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History of the NWA Title

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History of the NWA Title game quiz
"The National Wrestling Alliance was, arguably, the number one promotion in the world for over 30 years, from its creation in 1948. This is just a brief history on this once-grand alliance."

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1. Who was recognised as the first NWA World Heavyweight Champion?
    Buddy Rogers
    Lou Thesz
    Orville Brown
    Verne Gagne


2. In which city was the NWA based until 1982?
    St. Louis
    San Francisco
    Chicago
    New York City


3. How many times did Lou Thesz hold the NWA World Heavyweight Title between 1949 and his last match in 1990?
    4
    2
    3
    6


4. The first title reign of Harley Race came between the tenures of which two great champions?
    Gene Kiniski & Dory Funk Jr.
    Lou Thesz & Gene Kiniski
    Jack Brisco & Terry Funk
    Dory Funk Jr. & Jack Brisco


5. The 70's saw the advent of the 'quick swap' title change when the World Champion toured Japan. The NWA had an association with All-Japan Wrestling Association, which was owned by Giant Baba. How many times did Baba win the NWA World Heavyweight Title?
    2
    4
    5
    3


6. From 1948 until 1993, when WCW withdrew from NWA and effectively reduced the NWA titles to 'regional' status, only one set of brothers held the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Who were they?
    Dory and Terry Funk
    Eddie and Superstar Billy Graham
    Jack and Gerry Brisco
    David and Kerry Von Erich


7. Ric Flair was stripped of the NWA World Heavyweight Title on 8 September 1991. Why?
    He didn't defend the title for over 30 days.
    He refused to participate in the booker's storylines
    He signed with WWF
    He had a fight with owner, Ted Turner


8. WWWF was a member of the NWA.
    True
    False


9. 1972 saw a man, who later gained fame as a WWF commentator, win the NWA World Heavyweight Title, only to have it taken away when the champion's father entered the ring after the match and attacked the referee, who changed the decision to a 'disqualification'. Who was the unlucky wrestler?
    Lord Alfred Hays
    Jesse 'The Body' Ventura
    Jerry Lawler
    Gorilla Monsoon


10. After a hiatus, members of the NWA regrouped, and held a tournament to decide a new World Heavyweight Champion on 27 August 1994. Who won the tournament?
    Shane Douglas
    Dan Severn
    Terry Funk
    Sting


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Compiled May 21 13