Introducing the newest member of the NWA: West Coast Wrestling Connection

Courtesy of Westcoastwrestlingconnection.com

In a main event to end them all in the 6 plus years of WCWC shows, JT Allen’s man, Erik Baeden defeated Jeff Manning’s guy, Brandon Gatson (who was filling in at the last minute for the injured Bolo). which means that JT Allen and the Faction are the new legal owners of the West Coast Wrestling Connection. One things this means is that this website may not be updated again for a few more days as all of us staffers are sitting on thin ice. I personally apologize for this situation and hope that everyone will be patient as the WCWC goes thru whatever changes Allen and company have planned.

“NWA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD” OFFERS EMPLOYMENT TO ALL LOCKED-OUT NFL PLAYERS

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Rod Dovlin
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“NWA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD”
OFFERS EMPLOYMENT TO ALL LOCKED-OUT NFL PLAYERS
                                                                                 

Top-Rated Professional Wrestling TV Series
Gives All Current NFL Players a Chance to Get Back In the Game

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 16, 2011 – With the lockout between the National Football League’s owners and players still in effect, the L.A. based television series NWA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD extends an open invitation to all currently locked-out NFL players to join them as professional wrestlers.       

       

With current NFL players like Cincinnati Bengals superstar Chad Ochocinco venturing into the world of professional bull riding and Minnesota Vikings’ Ray Edwards trying his hand(s) at boxing, the world of pro wrestling seems like a perfect fit for these athletes, who are all revved up with nowhere to go. And, as history proves, it might just be the best move.

“There is a long list of players who’ve made the jump from the gridiron to the squared circle of pro wrestling,” says 3-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce.  “NFL and AFL greats like Lawrence Taylor, Reggie White, Kevin Greene, Bronko Nagurski, Wahoo McDaniel, and many others became pro wrestlers – so why not a Hines Ward, Ndamakong Suh, Michael Vick, Plaxico Burress, or Ben Roethlisberger?”  Pearce adds, “It’s also an excellent way to keep them out of jail.  Or worse.”

Professional wrestling has long been a spot for pro athletes to make cameo appearances, from Muhammad Ali to Karl Malone to Mike Tyson, but Pearce wants to make it clear that this is a chance at something more.  “I’m tired of sports celebs getting into the ring for what’s playfully referred to as ‘sports entertainment’.  That’s not what this is about.  This is good, old-fashioned American pro wrestling.  And if you wanna step into the ring with me or anyone else from the National Wrestling Alliance – you’d better be ready to go.  This ain’t some pretty boy pose with flashing lights and fireworks.  This is about kicking some ass.  And there are quite a few NFL players that would fit the bill nicely.  Believe that.”

Interested NFL players are told that the door is open and info regarding applying for a spot on the roster can be found at the www.NWAHollywood.com website. 

About NWA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD

NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, is a weekly television series produced by KDOC TV – Los Angeles.  As a part of the National Wrestling Alliance, which has been in operation since 1948 (making it the longest running professional wrestling company in existence), Described by fans as ‘the only real professional wrestling on television”, NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood eschews the flashy “sports entertainment” of other TV wrestling programs by concentrating on “classic-style” pro wrestling that has kept the NWA alive and well for over 60 years.  More information may be found by visiting www.nwahollywood.com and on Twitter at @nwahollywood.

For Further NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood info, Contact:

Rod Dovlin

818.621.8203

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****NWA Championship Wrestling From Hollywood wrestlers, producers, and executives are available for radio and TV interviews.****

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4 Years Ago Today, the NWA and TNA end its 5 Year Agreement

