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A CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE AGES The Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship pays tribute to the promoters, wrestlers, broadcasters, and fans in the old Mid-Atlantic territory from 1970-1986.
The championship was created by the Mid-Atlantic Gateway and is dedicated to the friends and visitors to their Web site.
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THE FOLLOWING IS AN ARCHIVE FOR THE PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL LEADING UP TO THE CAROLINA WRESTLING CLASSIC Greg Valentine To Defend Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship against Masked Superstar at the Carolina Wrestling Classic on June 2nd in Hickory NC Greg "The Hammer" Valentine will defend the Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship against the original Masked Superstar (Bill Eadie) at the inaugural Carolina Wrestling Classic at L.P. Frans Ballpark in Hickory NC on June 2.
Valentine, a former Mid-Atlantic Champion in the old Mid-Atlantic territory of the NWA, is the inaugural Heritage Champion, first recognized in 2005. Valentine had one of the most memorable Mid-Atlantic title reigns ever, one that featured a series of brutal battles with Wahoo McDaniel. June 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of Valentines first Mid-Atlantic title win. The original Masked Superstar Bill Eadie is a Mid-Atlantic legend himself, who entered the territory the same year as Valentine. Superstar is a former Mid-Atlantic TV title holder and held one half of the NWA world tag titles on several occasions. He has headlined all over the world.
About the Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship The Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship pays tribute to the old Mid-Atlantic territory of the 1970s-1980s, the men who fought for that regional title, and the fans who help keep the memories of those days alive.
The championship, established in 2005, is represented by a custom made replica of the 3rd version of Mid-Atlantic title belt worn by title holders from 1977-1985. The belt was crafted by Dave Millican, who along with Reggie Parks makes many of the belts worn by most major wrestling and fighting organizations today. The Heritage Championship was created by the Mid-Atlantic Gateway, the number one internet resource on Mid-Atlantic Wrestling history, and represents the largest gathering of Mid-Atlantic Wrestling fans in the world.
Blake Arledge Photo Greg Valentine was first recognized as Mid-Atlantic Heritage Champion on February 19, 2005 at the Wrestling Night of Legends 2 in Spartanburg SC. The Mid-Atlantic Heritage Champion defends the title against wrestlers who were active during the 1970s and/or 1980s.
The Carolina Wrestling Classic The Carolina Wrestling Classic , a major event presented by Western Carolina Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and NWALegends.com takes place on June 2, 2007 at L. P. Frans Stadium in Hickory NC.
As well as featuring the Mid-Atlantic Heritage title match between Greg Valentine and the Masked Superstar, some of the biggest names in wrestling past and present will be appearing including Jake Roberts, Kamala, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (the Rock and Roll Express), Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey (the Midnight Express), Bob Caudle, Magnum T.A., Baby Doll, Brad Anderson, Brad Thomas, Timber, and Mike Youngblood. Visit the WCCW website for ticket information.
Related Information on the original Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship Title History Origin of the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship Photo Gallery: Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champions
© 2007 Mid-Atlantic Gateway
The Mid-Atlantic Gateway wants to thank the promoters of the Carolina Wrestling Classic for including the Mid-Atlantic Heritage Championship at their event. |
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