National Wrestling Alliance Championships
Upon its founding in 1948, the NWA Board of Directors recognized only three championships as world titles. There were however no rules within the organization preventing individual members promoting titles in other divisions as world titles. Currently, only four (all but the Welterweight Championship) are currently recognized by the Board.
- NWA World Heavyweight Championship
- NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
- NWA World Tag Team Championship
- NWA World Women's Championship
Read more about National Wrestling Alliance Championships: Unofficial World Championships, Defunct World Championships, Defunct Championships
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