“Ah camera man, I’m glad you are here,” said by the then independent wrestler who is synonymous with excellence, Bryan Danielson. He would continue with “I have a message for the NWA and all of the NWA fans. I have beaten all of the best wrestlers in the World; I've beaten Samoa Joe, Jushin Liger, Minoru Tanaka. I have beaten everyone, everywhere. I am the best. And now I am coming after the NWA World Heavyweight Championship."  It all started off so innocently. The NWA World Heavyweight Championship along with the NWA World Tag Team Championships had become somewhat exclusive to Total Non-Stop Action. TNA Wrestling and come to an agreement to lease the NWA Properties. Was this the lament of a man with bravado or was this the beginning to something none of us were expecting. Only on NWA Anniversary Shows and a rare NWA event the World Title on occasion would be defended outside of a TNA venue. But even then, the World Titles became increasingly more difficult for NWA Promoters to book. Around the same time there was speculation that TNA was growing frustrated by the demands of the NWA and even stopped referring to the Legendary 10lbs of Gold as the NWA Worlds Title and simply would call it the TNA World Title. Things changed dramatically on on this date, four years ago.  The NWA Titles would appear for the last time on TNA and the NWA would regain its freedom.

May 13th 2007. Prior to the TNA pay per view Sacrifice, via a YouTube video, the Executive Director for the National Wrestling Alliance Robert K. Trobich announces that the NWA and TNA have ended their 5 year professional relationship and that the NWA has officially striped both Christian Cage and Team 3D of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight and Tag Team Champions, respectively.

The fallout of this announcement would launch dozens of videos on YouTube of wrestlers from around the world asking for their opportunity to be included into the tournament to crown a new NWA Worlds Champion. Danielson would echo his sentiments about his desire to be champion in a second video. “I want, the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. There are some who say it doesn't mean much anymore. That's a lie. That belt has more history than any belt in the history of pro-wrestling.”

Canadians Nelson Creed and Dru Onyx, Australia’s Bobby Jo Marshall, Mexico’s Nicho El Millonare along with names across the United States; Damien Wayne out of the Mid-Atlantic, Chad Pharam out of Georgia, Chance Prophet out of West Virgina, Aaron Aguilera and Adam Pearce out of Southern California, Karl Anderson out of the Midwest, and even Awesome Kong, the dominant woman’s wrestler out of Japan.

The finals of the tournament would come down to four men, Adam Pearce, Brent Albright, Claudio Castagnoli, and Bryan Danielson.  After a career threatening injury Danielson was replaced by Pearce.  And Pearce would go on to defeat Albright and go on to defend the title 33 times in a twelve month period.  Many would believe that this would be the return of NWA.

Press Release: NWA Pro Wrestling Workshop On Saturday Oct. 9th 2010

Press Release: NWA Pro Wrestling Workshop On Saturday

Hollywood, CA (September 13, 2010) – NWA™ Pro Wrestling will be holding a daylong workshop at the Sturtevant Sports Complex in Sturtevant, WI on Saturday October 9th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM before the NWA Pro Wrestling KRUSH event that evening. The workshop will feature the fundamentals for performing on televised wrestling. NWA Worlds Champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce, Director of NWA Pro Talent Relations Andy Schmitz and NWA Executive David Marquez will head the five-hour course.
NWA Executive David Marquez said: “It’s a very exciting time in the National Wrestling Alliance®. Our member promotions are gaining broadcast television on top stations in their area. Now, its important for the talent to understand that knowing how wrestle is a must, but with TV now popping back up on the scene it’s going to add a whole new element.”

This is a professional event; only trained pro wrestlers may attend. The cost to attend this clinic is $50.00 per talent and four participants will be selected to perform on the NWA Pro Wrestling KRUSH event later that evening. To attend this clinic, please RSVP with Andy Schmitz at ASchmitz@nwawrestling.com.

ABOUT NWA PRO WRESTLING
NWA Pro Wrestling, Inc. is a member of the National Wrestling Alliance and promotes events in cooperation with other NWA member promotions worldwide. In 2010, David Marquez and KDOC-TV Los Angeles created a partnership to produce “NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood”. For more information on NWA Pro Wrestling visit www.nwahollywood.com.

