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Posted: Jan 6th 2019 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
DJZ confirmed that he is no longer under contract with Impact Wrestling and will be a free agent for the first time in seven years. He posted on social media “At midnight tonight, i will be a free agent for the first time in 7 years....and 2019 seems like the perfect time to be available for whatever new opportunities may come my way. i would like to thank @IMPACTWRESTLING for the last 7 years. They gave me a platform to hone my craft, make mistakes, learn from them and grow as a performer. They stuck w/ me through difficult times and provided the opportunity to wrestle for a living."

Impact Wrestling announced that Nick Wilson, who won the just-finished "Survivor: David vs. Goliath", will be sitting in the front row at their "Homecoming" pay-per-view event, which will be held at the Asylum Arena at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN. Current Impact World champion Johnny Impact, who is defending against Brian Cage at the pay-per-view, was also a contestant on "Survivor: David vs. Goliath".

WWE’s YouTube account uploaded A. J. Styles vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship match from Royal Rumble 2017. You can view it by clicking here.

The Temple de la Renommée de la Lutte au Québec (AKA The Quebec Hall of Fame) added Jimmy Garvin and Omer Marchessault as its newest members.

Ric Flair has a New Year’s resolution for 2019 and made a YouTube video that you can see by clicking here.

Tributes poured in immediately as soon as the news broke that WWE Hall of Famer Mean Gene Okerlund passed away. The many, many comments from past and present superstars who worked with him shows you exactly what kind of character Okerlund was. Below are some of the tweets that his peers left to remember the one and only Mean Gene Okerlund.
-Jerry Lawler: "So sad to hear of the passing of our friend, Mean Gene Okerlund. I'll always remember Gene with a smile on his face and a drink in his hand and always wanting to help. His was "The Voice" of @WWE"
-Chris Jericho: "He was the greatest interviewer in wrestling history. He taught me SO MUCH about how to do a wrestling promo. He was a great guy, with a glint in his eye and a joke in his heart. He was @thegeneokerlund. Thanks for being the best in the world at what you do #MeanGene!!!"
-Ric Flair: "You Will Forever Be MEAN BY GOD GENE!"
-Tony Schiavone: "Devastated to hear the news of my friend Gene Okerlund’s passing. He was, and will always be, pro wrestling greatest stick man."
-Hulk Hogan: "Mean Gene I love you my brother"
-Stephanie McMahon: "Gene Okerlund was an incredibly rare talent. He made everything and everyone better. #ThankYouMeanGene for all the incredible memories. Our condolences to his family and loved ones."
-Triple H: "A voice and sound track to an entire era of our industry. He was the star of some of @WWE’s most memorable segments. “Mean Gene” was beloved by all who got to work with him. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."
-Bruce Prichard: "RIP Mean Gene Okerlund. Gene was the mold others aspired to be. Without a doubt one of the most talented individuals I have ever had the privilege to work with. Rest in Peace Gene and thank you for all of your wisdom and help throughout the years."
-Michael Hayes: "So sad to hear of the passing of Mean Gene. What a classic and was in a category all his own. Will always treasure doing the Legends of Wrestling shows with him."
-Gerald Brisco: "The world off professional wrestling is sad today by the loss of the legendary Gene Okerlund one of the best to ever hold a microphone in any genre of sports entertainment."
-Hurricane Helms: "RIP Mean Gene! A voice that was powerful and as easy to recognize as any in the business. Gene was always the friendliest and nicest guy to me. Thx for the memories my friend."
-Jeremy Borash: "Growing up in AWA country, I never wanted to be a wrestler. I wanted to be Gene Okerlund. A wonderful friend and mentor for the past 20 years. There will never be another like him. RIP my friend."
-Steve Austin: "Just heard Mean Gene Okerlund has passed away. As an interviewer, pitch man, announcer, or host, he was untouchable. Simply the best. Total professional with quick wit, sarcasm, humor, and that golden voice. Condolences to his friends and family."
-The Iron Sheik: "Mean Gene was best man at my wedding. He sing, he dance, he always was there for me. Always leading the way at the bar with the legend. God bless him."
-Ted DiBiase: "WWE universe has lost one of its greatest announcers and truly one of the nicest guys you’d ever know. “Mean” Gene Okerlund, RIP my friend."
-Jim Ross: "So sad today to hear of the sudden passing of my dear friend @TheGeneOkerlund I just saw Mean Gene in North Carolina at WrestleCade. It’s so true that our tomorrow’s are never guaranteed."
-Charles Robinson: "So sad to hear of the passing of one of the greatest voices in wrestling. Mean Gene you will be missed and we will continue to love you. What a true class act.. I am very fortunate to work with you."

