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Bob Caudle (born August 2, 1930) [1] is an American professional wrestling announcer most notable for his time with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). He started working with Jim Crockett Promotions in the late 1950s for promoter Jim Crockett, Sr.
Jim Crockett Promotions, at times branded as Eastern States Championship Wrestling and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, is a family-owned professional wrestling promotion headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. [2] Founded in 1931, the promotion emerged as a cornerstone of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).
The Assassin #2 1983–1984 [62] Richard Fliehr [a] Ric Flair 1974–1988 [63] Paul Frederik † Paul Jones 1968 1971–1989 [64] John Frenkel III: John Tatum 1985 [65] Tatsumi Fujinami: Dr. Fujinami 1976–1977 [66] Harry Fujiwara † Mr. Fuji 1974–1975 1981–1982 [67] Dorrance Funk Jr. Dory Funk Jr. The Masked Outlaw 1969–1973 1977 1982 ...
On October 13, 1970, the championship was introduced as the NWA Eastern Heavyweight Championship during a taping of Championship Wrestling. [Note 2] It was announced that the Missouri Mauler had defeated the defending champion Pat O'Connor in New York City to win the title; this title change was fictitious and a storyline to introduce the championship to the promotion; nevertheless, O'Connor's ...
Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling (1997–2003) [1] Chris Bassett Appleton, Wisconsin: New Age Wrestling (1989–1997) Packerland Pro Wrestling (1998) [1] Rick Bassman: 1961– 1985– Santa Ana, California: Ultimate Pro Wrestling (1998–2007) David Baucom 1999– Charlotte, North Carolina: NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1999 ...
On December 25, 1971, Georgia Championship Wrestling made its television debut with a special Christmas program. Beginning in late January 1972 the promotion's regular series, Big Time Wrestling, began airing on Saturday afternoons on WQXI-TV in Atlanta; the show was recorded for later broadcast over WJBF in Augusta and WTOC-TV in Savannah, stations located in two of GCW's major cities.
CWF Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship: The tag team title of CWF Mid-Atlantic. It was established in 2000 and remains the promotion's main tag team title. [41] [42] CWF Mid-Atlantic Television Championship: The television title of CWF Mid-Atlantic. It was established as a cruiserweight championship in 2000 and defended until 2004. [43]
Crockett also worked with Bob Caudle on Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. [1] Since 2021, Crockett has been involved in some All Elite Wrestling events in the Crockett territory, which occurred during AEW Holiday Bash in Greensboro, AEW Battle of the Belts in Charlotte, with the events held in Crockett-era venues.