Rise and Fall of United States Wrestling Association (USWA)

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The United States Wrestling Association (USWA) saw many young superstars come through its doors that would change the business of professional wrestling forever. Three wrestlers, in particular, shook the wrestling game to its core!

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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”

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“The Punisher”

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