Spike the Silverback is currently competing with a fractured spine. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Bisshop Nasty was recently diagnosed with a concussion and could miss up to 2 months of action. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Nytronis A’Teo made the following announcement on his Facebook page last week: "I have an announcement to make... And a rather difficult one, at that.. I've dealt with the Denial. Ive dealt with the Anger and Emotions that followed. And now, I've accepted it. Due to Medical issues I have been dealing with, my Doctor has not cleared me to defend my KWA Heartland Championship title at the KC Kyng Memorial. I will have to undergo Sugery and I will be unable to Wrestle for some time afterwards. The KWA Heartland Championship is the Crown Jewel and the Kansas Wrestling Alliance needs a Champion who will be able to Fight and Defend the Prestige that is the Kansas Wrestling Alliance Heartland Championship. With that in mind, I have chosen to vacate the KWA Heartland Championship title. While I cannot say, with certainty, when I'll be able to return at this time.. But I WILL be back. I will be Stronger. I will be Faster. I will be even BETTER than before. I will climb the rungs of the Ladder, one by one, and reclaim my KWA Heartland title once again. I pray that the memory of KC Kyng be honored to the fullest at the upcoming KC Kyng Memorial.. I pray that the Kansas Wrestling Alliance continue to strive in the time to come. Much Love and Respect to everyone in the KWA Aiga. O le a ou vaʻaia oe. I'll see you soon.” Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.

Oklafan congratulates Halo on the recent marriage on December 29th.

Oklafan extends condolences to Flex Zerba on the passing of his grandfather Duane on January 1st.

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RECENT RESULTS
December 29th
A. J. Styles defeated Mustafa Ali, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, and Samoa Joe in a Fatal 5-Way Match to become the #1 contender to the WWE Title at the "WWE SmackDown Live" television taping in Pittsburgh, PA. In a post taping dark match, WWE Champion Daniel Bryan defeated Styles.

Apollo Crews defeated Jinder Mahal, Curt Hawkins, Gran Metalik, Heath Slater, Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Mojo Rawley, No Way Jose, Rhyno, Tyler Breeze, and Zack Ryder in a Battle Royal to become the #1 contender to the WWE Intercontinental Title at the WWE house show in Chicago, IL

AAW Heritage Champion DJ Z defeated Bandido at All American Wrestling's "Windy City Classic XIV" event in Merrionette Park, IL. In other matches, Eddie Kingston defeated ACH.

Ricky Morton defeated Luscious Lawrence at Innovate Pro Wrestling's "The Finale 2018" event in Kingport, TN

Orange Cassidy defeated Kikutaro at Game Changer Wrestling's "The Dynasty" pay-per-view event in Asbury Park, NJ

December 30th
WWE Champion Daniel Bryan defeated A. J. Styles in a Steel Cage Match at the WWE house show in Tampa, FL

Apollo Crews defeated Jinder Mahal, Curt Hawkins, Gran Metalik, Heath Slater, Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Mojo Rawley, No Way Jose, Rhyno, Tyler Breeze, and Zack Ryder in a Battle Royal to become the #1 contender to the WWE Intercontinental Title at the WWE house show in Buffalo, NY

Daisuke Sasaki & Puma King defeated Sammy Guevara & Naomi Yoshimura by referee stoppage at Dramatic Dream Team's "D-Ou Grand Prix 2019 The Final!" event in Tokyo, Japan

December 31st
Mike Bailey & Takayuki Ueki defeated Sammy Guevara & Great Kojika in a Toshiwasure! Shuffle Tag Tournament 2018 First Round Match at Dramatic Dream Team/Big Japan Wrestling's "Toshikoshi Pro-Wrestling 2018 ~ Toshiwasure! Shuffle Tag Tournament" event in Tokyo, Japan

Matt Cross defeated Andrew Everett at Beyond Wrestling's "Heavy Lies the Crown '18" event in Worcester, MA

Tyler Bateman, Eric Watts, & Luchasaurus defeated Andy Brown, Brandon Cutler, & Dave Dutra in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Bar Wrestling's "In The Midnight Hour" event in Baldwin Park, CA. In other matches, The RockNES Monsters (Johnny Yuma & Kevin Martenson) defeated Kikutaro & Takeshi Minamino, and PPRay (Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas) defeated Joey Ryan & Colt Cabana and Jervis Cottonbelly & Martina a 3-Way Tag Team Match.

