News broke early on Monday, April 22nd that Jazz had vacated her NWA World Women’s Championship. She had been scheduled to appear and defend the title at this weekend’s Crockett Cup. Jazz will no longer be appearing at the event. Her previously scheduled opponent, Allysin Kay, will face a yet unnamed challenger. The winner of this match will crown the NEW NWA World Women’s Champion.
Jazz Vacates NWA World Women’s Championship
BREAKING
Jazz (@Phenom_Jazz) has vacated the NWA World Women’s Championship and will not appear at #CrockettCup.
A new champion will be crowned on Saturday. Allysin Kay (@Sienna) will compete in this match against an opponent to be named this week.
More details to come pic.twitter.com/gATB1J9gFn
— NWA (@nwa) April 22, 2019
Jazz’s reign as NWA World Women’s Champion predated Billy Corgan’s acquisition and the reboot of the company. Her reign stands at 948 days, as she defeated Amber O’Neal (Gallows) on September 16, 2016. She retained the title across nine title defenses, losing just one match by count-out. Jazz was the 36th overall NWA World Women’s Champion. The hall of champions for this title includes names like June Byers, The Fabulous Moolah, Debbie Combs, Leilani Kai, Amazing Kong, Barbi Hayden, and others. The championship itself has been in existence since 1954.
Due to medical and personal issues in my life at this time. I’m having to turn the belt over without defending it. I will post again soon… Thanks for your support
— Jazz NWA WOMEN WORLD CHAMPION (@Phenom_Jazz) April 22, 2019
Whoever wins the match at the Crockett Cup on April 27th will be the torch-bearer for women in the next chapter of the illustrious NWA’s history.
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