![]() ![]() He launched the promotion World Championship Wrestling (WCW), which took its name from JCP's flagship tv show, and inherited its membership in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), continuing to promote the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. In 1988, the assets of JCP were purchased by media mogul Ted Turner, whose cable network TBS broadcast JCP programming. The championship belt debuted on February 14, 1986, at a Championship Wrestling from Florida card called "Battle of the Belts II", where NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair defended the title against Barry Windham. Jim Crockett Jr., of Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), commissioned Charles Crumrine, a Reno, Nevada, silversmith specializing in rodeo-style belt buckles, to produce the new championship belt. The Big Gold Belt was first introduced in 1986 to replace the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt that had been used since 1973, historically known as the "domed globe", and nicknamed by both wrestlers and fans the "Ten Pounds of Gold". History NWA World Heavyweight Championship ![]() The original championship belt design was known for being unbranded as it only read "World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion" and bore no initials or trademark of its owning promotion. While not the first wrestling championship belt to incorporate a name plate, it popularized the concept. Originally designed in 1985 by silversmith Charles Crumrine and commissioned by Jim Crockett Promotions for NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, the championship belt has three large gold plates with a distinctive name plate onto which the champion's name was etched. The Big Gold Belt is a historic professional wrestling championship belt that has represented multiple world championships throughout its history. WWE would reintroduce the design for the unbranded World Heavyweight Championship in 2002, incorporating their logo. If any resolution forces a return to be accepted, the winning bidder/purchaser of this item will be responsible for returning the item in the exact condition it was sent, and the winning bidder/purchaser/buyer of the item will be responsible for the cost of return shipping and for an additional non-refundable charge of $150 to cover the sellers shipping, insurance, handling and restocking fees.The original Big Gold Belt first used in the National Wrestling Alliance, then World Championship Wrestling, and finally World Wrestling Entertainment (then known as the World Wrestling Federation). Due to risks that come from selling on ebay, I have had to add the following to this listing: The item description and the pictures are accurate. The belt will be shipped after the PayPal payment is received and verified. Shipping outside the USA is available thru the ebay Global Shipping program, with the buyer being responsible for paying the additional shipping costs and any taxes/duties/custom fees or other charges for shipping from the ebay shipping center to the final address outside the USA. No exchanges Free Shipping to the USA with Insurance and Signature Confirmation required. Photos have been provided of the front and the back of the belt to indicate the condition of the belt. Please ask any questions before placing a bid/offer or purchasing. The strap is approximately 51 inches long and approximately 11 inches wide at the center. The logo plate is approximately 2 6/8 inches (top to bottom) and is approximately 3.5 inches wide. The two side plates are approximately 5 inches (top to bottom) and are approximately 3.5 inches wide. The main plate of the belt is approximately 11 inches (top to bottom) and approximately 12 3/8 inches wide. The black strap has a black suede like backing that covers the bolts/screws which hold the plates to the belt. The main plate is large and the belt is heavy. The belt is in good condition, with some signs of wear (scratches) and some wear on the main plate. I do not know who the maker of the belt is. I purchased the belt on ebay, and it has been stored in a smoke free pet free home since I received it. The belt is adult size with 3 metal plates and a black strap, in the AWA Inmate title belt style. P+W+R HEAVYWEIGHT WRESTLING CHAMPION Replica Title Belt. ![]() Item: 333267119733 PWR Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Replica Title Belt AWA Inmate Style World. ![]()
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