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1. Who was recognised as the first NWA World Heavyweight Champion?
2. In which city was the NWA based until 1982?
3. How many times did Lou Thesz hold the NWA World Heavyweight Title between 1949 and his last match in 1990?
4. The first title reign of Harley Race came between the tenures of which two great champions?
5. The 70's saw the advent of the 'quick swap' title change when the World Champion toured Japan. The NWA had an association with All-Japan Wrestling Association, which was owned by Giant Baba. How many times did Baba win the NWA World Heavyweight Title?
6. From 1948 until 1993, when WCW withdrew from NWA and effectively reduced the NWA titles to 'regional' status, only one set of brothers held the NWA World Heavyweight Title. Who were they?
7. Ric Flair was stripped of the NWA World Heavyweight Title on 8 September 1991. Why?
8. WWWF was a member of the NWA.
9. 1972 saw a man, who later gained fame as a WWF commentator, win the NWA World Heavyweight Title, only to have it taken away when the champion's father entered the ring after the match and attacked the referee, who changed the decision to a 'disqualification'. Who was the unlucky wrestler?
10. After a hiatus, members of the NWA regrouped, and held a tournament to decide a new World Heavyweight Champion on 27 August 1994. Who won the tournament?
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