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Posted: Feb 24th 2019 By: Compiled by Oklafan Staff

NEWS
In a post on Facebook, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer's mother Jan LaQue wrote that she is very, very happy about her daughter finally being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. "Of course my husband Paul, and I are absolutely thrilled. We will be going to the ceremony and will be so very proud to honor her. She richly deserves this," Jan said. Jan thanked the fans and also Chyna's social media manager Rob Potylo who she labeled as the "driving force" in leading the campaign to induct Chyna into the Hall of Fame. "And of course, thank you to the WWE for recognizing her and inducting her. What a happy day for so many of us." Potylo wasn't overly happy at the beginning because he campaigned so she can have a solo induction. "We're fighting for that solo recognition because it's way overdue, and I'm sorry but this was a compromise," he wrote on Twitter. "We can cheer on all her wonderful antics in DX all we want but until there's a light shined on her legacy I will continue to campaign." He softened his stance over the past 24 hours, thanking WWE and mentioning that sooner or later she will be a two-time Hall of Famer as well. Mick Foley, who also advocated for a very long time to get his close friend Chyna inducted, wrote, "I am particularly happy for Joanie, for whom the Hall may serve as a final resting place for a kind and gentle soul who left us way too soon.

Rikishi on Instagram hinted about the Usos possibly becoming free agents soon.

Dory Funk, Jr. appeared on Wednesday’s edition of Talk Is Jericho, which you can listen to here

WWE uploaded a video that has interviews with new behind-the-scenes employees Jeff Jarrett, Chris Parks (Abyss), Sonjay Dutt, Shawn Daivari, and Shane Helms. You can see the video here

This week’s WWE Network Hidden Gems additions were:
Sputnik Monroe vs. Jack Pesek (Championship Wrestling from Florida, 1966)
Bobo Brazil & Dick the Bruiser vs. The Sheik & Bobby Heenan (AWA, 1974)
Rocky Johnson & Pedro Morales vs. Ivan Koloff & Mr. Saito (Championship Wrestling from Florida, 1978)
Junkyard Dog vs. Buzz Sawyer (Houston Wrestling, 1983)

2-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair got a surprise birthday party last night at the 1818 Club Ballroom in Duluth, Georgia, where several high-profile sports stars and people from the world of professional wrestling all came together. The surprise party was thrown by his wife Wendy Barlow according to TMZ. ESPN’s Arash Markazi was also invited and noted that individuals who were there for the party included Charles Barkley, Todd Gurley, Evander Holyfield, Dennis Rodman, Brad Nessler, Triple H, Ricky Steamboat, Michael PS Hayes, Shane McMahon, Chris Jericho, The Nasty Boys, Charlotte Flair, Booker T, and many others. Flair’s arrival at the ballroom was captured on video by Markazi, showing an emotional Flair crying as soon as he enters the room with everyone chanting “Wooooo!” In typical Flair fashion, he also gave a 30-minute speech to cap things off! WWE will be throwing another party – this time on live TV – for the Nature Boy on Monday Night Raw on February 25.

O’Malley had shoulder surgery Friday. Oklafan wishes him a speedy recovery.


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RECENT RESULTS
February 15

EVOLVE Tag Team Champions The Street Prophets def. DJ Z & A. R. Fox at the EVOLVE event in Atlanta, GA

February 16

Danny Demarco def. Doc Black at the Top of Texas event in Amarillo, TX

February 17

Stephen Wolf, Tyler Matrix, Jake Omen, & Nick King were the final four survivors of a sixteen-way elimination match with Corey Roberts, Chase Holliday, Bradley Prescott IV, Kody Lane, Thomas Shire, Kenny Alfonso, Camaro Jackson, Luke Langley, Graham Bell, James Brady, Victor Analog, and Reilly MaGuire at the Pro Wrestling Force event in Riverton, IL

February 21

Josh Briggs def. DJ Z at the EVOLVE event in Concord, NC

February 23

CCW Champion Jake Dirden (w/ Seanan Young) def. Matt Cross at the Cape Championship Wrestling event in Cape Girardeau, MO


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UPCOMING OKLAHOMA EVENTS
All Star Pro
Sunday, February 24
Oklahoma City
Bell Time: 3pm

Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation
Thursday, February 28
Broken Arrow
Bell Time: 8pm

World Class Revolution
Friday, March 1
Colgate
Bell Time: 7pm

Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation
Friday, March 1
Elk City
Bell Time: 8pm

United Wrestling Entertainment
Saturday, March 2
Tahlequah
Bell Time: 6pm

World Class Revolution
Saturday, March 2
Broken Bow
Bell Time: 7pm

Mid-South Wrestling Alliance
Saturday, March 2
Oklahoma City
Bell Time: 7:30pm

Extreme Midget Wrestling Alliance
Saturday, March 2
Hinton
Bell Time: 8pm

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

March 2nd
Andy Dalton takes on Randy Wayne (w/ Miranda Gordy) at Dallas Championship Wrestling's "#DirtyDeeds" event in Grapevine, TX. In other matches, Jerome Daniels takes on Johnny Maylay.

