The National Wrestling Alliance continues to expand through the territory system.
On Monday, the NWA announced its second territory promotion, NWA JCP Southeast. The territory is led by legendary wrestling promoter, Joe Cazana. Joe’s sons, KC and AJ Cazana, are currently performers for the NWA. Corgan first made the announcement at the ‘How Coalfield Stole Christmas’ wrestling event this weekend.
“This collaboration not only signifies a mutual partnership but also symbolizes a shared
commitment to the growth and evolution of professional wrestling,” the NWA wrote in a press release issued to WrestleZone. “Joe Cazana Promotions has been a driving force in the Southeastern wrestling scene since 2009, consistently attracting top-tier talent and capacity crowds across various venues. As a third-generation professional wrestler and promoter, Joe Cazana’s passion for the sport began at an early age, setting up rings with his father and stepping into the ring for his first match in 1985.”
The Cazana family has a long history in the pro wrestling business. Joe’s grandfather, John Cazana, began promoting in Knoxville in 1953. His Cazana Sports Management would eventually become Southeastern Championship Wrestling, and that later became Continental Championship Wrestling. The promotion hosted names such as Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, Austin Idol, Arn Anderson, and many more stars of the era.
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“I am thrilled to announce that NWA JCP Southeast is now the second official territory of the
Lighting One era,” said Billy Corgan, NWA President. “Joe Cazana and his team have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the NWA, and their dedication to delivering high-quality wrestling events aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. This expansion reflects our confidence in the Southeastern wrestling market and our belief in Joe Cazana’s ability to continue elevating the NWA brand and find the newest talent available in his area.”
“Being born into the NWA as I was, and to be able to wrestle for the NWA my entire life, I couldn’t be more thankful to Corgan and the NWA,” Joe Cazana said in a statement. “In my opinion, the NWA is the best wrestling around. NWA JCP Southeast will remain the same promotion our fans have come to know and love, and now we are going to prove we are the best in the Southeastern United States. Doubt us? Try us!”
The top title in the promotion will now be known as the NWA JCP Southeastern Heavyweight Championship and it is recognized as an NWA-sanctioned title. The current champion, Thrillbilly Silas Mason, also holds the NWA National Heavyweight Championship.
In October, Corgan announced NWA Exodus Pro Midwest as the first official territory of the modern era. This promotion is under the stewardship of none other than the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, EC3.
