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The '''World Wrestling Alliance''' is currently an active federation that was part of the [[Primetime Central]] for many years, under
The '''World Wrestling Alliance''' is currently an active federation that was part of the [[Primetime Central]] for many years, under
the original ownership of Mark Harrington; the company has also been under the control of Matthew Warr and currently Phil Flaws.
the original ownership of Mark Harrington; the company has also been under the control of Mike Carlson, Matthew Warr and Phil Flaws. They are currently being handled by Josh L. and Joseph Stock.
The WWA runs six pay per view's and/or supercards a season and they are; ''[[Day Of The Dead]]'', ''[[Total Meltdown]]'', ''[[Birthday Bash]] X'', ''[[Revolution]]'', ''[[Bourbon Street Brawl]]'', and the annual spectacular, ''[[Rage In The Cage]] XII''.
The company currently has three major titles; ''WWA World Heavyweight Championship'', ''WWA United States Championship'' and ''WWA Television Championship''.
Since it's return the WWA now runs a weekly webcast called '''Underground''' and looks to run 4 pay per view's which are; '''Retribution''', '''Meltdown''' (formerly the flagship show of the WWA, now it is a PPV), '''Birthday Bash''' and the annual spectacular '''[[Rage In The Cage]]'''.
'''Note:''' There are '''''five''''' special treats in that '''''three''''' events that had once been a PPV's in the''' ''old''''' [[WWA]], the '''[[Bourbon Street Brawl]]''', '''Halloween Prison of Pain''' and the '''[[Independence Day Rumble]]'''. Another special treat has returned to WWA's summer schedule...the annual '''Harrington Cup Tournament'''. The fifth special event will be announced at a later date. These events have now been relegated to a special broadcast's of '''Underground'''. So now WWA Fanatics can view these epic treats for free at wwa-online.com.
The company currently has two major titles; '''WWA Championship''' which was formally known as the '''WWA World Heavyweight Championship''', and the '''WWA United States Championship'''.
The current line-up of staff members are as follows;
The WWA went out of business in June 2009 and has been closed since then. New ownership has purchased the assets of the fed, including a number of contracts with time remaining on them. But being out of sight means being out of mind. Drastic cuts have occurred and the WWA is really starting from scratch.
This means things will start out with an indy fed feeling. Think ECW in the late 90s, or ROH/DragonGate today. Instead of sold-out stadiums, we’ll be wrestling in convention centers and arenas that only holding a few thousand. The remaining fans are our die-hards, the ones who live and breathe WWA.
We can handle some lightening effects, but a Hell in a Cell or Buried Alive match is not in the budget. Of course as time goes on, we should rebuild our audience and get moving up the ladder.
'''[[Rage In The Cage]]''' XII saw the return of the WWAtron and an all new set design, all in half a fiscal year, the second half earnings will determine more changes.
''Live! 25th January 2009 from Verizon Center, Washington D.C.''
==='''Meltdown'''===
*'''September 12, 2010. Live! From Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.'''
===='''Main Event'''====
'''''WWA Championship''''' -- '''''Four-Way Fray''''' -- ''RJ Stone [c] vs. Jack Griffiths vs. Jaymz Watkins vs. Chris Bagwell''
'''''WWA United States Championship''''' -- '''''Four-Way Fray'''''-- ''Shaman [c] vs. Marcus Mancuso vs. The Cog vs. Colby Korver''
The Birthday Brawl is an annual event held every year at Birthday Bash. It is an innovative arena wide brawl and usually takes the entire length of the PPV to come to an end, with somebody capturing the WWA Championship. This years match will be the ONLY match at Birthday Bash X, which can only mean total and utter choas, something only the WWA can provide. Tune in January 25th LIVE on PPV to see all the action.
'''''Razorback Deathmatch''''' -- ''Eddie Van Dorn vs. Copeland''
''Nick Adams vs. Greg Segier''
'''''Birthday Brawl'''''
''Jevon White vs. Bruce Pepin'' ''(If White Loses, He Must Become A Canadian)''
'''WWA World Heavyweight Championship''' -- ''Mile High Victory. WWA Championship belt is suspended high above the WWATron. No normal ladder will reach this title, this baby is 25 feet ABOVE the WWATron.''
''"Dark Angel" Joshua Curtis vs. Albert Drabble''
'''WWA United States Championship''' -- ''First Blood Victory. The first person to draw blood will become the US Champion.''
'''WWA Television Championship''' -- ''First Fall. The first person to score a pinfall or submission becomes the new TV Champion.''
''Mr. Mystery vs. Ki Loshimo''
'''Number One Contender''' -- ''Most Falls. The person to score the most pinfalls, first Bloods, submissions and tables victories will be the new Number one contender for the World Title.''
