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{{Infobox Wrestling promotion
:''WWWA redirects here. For the '''World Women's Wrestling Association''' governing body of titles, see its promotion, [[All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling]].''
|name=World Wide Wrestling Alliance
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The '''World Wide Wrestling Alliance''' (WWWA, 3WA), formerly known as '''NWA Ohio''', is a defunct [[United States|American]] [[professional wrestling promotion]]. However, NWA Ohio Owner & Promoter Dave Nelson's claim of owership of the WWWA name is disputed.
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|acronym=WWWA
|established=2004
|style=American Wrestling
|location=[[Columbus, Ohio]] (2005-current)
|founder=[[Richard Arpin]]
|owner=Richard Arpin (2004)<br>Dave Nelson (2004-2005)
|parent=[[National Wrestling Alliance]]
|sister=
|formerly=NWA Ohio
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|website=[http://www.wwwawrestling.net WWWAwrestling.net]<br>[http://www.WorldWideWrestlingAlliance.com WorldWideWrestlingAlliance.com]
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|}}


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The '''World Wide Wrestling Alliance''' (WWWA), previously known as '''NWA Ohio''', was an American [[professional wrestling promotion]]. However, NWA Ohio Owner & Promoter Dave Nelson's claim of ownership of the WWWA name is disputed.
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Although less than a year has passed since the organization changed its name from NWA Ohio, it has already attracted a great deal of controversy. In [[2005]], after a failed attempt to purchase [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]], Nelson claimed the promotion would go national with a weekly program on [[ESPN2]]. However, the show did not debut as promised, and [[ESPN]] claimed to have never heard of or spoken to Nelson or the company. Former [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]] and [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]] star [[Jim Duggan|Hacksaw Jim Duggan]] has been listed as co-owner of the promotion, but has disclaimed any affiliation on his official website, saying that, despite making a few appearances with the company, he has never signed a contract with them, and that he "has nothing to do with the WWWA or NWA Ohio." {{ref|Duggan}} Finally, another independent wrestling company using the same name of [http://www.worldwidewrestlingalliance.com World Wide Wrestling Alliance] has alleged that Dave Nelson's company is guilty of theft and trademark violation. {{ref|WWWA}}


==History==
Following these controversies, the promotion's website was taken temporarily offline.
Founded by promoter Richard Arpin, the promotion joined the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] as '''NWA Ohio''' before being bought by promoter Dave Nelson in 2004. In mid-2005, the organization was renamed the '''World Wide Wrestling Alliance''' and held its first event in [[Circleville, Ohio]] featuring [[Jim Duggan|"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan]] winning the WWWA United States Heavyweight Championship defeating Scott Powers on August 21, 2005. Soon after, the promotion announced its wrestlers would receive contracts to wrestle exclusively for the WWWA. A tour of [[Iraq]] for the [[US Army]] was advertised as well as a later PPV was also scheduled to air on September 20, 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1124899541.shtml |title=New WWWA promotion (formerly NWA Ohio) gains ESPN TV deal, more |access-date=2007-11-23 |author=Martin, Adam |date=2005-08-24 |publisher=WrestleView.com}}</ref>


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However, less than a year later, the organization had attracted a great deal of controversy. In 2005, after a failed attempt to purchase [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/06/29/1110189.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729162452/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/06/29/1110189.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 29, 2012 |title=SLAM! Wrestling: Ohio promoter Nelson eyes bigger things |access-date=2007-11-23 |author=Nation, Ryan |date=2005-08-24 |publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Nelson claimed the promotion would go national with a weekly program on [[ESPN2]]. However, the show did not debut as promised, and [[ESPN]] claimed to have never heard of or spoken to Nelson or the company. Former [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]] and [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]] star [[Jim Duggan|Hacksaw Jim Duggan]] has been listed as co-owner of the promotion, but has disclaimed any affiliation on his official website, saying that, despite making a few appearances with the company, he has never signed a contract with them, and that he "has nothing to do with the WWWA or NWA Ohio."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hacksawjimduggan.com |title=Update: October 8th/05 |access-date=2005-10-16 |publisher=HacksawJimDuggan.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051119134243/http://www.hacksaw.newpathproductions.com/Main.html |archive-date=2005-11-19 }}</ref> [[Bill Apter]], best known as editor of such wrestling publications as ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'', was claimed to be the Commissioner of World Wide Wrestling Alliance.
[[Bill Apter]], best known as editor of such wrestling publications as [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]], was claimed to be the Commissioner of 3WA.


