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List of current champions in the National Wrestling Alliance

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National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is an American professional wrestling promotion operating via its parent company Lightning One, Inc.[1] Title reigns are either determined by professional wrestling matches or are awarded to a wrestler, as a result of the culmination of various scripted storylines,[2] following is correct as of November 4, 2024.

The promotion currently has nine championships - four men's singles titles, two men's tag team championships, two women's singles titles and a women's tag team championship. The list includes the number of times the wrestler has held the title, the date and location of the win, and a description of the winning bout.

Overview

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Men

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At the top of the National Wrestling Alliance's championship hierarchy is the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. The championship is currently held by first time champion Thom Latimer, who defeated previous champion EC3 on August 31, 2024 at NWA 76.

The secondary title is the NWA National Championship. The championship is currently held by "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason, who won the vacant title on August 26, 2023 on Night One of the NWA 75 by defeating JR Kratos and Odinson in a triple threat match.

On May 10, 2024, NWA President Billy Corgan announced that the NWA will reactivate the Mid-America Heavyweight Championship and a new champion will be crowned at their "Back to the Territories" event on June 1, 2024, in Knoxville, Tennessee.[3]

The NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship is for wrestlers 220 lbs. and under. Colby Corino is the current champion in his first reign. He defeated Kerry Morton on August 26, 2023, on Night One of the NWA 75.

The NWA World Tag Team Championship is held by first-time champions Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage). They defeated La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450) on Night One of the NWA 75 on August 26, 2023.

The NWA United States Tag Team Championship is currently vacant, after previous champions The Immortals (JR Kratos and Odinson) relinquished the titles in order to challenge for the NWA World Tag Team Championship at Hard Times 4.

Women

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The top singles championship specifically contested for female wrestlers is the NWA World Women's Championship, which is currently held by Kenzie Paige, who defeated Kamille on August 27, 2023, at the NWA 75.

The top championship for female tag teams is the NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship, which is held by The King Bees (Charity King and Danni Bee), who defeated Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Kylie Page) on January 13, 2024, at Paranoia.

Open

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The NWA World Television Championship is an open championship available to both men and women due to it being unified with the NWA World Women's Television Championship. It is currently held by first time champion Max the Impaler, who as Women's TV Champion defeated Mims to unify the titles on January 13, 2024 at Paranoia.

Current champions

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Men's division

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Singles

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held
Location Notes Ref.
NWA World's Heavyweight Championship Thom Latimer 1 August 31, 2024 65 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Defeated EC3 at NWA 76. [4]
NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship Alex Taylor 1 June 28, 2024 129 Highland Park, Illinois Defeated Joe Alonzo at NWA Chicago Endless Summer. [5]
NWA World Television Championship Max the Impaler 1 January 13, 2024 296 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Defeated Mims to unify the titles on January 13, 2024 at Paranoia. Aired at NWA Powerrr on tape delay on February 13, 2024. [6]
NWA National Championship Mims 1 August 31, 2024 65 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Won the vacant title by defeating Paul Burchill, Bryan Idol and Carson Drake in a four-way match at NWA 76. [4]
NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship Jeremiah Pluckett 1 June 1, 2024 156 Knoxville, TN Won a four-way elimination match also involving Dante Casanova, Hunter Drake, and Mario Parua, at NWA Back to the Territories to win the re-introduced title.

Tag Team

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held
Location Notes Ref.
NWA World Tag Team Championship
Knox and Murdoch 1 June 1, 2024 156 Knoxville, Tennessee Defeated Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage) at NWA Back to the Territories. [7]
NWA United States Tag Team Championship The Country Gentlemen
(AJ Cazana and KC Cazana)
1
(2,1)
August 31, 2024 65 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Defeated defending champions Daisy Kill and Talos, The Fixers L.L.C. (Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky) and The Slimeballz (Sage Chantz and Tommy Rant) at NWA 76. [4]

Women's division

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Singles

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held
Days rec. Location Notes Ref.
NWA World Women's Championship Kenzie Paige 1 August 27, 2023 435 435 St. Louis, Missouri Defeated Kamille at NWA 75 Night 2. [8]
NWA World Women's Television Championship Big Mama 1 October 18, 2023 17 17 Highland Park, Illinois Defeated Haley J, Natalia Markova and Tiffany Nieves in a four-way match to win the vacant title at NWA Chicago Super Smashing Halloween. [9]

Tag team

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held
Location Notes Ref.
NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship The It Girls
(Ella Envy and Miss Starr)
1
(4,1)
August 31, 2024 65 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Defeated The King Bees (Danni Bee and Charity King) at NWA 76. [4]

References

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  1. ^ Johnson, Mike (October 2, 2017). "Corgan's reign as NWA owner begins, full details". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Mazer, Sharon (February 1, 1998). Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle. University Press of Mississippi. pp. 18–19. ISBN 1-57806-021-4. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Return of the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Championship". Instagram. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Johnson, Mike (August 31, 2024). "COMPLETE NWA 76 RESULTS FROM PHILADELPHIA INCLUDING SEVERAL TITLE CHANGES AND MORE". PWinsider. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 29, 2024). "NWA Chicago Endless Summer". Cagematch.net.
  6. ^ Tessier, Colin (September 4, 2024). "NWA Powerrr Results (9/3): Multiple Title Matches". WrestleZone/Yahoo!. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  7. ^ Tessier, Colin (September 4, 2024). "NWA Powerrr Results (9/3): Multiple Title Matches". WrestleZone/Yahoo!. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Pollock, John (August 27, 2023). "NWA 75 Night 2: Tyrus, Kamille lose titles". POST Wrestling. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "NWA Chicago Super Smashing Halloween". Cagematch. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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