Moonshine Mantell takes on Brent McKenzie at Lions Pride Sports Professional Wrestling's "South Texas Showndown" event in San Antonio, TX

DJ Z vs. Ace Austin in a Battle Riot qualifying match is scheduled for the Major League Wrestling event in Cicero, IL

March 3rd
Zac Taylor, Ricky Starks, Moonshine Mantell, Ethan Price, Kody Lane, Erica, Terale Tempo, Andy Dalton, Chandler Hopkins and Cam Cole are among the stars scheduled for the Inspire Pro Wrestling event in Austin, TX

March 8th
Matt Cross vs. Ultimo Dragon is scheduled for the DEFY Wrestling event in Seattle, WA

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

DJ Z is scheduled for the PROGRESS Wrestling event in Bournemouth, England

John Hennigan takes on Rich Swann at the Pro Wrestling Revolver event in Des Moines, IA

VCW Heavyweight Champion Gangrel defends the title against Gino and Brandon Scott at the Vanguard Championship Wrestling event in Hampton, VA. In other matches, Shane Douglas takes on Colby Corino.

Harley Race and Jack Gamble are among the stars scheduled for World League Wrestling's "Night of Champions IV" event in Moscow Mills, MO

March 15th
Sammy Guevara is among the stars scheduled for the Warriors Wrestling event in Chicago Heights, IL

Tracy Smothers is among the stars scheduled for the Pro Wrestling Mid-South event in Ripley, TN

March 16th
KCW Heavyweight Champion J. D. Rebel, Michael Faith, and Dexter Hardaway are among the stars scheduled Knucklehead Championship Wrestling's "March for the Gold" event in Paris, TX

March 17th
Graham Bell is among the stars schedued for the Iron Pro Wrestling event in Hopkinsville, KY

March 18th
Paige Turner, Reggie Lincoln, and Michelle Good are among the stars scheduled for the Oasis Wrestling event in Sulphur Springs, TX

March 21st
Cheerleader Melissa and Tyler Bateman are among the stars scheduled for Alternative Wrestling Show's "Who Booked This Shit? 17 Year Anniversary Event" in South Gate, CA

March 24th
Taylor Kubat is among the stars scheduled for the Gulf State Wrestling event in Napoleonville, LA

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

NBW Midwest Pop-Con Champion Curt Gannon (w/ Wendy) defends the title against Jaden Roller at the New Breed Wrestling event in Eldon, MO

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

April 6th
Matt Cross takes on Sonjay Dutt at the Pro Wrestling Revolver event in West Des Moines, IA

Terrale Tempo is among the stars scheduled for Texas Wrestling Entertainment's "Home Sweet Home" event in Levelland, TX

April 13th
El Fuego del Sol and Erica are among the stars scheduled for the Rampage Wrestling event in Lubbock, TX

Jerry Lawler is among the stars scheduled for the Primal Conflict Wrestling event in Randon, WV

April 14th
The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich, Ross Von Erich, & Lacey Von Erich) are among the stars scheduled for World Class Revolution's "God Bless Texas II" event in Dallas, TX

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

Gino is among the stars scheduled for the Hurrican pro Wrestling event in Beaumont, TX

April 27th
Terry Pantera, Prince Mahalli, and Colby Black are among the stars scheduled for Redemption Championship Wrestling's "Fury of War" event in Canon City, CO

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

Jim Cornette will be appearing at the "Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo C2E2" at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

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

Jim Cornette will be appearing at the "Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo C2E2" at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. He will host a VIP gathering called "Have a Beef with Jim Cornette." The three hour show will feature Cornette talking on wrestling and life, talking NWA and WWF in Chicago, a Q&A, 8x10s with fans getting classic Chicago Italian Beef sandwiches. Admission is $65.

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

Jim Cornette will be appearing at the "Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo C2E2" at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

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

April 6th
Jim Ross will be hosting a talk show at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York, NY

April 8th
Jim Ross, Bruce Prichard, and Conrad Thompson will be hosting a talk show starting at midnight at the Gotham Comedy Club 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
February 24 - Brent McKenzie
February 25 - Gene Valdez, Joe Millich, Mr. Pogo, Ric Flair
February 26 - Cam Cole, Evan Newcastle, Mark Lewin, Verne Gagne
February 27 - Grenade, Rick Styles, Swede Hanson, Wesley Crane
February 28 - Angel Medina, J. R. Orullian, Lance Hoyt, Missing Link, Otis Clingman, Thrash
March 2 - Lorraine Johnson, Mike Von Erich, Willy D


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