In Memoriam


“The Dane Event” Jax Dane held the illustrious “Ten Pounds of Gold” for 419 days.

Jax Dane

Nickname: “The Dane Event”
Signature Move: “Pop the Trunk” Clothesline
Former NWA World’s Heavyweight, World Tag Team, North American & Two-Time National Champion

Few competitors in the modern National Wrestling Alliance were more decorated than Jax Dane.

By the Lightning One Era, Dane’s resume was already loaded with NWA titles! He claimed the World Tag Team, National, North American, Texas Heavyweight and Smokey Mountain Cup championships. For an impressive 419 days, he reigned as NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion.

After winning the NWA Champions Series, Dane recaptured the National title at the 2022 Crockett Cup. It was his first championship in the modern NWA. His place in “The Dane Event” secure, victory was virtually guaranteed when this powerhouse veteran decided to “Pop the Trunk.”

Behind-the-scenes, Dane was more outspoken about his family than his championship successes. He was a true family man, a devoted husband, step-father and son.

Jax Dane passed away on Dec. 25, 2024, from natural causes. He left an indelible mark on the National Wrestling Alliance.


Featured Videos

THREE FORMER NWA WORLD CHAMPS + A DEBUTING BURCHILL
A debuting Burchill finds himself in action against three future NWA Hall of Famers, teaming with Trevor Murdoch to take on Jax Dane and a returning Tim Storm.

CHRIS SILVIO, ESQ. LETS HIS MOUTH GET HIM IN TROUBLE
The former champion Jax Dane shows his former manager what “savage” means.

FORMER TAG CHAMPS, HEATED RIVALS
Jax Dane and Anthony Mayweather were multiple-time NWA World Tag Team Champions. As their partnership frayed, and the NWA National title entered the picture, these former champs and best friends became bitter rivals.

6-MAN NWA TEAM WARFARE TRIPLE THREAT ACTION
In this tag team throwback, Jax Dane teams with The End to take on Gold Rushhh and The Ill-Begotten.


Featured Articles

The April/May 2024 issue of NWA Official Wrestling takes an in-depth look at the accolades of “The Dane Event” Jax Dane. Read more here.