ABOUT NWA PRO WRESTLING KRUSH
NWA Pro Wrestling KRUSH co-promotes with NWA Midwest and is located in Milwaukee. The upstart company holds weekly television tapings every Wednesday night at the Pro Wrestling Krush Training Club, in West Allis, Wisconsin. NWA Pro Wrestling KRUSH airs Friday nights on Milwaukee’s WVTV (The CW) Ch. 18. For more information on NWA Pro Wrestling KRUSH visit www.nwamidwest.com and pwkrush.com

NWA World Champion Adam Pearce in his own words

Bob Trobich verifies Blue Demon's athority in Mexico in regards to the NWA Mexico

This is video is in regards to Blue Demon Jr's decision to remove the NWA World Titles out of CMLL.  The NWA World Welterweight Champion was Mephisto, the NWA Middleweight Championship was Averno, and the NWA Light Heavyweight Championship was Texano Jr., whom all wrestled for CMLL.  The titles have been striped via the NWA Mexico Office and Blue Demon Jr. has filed a complaint with the Boxing Y Lucha Commission.  Bob Trobich confirmed to Alliance-Wrestling Radio on March 6th.  Bob goes into depth about the reasoning for removing the NWA Titles from CMLL and why Zero One is allowed to continue to use the NWA titles.

David Marquez interview - Westside Pro Wrestling

NWA Main Man

David Marquez is a member of the NWA Board of Directors, the promoter of NWA Pro and one of the people instrumental in the Explosive Pro Wrestling affiliation with the National Wrestling Alliance. Westside Pro Wrestling's Tez Himself was lucky enough to get the opportunity to speak to the very busy NWA Pro promoter.

WPW: You got your start in the wrestling business in the late 1980's, how did you initially get involved?

MARQUEZ: I started out like most people, being a “jack of all trades”. First taking jackets, then graduated to taking photographs and such. Things really started to fly for me in the mid 1990s when I moved to Missouri and started World Legion Wrestling with Gordon Solie and Harley Race. Its pretty much been full steam since then.

WPW: The NWA had been a major part of Australian Wrestling in the 1970's and early 1980's, but with the decline of World Championship Wrestling, had no affiliate. This changed in 2005 with the affiliation with EPW. Can you tell us how this came about and how do you think the affiliation has gone after nearly five years?

MARQUEZ: Hartley Jackson and Mikey Nicholls came to stay with us at the LA Dojo. They told me about EPW and Davis Storm came right after them. During their time training, we talked about many different possibilities and in those three months we created the relationships in both Perth and Adelaide.

WPW: Mikey Nicholls, Bobby Marshall and Shane Haste seem to have had the biggest success of the Australian talent that have visited SoCal since 2005. There have been title runs (Nicholls and Marshall) and shots at the NWA World Title (Haste). Do you think any Australian talent has a shot at a BOD (Board of Directors) Title reign in the future?

MARQUEZ: I’d say all of those guys you have mentioned, I’d even throw in Damian Slater. I’m very impressed with the ability of everyone I’ve seen from Oz. If I had to pick one…it’ll be a toss up between Haste and Marshall.

WPW: The 2007 NWA Australian Tour was a good time to be a WA wrestling fan, getting to see the likes of Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Rocky Romero, Sean Waltman and The Real American Heroes compete against EPW talent, who some of us had been following since their early years. Is there any update on a DVD release of the shows and on a personal note, how did you find your first experience of Australia?

MARQUEZ: We’ve planned on adding the tour to our “Reclaiming the Glory” DVD, but that has been put on hold by Big Vision due to the decline of DVD sales world wide. They are looking at other means of distribution for us as I answer these questions. And as for my time down there…I really enjoyed myself. I met some of the most wonderful people I think I will ever meet; I ate meat pies and drank a lot of ice coffee (your version of ice coffee is very different from ours). That tour will not be my last one to your country.

WPW: The NWA Australian National Championship has become stuck in Adelaide, when it was created to be a title defended around the country. The title was last defended outside of South Australia in November 2008, and hasn't been seen in Perth since April 2008. Now with EPW Adelaide's name change to NWA Pro, it seems increasingly unlikely this will change any time soon and Perth fans are disappointed with this situation. Does NWA have authority on the title or is it all in the hands of NWA Pro Adelaide?