Finally, another independent wrestling company using the same name of the World Wide Wrestling Alliance has alleged that Dave Nelson's company is guilty of theft and trademark violation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thewwwa.com |title=World Wide Wrestling Alliance News |access-date=2005-10-20 |archive-url=http://thewwwa.com/ |archive-date=2005-11-05}}</ref>
As of September 1, 2006, claims have suggested that the promotion has, in fact, been shut down. {{ref|defunct}}
==Champions==
===Last champions of Dave Nelson's WWWA===
{| border="1" cellpadding="1"
|'''Titles'''
|'''Current Champion(s)'''
|-
|US Champion
|[[Jim Duggan|"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan]]
|-
|Heavyweight Champion
|[[JD Houston]]
|-
|Cruiserweight Champion
|[[Zack Vincent]]
|-
|Tag Team Champions
|[[The Juggulator]] & [[Chance Prophet]]
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|}


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==References==
===Current champions of The ONE AND ONLY WWWA===
{{reflist}}


{{National Wrestling Alliance}}
{| border="1" cellpadding="1"
{{Professional wrestling in the United States}}
|'''Titles'''
|'''Current Champion(s)''' as of 4/1/07
|-
|World Championship
|Kage
|-
|Heavyweight Championship
|"Heartbreaker" Tyler Symz
|-
|United States Championship
|[[Larry Zybszko]]
|-
|Intercontinental Championship
|Ravage
|-
|Tag Team Championship
|''The Pack'' (Johnny Law & Body Beautiful)
|-
|High Impact Championship
|Arkham
|-
|Ladies Championship
|Vacant
|}


[[Category:National Wrestling Alliance members]]
==External links==
[[Category:Companies based in Ohio]]
*[http://www.wwwawrestling.net WWWAwrestling.net (NWA Ohio)]
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[[Category:Independent professional wrestling promotions based in the Midwestern United States]]
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*[http://www.WorldWideWrestlingAlliance.com WorldWideWrestlingAlliance.com]
[[Category:Professional wrestling shows in Columbus, Ohio]]

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==References==
*{{note|Duggan}} [http://www.hacksawjimduggan.com/ Official Hacksaw Jim Duggan website]. Retrieved Oct 16 2005.
*{{note|WWWA}} [http://www.worldwidewrestlingalliance.com/ Rival WWWA's official webpage]. Retrieved Oct 20 2005.
*{{note|defunct}}
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[[Category:American professional wrestling promotions]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 21 July 2024

World Wide Wrestling Alliance
AcronymWWWA
Founded2004
StyleAmerican Wrestling
HeadquartersColumbus, Ohio (2005-current)
Founder(s)Richard Arpin
Owner(s)Richard Arpin (2004)
Dave Nelson (2004-2005)
ParentNational Wrestling Alliance
FormerlyNWA Ohio
WebsiteWWWAwrestling.net
WorldWideWrestlingAlliance.com

The World Wide Wrestling Alliance (WWWA), previously known as NWA Ohio, was an American professional wrestling promotion. However, NWA Ohio Owner & Promoter Dave Nelson's claim of ownership of the WWWA name is disputed.

History

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Founded by promoter Richard Arpin, the promotion joined the National Wrestling Alliance as NWA Ohio before being bought by promoter Dave Nelson in 2004. In mid-2005, the organization was renamed the World Wide Wrestling Alliance and held its first event in Circleville, Ohio featuring "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan winning the WWWA United States Heavyweight Championship defeating Scott Powers on August 21, 2005. Soon after, the promotion announced its wrestlers would receive contracts to wrestle exclusively for the WWWA. A tour of Iraq for the US Army was advertised as well as a later PPV was also scheduled to air on September 20, 2005.[1]

However, less than a year later, the organization had attracted a great deal of controversy. In 2005, after a failed attempt to purchase Total Nonstop Action Wrestling,[2] Nelson claimed the promotion would go national with a weekly program on ESPN2. However, the show did not debut as promised, and ESPN claimed to have never heard of or spoken to Nelson or the company. Former WWE and WCW star Hacksaw Jim Duggan has been listed as co-owner of the promotion, but has disclaimed any affiliation on his official website, saying that, despite making a few appearances with the company, he has never signed a contract with them, and that he "has nothing to do with the WWWA or NWA Ohio."[3] Bill Apter, best known as editor of such wrestling publications as Pro Wrestling Illustrated, was claimed to be the Commissioner of World Wide Wrestling Alliance.

Finally, another independent wrestling company using the same name of the World Wide Wrestling Alliance has alleged that Dave Nelson's company is guilty of theft and trademark violation.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Adam (2005-08-24). "New WWWA promotion (formerly NWA Ohio) gains ESPN TV deal, more". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
  2. ^ Nation, Ryan (2005-08-24). "SLAM! Wrestling: Ohio promoter Nelson eyes bigger things". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
  3. ^ "Update: October 8th/05". HacksawJimDuggan.com. Archived from the original on 2005-11-19. Retrieved 2005-10-16.
  4. ^ "World Wide Wrestling Alliance News". Archived from the original on 2005-11-05. Retrieved 2005-10-20.
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