National Wrestling Alliance Chicago
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| Acronym | NWA Chicago |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2024 |
| Style | |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founder(s) | Bryan Idol Billy Corgan |
| Owner(s) | Bryan Idol Billy Corgan |
| Website | https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com/nwa-chicago |
National Wrestling Alliance Chicago (NWA Chicago) is an American professional wrestling promotion owned by Bryan Idol and Billy Corgan. It is a member of the National Wrestling Alliance territory system.
History
[edit]On October 9, 2023, the NWA announced the re-establishment of the territory system beginning with Exodus Pro joining as the first member of the territory system with the first promotion joining the territory system being the Cleveland, Ohio-based promotion Exodus Pro Wrestling, run by EC3.[1][2] On February 15, 2024, the NWA announced the establishment of a Chicago territory named NWA Chicago.[3] On February 20, 2024, NWA Chicago announced that their first event titled The Arrival would be taking place on March 8, 2024 at Madame ZuZu's Emporium in Highland Park, Illinois.[4] EC3 was scheduled to be wrestling during NWA Chicago's first event but an illness had forced him to be pulled from the event.[5] Bryan Idol also defended the WWC Television Championship during the event against Anthony Catena along with Kenzie Paige defending the NWA World Women's Championship against Lili La Pescadita.[6]
On October 18, 2024 during the Super Smashing Halloween event at Studio One Events in Highland Park, Illinois, Big Mama won the vacant NWA World Women's Television Championship in a four-way match against Haley J, Natalia Markova, and Tiffany Nieves.[7] On May 9, 2026, former GCW World Champion Effy challenged Silas Mason for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship at NWA Chicago's Reign of Thrill event at Studio One events in Highland Park, Illinois.[8][9]
Championships
[edit]| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Days held | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWA Chicago Heavyweight Championship[10] | Marshe Rockett | May 9, 2026 | 101+ | Reign of Thrill | Highland Park, Illinois | |
| NWA Chicago Tag Team Championship[11] | The Hard Way (Dalton McKenzie and Jack Vaughn) | December 5, 2025 | 256+ | Crash Course | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Official Press Release on the return of the territory system beginning with @ExoProWrestling!". National Wrestling Alliance on X. October 9, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ Defelice, Robert (October 8, 2023). "Exodus Pro Wrestling Becomes 'NWA Exodus Pro' And Is Now A Recognized NWA Territory". Fightful. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ Thomas, Jeremy (February 15, 2024). "NWA Announces Launch Of NWA Chicago Affiliate Promotion". 411Mania.
- ↑ DeFelice, Robert (February 20, 2024). "NWA Launching 'NWA: Chicago' Territory, 'NWA Chicago – Arrival' Event Advertised For 3/8". Fightful.
- ↑ Thompson, Andrew (March 7, 2024). "EC3 dealing with illness, off NWA CHICAGO event". POST Wrestling.
- ↑ "NWA Chicago The Arrival". Cagematch.
- ↑ Tessier, Colin (October 21, 2024). "Big Mama Wins NWA World Women's TV Title At NWA Chicago Super Smashing Halloween". Fightful.
- ↑ C. Bell, Brian (May 7, 2026). "Gay wrestler EFFY challenges for NWA World title in surprise debut". OutSports.
- ↑ "NWA Chicago Reign Of Thrill". Cagematch.
- ↑ "NWA Chicago Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch.
- ↑ "NWA Chicago Tag Team Championship". Cagematch.