'''''Participants:''''' -- ''Jaymz Watkins (World Heavyweight Champion), Seth Copeland (United States Champion), Lucas Black (Television Champion), "The Frontman" Richie Stone, Eddie Van Dorn, Denrol, Shaman, Trendkiller, Christian Matthews, Nick Adams, High Rise, Elvis Hunt, Christopher Dumont, Jack Griffiths, James Curzon, KC James, "Phenomenal" Ryan Faze, Myles Jake''
*'''''Card Subject to Change'''''
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*'''Handler Name:''' Randy Johnson
*'''Handler Name:''' Randy Johnson
*'''Date of Induction:''' 1st January 2003
*'''Date of Induction:''' 1st January 2003
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' Randy Cross was the blood and guts of the World Wrestling Alliance in the early days. He immediately formed the House of Pain and with him at the helm dominated the WWA for the first two years of its existance. Randy Cross and the House of Pain were at the heart of every angle and just about every feud. Randy Cross, as of his induction, is the only 4-Time WWA World Heavyweight champion.
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' Randy Cross was the blood and guts of the World Wrestling Alliance in the early days. He immediately formed the House of Pain and with him at the helm dominated the WWA for the first two years of its existance. Randy Cross and the House of Pain were at the heart of every angle and just about every feud. Randy Cross, as of his induction, is the only 4-Time WWA World Heavyweight Champion.
*'''Title History:'''
*'''Title History:'''
**WWA World Title (x4)
**WWA World Title (x4)
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**1998 Feud of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
**1998 Feud of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
**2000 Match of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
**2000 Match of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
=== Nikodemous Segier ===
=== Nikodemous Segier ===
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**1999 Match of the Year (w/ The Outlaw)
**1999 Match of the Year (w/ The Outlaw)
**1999 Wrestler of the Year
**1999 Wrestler of the Year
**2000 Techinical Wrestler of the Year
**2000 Technical Wrestler of the Year
**2000 Feud of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
**2000 Feud of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
=== The Outlaw ===
=== The Outlaw ===
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*'''Handler Name:''' Todd Williams
*'''Handler Name:''' Todd Williams
*'''Date of Induction:''' 1st January 2003
*'''Date of Induction:''' 1st January 2003
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' The Outlaw emerged on the scene in the tag ranks with his business partner, smartly called Mr Business. Together they formed the Executive Club and became the first World Tag Team Champions. They had some amazing battles with the Commadant's Own, who eventually beat them for the titles. The Outlaw, was an Extreme Wrestler, when Extreme wasn't cool. Along with Shaman and New Star, he blazed the way in the newly made Extreme Division, capturing the Extreme Title once. In addition, he was the Light Heavyweight champion on 3 different occasions. Beating the mighty Nik Segier twice and New Star once. Then the Outlaw took the next step to the US Titlem beating the incomprable Johnny Blaze. Once, Randy Cross left the House of Pain, The Outlaw took the reigns and the didn't miss a beat. At the helm of the HOP, The Outlaw won the WWA World Title twice. Once beating Denrol and the other after winning a HUGE 64 man Tourney.
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' The Outlaw emerged on the scene in the tag ranks with his business partner, smartly called Mr Business. Together they formed the Executive Club and became the first World Tag Team Champions. They had some amazing battles with the Commadant's Own, who eventually beat them for the titles. The Outlaw, was an Extreme Wrestler, when Extreme wasn't cool. Along with Shaman and New Star, he blazed the way in the newly made Extreme Division, capturing the Extreme Title once. In addition, he was the Light Heavyweight champion on 3 different occasions. Beating the mighty Nik Segier twice and New Star once. Then the Outlaw took the next step to the US Title beating the incomprable Johnny Blaze. Once, Randy Cross left the House of Pain, The Outlaw took the reigns and the didn't miss a beat. At the helm of the HOP, The Outlaw won the WWA World Title twice. Once beating Denrol and the other after winning a HUGE 64 man Tourney.
*'''Title History:'''
*'''Title History:'''
**WWA World Title (x2)
**WWA World Title (x2)
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**1998 Match of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
**1998 Match of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
**1999 Extreme Wrestler of the Year
**1999 Extreme Wrestler of the Year
=== The Overlords of the Dark ===
=== The Overlords of the Dark ===
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**1999 Feud of the Year
**1999 Feud of the Year
**1999 Angle of the Year
**1999 Angle of the Year
=== Ian Tense ===
=== Ian Tense ===
[[Image:iantensehead.jpg|frame|Ian Tense]]
[[Image:Iantense.jpg|frame|Ian Tense]]
*'''Real Name:''' Ian Tense
*'''Real Name:''' Ian Tense
*'''Handler Name:''' Troy Steffy
*'''Handler Name:''' Troy Steffy
*'''Date of Induction:''' 28th September 2008
*'''Date of Induction:''' 28th September 2008
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' Ian has accomplished EVERYTHING. He is a former NCAA Wrestling Champion. He is a former WWA Television Champion. He twice won the WWA US Title, and for 7 months, Ian Tense was the WWA World Heavyweight Champion, a feat rivaled only by Nik Seiger and Dave Harley.
