Terry Funk debuts
Funk’s pro wrestling debut in 1965.
Short articles on the historical events of the NWA
First Junior Heavyweight Champion
Ken Fenelon? Or…
Brown vs Thesz
The title unification match that never happened.
NWA vs AWA: The Only Unification Match Ever
Ric Flair vs Rick Martel (1985)
The Birth of NWA-TNA
Preservation or hostage?
1969-02-11 Tampa
Dory Funk Jr.’s 1563-day reign begins.
Pinkie George’s first wrestling show fails
A failed attempt by the future NWA founder.
Two World Champions
Thesz and Carpentier claim the title at the same time…
WWF Expansion Begins
McMahon is known for his invasion of the territories. However,…
Bobo Brazil, NWA World Champion?
In 1962, Brazil defeated Rogers in a title match in Newark, NJ.
Burke wins the World Title
After a series of the unsuccessful challenges, Burke finally defeats…
The Birth of the NWA
In 1948-07, Pinkie George and other Midwest promoters…