On this page, you find the full Title History for the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version), with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) was contested in National Wrestling Alliance and American Wrestling Association, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on June 10, 1953.
This is a newer version of the NWA Northwest Tag Team Championship, with its own distinct lineage.
The NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) was retired on October 4, 1960.
A similar championship, the AWA World Tag Team Championship, has been later introduced, which does not share the lineage with this title.
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version): Title History
For the Title History of the newer version of this championship, see the page for the AWA World Tag Team Championship.
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version): Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
- October 4, 1960
- 23811+ days
AWA stopped promoting the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) and replaced by AWA World Tag Team Championship.23 Murder Incorporated Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills
- August 16, 1960
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 49 days
Murder Incorporated were awarded the championship when Leo Nomellini returned to the NFL. Became the first AWA World Tag Team Champions when AWA stopped recognizing NWA champions.49- days
22 
Leo Nomellini & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 4 Leo Nomellini
- July 19, 1960
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 28 days
28- days
21 Murder Incorporated Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills
- March 5, 1960
- 136 days
Murder Incorporated claimed to be International Tag Team champions in 1959, awarded the world title on this date. The Minneapolis promotion withdraws from NWA and forms American Wrestling Association in May but initially recognize NWA champions.136- days
Vacant
- September 2, 1959
- 185 days
The championship was vacated when Leo Nomellini returned to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 1959.185- days
20 Butch Levy & Leo Nomellini Butch Levy & Leo Nomellini
- July 14, 1959
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 50 days
50- days
19 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
- June 3, 1959
- 41 days
The Kalmikoffs were awarded the championship because Verne Gagne was on tour outside the territory.41- days
18 Butch Levy & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 3 Butch Levy
- April 28, 1959
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 36 days
36- days
17 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
- March 5, 1959
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 54 days
In April 10, 1959 Ivan gave his half to Baron Gattoni after being injured.54- days
16 
The Lisowski Brothers Reggie Lisowski 2 & Stan Lisowski
- January 22, 1959
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 42 days
42- days
15 Herb Freeman & Seymour Freeman Herb Freeman & Seymour Freeman
- January 15, 1959
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 7 days
7- days
14 The Lisowski Brothers Reggie Lisowski 1 & Stan Lisowski
- November 5, 1958
- Minnesota | House show
- 71 days
The Lisowski Brothers won a tournament to win the vacant championship.71- days
Vacant
- September 2, 1958
- 64 days
The championship was vacated for undocumented reasons.64- days
13 
Fritz Von Erich & Hans Hermann Fritz von Erich 1 & Hans Hermann
- July 1, 1958
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 63 days
63- days
12 The Gallagher Brothers Doc Gallagher & Mike Gallagher
- June 3, 1958
- Minnesota | House show
- 28 days
28- days
11 Leo Nomellini & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 2 Leo Nomellini
- May 15, 1958
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 19 days
19- days
10 The Gallagher Brothers Doc Gallagher & Mike Gallagher
- March 22, 1958
- Saint Paul, Minnesota | House show
- 54 days
Hard Boiled Haggerty and Kinji Shibuya defeated the Gallaghers on April 22, 1958 but the championship was returned a week later due to questionable decisions by referee Ilio DiPaolo.54- days
9 Bronko Nagurski & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 1 Bronko Nagurski
- December 26, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 86 days
86- days
8 
The Atomic Blonds Johnny Valentine 1 Chet Wallick
- December 10, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 16 days
16- days
7 The Brunetti Brothers Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti
- November 26, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 14 days
14- days
6 Kinji Shibuya & Mitsu Arakawa Kinji Shibuya & Mitsu Arakawa
- August 13, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 105 days
105- days
5 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
- June 6, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 68 days
68- days
4 The Brunetti Brothers Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti
- February 26, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 100 days
100- days
3 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
- January 8, 1957
- Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show
- 49 days
The Kalmikoffs defeated Fritz Von Erich and Karl Von Schober in a tournament final to win the vacant championship.49- days
Vacant
- January 8, 1957
- 0 days
The championship was vacated for undocumented reasons.0- days
2 
Pat O'Connor & Tony Baillargeon Pat O'Connor 1 & Tony Baillargeon
- June 20, 1953
- Saint Paul, Minnesota | House show
- 1298 days
1298- days
1 Al Mills & Tiny Mills Al Mills & Tiny Mills
- June 10, 1953
- Minnesota | House show
- 10 days
Records are unclear on who they defeated to win the championship.10- days
For the Title History of the previous version of this championship, see the page for the NWA Northwest Tag Team Championship.
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version): Names & Belt Designs
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- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version)June 10, 1953October 4, 1960
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version): Statistics
NWA
MBWC- Promotion
American Wrestling Association - GenderMale
- Title TypeTag Team Titles
- Date EstablishedJune 10, 1953
- Preceded By
NWA Northwest Tag Team Championship - Date RetiredOctober 4, 1960
- Followed By
AWA World Tag Team Championship
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff | 4 |
| 2 | Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills | 2 |
| 3 | Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti | 2 |
| 4 | Reggie Lisowski & Stan Lisowski | 2 |
| 5 | Doc Gallagher & Mike Gallagher | 2 |
| 6 | Verne Gagne & Leo Nomellini | 2 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Pat O'Connor & Tony Baillargeon | 1298 | |
| Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff | 212 | |
| Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills | 185 | |
| Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti | 114 | |
| Reggie Lisowski & Stan Lisowski | 113 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat O'Connor & Tony Baillargeon | June 20, 1953 - January 8, 1957 | 1298 | |
| Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills | March 5, 1960 - July 19, 1960 | 136 | |
| Kinji Shibuya & Mitsu Arakawa | August 13, 1957 - November 26, 1957 | 105 | |
| Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti | February 26, 1957 - June 6, 1957 | 100 | |
| Verne Gagne & Bronko Nagurski | December 26, 1957 - March 22, 1958 | 86 |