MARQUEZ: Yes the NWA does have authority, and the management there knows what’s best for their promotions. I’m sure when the time is right, that green beauty will pop up in Perth again.

WPW: The airing of the NWA on Fire program beginning in January is the first time NWA product has been shown on Australian National TV since World Championship Wrestling in the late 1970's. How did the deal come about?

MARQUEZ: That was secured by a third party distributor that licensed our footage and re-packaged it from existing programs. I have no idea really, what each hour consists of.

WPW: Does the NWA have any plans regarding Australia in the near future?

MARQUEZ: Well yes. It’s my hope to grow the NWA brand there. The management teams there are looking into expanding the brand, but currently there is no rush.

WPW: What does the NWA have in store for 2010 on the American scene?

MARQUEZ: Well, we hope to keep developing new talent. Return to television in a different way, especially the format and model. And to keep up what we are doing and that is producing hundreds if not thousands of NWA sanctioned events world wide.

WPW: Thank you for taking the time to speak to Westside Pro Wrestling, Mr. Marquez.

Check out David Marquez's blog “Some Assembly Required” at www.nwawrestling.com

Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport, Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport-- The Western Australia - So Cal NWA Connection.

The Western Australian So Cal Connection isn't the newest tag team appearing for M1Wrestling next weekend. Its been a phenomenon in our wrestling scene that hasn't been replicated anywhere else in the World. As a Southern California native, when I think of Australians I typically think of Crocodile Dundee, Kangaroos, Koalas, or Outback Steakhouse. When someone mentions wrestling in Australia the feint sound of Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport fills my ears and I reflect on my fond memories of Outback Jack and his appearances for the World Wrestling Federation. However nearly 25 years have passed since Outback Jack and The Australian Wrestling Scene has grown leaps and bounds since then. Western Australia alone has a handful of promotions, but today I’m talking about Explosive Pro Wrestling. In the world of professional wrestling any influx of talent from one wrestling promotion to another is often referred to as an invasion. And the invasion of Southern California wrestling by Australians dates back to late 2005 and since the invasion 15 Australians have used the SoCal Wrestling Scene as a learning excursion and for a short while, called Southern California home.

The Western Australian Connection to SoCal all comes down to a meeting of Explosive Pro Wrestlers, Hartley Jackson (who is actually from Southern Australia) and Mikey Nichols and the NWA. NWA Pro Wrestling had started to gain a foothold in the Southern California wrestling scene with its ties to the World Famous Inoki Dojo. There the Inoki Dojo recruited talent from across the country and across the world. The talent was originally groomed for chances to appear in New Japan Pro Wrestling, which was exemplified by Bryan Danielson, TJ Perkins, Ricky Reyes, Rocky Romero, Tommy Williams, later by Fergal Devitt and Karl “the Machinegun” Anderson. Two wayward travelers, Jackson and Nichols came to the United States for an opportunity to be apart of the famous gym. Unfamiliarity of the local area kept the duo from reaching the dojo right away. It wasn’t until after a miraculous call by Hartley that guided the two to the Dojo. David Marquez remembers “I get a phone call from [fellow NWA Member] Ed Chuman. He tells me, he got a call from two Australians. I don’t even know how they got Chuman’s phone number.” I talked to Jackson and told him how to get to the Dojo. About six hours later and a lot of walking "Jag" and Nichols reach the dojo.” It wasn’t long after joining the ranks of the Dojo Elite, Hartley and Nichols propositioned NWA member and former Vice President of Inoki Sports Management North American Operations David Marquez, about business. At that point there was a meeting with EPW’s Manager Rick Sanders that a deal would be made to not only have EPW join the NWA, but also an open boarder for the Western Australians to work for the NWA in SoCal. Which at the time were strictly the Inoki Dojo Shows and later the Alternative Wrestling Show. A lot of the action from 2006 was filmed for internet only release, soon other Australians would join the Inoki Dojo and the NWA Pro Wrestling Family.

