On this page, you find the full Title History for the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas 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 (Texas Version) was contested in National Wrestling Alliance and World Class Championship Wrestling, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on July 1, 1958, and the inaugural champions were Verne Gagne.
The NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version) was retired on April 15, 1982, with the final champions being Kerry von Erich.
A similar championship, the WCWA World Tag Team Championship, has been later introduced, which does not share the lineage with this title.
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version): Title History
For the Title History of the newer version of this championship, see the page for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship.
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version): Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
May 1, 1982Championship abandoned by WCCW.54 
Kerry Von Erich & Al Madril Kerry von Erich 3 & Al Madril
April 15, 1982 Ft. Worth, Texas | WCCW Show16days53 
Bill Irwin & Bugsy McGraw Bill Irwin 2 & Bugsy McGraw
April 1, 1982 Lawton, Oklahoma | WCCW Show14days52 Kerry Von Erich & Al Madril Kerry von Erich 2 & Al Madril
December 1, 1981 Ft. Worth, Texas | BTW Show121days51 
Bill Irwin & Frank Dusek Bill Irwin 1 & Frank Dusek
November 1, 1981Awarded30days50 Kerry Von Erich & Terry Orndorff Kerry von Erich 1 & Terry Orndorff
October 1, 1981 Dallas, Texas | BTW Show31days49 
Great Kabuki & Chang Chung The Great Kabuki 1 & Chang Chung 1
June 1, 1981 Texas | BTW Show122days48 
The Von Erichs David von Erich 1 & Kevin von Erich 1
February 1, 1981 Dallas, Texas | WCCW Star Wars 1981120days47 Hercules Ayala & Ali Mustafa Hercules Ayala & Ali Mustafa
January 1, 1981 Texas | BTW ShowAwarded31days46 Inactive
January 1, 1969Championship abandoned4383days45 Mr. Ito & Chati Yokouchi Mr. Ito & Chati Yokouchi
December 12, 1968 Amarillo, Texas | House show20days44 
Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk Dory Funk Jr. 2 & Terry Funk 2
October 17, 1968 Amarillo, Texas | House show56days43 The Infernos Inferno #1 & Inferno #2
September 26, 1968 Amarillo, Texas | House show21days42 Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk Dory Funk Jr. 1 & Terry Funk 1
June 18, 1968 San Angelo, Texas | House show100days41 The Von Brauners Kurt Von Brauner & Karl Von Brauner
May 23, 1968 Amarillo, Texas | House show26days40 
Nick Bockwinkel & Ricky Romero Nick Bockwinkel 1 & Ricky Romero
April 25, 1968 Texas | House show28days39 The Von Brauners Kurt Von Brauner & Karl Von Brauner
November 15, 1967 Texas | House showDefeat Gory Guerrero and Luis Hernandez162days
Vacant
July 1, 1967Championship vacated or undocumented reasons.137days38 Nick Kozak & Danny Miller Nick Kozak & Danny Miller
June 8, 1967 Amarillo, Texas | House showDefeat the Medics to win the championship23daysVacant
January 1, 1967Championship vacated for undocumented reasons.158days37 The Internationals Al Costello & Karl Von Brauner
November 1, 1966 Texas | House show61days36 
Fritz Von Erich & Duke Keomuka Fritz von Erich 2 & Duke Keomuka
March 1, 1966 Dallas, Texas | House show245days35 
The Destroyer & Golden Terror The Destroyer 1 & Golden Terror
February 8, 1966 Dallas, Texas | House show21days34 Duke Keomuka & Kanji Inoki Duke Keomuka & Kanji Inoki
December 31, 1965 Texas | House show39days33 Fritz Von Erich & Killer Karl Kox Fritz von Erich 1 & Killer Karl Kox
June 29, 1965 Dallas, Texas | House showDefeated Eddie Graham and Sam Steamboat to win the championship185days32 Inactive
December 31, 1963Championship not promoted for around two years546days31 Ciclon Negro & Ricki Starr Ciclon Negro & Ricki Starr
August 16, 1963 Houston, Texas | House show137days30 Dalton Brothers Jack Dalton & Jim Dalton
August 1, 1963 Texas | House show15days29 The Von Brauners Kurt Von Brauner & Karl Von Brauner
July 5, 1963 Houston, Texas | House show27days28 Kozak Brothers Nick Kozak & Jerry Kozak
March 21, 1963 Austin, Texas | House show106days27 Rip Hawk & Rock Hunter Rip Hawk & Rock Hunter
February 5, 1963 Houston, Texas | House show44days26 Bull Curry & Lucas Pertano Bull Curry & Lucas Pertano
January 29, 1963 Houston, Texas | House show7days25 Tony Borne & Ivan the Terrible Tony Borne & Ivan the Terrible
