NWA UK Hammerlock
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| Acronym | NWA UK |
| Established | 1993 |
| Style | British Wrestling with modern influences |
| Location | Kent |
| Founder(s) | Andre Baker |
| Owner(s) | Andre Baker |
| Parent | National Wrestling Alliance |
NWA UK Hammerlock is a British professional wrestling promotion based in Kent.
[edit] History
Established in 1993 by former wrestler turned promoter Andre "Sledgehammer" Baker, it is one of the National Wrestling Alliance's territories. For many years the NWA had shunned Europe because it recognized a rival World Heavyweight Championship based in the UK (recognized by All Star Promotions), but in the late 1990s, the UK Hammerlock became a member of the NWA, opening Europe to its influence.
Probably the biggest event in Hammerlock's history came in 1999, when the promotion's top star, Gary Steele, defeated Naoya Ogawa to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. In recent times fans have been following the groups over 18's show at the "Tap N Tin" Nightclub (Chatham, Kent.) These shows have garnered a cult like following of fans from the venue, and mix in a more Hardcore style element, along with the traditionally British style of wrestling Hammerlock is known for.
The promotion would also branch out after the turn of the century, setting up a sister operation, known as NWA Ireland as well as gain a working relationship with the Scottish Wrestling Alliance.
Hammerlock training school graduate Fergal Devitt is their biggest success currently at New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name of Prince Devitt. While graduates Paul Tracey and "Rudeboy" Peter Jay have also embarked on campaigns to the United States both taking notable stays at New Japan's L.A Dojo
[edit] Championships
| Championship: | Current champion(s): | Held since: |
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| NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship | Paul Tracey | August 27, 2006 |
| NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship | Conscience | March 17, 2007 |
| NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight Championship | Zack Sabre, Jr. | October 22, 2005 |
| NWA Ireland Heavyweight Championship | Phil Boyd | April 1, 2007 |
| NWA Ireland Junior Heavyweight Championship | Aguila II | May 28, 2006 |
| NWA Ireland Tag Team Championship | The Masterclass (Adam Abz and Phil Boyd) |
November 26, 2006 |
| NWA Scottish Heavyweight Championship | Adam Shame | November 25, 2006 |
