Who is the NWA wrestling champion?
At the top of the National Wrestling Alliance’s championship hierarchy is the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. The championship is currently held by first time title holder Trevor Murdoch, who defeated Nick Aldis in a Title vs. Career match on August 29, 2021 at the 73rd Anniversary Show.
Who is the first black NWA Champion?
Ron Simmons
Neither Brazil, nor Sammartino were officially recognized by the NWA as having won the World Heavyweight Championship. (This distinction is usually given to Ron Simmons, the first recognized African American world champion after winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship).
Does Billy Corgan own NWA?
Corgan’s ownership of the NWA took effect on October 1, 2017. All licenses granted by Tharpe to use the NWA branding expired the previous day, putting Corgan in complete control of both the brand and its championships. Corgan forms the organization’s new leadership alongside Dave Lagana.
Who was the first NWA TNA champion?
The inaugural champion was Kurt Angle, who won the championship by defeating Christian Cage and Sting in a three-way match on May 13, 2007, at TNA’s Sacrifice event. Angle also holds the record for the most reigns, at six. At 256 days, Bobby Roode’s first reign is the longest in the title’s history.
Who is the youngest NWA champion?
Chris Candido
The youngest champion is Chris Candido who won the title at the age of 22, while the oldest champion is Tim Storm, who won it at the age of 51. Matt Cardona is the current champion in his first reign.
What is the oldest wrestling belt?
World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship
The World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship was the first recognized professional wrestling world heavyweight championship created in 1905 to identify the best catch as catch can wrestler in the world….World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship (original version)
World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship | |
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Date established | May 4, 1905 |
Date retired | July 24, 1957 |
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Who owns AEW wrestling?
Tony Khan is the owner of All Elite Wrestling, the popular pro wrestling company that has gained mainstream popularity in the last two years. WESH 2 News recently spoke with Khan about AEW moving its Dynamite show to TBS.
Who owns Memphis wrestling?
Terry Golden
The promotion’s first event was on February 20, 2000, and it remained active until mid-2001. It was employed as a World Wrestling Federation (WWF) developmental territory….Memphis Championship Wrestling.
Acronym | MCW |
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Style | Rasslin’ |
Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Owner(s) | Terry Golden |
Who has the original NWA belt?
The NWA currently recognizes 96 individual World Heavyweight Championship reigns. The inaugural champion was Orville Brown.