The North American Wrestling Association was started in early 1990 by George Scott, John Ringley, and Mike Lamberth.
Paul Jones and Frank Dusek took over the promotion in the summer of 1990 and changed the name to South Atlantic Pro Wrestling. On the August 4, 1990 TV show the program began to be referred to as South Atlantic Wrestling. However, the titles and promotion were still referred to as the NAWA. The September 22 TV show was the first to have the SAPW logo at the beginning of the program, but the NAWA logo was also still present. As late as the Paul Jones title win, the NAWA names was sometimes used.
The TV show usually ran on Saturdays and sometimes on Sundays in the territory. By late 1990, it was airing nationally on Friday nights on the America One network.
TV Taping
February 8, 1990 in Sumter, SC
Fairgrounds drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
Note: This was the promotion’s first TV taping for the first four shows airing March 31, April, 7, April 14, and April 21.
TV Taping
February 9, 1990 in Greenwood, SC
Civic Center drawing ???
Show #7: Airdate May 12, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
1.John Studd pinned Jack Lord.
2.Bob Orton, Jr. & Baron Samedi beat Trent Knight & Randy Davis (8:02) when Samedi forced Davis to submit.
3.Vince Torelli pinned Speedy Gonzalez (5:45).
4.The Nasty Boys beat Mac Mason & Rick Starr (6:21) when Sags made the pin.
Show #8: Airdate May 19, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & John Studd
5.Vince Torelli pinned Trent Knight (7:55).
6.Ivan Koloff beat Tom Lively (7:07) via submission.
7.Randy Colley & Colt Steele beat Clarence Sowell & Mike Corevich (7:58) when Steele pinned Corevich.
8.Bob Orton, Jr. & Baron Samedi beat David Isley & Jerry Price (5:55) when Orton pinned Price.
9.Ricky Steamboat pinned Tommy Landell (2:58).
Note: This taping also included shows airing April 28 and May 5.
February 24, 1990 in Gaffney, SC
Limestone College Timken Gym drawing 250
1.Trent Knight pinned Rusty Stevens.
2.The Viper beat David Isley.
3.Gene Ligon beat Lynn Wagner.
4.Vince Torelli beat Colt Steele.
5.Paul Jones & Bob Ragin beat The Ringlords.
6.Ricky Steamboat pinned Ivan Koloff.
TV Taping
March 23, 1990 in Spartanburg, SC
Memorial Auditorium drawing ???
Show #9: Airdate May 26, 1990hosted by Ted Webb & Paul Jones
1.Sam Houston & Bo Ragin beat The Viper & Dan Grundy (6:39) when Houston pinned Grundy.
2.Baron Samedi beat Lynn Wagner (6:24) via submission.
3.The American Bulldogs beat Allen Kensey & Johnny Z (5:57) when spike pinned Z.
4.Chris Chavis pinned Trent Knight (5:09).
5.The Nasty Boys beat Chuck Coates & Mike Maverick (4:30) when Sags pinned Maverick.
Show #10: Airdate June 2, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
6.The American Bulldogs beat The Viper & Mike Rexx (6:00) when Spike pinned Rexx.
7.Bob Orton, Jr. pinned Brian Johnson (5:48).
8.Vince Torelli pinned Tommy Landell (6:24).
9.Ivan Koloff & Colt Steele beat David Isley & William Ford (6:43) when Koloff forced Ford to submit.
10.Ricky Steamboat pinned Johnny Z (4:30).
Show #11: Airdate June 9, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Ricky Steamboat
11.Bob Orton, Jr. & Baron Samedi beat Buddy Blonz & Mike Wallace (6:49) when Orton pinned Blonz.
12.Chris Chavis beat The Viper (unmasked as Brad Anderson) 97:47) via countout.
13.The American Bulldogs beat Butch Malone & The Iron Man (5:58) when Spike pinned Malone.
14.The Nasty Boys beat Gene Ligon & Jerry Price (3:26) when Sags pinned Price.
15.Vince Torelli, Sam Houston, & Bo Ragin beat Dan Grundy & The Ringlords (Speedy Gonzalez & Rick Slagle) (6:10) when Torelli pinned Grundy.
A.Ricky Steamboat pinned Bob Orton, Jr. (29:56).
TV Taping
April 21, 1990 in Raleigh, NC
??? drawing 400
Show #12: Airdate June 16, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
1.The American Bulldogs beat Jerry Rose & Rick Slagle (6:56) when Spike pinned Rose.
2.Brad Anderson & Colt Steele beat David Isley & Brian Johnson (7:41) when Steele pinned Johnson.