*'''Reasons for Induction:''' Ian has accomplished EVERYTHING. He is a former NCAA Wrestling Champion. He is a former WWA Television Champion. He twice won the WWA US Title, and for 7 months, Ian Tense was the WWA World Heavyweight Champion, a feat rivaled only by Nik Seiger and Dave Harley.
*'''Title History:'''
*'''Title History:'''
**WWA World Title (x1)
**WWA World Title (x1)
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*'''Other Awards and Achievements:'''
*'''Other Awards and Achievements:'''
**2003 Wrestler of the Year
**2003 Wrestler of the Year
**2003 Heel of the Year
**2002 Winner Birthday Brawl (Mile High Victory)
== Notable Alumni ==
== Notable Alumni ==
In its 11+ year history the World Wrestling Alliance has had many talented performers on it's books, some of whom had their best moments inside a WWA ring and others perhaps better known for more successful stints elsewhere. Some noteable alumni are as follows:
In its 13+ year history the World Wrestling Alliance has had many talented performers on it's books, some of whom had their best moments inside a WWA ring and others perhaps better known for more successful stints elsewhere. Some notable alumni are as follows:
The World Wrestling Alliance is currently an active federation that was part of the Primetime Central for many years, under
the original ownership of Mark Harrington; the company has also been under the control of Mike Carlson, Matthew Warr and Phil Flaws. They are currently being handled by Josh L. and Joseph Stock.
Since it's return the WWA now runs a weekly webcast called Underground and looks to run 4 pay per view's which are; Retribution, Meltdown (formerly the flagship show of the WWA, now it is a PPV), Birthday Bash and the annual spectacular Rage In The Cage.
Note: There are five special treats in that three events that had once been a PPV's in theoldWWA, the Bourbon Street Brawl, Halloween Prison of Pain and the Independence Day Rumble. Another special treat has returned to WWA's summer schedule...the annual Harrington Cup Tournament. The fifth special event will be announced at a later date. These events have now been relegated to a special broadcast's of Underground. So now WWA Fanatics can view these epic treats for free at wwa-online.com.
The company currently has two major titles; WWA Championship which was formally known as the WWA World Heavyweight Championship, and the WWA United States Championship.
The WWA went out of business in June 2009 and has been closed since then. New ownership has purchased the assets of the fed, including a number of contracts with time remaining on them. But being out of sight means being out of mind. Drastic cuts have occurred and the WWA is really starting from scratch.
This means things will start out with an indy fed feeling. Think ECW in the late 90s, or ROH/DragonGate today. Instead of sold-out stadiums, we’ll be wrestling in convention centers and arenas that only holding a few thousand. The remaining fans are our die-hards, the ones who live and breathe WWA.
We can handle some lightening effects, but a Hell in a Cell or Buried Alive match is not in the budget. Of course as time goes on, we should rebuild our audience and get moving up the ladder.
Rage In The Cage XII saw the return of the WWAtron and an all new set design, all in half a fiscal year, the second half earnings will determine more changes.
September 12, 2010. Live! From Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Main Event
WWA Championship -- Four-Way Fray -- RJ Stone [c] vs. Jack Griffiths vs. Jaymz Watkins vs. Chris Bagwell
WWA United States Championship -- Four-Way Fray-- Shaman [c] vs. Marcus Mancuso vs. The Cog vs. Colby Korver
Razorback Deathmatch -- Eddie Van Dorn vs. Copeland
Nick Adams vs. Greg Segier
Jevon White vs. Bruce Pepin(If White Loses, He Must Become A Canadian)
"Dark Angel" Joshua Curtis vs. Albert Drabble
Mr. Mystery vs. Ki Loshimo
Card Subject to Change
Hall of Fame
"The Painmaker" Randy Cross
Randy Cross
Real Name: Randy Cross
Handler Name: Randy Johnson
Date of Induction: 1st January 2003
Reasons for Induction: Randy Cross was the blood and guts of the World Wrestling Alliance in the early days. He immediately formed the House of Pain and with him at the helm dominated the WWA for the first two years of its existance. Randy Cross and the House of Pain were at the heart of every angle and just about every feud. Randy Cross, as of his induction, is the only 4-Time WWA World Heavyweight Champion.