January 3rd
Adam Cole defeated EC3 at the NXT television taping in Winter Park, FL

Saki Akai & Shuten Doji (KUDO, Masahiro Takanashi, & Yukio Sakaguchi) defeated Sammy Guevara, Mike Bailey, Hoshitango, & Veda Scott in an 8-Person Tag Team Match at Dramatic Dream Team's "Maji Manji Super - New Year Special! All Seats 2000 Yen Show" event in Tokyo, Japan

January 4th
Apollo Crews defeated Jinder Mahal at the WWE house show in Columbus, GA

EC3 & War Raiders (Rowe & Hanson) defeated The Undisputed ERA (Bobby Fish & NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly & Roderick Strong) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at the NXT house show in Atlanta, GA

Ryusuke Taguchi, Togi Makabe & Toru Yano defeated Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki & The Killer Elite Squad [Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]), The Bullet Club (Hangman Page, Marty Scurll, & Yujiro Takahashi), Chuckie T & CHAOS (Beretta & Hirooki Goto), and David Finlay, Jeff Cobb & Yuji Nagata in a 6-Man Tag Team Match to become the #1 contenders to the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Titles at New Japan Pro Wrestling's "Wrestle Kingdom 13" event in Tokyo, Japan

LLL Heavyweight Champion Mike Sydal defeated Adrian Matthews, Anaya, and Caleb Crush in a 4-Way Match at Lucha Libre and Laughs' "Being and Nothingness" event in Denver, CO

January 5th
CHAOS (Rocky Romero & Roppongi 3K [SHO & YOH]) defeat Suzuki-gun (Takashi Iizuka & The Killer Elite Squad [Lance Archer & Davey Boy Smith, Jr.]) in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at New Japan Pro Wrestling's "New Year Dash !! 2019" event in Tokyo, Japan

Sammy Guevara defeated Antonio Honda and Gota Ihashi in a 3-Way Match at Dramatic Dream Team's "Shimo-Kitazawa Fighting Theater 2019" event in Tokyo, Japan

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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation
Saturday, January 12th
Farmer's Market
Oklahoma City, OK
Bell Time 7:30pm

Native American Wrestling
Saturday, January 12th
Community Building
Chewey, OK
Bell Time 7pm

Wrestling For a Cause
Saturday, January 12th
Canadian Elementary School
Canadian, OK
Bell Time 5pm

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UPCOMING MATCHES
January 6th
Impact World Champion Johnny Impact defends the title against Impact X Division Champion Brian Cage at Impact Wrestling's "Homecoming" pay-per-view event in Nashville, TN. In other matches, Abyss takes on Eli Drake in a Monsters Ball Match. Also scheduled to appear are Killer Kross, Matt Sydal, and many more.

IPW Heavyweight Champion Zac Taylor defends the title against T-Ray at Inspire Pro Wrestling's "Ecstasy of Gold 6" event in Austin, TX. In other matches, ACH takes on Ricky Starks, Andy Dalton vs. J. Serious v. Terrale Tempo vs. Ethan Price in a Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the #1 contender to the IPW Heavyweight Title, Angel Blue vs. Shotzi Blackheart vs. Lynn in a Triple Threat Match, IPW Twin Dragon Connection Champions Cherry Ramons & Thunder Rosa defend the titles against Gino & Massive, Kody Lane takes on SteveO Reno, Dimitri Alexandrov takes on Chandler Hopkins, and Ryan Davidson vs. Cam Cole vs. Raychell Rose vs. Kiefer Bartek vs. Baby D vs. Ashton Jacobs vs. Dan the Man vs. Joe DeMaro v. Brune de la Rosa vs. Reiza Clarke vs. Luigi Primo in a Battle at the Gates of Ectasy.

