National Wrestling Association of America was a pro wrestling promotion based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, operating at a National level.
The NWAA promotion was founded on September 16, 1930 by Gen. John V. Clinnin, and it ceased operations on September 1, 1980.
This promotion was the wrestling department of the National Boxing Association, and the predecessor of the National Wrestling Alliance.
National Wrestling Association of America: Info
- Promotion TypeMajor, Miscellaneous
- TerritoryNational
- Continent
North & Central America - Country
United States - LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Date EstablishedSeptember 16, 1930
- Date RetiredSeptember 1, 1980
- FounderGen. John V. Clinnin
- Owners
- Real NameJames Stevenson (July 1, 1979 - September 1, 1980)
- Real NameNick Sckavone (December 1, 1975 - July 1, 1979)
- Real NameChales P. Davey (October 1, 1975 - December 1, 1975)
- Real NameNick Sckavone (August 1, 1973 - October 1, 1975)
- Real NameNick Kerasiotis (March 1, 1973 - August 1, 1973)
- Real NameEarl Shelton (November 1, 1971 - March 1, 1973)
- Real NameChester O'Sullivan (August 1, 1968 - November 1, 1971)
- Real NameJames H. Young (August 1, 1967 - August 1, 1968)
- Real NameJack Battalia (August 1, 1966 - August 1, 1967)
- Real NameMalcom Forrester (August 1, 1965 - August 1, 1966)
- Real NameBill Brennan (August 1, 1964 - August 1, 1965)
- Real NameWilbert F. Lewis (September 1, 1963 - August 1, 1964)
- Real NameR.B. Latting (August 1, 1962 - September 1, 1963)
- Real NameChas W. Pian (September 1, 1961 - August 1, 1962)
- Real NameLawson M. Lynn (September 1, 1960 - September 1, 1961)
- Real NameDavid Ot (September 1, 1958 - September 1, 1960)
- Real NameWard Wylie (September 1, 1957 - September 1, 1958)
- Real NameCharlie Wheeler (August 1, 1955 - September 1, 1957)
- Real NameCol. Harry J. Landr (September 1, 1930 - January 1, 1955)
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Promotion Names
- National Wrestling Association of America - NWAA (September 16, 1930 - September 1, 1980)
- Logo History
- National Wrestling Association of AmericaSeptember 16, 1930September 1, 1980
National Boxing Association (Parent Organization)September 16, 1930September 1, 1960
- NotesThis promotion was the wrestling department of the National Boxing Association, and the predecessor of the National Wrestling Alliance.