National Champion Phil Shatter to defend in NWA Southwest

The National Wrestling Alliance's National Title has a strong history in the state of Texas.  Since 1997 two very proud representatives from NWA Southwest have been National Champion.  Former NWA Southwest Texas Champion Kevin Northcutt proudly wore the National Title multiple times.  The man who beat Northcutt for the National Championship, Hotstuff Hernandez even traveled to Japan to defend the title against Shinya Hashimoto.  Both former Texas Heavyweight Champions went on to become the National Champions.  And on October 2nd for the NWA Southwest Road Show in Altus, Texas, the NWA National Heavyweight Championship returns to Texas.  And Phil Shatter in the same vein as Northcutt and Hernandez is powerful.  Shatter has had successful defenses against the likes of Caprice Coleman, Ace Rockwell, Gary Valiant, Truitt Fields, Orion Bishop, and event reinging NWA Worlds Champion Adam Pearce.  Shatter will make his first venture into the state of Texas coming off a heartbreaking loss his opportunity at the NWA World Championship with Adam Pearce at the NWA Legends Fan Fest, when the North American Champion attacked both Pearce and Shatter in the main event.

Which lucky NWA Southwest Superstar will get their opportunity at the National Championship?  Will it be NWA Texas Champion the "Largedor" Michael Faith?  Former Texas Champion Chad Thomas?  Maybe NWA-SW/WOW Champion Blue Demon Jr. or a new opponent all together.  Only time will tell.  But Phil Shatter might just find out that every thing is BIGGER in TEXAS.

Charlie Haas vs. Michael Faith for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Title

Two-time NWA Texas Champion Michael ‘The Largeador” Faith will make his first title defense September 4 versus the challenge of former WWE star Charlie Haas at NWA-SW’s Panhandle Wrestling affiliate in Amarillo, Texas.

Faith, who weighs 340 pounds, is one of the biggest wrestlers in Texas but extremely agile for his size. He is so agile he has toured Japan many times over the past two years as an American beast. He defeated the Texas legend Kevin Northcutt in 2009, and just recently Chad Thomas who won a match over Lance Cade in his final NWA appearance.

Cade was suppose to get a Texas title shot but passed away before the opportunity so his close friend Haas said he will win for both of them in Amarillo. “I don’t care how big Faith.....he has what belongs to us (Cade) and I am coming for it.”

Faith had been aiming at match with Cade for over three months, but said in all due respect he would have beat him had the match ever taken place. “Cade would have been a great match between two big heavyweights but as for Haas I got 80 pounds on him. He couldn’t even beat Adam Pearce….enough said!”

NWA-SW promoter Ken Taylor said championship matches like this one is what old school NWA wrestling is all about.

Lance Cade replaces Kevin Northcutt on NWA SW May 1 Show

NEWS FLASH - For Immediate Release

Lance Cade replaces Kevin Northcutt
on May 1st NWA Show in Whitesboro

DALLAS - Lance Cade, 3-time World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Tag Team Champion with Trevor Murdoch, will replace a still injured Kevin Northcutt in the Triple Threat match on NWA Southwest’s (NWA-SW) red River Stampede Road Show card May 1, in Whitesboro, Texas.

Cade, who was just released by WWE this month and mentored by Shawn Michaels, will now face Amarillo’s Chad Thomas and Tulsa’s Dane Griffin in the Main Event at Whitesboro High School gymnasium. The show is a fundraiser event benefiting the annual scholarship program of the Whitesboro Rotary Club.

NWA Commissioner Ken Taylor said Northcutt is still not recovered from rehabbing an injury suffered in January and was unable to keep the booking. The 9-time Texas champion gave no timetable when he may be able to return to the ring.

“Lance says he plans to do tours in Japan the rest of the year, and will wrestle on NWA Southwest Road Shows not in conflict with being overseas,” said Taylor. “We signed him right before his Japan departure. He now adds even more stature to an already star-stacked card representing the finest wrestling in Texas.”

Cade said he’s very happy to be back in Texas. “I’ve set my sights on two things: becoming huge in Japan, and winning NWA Gold from Texas Heavyweight right up to World Heavyweight Champion,” he added.

Tickets are only $10 on a first come, first serve basis so be early when the doors open at 6 p.m. Bell-time is 7 p.m. Advance tickets are now on sale at Dennard’s Western Wear in both Sherman and Whitesboro, and Butterfield Stage in Whitesboro. Six hundred fans attended last year and 700+ is expected this time.

For more show information visit:
http://www.myspace.com/nwasouthwest & http://www.nwa-southwest.com

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#10 Ranked Kevin Northcutt sets sights on moving up

#10 Ranked Kevin Northcutt set sights on moving up!