3.Ricky Steamboat & Chris Chavis beat Allen Kensey & Sammy Martin (6:25) when Chavis pinned Martin.
4.Bob Orton, Jr. pinnedLynn Wagner (4:14).
5.Vince TorellipinnedMike Rexx (1:20).
Show #13: Airdate June 23, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Johnny Weaver
6.Vince Torelli & Bo Ragin beat Dan Grundy & The Iron Man (6:49) when Ragin pinned Iron Man.
7.Bob Orton, Jr. & Colt Steele beat Butch Malone & Dennis Fowler (7:25) when Orton pinned Fowler.
8.Mark FlemingpinnedDavid Sledge (4:46).
9.The Nasty Boys beat Mike Somani & Mike Wallace (6:57) when sags pinned Wallace.
10.Chris ChavispinnedTommy Landell (2:15).
Show #14: Airdate June 30, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Lou Thesz.
11.Vince Torelli & Bo Ragin beat Speedy Gonzalez & Hunter Thompson (5:32) when Torelli pinned Thompson.
12.Colt Steele & Brad Anderson beat Jerry Price & Darrell Woodworth (5:45) when Steele pinned Wadsworth.
13.Bob Orton, Jr. pinnedWilliam Ford (3:52).
14.The American BulldogsdrewThe Nasty Boys (10:00).
15.Ricky SteamboatpinnedChuck Coates (4:05).
TV Taping
May 26, 1990 in Sumter, SC
Sumter County Exhibition Center drawing ???
Show #15: Airdate July 7, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Ricky Steamboat
1.The American Bulldogs beat Lee Ramsey & Gary Simone (4:31) when Rex pinned Ramsey.
2.Robert Fuller beat Bob Emery (4:00) via submission.
3.Derrick Dukes pinnedAllen Kensey (4:12).
4.Randy Colley & Colt Steele beat David Isley & Eric Cooper (6:27) when Steele pinned Cooper.
5.Mark FlemingpinnedTommy Landell (4:53).
6.Chris Chavis & Vince Torelli beat Trent Knight & Dan Grundy (4:44) when Chavis pinned Grundy.
Show #16: Airdate July 14, 1990 hosted by Ted webb & Gene Ligon
7.Vince Torelli & Dean Malenko beat Trent Knight & Allen Kensey (5:30) when Malenko pinned Kensey.
8.Matt Borne pinnedLynn Wagner (4:46).
9.The American Bulldogs beat Tom Atlas & JT Thomas (4:28) when Rex pinned Thomas.
10.Robert Fuller beat Rick Wilson (5:16) via submission.
11.Chris ChavispinnedMike Somani (5:30).
12.Randy Colley & Colt Steele beat Clarence Sowell & Bob Emery (3:16) when Colley forced Sowell to submit.
Show #17: Airdate July 21, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
12.The Nasty Boys beat Tommy Landell & Mike Curevich (6:36) when Sags pinned Curevich.
13.Dean MalenkopinnedKokla Khan (7:40).
14.Chris Chavis pinnedMike Crockett (5:19).
15.Ranger RosspinnedAllen Kensey (1:03).
Show #18: Airdate July 28, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
16.The American Bulldogs beat Mike Rexx & Dr. X (5:45) when Rex pinned Dr. X.
17.Curtis Thompson beat Tom Atlas (6:28) via submission.
18.Ricky SteamboatpinnedBob Emery (4:23).
19.The Nasty Boys beat Rick Wilson & Butch Malone (5:53) when Sags pinned Malone.
20.Matt BornebeatDavid Isley (3:02) via submission.
21.Vince Torelli, Dean Malenko & Mark Fleming beat The Ringlords & Tommy Landell beat (4:37) when Malenko pinned Landell.
June 30, 1990 in Winston-Salem, NC
Coliseum drawing ???
1.Mark Fleming drew Vince Torelli (20:00).
2.Robert Fuller pinned Beau Ragin.
3.American Bulldog Spike beat Colt Steele (0:30).
4.American Bulldog Rex beat Jerry Sags via DQ.
5.Dean Malenko pinned Trent Knight.
6.Matt Borne beat Chris Chavis.
7.Ranger Ross beat Thunderfoot.
8.Brian Knobbs beat Randy Colley.
9.Ricky Steamboat pinned Curtis Thompson.
10.Robert Fuller beat American Bulldog Spike.
11.Dean Malenko beat American Bulldog Rex.
12.Matt Borne beat Ranger Ross via countout.
13.Ricky Steamboat pinned Brian Knobbs (8:11).
14.Robert Fuller pinned Dean Malenko.
