NWA Documentary Preview 6

NWA Well Represented on WWE List

The recent list of the top 50 Superstars as released by World Wrestling Entertainment included a number of former NWA stars. The list, which as with any list is relative and subject to conjecture, debate and opinion is full of the expected names that made the WWE what is it today including Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, Steve Austin, Randy Savage and Randy Orton.

Former NWA stars listed include Harley Race, Ricky Steamboat, who made a name for himself in the Mid-Atlantic area before moving on to the WWE and WCW, Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Lou Thesz, Terry Funk, Dory Funk Jr., and Jack Brisco.

Piper, who was instrumental in the development of the WWE, then the WWF in 1985 when he and Paul Orndorff teamed to battle Hulk Hogan and actor Mr. T at the first WrestleMania, was a fixture in the Mid-Atlantic region and had epic and brutal matches against Greg Valentine as well as the Portland territory where he came on the scene and started to make a name for himself. Piper and Valentine had one of the most brutal matches at StarCade ’83 that was a dog collar match and Piper suffered a ruptured ear drum causing a partial hearing loss.

Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes were tied on the WWE list at 17 which seemed very low for two of the greatest stars in wrestling but one has to remember this list was relative to the WWE, not wrestling. Flair’s career speaks for itself being a world champion 21 times, wrestling into his 60s and being an integral part of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association, Mid-Atlantic, Georgia Championship Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, the WWE and now TNA. Ric Flair is to wrestling what Babe Ruth was to baseball.

Dusty Rhodes made his mark in Florida during the 70s and early 80s before becoming a major part of Georgia Championship Wrestling and later World Championship Wrestling. Rhodes has been the brains behind a number of major wrestling events including StarCade and gimmicks including The Undertaker who was originally a gimmick slated for Black Bart. Rhodes time in-ring in the WWE was spent mostly making a mockery of himself by wearing embarrassing black tights with big yellow polka-dots. Rhodes has continued to be part of the WWE as a trainer, agent and talent scout for the Florida developmental league.

The Funk brothers, both NWA World Champions are the sons of legendary NWA star Dory Funk Sr. whose Texas territory was one of the most successful in wrestling and spawned a great many careers. Dory spent a short amount of time in the WWE but brother Terry went not only as himself but also in character as Chainsaw Charlie for a brief run.

Jack Brisco, along with brother Gerry were mainstays in the WWE after selling their portion of Georgia Championship Wrestling to Vince McMahon without the knowledge of partner Ole Anderson which led to dark times for GCW before WCW was eventually founded. Jack Brisco was one of the most heralded champions the NWA had having the legit tough qualities as well as the amateur wrestling background that was coveted in the 60s and 70s.

The legendary Lou Thesz wrestled for Toots Mondt and Vince McMahon Sr. on occasion, representing the NWA as only Thesz could in the NorthEast. For Thesz to be acknowledged by the WWE speaks volumes for Thesz and his imprint on wrestling as a whole. Thesz was one of the best pure wrestlers and hookers to ever hold the NWA title.

For the NWA to have so many former champions and stars make a list of the top 50 Superstars as composed by the WWE shows just how strong the NWA was and still is in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s NWA, while not as powerful as it was in its heyday, still carries a strong tradition of tough and talented champions and still has enough clout to make the cut on a list of some of the best wrestlers in the industry.

NWA Mid-Atlantic presents: Brawl for it All

Saturday Night, Febuary 27th at the Cheraw High School, South Carolina the folks at NWA Mid-Atlantic are at it again.  And making his final appearance for MACW will be none other than Dusty Rhodes.   Joining The "American Dream" will be  MACW Heavyweight Champion Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, the Midnight Express and many more MACW Superstars.

Tickets will be available at J&K Grill in Cheraw, Stroud and Save in Chesterfield, The High School Office and at the door. 

• $20 Ringside

• $15 General

NWA Mid-Atlantic presents: Caldwell County Clash

credit: NWA Mid-Atlantic

"Caldwell County Clash"

Saturday January 16th, 2010

West Caldwell High School

Lenoir, NC

Door's open at 7 PM.. 8 PM Bell Time

Scheduled to appear at this event: The "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell, The Rock n Roll Express, The Midnight Express...Plus many other MACW Star's ! More detail's to follow...

Ticket's available at the following location's..
# Fair Value in Hudson, NC
# Fair Value in Granite Fall's NC
# Fair Value in Lenoir, NC
# And at the door...

# Super Ticket $30 (Front row only)
# Ringside $20 (Row 2 and back)
# General Adm. $12

NWA Mid-Atlantic presents: Summerville Slamboree

NWA Mid-Atlantic blends wrestling from the 80s, 90s, and beyond to form a truly unique experience for wrestling fans of all ages. Most of the events ran by Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling benefit the communities that they run in.

Ric Flair was doing meet and greets for the promotion before his commitments led him to Australia. However according to the MACW Website, Dusty Rhodes might be taking Flair's place. The American Dream is now being scheduled to return to the Mid Atlantic.

Buff Bagwell is the MACW Heavyweight Champion, Riki Nelson is the MACW Jr. Heavyweight Champion, and together they hold the MACW Tag Titles. Bobby Eaton holds the Hardcore title and Krissy Vaine is the Ladies Champion.

Summerville Slamboree card hasn't been updated yet, hopefully the card will be released but scheduled to appear at this event: The "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell, The "Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, The Rock n Roll Express, plus many other MACW Stars...

NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling presents: "Reidsville City Jam"

"REIDSVILLE CITY JAM"

Saturday December 5th, 2009

Reidsville High School

Reidsville, NC

8 PM Bell Time

Door's open at 6:30...

Scheduled to appear at this event;

The "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell, Rick Steiner, The Russian Nightmare Nikita Koloff, plus many other MACW Superstar's...