NWA Atlanta this Saturday, 07/27/13, in Locust Grove, GA

NWA Atlanta this Saturday, 07/27/13, in Locust Grove, GA

- from Cru Jones (co-owner of NWA Atlanta)

Did you know:

1. The NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship was the major title in the Georgia Championship Wrestling professional wrestling promotion. It started in 1964 and was unified in 1981 with the NWA National Heavyweight Championship.

2. Notable champions: Harley Race, Buddy Colt, Dusty Rhodes, Sputnik Monroe, Johnny Valentine, Nick Bockwinkel, Fred Blassie, Mr. Wrestling II, Bill Watts, Rocky Johnson, Abdullah the Butcher, Nikolai Volkoff, The Spoiler (Don Jardine), Dick Slater, Paul Jones, Stan Hansen, Wahoo McDaniel, Masked Superstar, Tommy Rich, Austin Idol, Baron Von Raschke, Tony Atlas, and Ken Patera,

3. Most titles runs: Mr. Wrestling II (10).


4. Longest title reign: Buddy Fuller (8 months & 1 week).





5. Shortest reign: "Crazy" Luke Graham (3 days).