#1 Contender Match For NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title Shot Added To NWA 78
A number one contender to the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title will be determined.
Coming up for the National Wrestling Alliance on July 25th is the NWA 78th Anniversary Event. The show is taking place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Joining the card is a five-way match to determine the next challenger to the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. Competing in that match are Heath, Pretty Boy Smooth, Effy, Kratos, and Talos.
Below is NWA’s write-up about the match:
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A new No. 1 Contender will crowned at NWA 78! A shot at โThe Ten Pounds of Goldโ is on the line July 25 at Phillyโs 2300 Arena. http://NWALiveEvents.com
At the NWAโs anniversary spectacular, five superstars battle for a future chance to challenge the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion. Witness it live in Philadelphia.
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A two-time NWA World Tag Team Champion, former NWA U.S. Tag Champion and co-holder of the 2025 Crockett Cup,
@Jr_KRATOS
has never won NWA singles gold.
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After recently retiring legend and two-time NWA Worlds Champion Trevor Murdoch, โThe Urban Playboyโ
@PrettyBoySmooth
looks to prove heโs โThe Most Dominant Big Man in the NWA.โ
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A global provocateur and darling of independent wrestling,
@EFFYlives
wants to carve his name in National Wrestling Alliance history!
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The 7โ Goliath returns after dominating The 2026 NWA Crockett Cup! Reigning
@AllJapan_PW
World Tag Champ
@Jack_Talos
aims to show he can conquer NWA without partner Ren Ayabe at his side.
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This dedicated family man and seasoned pro has held championships around the globe, but NWA gold has eluded
@HEATHXXII
. NWA 78 offers the decorated veteran an opportunity to step into rarified air.
Celebrate 78 years of the National Wrestling Alliance at NWAโs biggest live event of the year! Bring the whole family for a night of hard-hitting pro wrestling action and unforgettable memories.
NWA 78 is July 25, live at Philadelphiaโs
@2300Arena
. Get tickets now! http://NWALiveEvents.com”
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A new No. 1 Contender will crowned at NWA 78! A shot at โThe Ten Pounds of Goldโ is on the line July 25 at Phillyโs 2300 Arena. https://t.co/yWysZfdt0E
At the NWAโs anniversary spectacular, five superstars battle for a future chance toโฆ pic.twitter.com/RJdkXRS8z4
โ NWA (@nwa) June 26, 2026
Also on the bill for NWA 78 is WWE’s Nattie, who will be in action.