Title History:
WWA World Title (x4)
WWA TV Title (x1: NYC Title)
Other Awards and Achievements:
1998 Wrestler of the Year
1998 Feud of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
2000 Match of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
Nikodemous Segier
Nik Segier
Real Name: Nikodemous Segier
Handler Name: Greg Brunelle
Date of Induction: 1st January 2003
Reasons for Induction: Nikodemous Segier was the first person to beat Randy Cross without a DQ. Thus, he was the first to beat Randy for the World Title. Nikodemous feuded with The Outlaw in the mid part of 1998, and put out some great matches with The Outlaw. Nik joined the House of Pain in the mid part of 1998, and the infamous group immediately turned to fan favorites. This is when the HOP enjoyed their most victorious run, with Nik in its ranks. In his second Title reign, Nik held the title for over 10 months, bousting the longest world title reign in the WWA's History.
Title History:
WWA World Title (x2)
Light Heavyweight Title (x2)
Other Awards and Achievements:
1998 Feud of the Year (w/ Randy Cross)
1999 Match of the Year (w/ The Outlaw)
1999 Wrestler of the Year
2000 Technical Wrestler of the Year
2000 Feud of the Year (w/ Jim Black)
The Outlaw
The Outlaw
Real Name: Todd Williams
Handler Name: Todd Williams
Date of Induction: 1st January 2003
Reasons for Induction: The Outlaw emerged on the scene in the tag ranks with his business partner, smartly called Mr Business. Together they formed the Executive Club and became the first World Tag Team Champions. They had some amazing battles with the Commadant's Own, who eventually beat them for the titles. The Outlaw, was an Extreme Wrestler, when Extreme wasn't cool. Along with Shaman and New Star, he blazed the way in the newly made Extreme Division, capturing the Extreme Title once. In addition, he was the Light Heavyweight champion on 3 different occasions. Beating the mighty Nik Segier twice and New Star once. Then the Outlaw took the next step to the US Title beating the incomprable Johnny Blaze. Once, Randy Cross left the House of Pain, The Outlaw took the reigns and the didn't miss a beat. At the helm of the HOP, The Outlaw won the WWA World Title twice. Once beating Denrol and the other after winning a HUGE 64 man Tourney.
Title History:
WWA World Title (x2)
World Tag Team Title (x1)
United States Title (x1)
Light Heavyweight Title (x3)
Extreme Title (x1)
Other Awards and Achievements:
1998 Match of the Year (w/ Nik Segier)
1999 Extreme Wrestler of the Year
The Overlords of the Dark
The Overlords
Handler Name: Greg Brunelle
Date of Induction: 1st January 2003
Reasons for Induction: The Overlords of the Dark were the single most dominate force in the early WWA, possibly EVER in the WWA. Together Darken and Steihl gained the World Tag Team Titles twice. The most amazing part of this, they were just as dominate in singles competition, as they were as Partners. They headlined a feud between themselves that spanded over a year, netting them many singles titles and the 1999 Feud of the Year award. Darken. during the feud with Steihl, he beat Stiehl for the United States title in a dangerous Fire Match. Months later Darken beats Gregory O'Hara for the WWA World Title. Steihl, during his feud with Darken, was United States champ twice, once beating Darken and the other beating Jack, of the Horsemen. In addition, Steihl joined the House of Pain and even beat Darken with their aid to gain the WWA World Title.
Title History:
Tag Team Champions (x2)
Darken
WWA World Title (x1)
United States Title (x1)
Steihl
WWA World Title (x1)
United States Title (x2)
Other Awards and Achievements:
1998 Tag Team of the Year
1999 Feud of the Year
1999 Angle of the Year
Ian Tense
Ian Tense
Real Name: Ian Tense
Handler Name: Troy Steffy
Date of Induction: 28th September 2008
Reasons for Induction: Ian has accomplished EVERYTHING. He is a former NCAA Wrestling Champion. He is a former WWA Television Champion. He twice won the WWA US Title, and for 7 months, Ian Tense was the WWA World Heavyweight Champion, a feat rivaled only by Nik Seiger and Dave Harley.
Title History:
WWA World Title (x1)
WWA United States Title (x2)
WWA Television Title (x1)
Other Awards and Achievements:
2003 Wrestler of the Year
2003 Heel of the Year
2002 Winner Birthday Brawl (Mile High Victory)
Notable Alumni
In its 13+ year history the World Wrestling Alliance has had many talented performers on it's books, some of whom had their best moments inside a WWA ring and others perhaps better known for more successful stints elsewhere. Some notable alumni are as follows:
