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NWA Battle of the Belts
Name of the event: NWA Battle Of The Belts / Date:02.09.1985 / Promotion:Championship Wrestling From Florida, National Wrestling Alliance / Location: Tampa, Florida, USA/ Arena:The Sundome
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Plot Summary
NWA Battle of the Belts is a series of special television events produced by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in the 1980s, showcasing championship matches and major rivalries within the National Wrestling Alliance. These events were designed to be standalone spectacles, often featuring the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and other prominent titles. They highlighted the top stars of the era in intense, high-stakes contests.
Critical Reception
Battle of the Belts events are generally well-regarded by wrestling fans for featuring high-quality matches and important storylines from the NWA's golden era. They are seen as significant historical documents of professional wrestling during a competitive period.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for featuring top-tier NWA talent and championship matches.
Seen as significant historical broadcasts of a popular wrestling era.
Appreciated for the intensity and storytelling within the matches.
Google audience: Audience reviews often praise these events for their classic wrestling matches and the star power of the NWA during the mid-1980s.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (These were television specials, not typically award-nominated entities)
Fun Fact
The 'Battle of the Belts' concept was revived by AEW in recent years, paying homage to these classic NWA specials.
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