Jeremiah Plunkett Wins NWA Mid-America Title, First Champion In 35 Years [Video]

During this week’s episode of NWA Powerrr, Jeremiah Plunkett captured the National Wrestling Alliance Mid-America Championship, becoming the first man to hold the belt in almost 40 years.

The belt, which was announced to be resurrected earlier this year, is one of the most iconic in wrestling history. Throughout its history, the title has been held by numerous wrestling legends, including Buddy Rogers, Harley Race, Randy Savage, Jackie Fargo, Jeff Jarrett, and more.

On Tuesday’s episode of Powerrr, Plunkett defeated contenders from three other NWA-recognized promotions to take home the belt, and was emotional after.

“It’s been a long road to get here,” said Plunkett after his win. “Becoming a champion in the National Wrestling Alliance has been a life-long dream. And I never dreamed I would win the Mid-America title — a championship which meant so much to generations of fans in my home state of Tennessee!”

The title was last held by the legendary Jerry …