanguard Championship Wrestling event in Suffolk, VA

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for Metroplex Wrestling's "Who Wants the Lollipop" event in Bedford, TX

Ted DiBiase is among the stars scheduled for the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Hollywood, MD

ROW Heavyweight Champion Gino, Terrale Tempo, Ryan Davidson, Rob Barnes, Brock Baker, Van Harrison, Connor Holloman, Shawn Hendrix, Clay Roberts, J. J. Blake, and Rex Andrews are among the stars scheduled for Reality of Wrestling's "The Last Stand" event in Texas City, TX

Matt Riviera takes on Kid Wrestling at Pro Wrestling Mid-South event in Dyresburg, TN

April 15th
Stan Hansen is among the stars scheduled for the Canadian Wrestling's Elite event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Matt Cross is among the stars scheduled for the Baltimore Championship Wrestling event in Baltimore, MD

April 20th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jim Ross, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Jack Hager, Joey Ryan, MVP, Damon Windsor (w/ AnnaLynn), Jerry Bostic, Montego Seeka, and The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) are among the stars scheduled for Imperial Wrestling Revolution's "Kneel or Fall" event in Gainesville, TX

Texoma Heavyweight Champion Ryan Davidson, Charlie Haas, Jerome Daniels, and Tim Storm are among the stars scheduled for Texoma Pro Wrestling's 10 anniversary event in Sherman, TX

Road Warrior Animal is among the stars scheduled for Five Star Wrestling's "Setting the Standard" event in Butler, PA

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) is among the stars scheduled for the Brotherhood Championship Wrestling event in Summerville, GA

BIW Deep South Heritage Champion Andy Dalton defends the title against Barrett Brown at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Rumble in the Ville" event in Farmerville, LA. In other matches, Jake O'Brien takes on Cassidy Riley, and Rex Andrews takes on Bam Bam Malone

April 21st
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jim Ross, King Parsons, Chavo Guerrero, Jr., Trevor Murdoch, Jerry Bostic, and The Arrow Club (Ky-Ote & Kyle Hawk) are among the stars scheduled for Imperial Wrestling Revolution's "Rise of the Revolution III" event in Dallas, TX

PPW Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger is among the stars scheduled for Pennsylvania Premier Wrestling's "Super Show" event in Hazleton, PA

Jim Ross, Tito Santana, One Man Gang, Bob Orton, Jr., and Greg Valentine are among the stars scheduled for the Heroes & Legends Wrestling event in Fort Wayne, IN

Ric Flair, Sting, Ted DiBiase, Mick Foley, and Road Warrior Animal are among the stars scheduled for the Legends of Wrestling event in Fraser, MI

Jake O'Brien takes on Apoc at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Unfinished Business" event in Alexandria, LA. In other matches, Gino Medina takes on John Saxon.

April 22nd
Matt Cross is among the stars scheduled for the Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee event in Newport, TN

April 27th
Scott Steiner is among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Watertown, NY

April 28th
Michael Faith & Orquidia Negra take on Lou Sterrett & Mogambo USA at the "2018 Taco Libre" event in Dallas, TX. In other matches, Kyra Maya & Queen Uju take on Alejandra the Lion & Miranda, and Fuego del Sol takes on Astro Latino.

Sabotage Champion Erica Torres defends the title against Delilah Doom at Sabotage Wrestling's "Come and Take It" event in Austin, TX. Also scheduled to appear is Sabotage Tag Team Champions Phoebe & Baby D and many more.

Joey Ryan takes on Christopher Rydeck at the All-Star Wrestling event in Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada

April 29th
Kevin Kross is among the stars scheduled for the Live Lucha Libre event in Victoria, TX

Mil Mascaras an The Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster the Legend) are among the stars scheduled for the Knok Pro Wrestling event in Lake Perris, CA

Drake Gallows, Nikki Knight, Aaron Helms, and The Cursed (Kuna & Blade [2nd]) are among the stars scheduled for the Xtreme Wrestling Entertainment event in Salina, KS

May 4th
RCW Heavyweight Champion Hernandez defends the title against Abyss at the River City Championship Wrestling event in San Antonio, TX

May 5th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the United Pro Wrestling event in Aberdeen, Scotland

Jerry Lawler and Tito Santana are among the stars scheduled for an independent wrestling event in Chicago, IL

May 6th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for Discovery Wrestling's "Live in Edinburgh" event in Edinburgh, Scotland

May 11th
Jack Swagger and Matt Sydal are among the stars scheduled for an independent wrestling event in Chicago Heights, IL

Gino, Gregory James, and Phoebe are among the stars scheduled for the VIP Wrestling event in Artlington, TX

May 12th
Gail Kim is among the stars scheduled for the RISE event in Pittsburgh, PA

Paige Turner, Angel Blue, and Andy Dalton are among the stars scheduled for the Rampage All-Star Wrestling event in Cleburne, TX

Jack Swagger is among the stars scheduled for the SOAR Championship Wrestling event in Dallas, TX

May 13th
Abyss is among the stars scheduled for Big League Wrestling's "Mayhem" event in Yeovil, England

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestling Has a Tomorrow event in Providence, RI

May 18th
The Squad World Order (Kenny [1st] & Mikey [1st]) are among the stars scheduled for the House of Hardcore event in Hanover, MA

BIW Deep South Heritage Champion Andy Dalton defends the title against John Saxon at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "The Showdown" event in West Monroe, LA. In other matches, Barrett Brown takes on Bam Bam Malone, and Chase Stevens takes in Cassidy Riley.

