NWA Mid-Atlantic presents: Summerville Slamboree

NWA Mid-Atlantic blends wrestling from the 80s, 90s, and beyond to form a truly unique experience for wrestling fans of all ages. Most of the events ran by Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling benefit the communities that they run in.

Ric Flair was doing meet and greets for the promotion before his commitments led him to Australia. However according to the MACW Website, Dusty Rhodes might be taking Flair’s place. The American Dream is now being scheduled to return to the Mid Atlantic.

Buff Bagwell is the MACW Heavyweight Champion, Riki Nelson is the MACW Jr. Heavyweight Champion, and together they hold the MACW Tag Titles. Bobby Eaton holds the Hardcore title and Krissy Vaine is the Ladies Champion.

Summerville Slamboree card hasn’t been updated yet, hopefully the card will be released but scheduled to appear at this event: The “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell, The “Russian Nightmare” Nikita Koloff, The Rock n Roll Express, plus many other MACW Stars…

NWA Mid-Atlantic presents "Hillcrest Havoc 2009"

NWA Mid-Atlantic returns to Simpsonville, South Carolina. October 24th, 2009, “Hillcrest Havoc” at the Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, SC with a 8PM belltime.

Scheduled to appear at this event :
The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, “Mid-Atlantic” Heavyweight Champion, Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell, The Rock n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express, plus many other MACW Superstar’s..

Ticket outlet’s:
Moe’s Southwest Grill
335 A Harrison Bridge Road
Simpsonville

Hillcrest High School Office
Simpsonville

And at the door.

$50 Flair Super Ticket
(Includes a reserved ringside seat and an 8×10 color pic of Ric Flair)

$20 Ringside (Row 2 and back)

$12 General Admission

The Legendary 10lbs. of Gold– FOR AUCTION

If you ever wanted to old a true piece of professional wrestling history, you may be in luck as it looks like the true ultimate prize is going to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

The National Wrestling Alliance
World championship belt, which had been in Ric Flair’s possession since Jim Crockett Promotions introduced the “big gold belt” in the mid-1980s, will be auctioned off by Highspots via Ebay this Monday. This is the belt that was originally worn by Jack Brisco, Dusty Rhodes and Harley Race, among others, which was chronicled in the excellent “Ten Pounds of Gold” book that was released this past summer.

The decision to auction off the belt is apparently the latest maneuver in an ongoing issue between Highspots and Flair over money owed going back many months. The word that has been making the rounds, as previously noted ont he site, is that Highspots loaned Flair a sum that has yet to be paid back. Sources indicate that Flair’s side claimed the debt was paid off via appearances Flair made for Highspots.

Sources indicate another part of the ongoing issues may be over Highspots’ decision to release DVDs featuring Flair from last August’s NWA Legends convention (a Flair/Harley Race Q&A Session and the 2009 Hall of Heroes induction ceremony where Flair inducted Blackjack Mulligan) as Flair’s side has apparently claimed Highspots didn’t have the rights to release the DVDs. Highspots previously worked with Flair on several shoot interview DVD releases and booked him for a number of appearances on independent events in the last year.

The auction for the belt (unless other forces intervene) will begin on Monday. For more information, email Highspots@aol.com.

The Legendary 10lbs of Gold that was worn around the waist of Ric Flair. This title holds a lot of history between its leather and gold. And the Dome Globe has travel to more places in the world than most of us ever will. The story of the championship was recently told by Dick Bourne and Dave Millican. Their book is available and you can get your copy here!

It should also be noted that if you do not have the $75,000 to bid on this piece of history, you can purchase and an adult replica belt. Check out the belt at NWA Midwest

NWA Mid-Atlantic results from Rutherford County, North Carloina

Jeff Richards with Georgia Wrestling History did a great review of the NWA Mid-Atlantic show featuring NWA Hall of Famer Ric Flair. I have heard that Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling does a lot of benefit shows in North Carolina to help out local charities. And it really is commendable that they are able to give back to the community and continue to promote the NWA and the legacy of wrestling in that area. Aside from the action in the ring, The former NWA World Champion several times over was in attendance to do the autographs and pictures for the fans who came out. The quick results for the 600 plus in attendance were:

Chris Hamrick defeated Donnie Dollar$

MACW Ladies ChampionshipMatch
Krissy Vaine defeated Jayme Jameson to win the vacant MACW Ladies Title

Ricky Morton defeated Andru Bane

MACW Jr. Heavyweight Title
Rikki Nelson retained defeated Richie Steamboat

MACW Heavyweight Title
Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell pinned MACW Hardcore Champion Beautiful Bobby Eaton.

