The center plate measures 9 inches tall and the belt weighs in at 5. I received your book ten pounds of gold yesterday and im utterly fascinated by it. Order your nwa world heavyweight championship adult size replica belt today. One of the oldest professional wrestling associations still active in the world, the national wrestling alliance nwa was created in 1948 and served as the biggest governing body for professional wrestling for over three decades.
Tim storm battles jax dane in a nodisqualification match. Former 8time nwa world champion harley race at his desk at world league wrestling with his copy of the book ten pounds of gold. New book examines history of nwa world title belt kentucky fried. The photograph is of the original belt used in the late 1970s though mid1980s, and not the belt that was currently in use at the time of this photograph held by blue demon, jr. Nwa world heavyweight wrestling memorable replica championship belt. The evolution of the territories explained in exclusive pages from the comic book story of pro wrestling. Plus, special photographs with the nature boy taken earlier this year as he was reunited with the belt for the first time in over 14 years. Domed globe nwa world heavyweight wrestling belt adult size. The sad story of the nwa national wrestling aliiance. Glow in the dark dumpster for wwe wrestling action figures. The name plate on the center medallion is removable unscrews from the front. Wwe white strap intercontinental adult size replica belt. Apr 12, 2018 the evolution of the territories explained in exclusive pages from the comic book story of pro wrestling. Gold belt was first introduced in 1986 to replace the nwa world heavyweight championship.
Having been a fan of the belt since i first saw ric flair with it on tv in the 80s, i thought id seen it all when it came to the domed globe. The frame now hangs on the office wall of paul levesque aka, triple h at titan towers, the corporate hq for world wrestling entertainment in stamford, ct. Please join our belt group for more details and to check out other titles. Former 8time nwa world champion harley race at his desk at world league wrestling with his copy of the book ten pounds of gold race was the first man to wear the famous domed globe version of the nwa title in 1973.
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The book also delves into why jim crockett chose to have the belt made in an interview with ric flair, who admits that crockett realized that at some point, the nwa was going to fade away, leaving him as last man standing against vince mcmahon, answering the riddle as to why the nwa name was never on the belt although the book also reveals. The group operated a territory system which sanctioned various. Jul 16, 2019 the book ten pounds of gold that i authored with dave millican lays out in great detail all four versions of the nwa domedglobe belt. As one of their customers once wrote, the only thing that could be better would be to hold the actual belt. Unfollow nwa wrestling belts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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The end result is a gorgeous 80page historical record of wrestlings greatest title belt, complete with photos provided by eighttime nwa titlist race and his wife bj that show the champ receiving the new gold belt from nwa president sam muchnick on july 20, 1973, in houston. Easybuyingshop nwa 7 plate cast world tag team heavyweight wrestling title replica championship belt brass metal 4mm plates. Book your nwa wrestling vip meet and greet tickets, or nwa wrestling ticket packages 2020, find nwa wrestling tour dates and schedule 2020 click here. Prior to the 1960s, it acted as the sole governing body for most of professional wrestling, operating as a talent and brand name franchiser for the interregional. Comes with a cloth carrying case with the classic nwa logo on it. Race was the first man to wear the famous domed globe version of the nwa title in 1973. Nwa world heavyweight championship ultra deluxe adult size. The nwa had a run with wcw when they first began, using both an nwa world title and a wcw world title. Wwe raw womens championship commemorative replica belt. This website is best viewed in 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher and internet explorer. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. It seems to focus more on the history of the belt and the wrestlers that wore it, rather than an in depth look of the belt itself, which may be of interest to newer and younger fans, but is already known to old school fans such as myself.
This photo shows the original domedglobe nwa world title belt in a frame especially designed for the belt. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Upcoming nwa wrestling events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. In order to combat mcmahons rising power, jim crockett, owner of the nwa midatlantic territory, bought up territories like nwa midsouth and championship wrestling from florida, while texas world class championship wrestling wccw seceded from the nwa and attempted to go on their own. The current champion is nick aldis, who is in his second reign. Wrestling championship belt gallery wildcat championship belts was created initially to serve the needs of the professional wrestling industry. A close look at the nwa world heavyweight championship belt. The book ten pounds of gold that i authored with dave millican lays out in great detail all four versions of the nwa domedglobe belt.