15.Ricky Steamboat pinned Matt Borne (6:13).
16.Robert Fuller pinned Ricky Steamboat (1:57) to become the first NAWA Champ.
July 1, 1990 in Greenville, SC
1.Beau Ragin beat Randy Colley.
2.Vince Torelli drew Dean Malenko.
3.Ranger Ross beat Colt Steele.
4.NAWA Champ Robert Fuller DDQChris Chavis.
5.The American Bulldogs beat The Nasty Boys.
6.Ricky Steamboat pinned Matt Borne.
July 4, 1990 in Lenoir, NC
??? drawing 80
1.Dean Malenko beat Trent Knight.
2.Bo Ragin drew Colt Steele.
3.Vince Torelli beat Matt Borne via DQ.
4.Chris Chavis beat Thunderfoot.
5.Ranger Ross beat Robert Fuller.
6.The American Bulldogs beat The Nasty Boys.
July 6, 1990 in Spartanburg, NC
??? drawing 100
1.American Bulldog Rex beat Colt Steele.
2.Ranger Ross beat Trent Knight.
3.Dean Malenko NC American Bulldog Spike.
4.Ricky Steamboat beat Robert Fuller (23:00).
5.Matt Borne pinned Bo Ragin (21:00).
6.The Nasty Boys DCO Chris Chavis & Vince Torelli.
July 14, 1990 in Richmond, VA
1.Ranger Ross pinned Trent Knight.
2.Vince Torelli drew Dean Malenko.
3.Chris Chavis beat Colt Steele.
4.Matt Borne pinned Beau Ragin.
5.Ricky Steamboat pinned Robert Fuller
6.Bob Orton, Jr. beat Mark Fleming via countout.
7.The American Bulldogs beat The Nasty Boys via DQ.
TV Taping
July 20, 1990 in Shelby, NC
??? drawing 1,000
Show #19: Airdate August 4, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Paul Jones
1.Ranger Ross pinnedTommy Landell(3:58).
2.The Nasty Boys beat Bob Emery & Danny Allen (4:17) when Sags pinned Allen.
3.Vince TorellipinnedDr. X (5:09).
4.Jack Victory & Rip Morgan beat David Isley & Jerry Price (4:51) when Victory pinned Price.
5.Chris Chavis pinnedAllen Kensey (1:43).
6.Gary Booth beat Robert Fuller (2:55) via DQ.
Show #20: Airdate August 11, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Gene Ligon
7.Ranger Ross & Bo Ragin beat Trent Knight & Dan Grundy (5:26) when Ross pinned Grundy.
8.Curtis Thompson beat Butch Malone (4:57) via submission.
9.The American Bulldogs beat The Nasty Boys (7:06) when Spike pinned Knobbs.
10.Bob Orton Jr. & Matt Borne beat Mike Cavanar & Mike Curevich (3:39) when Borne forced Curevich to submit.
11.Colt Steele beat Thomas St. John (2:39) via submission.
12.Ricky SteamboatpinnedGreg Brown (3:01).
Show #21: Airdate August 18, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & George Scott
13.Chris ChavispinnedDr. X (3:06).
14.Jack Victory & Rip Morgan beat William Ford & Bob Emery (3:34) when Morgan pinned Ford.
15.The American Bulldogs beat Trent Knight & Dan Grundy ((4:55) when Spike pinned Grundy.
16.Vince Torelli pinnedAllen Kensey (4:58).
17.The Nasty Boys beat Danny Allen & Lynn Wagner (3:29) when Sags pinned Allen.
Show #22: Airdate August 25, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Ricky Steamboat
18.Curtis Thompson beat William Ford (2:58) via submission.
19.Dean Malenko & Rick Wilson beat Trent Knight & Butch Malone (3:58) when Wilson pinned Malone.
20.Robert Fuller, Bob Orton Jr., & Matt Borne beat David Isley, Thomas St. John, & Jerry Price (3:02) when Orton pinned Price.
July 22, 1990 in Greensboro, NC
Memorial Coliseum drawing ???
1.Women’s match.
2.NAWA Tag Champs The Nasty Boys vs. Dean Malenko & Vince Torelli.
3.Chris Chavis vs. Matt Borne.
4.NAWA Champ Robert Fuller vs. Ricky Steamboat.
July 23, 1990 in Charlotte, NC
Grady Cole Center drawing ???
1.NAWA Tag Champs The Nasty Boys vs. Ranger Ross & Bo Ragin.
2.Ricky Steamboat vs. Matt Borne.
3.NAWA Champ Robert Fuller vs. Vince Torelli.