May 19th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), Jerry Bostic, and The Arrow Club (Ky-Ote & Kyle Hawk) are among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Temple, TX

Jerry Lawler takes on Matt Riviera at Championship Wrestling of Arkansas' "Wrestle Raise V - Spa City Slam" event in Hot Springs, AR. In other matches, Barrett Brown takes on Fenix. Also scheduled to appear is Ric Flair, Bill Dundee, Genetic Perfection (Michael Barry & Alan Steel), Roosevelt, Tim Storm, Jason Jones, and many more.

APW Tag Team Champions The Just Us League (Cade Sydal & The Suicide Test Dummy) defend the titles against High Society (Shea O'Grady & Will Demented) at the Adrenaline Pro Wrestling event in Rockingham, NC

Kenny [1st] is among the stars scheduled for Lucky Pro Wrestling's "Toy Town Showdown" event in Winchendon, MA

BIW Southern Champion Vordell Walker defends the title against Chase Stevens at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Dream Chasers" event in Brookhaven, MS. In other matches, Jake O'Brien takes on Blake Wilder.

Ron Garvin is among the stars scheduled for the Primal Conflict Wrestling event in Harpers Ferry, WV

May 25th
Tony Atlas is among the stars scheduled for the Great North Wrestling event in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

May 26th
Matt Sydal and Joey Ryan are among the stars scheduled for the DEFY Wrestling event in Portland, OR

June 16th
The Super Beast is among the stars scheduled for the Stars of Wrestling event in Alameda, CA

June 23rd
Jerry Lawler takes on Matt Riviera (w/ Boyd Bradford) at Mid States Wrestling's "Legends of Wrestling" event in Harrison, AR. Also scheduled to appear is MSW Heavyweight Champion Gary Roosevelt Gram, Southern Tag Team Champions The Diamond Dogs (Graham Bell & Luke Langley), Bill Dundee, Tim Storm, Jason Jones, Michael Barry, Americos, The Canadian Red Devil, Mike Iles, and many more.

Bobby B is among the stars scheduled for the Impact Championship Wrestling event in Garnett, KS

July 8th
The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) are among the stars scheduled for Wrestler's Labratory's "Normal" event in Ridgefield Park, NJ

July 21st
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jerry Bostic, Montego Seeka, and The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) are among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Grand Prairie, TX

September 7th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jerry Bostic, Montego Seeka, and The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) are among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Robstown, TX

October 13th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jerry Bostic, Montego Seeka, and The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) are among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Lewiston, ME

November 4th
Ky-Ote is among the stars scheduled for the World Pro Wrestling event in Cheltenham, England

November 16th
Jerry Bostic is among the stars scheduled for the Imperial Wrestling Revolution event in Los Angeles, CA

December 8th
IWR Tag Team Champions The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich), IWR Revolutionary Champion Chandler Hopkins, Jerry Bostic, Montego Seeka, and The Arrow Club (Kyle Hawk & Ky-Ote) are among the stars scheduled for Imperial Wrestling Revolution's "Once In a Lifetime" event in Dallas, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
April 14th
Ted DiBiase, Angelina Love, Joey Mercury, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 6pm at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MCWProWrestling.com.

April 15th
Stan Hansen will be signing autographs at the "Central Canadian Comic Con" in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. For more info, go to C4Winnipeg.com.

Jim Duggan will be performing in "An Evening with Jim Duggan" at Absolute Comedy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

April 20th
Lanny Poffo will be hosting a Pop Culture Trivia Night at the Fallsview Hose Brigade in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Tickets are only $20. For more information, e-mail popculturetrivianight@hotmail.com.

The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) will be signing autographs from 6pm to 8pm at the Summerville Civic Center in Summerville, GA prior to the Brotherhood Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, call (706) 934-5435.

April 21st
Ric Flair, Sting, Ted DiBiase, Mick Foley, Jimmy Hart, Eric Bischoff, Ricky Steamboat, Billy Gunn, Road Warrior Animal, The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs & Jerry Sags), and many more will be signing autographs at Fraser Hockey Arena in Fraser, MI prior to the Legends of Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to Universe.com/Events/Legends-Of-Wrestling-Fan-Experience-And-Live-Event-Presented-By-Sprint-Tickets-Fraser-J1KY4C.

