United States Wrestling Association - The Wrestling Territories

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Even though the USWA took over when World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) eventually faltered, it never lost its hard-hitting, uncompromising style of wrestling.

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Many young superstars came through its doors that would change the business of professional wrestling forever.

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“Cactus Jack Manson” – Mick Foley in the USWA

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“The Punisher” – Mark Calaway (Undertaker) in the USWA

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Eric Embry and the Start of the USWA

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Billy Travis

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The United States Wrestling Association (USWA) saw many young stars come through its doors that would make names for themselves in the decade ahead.

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