A decent enough book, but far fewer pictures of the belt in this second edition than in the first. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about nwa title belt. Nwa united state heavyweight wrestling championship replica belt adult size. Unfollow wrestling belts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Load more feel free to contact us for any information about discounts or custom made championship belts. Jun 12, 2014 the book also delves into why jim crockett chose to have the belt made in an interview with ric flair, who admits that crockett realized that at some point, the nwa was going to fade away, leaving him as last man standing against vince mcmahon, answering the riddle as to why the nwa name was never on the belt although the book also reveals. Nwa us wrestling championship title belt 4mm zinc plates adult size regalia4royals. In 1993 wcw and nwa parted ways when ric flair signed with wwf and took the big gold belt. The national wrestling alliance nwa was founded in 1948 by promoter paul pinkie george when he corralled four of the united states most powerful and influential promoters to create one governing body to unite the territories ohios al haft, minnesotas tony stecher, detroits harry light, and st. To that end, scott brought in former nwa world champion harley.
Nwa stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. The professional wrestling championships are not won through legitimate athletic competition. See more ideas about wrestling, pro wrestling, professional wrestling. See more ideas about wrestling, professional wrestling and wwe. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Champs nwa television heavyweight championship belt metal brass thick plates. Dec 23, 2009 the nwa had a run with wcw when they first began, using both an nwa world title and a wcw world title. The nature of the nwa was never really explained on national television during the 1980s wrestling boom, though, much less when the nwa name vanished at the start of 1991, or when flair left wcw. The belt continues to evoke memories, as bourne discovered when he. Ten pounds of gold by dick bourne with dave millican. The author gave good biographies of the nwa champions, and the political wrangling behind the scenes that made them champions. From 19862000, the big gold belt represented the nwa, wcw, and wcw international world titles. The national wrestling alliance nwa is an american professional wrestling promotion and former governing body operating via its parent company lightning one, inc founded in 1948, the nwa began as a governing body for a group of independent professional wrestling promotions, the heads of which made up the board of directors. Ten pounds of gold by dick bourne with dave millican the mid.
This book is the perfect tribute to the most respected symbol in pro wrestling. The book includes a special interview with ric flair about the earliest days of the big gold belt. Champions belts shop high quality wrestling championship. The national wrestling alliance nwa began as a governing body for a group of independent professional wrestling promotions and sanctions various nwa championships in the united states. Founded in 1948, the national wrestling alliance is the oldest professional wrestling organization in the world featuring the famous 10lbs of gold.
It details the circumstances surrounding the original idea for a new nwa championship belt, the actual crafting of the. Nwa television heavyweight wrestling championship belt 4mm zinc plates. Tim hornbaker, author national wrestling alliance and legends of pro wrestling. In 2010, i was honored to have my photo of the nwa world championship title belt featured on the cover of a souvenir program for an nwa wrestling event in charlotte, nc. List of national wrestling alliance championships wikipedia. Subverted in the case of tokyo monster kahagas, who despite holding both the south eastern heavyweight championship belt for over a year, the coastal championship wrestling championship belt for over two years and then going on to become the first wrestler to win the nwa national, nwa north american and nwa world heavyweight titles, proved to. A special confrontation with top women in the national wrestling alliance. After the 10lbs of gold book came out, some people on the forums showed interest in a book about the big gold. National wrestling alliance nwa is an american professional wrestling promotion operating via its parent company lightning one, inc.
Ultimate black commentator table playset for wwe wrestling action figures. In flairs hands, the famous 10 pounds of goldthe championship belt of the national wrestling alliance. Things didnt work out, but as a community we put together a faq type deal about the belt. We have created wwe belts, tna impact wrestling belts, new japan pro wrestling belts along with hundreds of indy wrestling title belts.
New listing wwe wwf wrestling belt kids size spinner belt world championship belt. Unlike modern organizations like the wwe, the national wrestling alliance as its name suggests is made up of an alliance of various local and territorial. February 14, 1986 the big gold belt debuts around the waist of nwa world heavyweight champion ric flair at a cwf championship wrestling in florida event called battle of the belts ii. New book examines history of nwa world title belt july 22nd, 2009 admin leave a comment go to comments on saturday, august 15, 1982, teenaged wrestling fan dave millican was watching the 90minute live memphis wrestling show when nwa world champion ric flair appeared, unannounced in advance, alongside lance russell in. Nwa tv championship belt 2mm zinc brand new national wrestling alliance title wenquarintl. Ring of honor world tag team championship adult size replica belt. And dont forget the real world championship in the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. New replica nwa north american wrestling champion belt, adult size, metal plates.
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