Jim Ross, Kongo Kong, James Ellsworth, Tito Santana, One Man Gang, Marty Jannetty, Sami Callihan, OvE (Dave Crist & Jake Crist), Jessicka Havok, Bob Orton, Jr., Greg Valentine, Terri Runnels, Jimmy Jacobs, Veda Scott and many more will be signing autographs from 12 noon to 6pm at the Allen County War Memorial Colieum in Fort Wayne, IN prior to the Heroes & Legends Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to HeroesAndLegendsWrestling.com/index2.html.

April 27th
Scott Steiner, Kevin Nash, Sabu, The Patriot, and many more will be signing autographs from 6:30pm to 8pm at McVean Gym at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY prior to the Big Time Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BTWTickets.com/Events/2018-04-27.html.

May 6th
Jake Roberts will be signing autograph from 10am to 12 noon at the Wrestling Universe in Flushing, NY. For more info, TheWrestlingUniverse.com.

May 19th
Ronnie Garvin, Kevin Nash, Eric Bischoff, Henry Godwinn, The Barbarian, and many more at "TMPT Con 2" at the Holiday Inn in Richmond, VA. For tickets and more info go to BrownPaperTickets.com/Event/3371535.

May 26th
Jim Ross will be signing autographs at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV at the West Virginia Power baseball game. For more info, go to TicketReturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=229292#.WrULl8uKSM9.

June 1st
Ric Flair, Trish Stratus, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

June 2nd
Lanny Poffo (AKA The Genius), Dan Severn, Jimmy Valiant, J. J. Dillon, Jimmy Shoulders (AKA Kloudi), Sean Mooney, Al Snow, Marty Jannetty, Paul Roma, Howard Finkel, Mario Mancini, Ricky Sexton, John Callahan, David Gere, Richie Rich, Danny Davis, Fred Ottman (AKA Tugboat/Typhoon), and many more will be signing autographs at "New England FanFest" at the Brightridge Club in East Providence, RI

Ric Flair, Trish Stratus, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

June 3rd
Ric Flair, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Trish Stratus, Amy Dumas (AKA Lita), Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Niagara Falls Comic Con" at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

June 16th
Jake Roberts and Jim Duggan will be doing a talk show together on at the Token Lounge in Westland, MI

June 23rd
Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, and Nikolai Volkoff will be signing autographs at the "Cottage Country Comic Con" at the Rotary Place Orillia Sports Complex in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. For more info, go to CottageCountryComicCon.com.

June 24th
Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, and Nikolai Volkoff will be signing autographs at the "Cottage Country Comic Con" at the Rotary Place Orillia Sports Complex in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. For more info, go to CottageCountryComicCon.com.

July 17th
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Perth, Australia

July 18th
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Adelaide, Australia

July 19th
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Hobat, Australia

July 20th
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Melbourne, Australia

July 21st
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Sydney, Australia

July 22nd
Mick Foley will be performing a one man talk show in Brisbane, Australia

October 27th
Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Cody, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Dalton Castle, Marty Scurll, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Dallas Page, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Raven, SoCal Val, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Don Callis, Colt Cabana, Marty DeRosa, Kenny Omega, and many more will be appearing at "Chris Jericho's Rock-N-Wrestling Rager At Sea" aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. For more info, go to ChrisJerichoCruise.com.

October 28th
Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Cody, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Dalton Castle, Marty Scurll, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Dallas Page, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Raven, SoCal Val, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Don Callis, Colt Cabana, Marty DeRosa, Kenny Omega, and many more will be appearing at "Chris Jericho's Rock-N-Wrestling Rager At Sea" aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. For more info, go to ChrisJerichoCruise.com.

October 29th
Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Cody, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Dalton Castle, Marty Scurll, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Dallas Page, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Raven, SoCal Val, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Don Callis, Colt Cabana, Marty DeRosa, Kenny Omega, and many more will be appearing at "Chris Jericho's Rock-N-Wrestling Rager At Sea" aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. For more info, go to ChrisJerichoCruise.com.

October 30
Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Cody, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Dalton Castle, Marty Scurll, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Dallas Page, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Raven, SoCal Val, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Don Callis, Colt Cabana, Marty DeRosa, Kenny Omega, and many more will be appearing at "Chris Jericho's Rock-N-Wrestling Rager At Sea" aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. For more info, go to ChrisJerichoCruise.com..

October 31st
Chris Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Cody, The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson), Dalton Castle, Marty Scurll, The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe), Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Dallas Page, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Raven, SoCal Val, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Hurricane Helms, Lance Storm, Don Callis, Colt Cabana, Marty DeRosa, Kenny Omega, and many more will be appearing at "Chris Jericho's Rock-N-Wrestling Rager At Sea" aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. For more info, go to ChrisJerichoCruise.com.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
April 9th - R. G. Right
April 10th - Paul Bearer, Ryan Davidson
April 11th - Harley Race, Jim Fallon, Spoiler 2
April 12th - Adam Patrick, Eduardo Castillo, Tony Anthony
April 13th - Antonino Rocca, Psycho Sawyer
April 14th - Jeff Jarrett, Jimmy Jack Funk


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