World Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Alliance
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Active/Inactive
Years Open
Active
11+
RP/Angle
RP
Fedhead
Phil Flaws
PPV's a year
6
Weekly TV Show
Meltdown
Number of Titles
3
Website
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 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.
Staff
The current line-up of staff members are as follows;
Board Of Directors
- WWA Owner / CEO: Phil Flaws
- WWA Commissioner / Head Booker: Kade Williams
- WWA Insider Director: Chris Beck
- Meltdown Executive Producer: Jafar Iqbal
- Meltdown Assistant Producer: Joseph Stock
- Director of Talent: Brad Copeland
- Director of Advertising: Andy O'Brian
- WWA Webmaster: Richard Harrington
Television Crew
- Meltdown Host: Jimmy Rose
- Meltdown Color Announcer: "Fat Tony" Valentino
- Meltdown Ring Announcer: Gary Trudeau
- Ring Announcer: Brooke Prescott
- Backstage Interviewer: Wallace Coleman
- Backstage Interviewer: Mary "Ring Rat" Bingham
- Head Referee: Rick Kilgore
- Referee: Tad Simmons
- Referee: Larry Crosier
- Referee: Eddie Garcia
- Head Road Agent: Gordon Korth
- Road Agent: Thomas Connors
- Road Agent: Mark Lynch
Current Champions
- World Heavyweight Championship: Lucas Black
- United States Championship: Richie Stone
- Television Championship: Andy McMirra
Current Roster
Next Pay Per View
Live! 6th April 2009 from Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
World Heavyweight Championship -- Ultimate Glory II -- Lucas Black(c) vs. Richie Stone vs. Trendkiller vs. Nick Adams vs. Jaymz Watkins vs. Copeland
Himalayan Pit Match -- Shaman vs. Kade Williams
James Curzon vs. Kash
Television Championship -- Triple Threat Elimination Match -- Andy McMirra(c) vs. Brandon Eagle vs. Elvis Hunt
Television Championship #1 Contendership -- Michael Cross vs. Albert Drabble
Ronnie McNeil vs. The Stranger
More To Be Announced
Hall of Fame
"The Painmaker" 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Darken
- Tag Team Champions (x2)
- Other Awards and Achievements:
- 1998 Tag Team of the Year
- 1999 Feud of the Year
- 1999 Angle of the Year
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 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: