NWA Announces Eight-Man Tournament To Crown National Champion At 70th Anniversary Show

Jeremy Lambert Oct 1, 2018 2:06PM

The National Wrestling Alliance is loading up for their 70th Anniversary Show on Oct. 21.

Today, the company announced an eight-man tournament to crown a new National Champion for the event. The tournament will take place in two stages. The first stage is two separate four-way elimination matches. The winners of each bout will meet in a one-on-one contest to crown a new champion.

NWA will be releasing the names of the eight competitors throughout the day. Fightful will update this post will the announcements as they happen.

#NWA70 Update

The new @NWA National Champion will crowned in Nashville on 10/21/18.

8 wrestlers 1 Night

Today we will release the field every hour starting at noon ET!

Here is how the champion will be decided. pic.twitter.com/uoPaM53N9D
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

The history of the NWA National Championship dates back to 1980 when Austin Idol captured the title. Kahagas last held the belt in 2017. The title was vacated in Sept. 2017 and defunct until Oct. 21 when it will be revived at the 70th Anniversary Show.

Here are the announced competitors:

He has held #TenPoundsOfGold

He has traveled coast to coast and across the world.

He has podcasted from his studio... apartment.

1st Entrant for @NWA National Championship at #NWA70 is... Colt Cabana

Be there live - https://t.co/ppm7hQjwvk pic.twitter.com/iiu1TO8Gef
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

He has dedicated over a decade to his craft.

He might think that Nashville is the Worst Town He’s Ever Been to.

The 2nd Entrant for the NWA National Championship at #NWA70 is Scorpio Sky.

Be there live - https://t.co/ppm7hQjwvk pic.twitter.com/WL2mSjLviW
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

The National Championship will travel around like #TenPoundsOfGold telling its own story.

This man has dedicated himself to professional wrestling and is telling his own story.

3rd Entrant is Mike Parrow

Watch this @kenjohnson1028 doc on Mike - https://t.co/YcrjClTKl0 pic.twitter.com/wq1Zo8mJW9
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

He bring a bruising reputation and physical style to #NWA70

He has wrestled all over the world from @wwe, @IMPACTWRESTLING and Pro Wrestling Noah.

Entrant 4 for the National Championship is Jay Bradley #NWA70 on @FiteTV - Link is https://t.co/2XNYx8pJwX pic.twitter.com/Fhonz5hsEf
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

His artistic side could be described as eccentric.

His wrestling style borders on extremes.

The Fifth Entrant for the National Championship is Sam Shaw.

Be there live - https://t.co/7UF4ZzQrsh #NWA70 on @FiteTV - Link is https://t.co/2XNYx8pJwX pic.twitter.com/Me7o2LshWe
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

Everyone at the @NWA was captivated when we saw his video.

His wrestling skill got him in the field of 8 at #NWA70

Meet Entrant Six for the National Championship... Ricky Starks.

Video - https://t.co/Q0fJtnHiTs pic.twitter.com/3cRA47w9zZ
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

A long time favorite of everyone here.

He just took @CodyRhodes to the limit for #TenPoundsOfGold.

Now this man is out to represent the Nation.

Seventh Entrant for #NWA70 is Willie Mack. pic.twitter.com/PKf8MDBqqY
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

His high flying style will leave you breathless.

His vlog style will let you into his real journey.

The 8th entrant in the @NWA National Championship at #NWA70 is Sammy Guevara.

Be there live - https://t.co/7UF4ZzyQAJ #NWA70 on @FiteTV - https://t.co/2XNYx8HkVx pic.twitter.com/1lWFZYwyxN
— NWA (@nwa) October 1, 2018

The NWA 70th Anniversary Show will be headlined by Cody defending the NWA World Title against Nick Aldis in a 2-out-of-3 falls bout.

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NWA Announces Eight-Man Tournament To Crown National Champion At 70th Anniversary Show