The 9-time NWA Texas champion Kevin Northcutt still recovering from an injury that cost him his belt due to missing a mandatory title defense on February 26, says he will regain the belt he never lost to anyone for a 10th time soon. But, now he aspires for greater Gold than just Texas since he's been ranked #10 in NWA by PWI for past 16 weeks.
"I have not moved up a notch since making the list so it's pretty obvious I have to hook up with those above me, and beat them, to move up," said Northcutt. "The one with the biggest belt above me in the rankings is The Sheik. He has a belt I have yet to win so I am setting my sights on him this year. I am going on record that I am challenging The Sheik for his belt!"
Northcutt is no stranger to NWA Gold since 1999. In addition to being Texas champion nine times, he was been NWA World Tag Team champion twice, NWA National champion twice, and a NWA North American Tag Team champion.
"I am close to full recovery of the muscle tear," said Northcutt. "I should be back to 100% by Whitesboro for Red River Stampede on May 1."

05/01/10 NWA Southwest Upcoming Show

Former 9x NWA Texas Heavyweight Champ &
#10 Contender to the NWA World Heavyweight Title
Kevin Northcutt

For more information on NWA Southwest, go to:
www.nwa-southwest.com

05/01/10 NWA Southwest Upcoming Show

Two Title matches and Two 3-Ways

on NWA Southwest Show May 1st

The Texas Junior and Texas Tag Team titles will be defended on NWA Southwest's Red River Stampede Road Show May 1, in Whitesboro, Texas.

Rudy Russo will defend his Texas Junior title against former champion Gabe 'The Babe" Himeros, while The Heartthrobs (Shawn Sanders & Bryce Payne) will defend their Tag belts against top contender Pretty Flawless (Jerome Daniels & Keith Lee) now managed by legendary Dallas Sportatorium manager Baboose "The Witch Doctor."

Two other matches will be 3-Ways for both Men and Women. Men's 3-Way will be for next Texas Heavyweight title shot with Dane Griffin, Chad Thomas, and Kevin Northcutt involved. Northcutt is a 9-time champion but had to vacate his belt due to injury recently now held by Ben "New Style" Galvan. The Women will be Lillie Mae, Jen Alise, and La Brenia.

Also, on this star-studded card two former Texas champions Chaz Taylor and Spoiler 2000 facing each other for first time ever.

Tickets go on sale April 1, and 700-800 fans are expected for this second annual Rotary Club fundraiser.

Blue Demon Jr. and the NWA Southwest's 12th Anniverary Show

 

NWA Southwest 12th Anniversary

NWA Southwest 12th Anniversary Update

NWA SOUTHWEST 12th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

NWA Southwest (NWA-SW) is putting together a huge card in celebration of its 12th Anniversary on February 26, at the 2800-seat Central Pavilion on the RMB Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas. NWA-SW had its first show on February 27, 1998 in Dallas.

On this card will be a World Title match of Battle of the Masked Men with champion Blue Demon, Jr. facing recent WWE developmental Sicodelico, Jr. It will be Sicodelico's second shot at NWA glory since facing Adam Pearce back in 2007.

Kevin Northcutt - former TNA star, 2-time World Tag Team champion, and 9-time Texas champ - will defend versus challenger and long time Texas ring vet Ben Galvan.

Also, the card will feature a [MINI] match and a Tornado match. Live band music will precede bell-time.

Steve DeMarco issues Challenge to NWA Texas Champion Northcutt

Just a little rant, of sorts...directed at NWA-Southwest, Ken Taylor (Commissioner of NWA-SW), and all guys ranked for the Texas Heavyweight Title...including the current champion, Kevin Northcutt.

NWA Southwest 12th Anniversary Commercial

NWA Southwest 12th Anniversary Show

From NWA Southwest promoter Ken Taylor

12th NWA Southwest Anniversary Show

With slightly less than two months away the National Wrestling Alliance - Southwest’s (NWA-SW) 12th Anniversary Show Spectacular was announced today. It will be held in Robstown, Texas at the 2600-seat Central Pavilion of the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds on February 26, 2010. Bell-time will be 8 p.m.

The event is already taking shape impressively with two of NWA’s top Superstars signed in NWA World Heavyweight champion Blue Demon, Jr. and NWA 9-time Texas Heavyweight champion Kevin Northcutt.

The signing of Demon and Northcutt means the Anniversary Show will have two of the top 10 ranked NWA wrestlers according to Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) magazine’s latest release of December 25, under the same roof. Demon will be defending his belt and showing why he’s ranked Top 10 Overall in the World by PWI, which includes WWE and TNA wrestlers.

Blue Demon needs no introductions. He has been a fighting World Champion all over the globe since winning the belt in Mexico City on October 25, 2008. He is the first Mexican and first masked luchador to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in its storied 62 years. He has the charisma and ring ability to put on incredible matches showcasing Lucha Libre style.

