Description
The “Missouri State Wrestling Championship” primarily refers to the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship, a prestigious regional professional wrestling title that served as a major stepping stone to the World Title from 1972 until it was abandoned in 1986. Replica belts for this storied title are popular collector’s items today.Â
History of the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Title
- Creation: While various regional Missouri championships existed sporadically dating back to 1899, the official, recognized version of the belt was introduced in August 1972 by the legendary St. Louis promoter Sam Muchnick.Â
- Prestige: It was widely considered the “crème de la crème” of regional title belts, second only to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.Â
- Legendary Holders: The belt was worn by wrestling royalty, including Harley Race, Terry Funk, Ric Flair, Ted DiBiase, and Kerry Von Erich
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