Kai Fayden is among the stars scheduled for the All Star Pro Wrestling event in Shelbyville, IN

January 11th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for World BigTime Wrestling's "Warfare - A Night of Legends" event in Campbell, OH

Barrett Brown and Gino are among the stars scheduled for DFW All Pro's "Call to Action II" event in Haltom City, TX

Luke Langley is among the stars scheduled for the 3XWrestling event in Des Moines, IA

January 12th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for World BigTime Wrestling's "Warfare - 4th Anniversary Show" event in Oregon, OH

ROW Heavyweight Champion Rex Andrews takes on Booker T and Reality of Wrestling's "The Last Stand" event in Texas City, TX. Also scheduled to appear is ROW Television Champion Van Johnson, Ryan Davidson, and many more.

January 16th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Bar Wrestling event in Los Angeles, CA

January 18th
PCW Heavyweight Champion Shane Strickland defends the title against Matt Sydal at the PCW Ultra event in Wilmington, CA. Also scheduled to appear is Mil Mascaras and many more.

DJ Z takes on Puma King at the Pro Wrestling Guerrilla event in Los Angeles, CA

Nikki Knight takes on Baby D at Texoma Pro Wrestling's "The Girls Are Back In Town" event in Sherman, TX

Scott Steiner is among the stars scheduled for the Maryland Championship Wrestling event in Joppa, MD

January 19th
Sheeva is among the stars scheduled for Renegade Wrestling Revolution's "Collateral Damage" event in Houston, TX

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the DEFY Wrestling event in Seattle, WA

Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the AHCW event in Poplar Bluff, MO

January 20th
Kody Lane and Ricky Starks are among the stars scheduled for the Alpha-1 Wrestling event in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the ausage Castle Wrestling event in Astatula, FL

Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the SUP event in Nashville, TN

January 25th
Jim Duggan, Mick Foley, Magnum T. A., and The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Sumter, SC

Gino takes on Kylie Rae at Heavy Metal Wrestling's "Project Bad As" event in San Antonio, TX

The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) are among the stars scheduled for the ProSouth Wrestling event in Piedmont, AL

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Zealot Pro Wrestling event in Phoenix, AZ

January 26th
AWS Heavyweight Champion Tyler Bateman defends the title against Mercedes Martinez at Alternative Wrestling Show's "All New Rules" event in South Gate, CA. In other matches, AWS Women's Champion Cheerleader Melissa defends the title against Shotzi Blackheart. Also scheduled to appear is Matt Cross and many more.

Jim Duggan, Mick Foley, Magnum T. A., and The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) are among the stars scheduled for the Big Time Wrestling event in Lexington, NC

The Diamond Dogs (Luke Langley & Graham Bell) are among the stars scheduled for the New Level Pro Wrestling event in Anniston, AL

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Elite Wrestling Entertainment event in Phoenix, AZ

January 31st
O. D. B. takes on Penelope Ford at the Ultimate Bar Brawl event in Atlanta, GA

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Bar Wrestling event in Baldwin Park, CA

February 1st
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the McAloon Productions event in Atlanta, GA

Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the Freelance Wrestling event in Chicago, IL

February 2nd
Jeff Jarrett is among the stars scheduled for the Vanguard Championship Wrestling event in Norfolk, VA

Lance Hoyt, Brent McKenzie, and Moonshine Mantell are among the stars scheduled for Lions Pride Sports' "Full Throttle" event in Killeen, TX

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Disruptor Pro event in Cornelia, GA

Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the Black Label Pro event in Crown Point, IL

February 8th
Ryan Davidson, Ricky Starks, Andy Dalton, and Kody Lane are among the stars scheduled for the Luchqa City Limits event in Austin, TX

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling After Dark event in Vineland, NJ

February 9th
BIW Deep South Heritage Champion Barrett Brown defends the title against Frankie Thomas (w/ Brittany) at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "The Calm Before the Storm" event in Brookhaven, MS. In other matches, Apoc takes on Alan Steele.

February 10th
Gino Medina takes on Terrale Tempo at Bayou Independent Wrestling's "Living In the Moment" event in Natchez, MS. In other matches, Apoc takes on Jeremiah in a Lumberjack Match. Also scheduled to appear is BIW Deep South Heritage Champion Barrett Brown and many more.