The fans were said to have gone home happy, but in some confusion it was announced that Rikki Nelson had the ring announcer declare this bout was for the NWA WORLD Jr. Heavyweight Title
As the reporter Richards states “news to Mike Quackenbush, I’m sure.” Is this just a simple flub by the Ring Announcer or is Nelson billing his championship as a true Worlds Title? We are discussing the controversy on the message board, join the discussion by clicking here.

Regardless of this minor controversy it seems that the fans in The Rutherford County were treated to a slice of the Mid-Atlantic tradition and Ric Flair continues to make the North Carolina Flair Country.

NWA Mid-Atlantice presents: Rutherford County Rumble

“Rutherford County Rumble”

Saturday September 12th, 2009

R S Central High School

Rutherfordton, NC

8 PM Bell Time

Door’s open at 6..

Scheduled to appear at this event:

The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell, The Rock n Roll Express, The Midnight Express, plus many other MACW Superstars….

Ticket outlet’s:

Rollin’s Cafeteria at the Tri-City Mall in Forest City, NC on Hwy. 74 A

Bob Jone’s Yamaha Dealership at 363 Railroad Av. in Rutherfordton

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

And at the door !!

$50 Flair Super Ticket (Includes a reserved front row seat and an 8×10 color picture of Ric Flair)

$20 Ringside (Row 2 and back)

$12 General Admission

Ten Pounds of Gold, A Close Look at the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Belt

A new hardcover book by Dick Bourne of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway, with Dave Millican, the Ace of Belts!

Includes a special foreword by Ric Flair

Featuring dozens of beautifully detailed full color photographs of every aspect of the NWA world belt.

Includes a detailed history of the belt, how it was made, when it first appeared, the different versions, and where it is today.

Features profiles of the eight legendary champions who wore this version of the belt.

Hardcover, clothbound with dust jacket. The belt mark’s ultimate coffee table book!

I couldn’t think of a better gift to give to a NWA Fan. I plan on adding this to my collection of books and if you want one, you can get your copy here! Hardcover $39.95

Currently Available Only Through Blurb.com

NWA Week In Review for Feb 21st.

The NWA Week In Review is back and has this been a busy week for the Alliance. First we start off with The Heart Break Kid and WWE referee Marty Elias stopped by the School of Hard Knocks in San Bernardino, California. Marty is a former fixture of Southern California wrestling scene having refereed many of the promotions based in that area. While the EWF Wrestlers and students trained, Shawn Michaels offered advice. Even working with Candice LeRae, where she taught Shawn a few of her submission holds. Shawn was said to be impressed with LeRae. You might remember LeRae being destroyed by Amazing Kong last February on the NWA Showcase.

Last year Shawn Michaels retired Ric Flair. The freedom of Flair’s retirement has allowed him to make appearances for Independent promotions and a series of NWA events. WOOOOOOO!!! Ric Flair returns to the Mid-Atlantic this weekend. The 2008 Hall of Famer will be signing Autographs. Everyone who attends the autograph signing will also be in the front row for the Mid-Atlantic event this week. Joining Flair will be fellow Hall of Famers the Midnight Express, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express at the event in action.

