History of the NWA Title

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

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

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

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

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? Jerry Lawler Gorilla Monsoon Jesse 'The Body' Ventura Lord Alfred Hays

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? Sting Terry Funk Shane Douglas Dan Severn