The man with the claim to fame of being the first recognized National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Champion, Orville Brown mad his name in the state of Kansas accumulating regional championships.  Brown was pegged by the growing National Wrestling Alliance to be their first champion and embarked on unification matches with other regional promotions.  A severe car accident derailed that plan, but he would promote the Midwest Wrestling Association in the 50’s before selling it to Bob Geigel.