The action doesn’t stop there, the NWA will be flexing its muscles all over this weekend. 12 shows across three countries including seven of the United States. In the UK, Scotland Wrestling Association will be in Johnstone to premier the SWAT Division. The participants must outlast each other to earn a title shot at the NWA Scottish Heavyweight Championship at the next show. In Saluda, Virgina NWA Fusion (formerly NWA Virgina) will feature a big main event between to former friends and former North American Tag Team Champions turned bitter rivals. NWA Continental Champion “Big Time” Mike Booth defends his title against “The Pain Train” Preston Quinn as the Old School Empire, explodes!!! Further down south, NWA Anarchy holds its bi-weekly television tapings. The big main event includes a WAR for the Tag Team Titles as New Wave takes on Talent and Money in a no disqualification match. NWA Southwest’s Pro Wrestling Federation will be in action in Amarillo and in Tenessee Main Event will be running at the Life Center and at the Wilson County Fair Grounds, Top Rope will be putting on a tag team title main event. In Australia, Explosive Pro Wrestling returns to Maylands to witness Davis Storm put his EPW Heavyweight Title on the line against Richter. Following NWA Pro members to California where will have several events in the state. SoCal Pro, based in San Diego will featuring a Steel Cage match between rivals SoCal Crazy (known on the Showcase as Sidareal.) Mach 1 Wrestling, based in Santa Ana will be crowning its first ever champion in a battle royal. Already confirmed for this event, Aaron Aguilera, former Heritage Champion TJ Perkins, the man that beat Perkins for the Heritage title, Ryan Taylor and 1/2 of the former NWA Tag Team Champions, Joey Ryan. In King City, Worlds Heavyweight Champion Blue Demon Jr. is scheduled to wrestle “Old School” Oliver John. This would mark the second time these two have faced off, the first being at the Columbia Square Studios for the Championship Wrestling from Hollywood pilot.

Speaking of Hollywood, the NWA Showcase should air this weekend, check out NWAWrestling.com for Episode 1 & 2 and Episode 3 should be joining them soon. And if you want some new wrestling, check out NWA Cyberslam. NWA Cyberslam is the joint effort of NWA TopRope and Nashville Indy promotions USTO and ATL. The first episode is available on deman at http://www.championshipwrestling.tv/cyberslam.

Elsewhere in Nashville, Mike Porter announced that NWA Main Event has ended their relationship with the ION Affiliate in Nashville. Sometimes we felt that I hands were tied at ION as to what we could show and say on air. They are still in negotiations to release their show to a television audience. The Community Life Center, in Nashville, will still host tapings and will continue every Saturday. They will also return to the Fairgrounds monthly. And Porter also said that “this couple of weeks off will give us an opportunity to change the lighting in the building and put up drapes and even build an entrance way. Also we have ordered new equipment to update what we have and we will have that equipment in place within a few days. We are also upgrading our talent roster with the addition of several new wrestlers…” Porter posted on the Mid-Southern Wrestling Message Board that they are planning to bring in talent from NWA Anarchy as well as talent from West Virgina and Southern Indiana. Porter also mentioned that the current roster will be updated.

NWA On-Fire has announced that they have come to terms with Shane Douglas. The man who disrespected the legacy of the NWA threw the Legendary 10lbs. of Gold down in the middle of an arena nearly 15 Years prior. Douglas is announced to be competing against Little Guido who competes somewhat regularly for NWA On-Fire.

Lastly the NWA Pro Wrestling associate Revolution Pro Wrestling will be returning to Las Vegas, April 13th, 14th and 15th. PWR will join the Cauliflower Alley Club to celebrate that past, present, and future of pro wrestling. Last year the event hosted matches featuring NOAH’s Go Shioaski versus PWR’s “Old School” Oliver John, along with Superstars of Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Ricky Landell. Gabe Ramirez has invited any talent interested in taking part in the show, spots are filling up fast, so please contact info@prowrestling-revolution.com.

NWA Mid-Atlantic goes WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

“Night Of Champions”
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
Cheraw High School
Cheraw, SC
8 PM Bell Time
Doors open at 6 PM !!!

Scheduled to appear; The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Buff “The Stuff” Bagwell, The Rock n Roll Express, The Midnight Express, plus many other MACW Superstars !!

Tickets are available at J&K Grill in Cheraw, Stroud and Save in Chesterfield, The High School Office and at the door.

$75 Flair Super Ticket (includes a front row reserved ringside seat, an 8×10 personally autographed Ric Flair picture and meet with Ric Flair !!)

$20 Ringside (excludes front row)

$12 General Admission

Credit NWA Mid-Atlantic

Ric Flair autograph signing in South Philly.

The National Wrestling Alliance®, Harding Road Entertainment and HK Entertainment and Big Vision Entertainment presents the 10 Times NWA™ Worlds Heavyweight Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair at Chickie’s & Pete’s 1526 Packer Ave. in South Philly on Friday November 28. 2008 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Limited tickets for this autograph event are on sale now at all Chickie’s & Pete’s locations.

Woooooo! Ric Flair accepts his Hall of Fame Award