November 20, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show70days24 Ciclon Negro & Oscar Salazar Ciclon Negro & Oscar Salazar
November 2, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show18days23 Duke Keomuka & Taro Miyake Duke Keomuka & Taro Miyake
October 12, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show21days22 Mike Clancy & Red McKim Mike Clancy & Red McKim
September 28, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show14days21 Duke Keomuka & Taro Miyake Duke Keomuka & Taro Miyake
September 7, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show21days20 Tarzan Tyler & The Alaskan Tarzan Tyler & The Alaskan
August 17, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show21days19 Kozak Brothers Nick Kozak & Jerry Kozak
June 8, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show70days18 Dalton Brothers Jack Dalton & Jim Dalton
May 1, 1962 Texas | House show38days17 Dory Dixon & Ciclon Negro Dory Dixon & Ciclon Negro
April 27, 1962 Houston, Texas | House show4days16 Dalton Brothers Jack Dalton & Jim Dalton
November 1, 1961 Texas | House show177days15 Pepper Gomez & Dory Dixon Pepper Gomez & Dory Dixon
June 16, 1961 Houston, Texas | House show138days14 Duke Keomuka & Tony Martin Duke Keomuka & Tony Martin
May 26, 1961 Houston, Texas | House show21days13 Rito Romero & Dory Dixon Rito Romero & Dory Dixon
May 5, 1961 Houston, Texas | House show21days12 Pepper Gomez & Wilbur Snyder Pepper Gomez & Wilbur Snyder
September 1, 1960Blanco gave his half to Snyder246days11 Pepper Gomez & Torbellino Blanco Pepper Gomez & Torbellino Blanco
May 1, 1960 Texas | House show123days10 Danny McShain & Joe Christie Danny McShain & Joe Christie
April 1, 1960 Houston, Texas | House show30days9 Hogan Wharton & Adnon Kaisy Hogan Wharton & Adnon Kaisy
February 12, 1960 Houston, Texas | House show49days8 Joe Christie & Man Mountain Managoff Joe Christie & Man Mountain Managoff
January 29, 1960 Houston, Texas | House show14days7 Pepper Gomez & Ciclone Anaya Pepper Gomez & Ciclone Anaya
December 8, 1959 Dallas, Texas | House show52days6 Duke Keomuka & Mr. Moto Duke Keomuka & Mr. Moto
September 1, 1959 Texas | House show98days5 Pepper Gomez & Rito Romero Pepper Gomez & Rito Romero
December 1, 1958 Ft. Worth, Texas | House show274days4 The Fabulous Kangaroos Al Costello & Roy Heffernan
November 17, 1958 Ft. Worth, Texas | House show14days3 Pepper Gomez & El Medico Pepper Gomez & El Medico
August 22, 1958 Houston, Texas | House show87days2 Bill Longson & Ike Eakins Bill Longson & Ike Eakins
August 1, 1958 Texas | House show21days1 
Verne Gagne & Wilbur Snyder Verne Gagne 1 & Wilbur Snyder
July 1, 1958Title Awarded31days
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version): Names & Belt Designs
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version)January 1, 1981April 15, 1982
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version)July 1, 1958January 1, 1981
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas Version): Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
NWA, 
BTW DALLASJuly 1, 1958 April 15, 1982
- Promotion
National Wrestling Alliance
World Class Championship Wrestling - TerritoryState
- DivisionTag Team
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedJuly 1, 1958
- Date RetiredApril 15, 1982
- Followed By
WCWA World Tag Team Championship
- First ChampionVerne Gagne
- Final ChampionKerry von Erich
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Dalton & Jim Dalton | 3 |
| 2 | Kurt Von Brauner & Karl Von Brauner | 3 |
| 3 | Inactive | 2 |
| 4 | Nick Kozak & Jerry Kozak | 2 |
| 5 | Terry Funk & Dory Funk Jr. | 2 |
| 6 | Kerry von Erich & Al Madril | 2 |
| 7 | Duke Keomuka & Taro Miyake | 2 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Inactive | 4929 | |
| Pepper Gomez & Rito Romero | 274 | |
| Pepper Gomez & Wilbur Snyder | 246 | |
| Fritz von Erich & Duke Keomuka | 245 | |
| Jack Dalton & Jim Dalton | 230 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inactive | January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1981 | 4383 | |
| Inactive | December 31, 1963 - June 29, 1965 | 546 | |
| Pepper Gomez & Rito Romero | December 1, 1958 - September 1, 1959 | 274 | |
| Pepper Gomez & Wilbur Snyder | September 1, 1960 - May 5, 1961 | 246 | |
| Fritz von Erich & Duke Keomuka | March 1, 1966 - November 1, 1966 | 245 |
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