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United States Women's Championship
(July 1957 — 1986)
** records are scarce on this title, and it's possible
that this is a mixture of regional titles similar to promotions
having their own men's United States Champion **
Won By: Date: Event: Location: Reign:
Nell Stewart -- --
Recognized as champion by N.W.A. Georgia Championship Wrestling on January 7, 1958 in Macon, GA, no other matches are defenses are recorded for Stewart
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Cora Combs -- --
Recognized as champion between July 15-29, 1960, in Knoxville, TN. Coombs is the only recognized champion in the N.W.A. Mid-America territory between July 1960 and November 1974. It's unknown if this is continuous reign as there are significant gaps in records in the 1960s and there are other recognized U.S. Women's champions are in other territories.
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Judy Glover -- --
Recognized as champion on October 4, 1961 in Honolulu, HI
Kathy Starr Oct 4, 1961 -- --
Only recognized in Hawaii and N.W.A. Hollywood.
The match against Glover may have been to crown the first champion.
Starr is recognized as champion in 9 matches over 6 years, unknown if this is a single reign.
-- Aug 10, 1967 -- CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS UNCLEAR -- --
Mae Young -- --
Recognized as champion on July 7, 1698 in the Gulf Coast territory. This is the only recorded match for Young as champion.
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Betty Nicolli -- --
Recognized as champion by A.W.A. on July 12, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI.
Recognized as champion by N.W.A. Western States on July 22, 1970.
Recognized as champion by N.W.A. Central States on May 12, 1971 in Des Moines, IA.
Recognized as champion by N.W.A. Stampede Wrestling on July 9, 1971 in Calgary, AB.
Recognized as champion by N.W.A. N.W.F. on March 30, 1973 in Dunkirk, NY.
Niccoli has 43 known title defenses over a 5.5 year span, moving between the territories
with only 1 recorded loss in Stampede, which have have only been recognized in that territory. This is possibly the same title and a single reign.
Marie LaVerne Jul 13, 1971 Live Event Red Deer, Canada 4 days
Title length unknown, as Betty Niccoli is recognized as champion in N.W.A. Central States on January 1, 1972 and on March 31, 1972 when she returns to Stampede Wrestling.