5 Things you didn't know about Adam Pearce

#1: Pearce was a 5-time NWA Heavyweight Champion

Current WWE Producer Adam Pearce was a five-time NWA Heavyweight Champion.

Throughout Adam Pearce's journey through professional wrestling, he competed across the world and worked in promotions of various sizes. In 2006, he got the opportunity in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).

13 years ago today!? pic.twitter.com/LfcQzkeK8C

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 19, 2020

During a tumultuous time for the promotion, the establishment of a champion that could restore the prestige of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship was desperately needed. After several feuds in the promotion, Pearce would defeat Brent Albright to capture the title in 2007.

A title that was once held by wrestling legends such as Sting, Ric Flair, and Dusty Rhodes was now in the possession of Pearce. In his interview with WWE.com, he would discuss the importance of the NWA in professional wrestling.

I always got excited to share the ring with @GiftKincaid. Total pro, always made me better than I was. Here’s a peek at one of our battles, new to my YouTube channel this AM. Enjoy! https://t.co/tTnXGthEvy

— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) August 16, 2020

“I understand the argument that when Crockett sold to Ted Turner, it was the end of the NWA. In reality, it wasn’t, but on that mainstream level, it was. It continued to exist and helped a lot of people, including me.”

In a nod to previous champions, he would go on to be a fighting champion. During his five title reigns, he would defend the belt across the globe.

“The normal independent wrestler isn’t getting on a plane and being gone four to five days a week. I was always in Mexico and Canada. I’m not patting myself on the back, but I worked hard.”