July 24, 1990 in Newland, NC
Avery County High School drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
August 2, 1990 in York, SC
York High School drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
TV Taping
August 17, 1990 in Greenwood, SC
Civic Center drawing ???
Show #23: Airdate September 1, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Robert Fuller
1.Ranger Ross pinnedBubba Kirk (4:05).
2.Luther D pinnedGreg Brown (1:45).
3.Vince Torelli pinnedButch Malone (4:50).
4.Matt BorneTKOEric Cooper (4:53).
5.Curtis Thompson beat Mike Curevich (4:45) via submission.
6.The American Bulldogs beat Colt Steele & Tommy Landell (5:24) when Rex pinned Landell.
Show #24: Airdate September 8, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Paul Jones
7.The Nasty Boys beat Bo Ragin & William Ford (4:07) when Sags pinned Ford.
8.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, The Nasty Boys, & Luther D.
9.Jack Victory pinnedBrian Johnson (8:51).
10.Ricky Steamboat pinnedTrent Knight (4:34).
11.Curtis Thompson beat Mike Wallace (4:02) via submission.
12.Chris Chavis pinnedMike Rexx (4:25).
Show #25: Airdate September 15, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Vince Torelli
13.The American Bulldogs beat The Enforcers (8:05) when Sages made the pin.
14.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, The Nasty Boys, & Luther D.
15.Chris Chavis pinnedDan Grundy (4:59).
16.Matt Borne & Luther D beat Bo Ragin & David Isley (6:48) when Borne TKO Isley.
17.Jack Victory pinnedTom Atlas (4:43).
18.Ranger Ross pinnedMike Rexx (1:46).
TV Taping
September 1990
Show #26: Airdate September 22, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Ricky Steamboat
1.Ranger Ross beat Dan Grundy (4:08).
2.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, & Luther D.
3.Chris Chavis pinnedCruel Connection (4:09).
4.Curtis Thompson pinnedDavid Studemire (2:06).
5.The Nasty Boys beat David Isley & Jay Eagle (3:11) when Sags pinned Eagle.
6.Vince TorellipinnedLuther D (5:27).
7.The American Bulldogs beat Trent Knight & Bubba Kirk (5:02) when Spike pinned Kirk.
Show #27: Airdate September 29, 1990 hosted by Ted Webb & Mr. Wrestling (Tim Woods)
8.Chris ChavispinnedTommy Landell (4:26).
9.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, & The American Bulldogs.
10.The American Bulldogs beat Butch Malone & Mike Rexx (4:34) when Rex pinned Rexx.
11.Ranger RosspinnedChuck Roberts (2:46).
12.Ricky Steamboat beat Tommy Royal (2:19) via submission.
13.Curtis Thompson pinned Vince Torelli (4:15).
14.Robert Fuller beat Bob Emery (4:21) via submission.
September 4, 1990 in Spartanburg, SC
??? drawing 200
1.Ranger Ross beat Thunderfoot (Gene Ligon).
2.American Bulldog Rex beat Jack Victory.
3.American Bulldog Spike beat Jerry Sags.
4.Chris Chavis beat Curtis Thompson.
5.Vince Torelli beat Brian Knobbs via DQ.
6.Robert Fuller & Matt Borne beat Ricky Steamboat & Paul Jones.
September 11, 1990 in Columbia, SC
1.The Pitbulldogs beat The Nasty Boys to win the SAPW Tag Title.
September 14, 1990 in Lumberton, NC
Sapp Recreation Center drawing ???
1.Pitbulldog Rex vs. Thunderfoot.
2.Pitbulldog Spike vs. Curtis Thompson.
3.Matt Borne vs. Ranger Ross.
4.Paul Jones & Vince Torelli vs. The Nasty Boys.
5.Chris Chavis vs. Robert Fuller.
September 15, 1990 in Florence, SC
West Florence High School drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
September 17, 1990 in Greenwood, SC
Civic Center drawing ???
1.Ranger Ross vs. Trent Knight.
2.Chris Chavis vs. Tommy Landell.
3.Vince Torelli vs. Curtis Thompson.
4.SAPW Tag Champs The Pitbulldogs vs. The Gladiator & Thunderfoot.
5.SAPW Champ Robert Fuller vs. Paul Jones.
TV Taping
September 29, 1990 in Kings Mountain, NC
Show #28: Airdate October 6, 1990 hosted by Frank Dusek & Robert Fuller
1.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller & Matt Borne and Paul Jones
Show #29: Airdate October 13, 1990hosted by Frank Dusek & George Scott, Jr.
2.Paul Jones pinned Robert Fuller(7:02) to win the SAPW Title.