The duo of Jackson and Nichols would return to Western Australia at the end of May 2006, however Nichols would return in June and would bring with him Bobby Jo Marshall and Ferguson “Psychofett” Block but would return home shortly after. Then in November in 2006, AZ Vegara, Chris Vice would all join the Dojo with the returning Marshall. The initial relationship would bring a total of 6 Western Australians who would compete regularly for the Inoki Dojo, Alternative Wrestling Show, and the Empire Wrestling Federation.

2007 would start off with another influx of Perth wrestlers. Vegara and Marshall made their debuts for the NWA Wrestling Showcase. Marshall would also venture to Arizona for his first shot outside of the SoCal scene. Cameron Wallis would soon make his SoCal debut along with South Australian and EPW Wrestler Damian Slater both wrestling in AWS. Both Marshall and Wallis would appear on the NWA Feista Lucha DVD from Las Vegas, NV. Damian Slater would appear during the NWA Wrestling Summit Tour. Nichols would return to the states spending time in Arizona and SoCal and would later become the first Western Australian to win a championship belt in the States when he pinned Karl Anderson to win the EWF American Championship. Over the next two years the talent trade would continue. SoCal Native Jarek Matthews joined the EPW crew. And former EPW Heavyweight Champion won the Mach One Wrestling title, becoming the second EPW Wrestler to hold championship gold while in the states. As of now, no SoCal Championships have traveled to Western Australia, however the NWA Australian Championship was defended in SoCal when Jayson Cooper of NWA Pro Australia defeated Damien Slater at a SoCal Pro Wrestling Show.

Three years have past since the faithful day that brought Nichols and Hartley to the States and Australians continue to come to Southern California. The list of Western Australians wrestlers to venture to the states has grown to include Shane Haste, Alex Kingston, Dan Moore, Maricus Pitsonopolous, Kiel Steria, and Barry Schmidt. EPW talent would work for the NWA all over Southern California (SoCal Pro Wrestling, Mach 1 Wrestling, Alternative Wrestling Show, and Empire Wrestling Federation. But they didn’t just stop with NWA affiliated promotions, the Australians would work for New Wave Pro Wrestling, MWF Lucha Libre, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. The Western Australians have benefited from the ample opportunities states side and are able to learn different styles to bring back to their country. SoCal benefits by having a dynamic influx of talent bring something a little different to the scene. So the next time you think of wrestling over here in the States, think of all the Australians who’ve impacted the SoCal Wrestling Scene and made it better. Because SoCal Fans have certainly come to appreciate the import of Australian wrestlers and I no longer think of Outback Jack or Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport...

NWA Pro's Mach One Wrestling's New Heavyweight Champion, Bobby Marshall

Courtesy of the National Wrestling Alliance

Anaheim, CA (December 18, 2009) – With a capacity crowd in attendance at the American Sports Center, NWA: Explosive Pro Wrestling stand out pinned and ended the year long title reign of NWA: M1 Wrestling Champion “Red Tornado” James Morgan in 14:28.  Morgan used everything he had against Marshall, but with little scouting and time to prepare for his defense Marshall took him to the limits. The match started with a back and forth battle for dominance, but the stronger and bigger Marshall took the match outside the ring, tossing and banging Morgan against everything head first including a series of head shots into the corner post causing Morgan to be busted wide open. With the blood flowing, Morgan tried valiantly to keep his championship, but the powerful Marshall was just that; too powerful.  After winning the championship, Marshall stated: “I am no longer from Australia, I’m now from M1, M1 is my home, I am the King of LA. Look these people love it and you (David Marquez) love it too and like Red Tornado found out he was a puncher going up against a boxer and I beat him.”

The complete audio interview will be available soon right here on nwawrestling.com. NWA: M1 Wrestling has ended its year with this card and will return on Friday January 8, 2010.