February 13th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Lucha VaVOOM event in Los Angeles, CA

February 14th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Lucha VaVOOM event in Los Angeles, CA

February 15th
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the CKCW event in Cleveland, OH

Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the NOVA Pro Wrestling event in Annandale, VA

February 16th
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the SNPW event in Crossville, IL

February 17th
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Force event in Springfield, IL

February 20th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Bar Wrestling event in Los Angeles, CA

February 21st
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Bar Wrestling event in Los Angeles, CA

February 22nd
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the ProSouth Wrestling event in Piedmont, AL

February 23rd
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the New Level Pro Wrestling event in Anniston, AL

February 28th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Winnipeg Pro Wrestling event in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

March 9th
Graham Bell is among the stars scheduled for the SOAR Championship Wrestling event in Dallas, TX

March 30th
Joey Ryan is among the stars scheduled for the Blitzkrieg Pro event in Enfield, CT

April 3rd
Kikutaro is among the stars scheduled for WrestlePro's "Does Funny = Money" event in Rahway, NJ

April 20th
Mick Foley is among the stars scheduled for the Wrestle Pro event in Anchorage, AK

May 25th
Rikishi, Malico, Andy Dalton, Tim Storm, and Apoc are among the stars scheduled for the Texas Championship Wrestling Alliance event in Quinlan, TX

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AUTOGRAPHS & APPEARANCES
January 11th
Mick Foley, The Godfather, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 7pm at D'Amato Fieldhouse in Campbell, OH prior to the World BigTime Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to WBW.Yapsody.com/Event/Index/327411/WBW-Warfare-A-Night-Of-Legends.

January 12th
Mick Foley, The Godfather, and many more will be signing autographs starting at 7pm at Skyway Rec Center in Oregon, OH prior to the World BigTime Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to WBW.Yapsody.com/Event/Index/324421/WBW-Warfare-4th-Anniversary-Show.

January 18th
Scott Steiner, Jimmy Hart, and many more will be signing autographs from 6pm to 7:30pm at the MCW Arena in Joppa, MD prior to the Maryland Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to MCWProWrestling.com.
January 19th
O. D. B., Road Warrior Animal, and Melina Perez will be signing autographs at Circle B in Cedarburg, WI prior to the Great Lakes Championship Wrestling event held later in the evening. For more info, go to BlizzardBrawl.com.

February 2nd
Jeff Jarrett will be conducting a pro wrestling seminar at the Norfolk Masonic Temple in Norfolk, VA for Vanguard Championship Wrestling. Cost in $50 in advance and $60 the day of the seminar. You can apply by emailing vcwtravis @yahoo.com. You must include your legal name, your wrestling name, your trainer(s) name(s), and your in-ring experience (length of time).

March 22nd
Bruce Prichard will doing his podcast "Something to Wrestle" live in Melbourne, Australia

March 23rd
Bruce Prichard will doing his podcast "Something to Wrestle" live in Perth, Australia

March 24th
Bruce Prichard will doing his podcast "Something to Wrestle" live in Brisbane, Australia

April 5th
Joey Ryan will be appearing at "Joey Ryan's Penis Party" in New York, NY

April 27th
The Wild Samoans (Afa & Sika), Ricky Steamboat, Slick, Wendi Richter, and many more will be signing autographs at "80s Wrestling Con" in Freehold, NJ

May 25th
Rikishi, Tim Storm, Apoc, and many more will be signing autographs at Thompson Middle School in Quinlan, TX prior to the Texas Championship Wrestling Alliance event held later in the evening. For more info, go to TCWAWrestling.com.

August 15th
Missy Hyatt, Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Ricky Steamboat, Carlos Colon, Greg Gagne, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Mid Atlantic Legends Weekend" at the Charlotte University Hilton in Charlotte, NC

August 16th
Missy Hyatt, Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Ricky Steamboat, Carlos Colon, Greg Gagne, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Mid Atlantic Legends Weekend" at the Charlotte University Hilton in Charlotte, NC

August 17th
Missy Hyatt, Dennis Condrey, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Ricky Steamboat, Carlos Colon, Greg Gagne, and many more will be signing autographs at the "Mid Atlantic Legends Weekend" at the Charlotte University Hilton in Charlotte, NC

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
January 6th - Alberto Torres, Bobby V, Dan Johnson, Paul Orth
January 7th - Big Rich, Chavo Guerrero, Sr., James Beard
January 8th - Bobby Jaggers, Bushwacker Luke
January 9th - Bolt Brady, Doberman [1st], Judge [2nd]
January 10th - Billy Varga, Col. DeBeers, Pez Whatley, Vash Heartly
January 11th - Abdullah the Butcher, Dereck Rhodes, Matthew Palmer
January 12th - Brian Blair, Chad Thomas, Flex Zerba, Mark Viper

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