3.Vince Torelli, Chris Chavis & Tommy Seabolt beatTrent Knight, Tommy Landell & Dan Grundy (5:14) when Chavis pinned Landell.
4.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, & Curtis Thompson.
5.The Pitbulldogs beat Butch Malone & Brian Johnson (5:56) when Spike forced Malone to submit.
6.Tex Salenger beat The White Knight (2:53) via submission.
Show #30: Airdate October 20, 1990 hosted by Frank Dusek & Vince Torelli
7.Tex Salenger pinnedButch Malone (1:41).
8.Robert Fuller pinned Paul Jones(5:39) to win the SAPW Title.
9.Ranger Ross pinnedCurtis Thompson (5:59).
10.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Matt Borne, Tex Salenger, &The Pitbulldogs attacking Curtis Thompson.
11.Vince Torelli & Chris Chavis beat The Pitbulldogs via DQ.
September 30, 1990 in Charlotte, NC
Grady Cole Center drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
October 6, 1990 in Burlington, NC
Burlington Athletic Stadium drawing ???
1.Vince Torelli vs. Curtis Thompson.
2.SAPW Tag Champs The Nasty Boys vs. The American Bulldogs.
3.SAPW Champ Robert Fuller vs. Ricky Steamboat.
October 9, 1990 in Columbia, SC
Township Auditorium drawing ???
1.Pitbulldog Spike beat Ranger Ross.
2.Ricky Wilson beat Trent Knight.
3.Tex Salinger beat Vince Torelli.
4.Paul Jones beat Robert Fuller.
5.Pitbulldog Rex beat Tommy Seabolt.
6.Pitbulldog Spike beat Ricky Wilson.
7.Tex Salinger beat Paul Jones.
8.Chris Chavis beat Pitbulldog Rex.
9.Chris Chavis beat Tex Salinger.
10.Chris Chavis beat Pitbulldog Spike to win a tournament for a Mercedes.
October 13, 1990 in Lumberton, NC
1.Match results unavailable.
October 14, 1990 in Gastonia, NC
Armory drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
October 15, 1990 in Greenwood, SC
Civic Center drawing ???
1.One night tournament for a Mercedes featuring Paul Jones, Pitbulldog Spike, Pitbulldog Rex, Robert Fuller, Chris Chavis, Vince Torelli, Curtis Thompson, and others.
TV Taping
October 19, 1990 in Concord, NC
Show #31: Airdate October 27, 1990hosted by Frank Dusek & George Scott, Jr.
1.Rick Wilson pinnedTommy Landell (0:58).
2.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller, Tex Salenger, & The Pitbulldogs.
3.Ivan KoloffTKOButch Malone (3:01).
4.Tex Salenger pinnedDavid Isley (3:38).
5.Chris Chavis pinnedTrent Knight (6:58).
6.The Fantastics (Bobby & Jackie Fulton) beat The Pitbulldogs (8:30) via DQ.
Show #32: Airdate November 3, 1990hosted by Frank Dusek & George Scott, Jr.
7.The Fantastics (Fultons) beat Tommy Landell & Trent Knight (6:05) when Jackie pinned Landell.
8.“The Stud Stable” with Robert Fuller reviews Borne vs.Thompson feud.
9.Tommy SeaboltpinnedMike Rexx (3:20).
10.Tex Salenger beat Rick Wilson (3:06) via DQ.
October 20, 1990 in Bishopville, SC
Bishopville High School drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
October 20, 1990 in Lumberton, NC
Sapp Recreation Center drawing ???
1.Tax Salinger vs. Rick Wilson.
2.Curtis Thompson vs. Gene Ligon.
3.SAPW Tag Champs The Pitbulldogs vs. Tommy Seabolt & Ranger Ross.
4.SAPW Champ Robert Fuller vs. Chris Chavis. Paul Jones was the referee.
5.Battle Royal.
October 21, 1990 in Chester, SC
1.Match results unavailable.
October 22, 1990 in Cherryville, NC
1.Match results unavailable.
October 25, 1990 in Statesville, NC
Grace Park Rec Center drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
November 2, 1990 in Forest City, NC
Cool Springs Middle School drawing ???
1.Match results unavailable.
TV Taping
November 3, 1990 in Morgantown, NC
Collett Street Rec Center drawing
Show #33: Airdate November 10, 1990 hosted by Frank Dusek & Gene Ligon
1.The Pitbulldogs beat Ranger Ross & David Isley (4:22) when Rex pinned Isley.
2.SAPW Champ Robert Fuller pinned Paul Jones(4:48). The title was declared vacant due to the controversial ending of this match.