The Hot NWA Summer

The NWA has seen some interesting developments lately.

NWA Mid South put on a huge show outside of their territory as they are occassionally want to do, and it included Matt Rivera winning the Unified Title and Mustang Mike winning the NWA National Title.  Golden Boy Greg Anthony won the title back in a rematch at the regularly scheduled Mid South match and is now a two time NWA National Champ.

Over in NWA Elite, Battleborn John Saxon defeated NWA World Junior Heavyweight champ Steve Anthony.  Saxon was a brief National champ, and now adds a world title to his collection.  Anthony, a two time champ, now moves on to something else.  Saxon had a really good promo against Jushin Liger a few years ago when Anthony eventually emerged as the #1 contender and won his first title.  Liger is going to be coming to the states as he was recently announced for Battle For Las Angeles.  Maybe . . . .

I still hold that Badd Blood is a top contender.  He defended his title in a three way match that involved three falls.  He pinned none other than Jason the Gift Kincaid to retain his championship.  Kincaid, the longest reigning champ (although the title he was defending that night was not the SMW title, but another held by Kincaid) is in Mexico in a tag tourney this week and has appeared on Ring of Honor TV now too. 

July 15 is a huge Tag title defense with the Iron Empire going up against Seth Allen and Dane Griffen, who just beat former ROH champs, War Machine.  I would not be surprised to see a title change at this event at NWA Midwest. 

It would be nice to see a little more from Amber O'Neal and the Women's Title.  Santana Garrett is still all over the place touring the world (including Tag teaming with O'Neal in one promotion).  Garrett is headlining a women's wrestling event against Barbi Hayden soon too.  O'Neal is a big name, but Garrett is the hotter wrestler right now.  I would love to see her gain the title again. 

Lots of promotion are having big shows in July and August.  Go check out the local wrestling in your area!