Jim Crockett Promotions

Jim Crockett Promotions was a Major and Territory pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

The JCP promotion was founded on March 2, 1931 by Jim Crockett Sr., and it ceased operations on November 20, 1988.

Jim Crockett Promotions played a significant role in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) throughout the latter’s existence, and was one of the two largest wrestling promotions in the U.S. during the 1980s, alongside the expanding World Wrestling Federation (now WWE).

In 1988, the Crockett family sold a majority stake to Turner Broadcasting System, leading to the creation of World Championship Wrestling (WCW).

JCP still exists today as a trademarked entity, and was notable for running the Ric Flair’s Last Match pay-per-view in 2022.

Jim Crockett Promotions: Info

Promotion TypeMajor, Territory
ContinentNorth & Central America
Date EstablishedMarch 2, 1931
CountryUnited States
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina, USA
Date RetiredNovember 20, 1988
FounderJim Crockett Sr.
Owners
- Real NameDavid Crockett, Conrad Thompson (May 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022)
- Real NameJim Crockett Jr. (April 2, 1973 - November 20, 1988)
- Real NameJim Crockett Sr. (March 2, 1931 - April 1, 1973)
Promotion Names
- Jim Crockett Promotions - JCP (May 16, 2022 - July 31, 2022)
- Jim Crockett Promotions - JCP (March 2, 1931 - November 20, 1988)
- Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - MACW (July 2, 1973 - January 2, 1988)
- Eastern States Championship Wrestling - ESCW (March 2, 1931 - December 31, 1951)
Logo History
- JCP LogoMay 16, 2022July 31, 2022
- JCP LogoMarch 2, 1931November 20, 1988
- MACW LogoFebruary 2, 1973January 2, 1988
NWA Affiliation
- LocationMid-Atlantic/Southern United States (November 18, 1983 - November 20, 1988)
- LocationVirginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio (January 8, 1979 - November 17, 1983)
- LocationVirginia, North Carolina, South Carolina (March 1, 1951 - January 7, 1979)