NWA's David Marquez Blog

David Marquez has started blogging again for the NWA. Lot of interesting behind the scenes stuff. If you haven't checked it out yet, you should.

Read it here, "Inside Job"

NWA Pro Wrestling Revolution in Mexico

"Revolution at "El Palenque de Tijuana"

NWA Heritage & Pro Wrestling Revolution Heavyweight Champion "El Patron" Oliver John from the Border Patrol made his debut at "El Palenque de Tijuana" with 2 Time NWA Worlds Champion Adam Pearce as they battled el Mystico de Juarez and the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Blue Demon Jr.

On hand for this special event was NWA [Pro Wrestling Promoter] David Marquez and Pro Wrestling Revolution's owner, Gabriel Ramirez. They thanked Tijuana for having this match take place and looked forward to coming back. There are talks of making this a new home for the NWA and Pro Wrestling Revolution, only time will tell.

The end of the night had Blue Demon Jr. and Mystico de Juarez on top, but that was nothing short of a revolution breaking out. Oliver John and Adam Pearce with help from Vanderpyle, left their opponents laid out including unmasking Blue Demon Jr. and Tijuana did not take it lightly!

All images courtesy of Chema Castro III
Credit: Pro Wrestling Revolution

Big News for NWA New Jersey

On the heels of crowning new NWA New Jersey Champions in "Crowbar" Devon Storm and Tag Team Champions, in Jim Powers and Danny Inferno, NWA New Jersey announced on that they have struck a deal with Comcast Cable, which will take them statewide in New Jersey. Fridays at Midnight and replays on Saturdays at Midnight. More news will be released as they become availble.

The news broke on the NWA Pro Wrestling Wrap Up from Sept. 13th 2009. The NWA Pro Wrestling Wrap Up features Ricky O, David Marquez, and Mike Sanz.

NWA Update, by David Marquez.

So, things around the Big Vision/NWA production office seem to be getting back on track. Over the last few months there's been several situations that didn't allow us the time to produce the amount of video I wish we could. Well, not things are bit back to normal and we'll be getting back to the grind and hopefully we'll stay on task. Also, we should have new news on TV distribution (additional to Colours) for the Showcase that should allow more viewers to have better access.

Another bit of news is the NWA Board has asked us to highlight more NWA area talent and we agreed that we need to do that, so over this Summer we'll be sending our cameras out to events all over the country or show footage from other NWA area TV programming, so you all get the real "flavor" of the National Wrestling Alliance.

"The Best of Blue Demon, Jr." had done really well since its release last week. At the moment its only avail exclusively at Hastings Stores and the Big Vision website (www.bvdvd.com). We only ran enough to meet Hastings order, so I guess this is a limited release, so I'd get your copy now. With the success of the title, we're working on others including what was the original "Reclaiming the Glory" set. A lot has happened in the last few years and we felt that waiting would allow for a better release; I think we made the right decision.

Anyhow, we're all here at the office on a Saturday turning out video. At the moment, I'm editing the Phillips Arena event from last Summer. I have to seen the footage since we shot it, I'm so happy with what we produced that day.

I won't bore you all with anything else, gotta go back under the lights and shoot some segments that should be online this week. The episodes that are missing should be up by mid week too.

As always thanks for you passion for the NWA and loyalty.

David

NWA Wrestling Showcase Episode 2

The 2nd Episode of the NWA Showcase is now available to the internet audience at large. The episode was originally set to air Feb. 6th however, ColoursTV aired Episode 2 from last season. David Marquez commented on the Alliance Message Board that "Yes, seems like the network ran the wrong tape 2. Sorry guys! Its not what we want either. Just found out right now." When asked if the video would be on-line Marquez replied with "We can't just "put it online", our deal with them is that they have the rights to air the program first, then we can upload it on a delay. "Its" not that easy. This happened on a Friday, after closing hours and there was nothing I could do..."

