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This is a newer version of the NWA Northwest Tag Team Championship, with its own distinct lineage.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, 1960AWA 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 showMurder 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.49days22 
Leo Nomellini & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 4 Leo Nomellini
July 19, 1960 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show28days21 Murder Incorporated Stan Kowalski & Tiny Mills
March 5, 1960Murder 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.136days
Vacant
September 2, 1959The championship was vacated when Leo Nomellini returned to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 1959.185days20 Butch Levy & Leo Nomellini Butch Levy & Leo Nomellini
July 14, 1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show50days19 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
June 3, 1959The Kalmikoffs were awarded the championship because Verne Gagne was on tour outside the territory.41days18 Butch Levy & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 3 Butch Levy
April 28, 1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show36days17 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
March 5, 1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House showIn April 10, 1959 Ivan gave his half to Baron Gattoni after being injured.54days16 
The Lisowski Brothers Reggie Lisowski 2 & Stan Lisowski
January 22, 1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show42days15 Herb Freeman & Seymour Freeman Herb Freeman & Seymour Freeman
January 15, 1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show7days14 The Lisowski Brothers Reggie Lisowski 1 & Stan Lisowski
November 5, 1958 Minnesota | House showThe Lisowski Brothers won a tournament to win the vacant championship.71daysVacant
September 2, 1958The championship was vacated for undocumented reasons.64days13 
Fritz Von Erich & Hans Hermann Fritz von Erich 1 & Hans Hermann
July 1, 1958 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show63days12 The Gallagher Brothers Doc Gallagher & Mike Gallagher
June 3, 1958 Minnesota | House show28days11 Leo Nomellini & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 2 Leo Nomellini
May 15, 1958 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show19days10 The Gallagher Brothers Doc Gallagher & Mike Gallagher
March 22, 1958 Saint Paul, Minnesota | House showHard 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.54days9 Bronko Nagurski & Verne Gagne Verne Gagne 1 Bronko Nagurski
December 26, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show86days8 
The Atomic Blonds Johnny Valentine 1 Chet Wallick
December 10, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show16days7 The Brunetti Brothers Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti
November 26, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show14days6 Kinji Shibuya & Mitsu Arakawa Kinji Shibuya & Mitsu Arakawa
August 13, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show105days5 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
June 6, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show68days4 The Brunetti Brothers Guy Brunetti & Joe Brunetti
February 26, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House show100days3 The Kalmikoffs Ivan Kalmikoff & Karol Kalmikoff
January 8, 1957 Minneapolis, Minnesota | House showThe Kalmikoffs defeated Fritz Von Erich and Karl Von Schober in a tournament final to win the vacant championship.49daysVacant
January 8, 1957The championship was vacated for undocumented reasons.0days2 
Pat O'Connor & Tony Baillargeon Pat O'Connor 1 & Tony Baillargeon
June 20, 1953 Saint Paul, Minnesota | House show1298days1 Al Mills & Tiny Mills Al Mills & Tiny Mills
June 10, 1953 Minnesota | House showRecords are unclear on who they defeated to win the championship.10days
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
- 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 - TerritoryCity
- DivisionTag Team
- GenderMale
- 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 |
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