The 6-6, 255-pound Northcutt is arguably “Mr. NWA” of this decade. His resume includes being both a former TNA star and a 2-time NWA World Tag Team champion, 2-time National Champion, North American Tag Team champion, and current 9-time Texas Heavyweight champion.

“We wanted to go ahead and announce these signings right away,” said Ken Taylor, NWA-SW Commissioner. “We’re working hard to make this Anniversary Show a big success, and it starts by signing the best. We will be releasing more stars in the coming days.”

Taylor said the celebration will have live band music headed up by recording artist Hilda Lamas. “We’re adding live band music to further enhance an exceptional entertainment experience from the time the fan walks through the door to the final bell,” he added.

Tickets will be go on sale both online and phone ordering beginning January 4. Tickets are affordably priced at only $18 Ringside and $10 General Admission, and available at http://www.rmbfairgrounds.com, or phone 361-387-9000 or 361-387-9002.

There will be an early-bird buying discount of $3.00 off front row reserved seating starting January 4. This applies to ringside seating and will be in effect for a few weeks only.

For the latest Anniversary news now go to:

http://www.nwa-southwest.com and

http://www.myspace.com/nwasouthwest

NWA Southwest ROAD SHOW

NWA Southwest reveals big announcement for August 1st. NWA Wrestling Spectacular ROAD SHOW

NWA Southwest will be in action August 1st at Whitesboro High School Gym in Whitesboro, Texas. This show is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Whitesboro to benefit their Scholarship Program.

Appearing on the Show will be Kevin Northcutt, Spoiler 2000, Jaykus Plisken, Chaz Taylor, Austin Rhodes, Gabe The Babe, Prince Al Farat, Wally Darkmon, Baboose "The Witch Doctor",

Cyclone, Jasper Davis, ACH, Luchadors, and many others.


The last Road Show drew 893, and NWA-SW Commissioner Ken Taylor says this Show could top that number. $ 8 advance tickets go on sale July 1st.


Fore more info visit: http://www.nwa-southwest.com

The NWA presents Striking Gold!

A night that has been brewing for several months will come to a head May 1st. 3 huge title matches are scheduled.

Spoiler 2000 defeated Seth Korbin at the 11th Anniversary of NWA Southwest to win the Texas Heavyweight Championship for the vacant championship. Spoiler 2000 is the first ever dual-champion holding both the Texas Heavyweight Championship and the Oklahoma Heavyweight Championship. His opponent is no stranger to the Texas Heavyweight Title. Kevin Northcutt has held the Texas Crown a record 8 times, which hasn't been done in the NWA Southwest, and is a former National Heavyweight Champion and NWA World Tag Team Champion. Spoiler will be attempting to cement his fame by beating one of the Southwest most decorated wrestlers and Northcutt will be attempting to garner the attention of the brass of the NWA in hopes of claiming more NWA glory.

"I've defeated everyone you've put in front of me..." were the words that echoed through out the Colombia Square Studios before El Gran Apolo met face to face with the son of the legendary Million Dollar Man. Apolo, no stranger to gold being a former NWA Worlds Tag Team Champion and currently the Heavyweight Champoion of NWA On Fire stared the North America Champion in his eyes and accepted the challenge. "Iron" Mike DiBiase picking and choosing his battles decided that he would lock horns with Apolo, just not that night. But on May 1st, these two will lock horns. DiBiase believes his path to Worlds Championship goes through Apolo. Apolo wishes to fulfill his legacy to become the North American Champion.

After signing a deal with NWA Pro Wrestling Revolution, former WWE and ECW star Super Crazy has been given the opportunity to face fellow countryman Blue Demon Jr. While in Mexico many of luchador have tried to gain International prominance by defeating the man who hold the Legendary 10lbs. of Gold. Crazy is no stranger to International Fame having wrestled in the WWE, in Japan and Mexico. Demon too has traveled the world as champion even as recently wrestled for Ring of Honor. Obviously this Lucha Libre dream match will be anything but a styles clash, and the folks of Tyler Texas are in for a treat. Demon is also schedule to be in Los Angeles, California representing the NWA for Lucha Va Voom on Cinco De Mayo. And Super Crazy is schedule to be in Northern California at the end of the month for Pro Wrestling Revolution. Only time will tell whom the champion will be.

Saturday's event takes place inside the Oil Palace in Tyler, Tex. at 8:00 p.m. NWA Showcase TV currently airs in the local Tyler market on the CBS affiliate at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday nights, Nationally on Dish TV Channel 9407 Colours TV, or in deman on NWAWrestling.com.

NWA Wrestling returns to Hidalgo TX