Episode 2 features: Joey Ryan Vs Willie Mack, Tito Aquino & Liger Rivera Vs Trevor Murdock &
Lance Cade, Espiritu Inturnal & Sidareal Vs The Boarder Patrol, Khan Kussion Vs Tristan Gallo, and in the Main Event Derrick Sanders Vs NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion: Blue Demon.

To check it out click here Episode 2

News from New York

NWA Colorado??? Fusion Pro Wrestling joins the Alliance

As announced by Eric Sax from the NWA Wrestling On-line Forum:

Effective February 9, 2008 in Commerce City, Colorado.

Fusion Board of Director Victoria Star announced tonight that Fusion Pro Wrestling has been sanctioned by the National Wrestling Alliance to be THE ONLY territory in Colorado.
Stay tuned to the Fusion website for more exciting news.

As David Marquez explains Fusion will be co-promoting cards with NWA Pro. Marquez eluded to having members from Northern California also sanctioning events in the NWA. What this means for the NWA is another foot hole in an other wise ignored territory. NWA Pro in the past 3 years have gained affiliates in Southern California; Alternative Wrestling Show, Empire Wrestling Federation, High-Risk Wrestling, in Arizona with Rising Pheoneix Wrestling and Impact Wrestling Zone, in Utah with Ultimate Championship Wrestling Zero, in New Jersey with NWA Pro EAST, in Pennsylvania with NWA Black and Blue, in Australia with Explosive Pro Wrestling Perth and Adelaide, and now with Fusion in Colorado. This is great now giving another home for NWA Champions to travel too. This also gives the Fusion Pro Champion: Raheem Rashaad, another opportunity to compete at a larger level in the NWA. And challenge the best that the NWA can offer.

NWA Showcase... from the Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas

Tonight is the first Showcase to originate from the Plaza. David Marquez explained "I'm pretty excited to see the final product myself as I did not have any hands on when it comes to the post production. This is the first wrestling TV program that I have been involved in that I have stepped aside and 'allowed' others to act as segment producers and editors and I can't tell you how excited I am to see it with all of you (I have not seen the final edit). These last few months have been an eye opener to many who work with us on the West Coast and we are all learning new tricks every taping. Anyhow, I hope you all enjoy episode Prod#WS005 that features a great match between Cassandro and Quackenbush for the World's Jr. Title."

These tapings took place back in January. The first 4 episodes of the Showcase were compilations of shows through out the alliance. You can check out the broadcasts live from Dish TV's Colours 9407 (or on-line) at 9:00pm EST (6:00pm PST) or on delay from NWA Wrestling.com

NWA Latin America Report

Things are ramping up for the National Wrestling Alliance. IWA Puerto Rico as sanctioned by the NWA has crowned a Unified Puerto Rican Champion. Blue Demon's opening NWA offices in Guadlaraja and Montery, and the Wrestling Showcase is ramping up.

NWA goes south of the border...

As posted on the NWA Forums, Box y Lucha (the premiere boxing and wrestling magazine of Mexico) is reporting that NWA Director David Marquez announced today that Blue Demon Jr. has been named the President of NWA Mexico who will have their offices in Guadalajara & Monterrey. Marquez wants Demon to have a working [relationship] along with EMLL but not a total working agreement just a deal where talent can be shared along with using independent contractors giving them the space they need to work wherever else they want. NWA Mexico will also use the same rules as the other NWA territories but there is a question about the NWA titles that are currently in Mexico controlled by EMLL, which the agreement with EMLL will most likely entail. Supposedly this has been in the works for 6 months so we will see what happens in the future.

David Marquez added "Yes, this is in fact true. I've been working with Demon and Trobich on offices in Mexico. I am pleased that we've come to terms and that the NWA name [will] once again shine in Mexico. Demon has showed me that he has the right people in place and is in good standings with people all over his country (not to mention his ties to the Coca Cola Co.) A formal announcement is on its way from Trobich's Office soon."
David also reported that "With the NWA brand being represented in Mexico and Puerto Rico, our Champions will be facing a lot of new talent."