A History of the Belt
NWA World Title Belt
First presented to Pat O'connor January 9, 1959
O'Connor defeated former NCAA wrestling champion, Dick Hutton
The Original "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers
Many rank him as the greatest worker.
Lou Thesz
Known as the "Hooker"
Gave tremendous credibility to wrestling.
Gene Kiniski - Other than my father, my mentor in the wrestling business. 6' 5" 260 and tough as nails.
Dory Funk Jr. - Longest title reign and biggest Box Office Attraction. The belt itself was made of 18 carat gold.
Harley Race and the Dirty Rotten Referee, Richard Moody who Screwed me out of the NWA World Title.
On July 20th, 1973 Harley Race lost to Jack Brisco. Brisco was presented with a new NWA World Championship Belt and the old NWA belt was retired to the office of NWA President, Sam Muchnick.
At a meeting of the National Wrestling Alliance in Las Vegas in September of 1973, Fritz Von Erich made a motion that $10,000 be appropriated, and it was approved to make a new belt. The money was given to Salvadore Lutteroth, wrestling promoter in Mexico City to make a new NWA World Championship belt first worn by former NCAA wrestling champion, and NWA world champion Jack Brisco.
At the Funking Conservatory, You can become a wrestler and television superstar in three weeks. To "Learn from a Champion" E-mail - fuanku@dory-funk.com
Reserve Discount Tickets for Morbid Power at www.dory-funk.com
What will happen on Sunday Night October 31st at the Dory Funk Arena, located in Ocala Florida? You will have to be there in person to find out. Advanced tickets are available at www.dory-funk.com. Or Call 352-895-4658. You can also E-mail Dory Funk Jr.
Professional Wrestling returns to the Dory Funk Arena in Ocala, Florida on Sunday October 31st. Bill Apter, wrestling journalist for the last 35 years has accepted the position of General Manager of !BANG! TV.
E-mail Dory Funk or Visit Dory Funk's Home Page and you can find out how, in only three weeks, you can become a professional wrestler, a manager, an announcer, or a TV star on !BANG! TV.
NWA World Title Belt
First presented to Pat O'connor January 9, 1959
O'Connor defeated former NCAA wrestling champion, Dick Hutton
| Pat O'Connor | January 9, 1959 | Saint Louis, Missouri | |
| Buddy Rogers | June 30, 1961 | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Lou Thesz (3) | January 24, 1963 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 5 |
| Gene Kiniski | January 7, 1966 | Saint Louis, Missouri | |
| Dory Funk Jr. | February 11, 1969 | Tampa, Florida | |
| Harley Race | March 24, 1973 | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Jack Brisco | July 20, 1973 | Houston, Texas |
The Original "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers
Many rank him as the greatest worker.
Lou Thesz
Known as the "Hooker"
Gave tremendous credibility to wrestling.
Gene Kiniski - Other than my father, my mentor in the wrestling business. 6' 5" 260 and tough as nails.
Dory Funk Jr. - Longest title reign and biggest Box Office Attraction. The belt itself was made of 18 carat gold.
Harley Race and the Dirty Rotten Referee, Richard Moody who Screwed me out of the NWA World Title.
On July 20th, 1973 Harley Race lost to Jack Brisco. Brisco was presented with a new NWA World Championship Belt and the old NWA belt was retired to the office of NWA President, Sam Muchnick.
At a meeting of the National Wrestling Alliance in Las Vegas in September of 1973, Fritz Von Erich made a motion that $10,000 be appropriated, and it was approved to make a new belt. The money was given to Salvadore Lutteroth, wrestling promoter in Mexico City to make a new NWA World Championship belt first worn by former NCAA wrestling champion, and NWA world champion Jack Brisco.
At the Funking Conservatory, You can become a wrestler and television superstar in three weeks. To "Learn from a Champion" E-mail - fuanku@dory-funk.com
Reserve Discount Tickets for Morbid Power at www.dory-funk.com
What will happen on Sunday Night October 31st at the Dory Funk Arena, located in Ocala Florida? You will have to be there in person to find out. Advanced tickets are available at www.dory-funk.com. Or Call 352-895-4658. You can also E-mail Dory Funk Jr.
Professional Wrestling returns to the Dory Funk Arena in Ocala, Florida on Sunday October 31st. Bill Apter, wrestling journalist for the last 35 years has accepted the position of General Manager of !BANG! TV.
E-mail Dory Funk or Visit Dory Funk's Home Page and you can find out how, in only three weeks, you can become a professional wrestler, a manager, an announcer, or a TV star on !BANG! TV.