The first inter-club wrestling champion was Dr. Brently Grayston, pictured on the left. As as skilled obstetrician, Dr. Grayston was an exceptional close combat tactician. He is pictured showing is signature move, 'The Delivery'. Losing to Dr. Grayston, in a close match that was remembered as one of the most litigious in history; Dr. Burtis Sanderson later regretted his decision to wrestle Dr. Grayston with his right hand tucked into his wrestling trunks. 

The 1960s witnessed unprecedented growth for the CCWAA. From 117 member clubs in 1959, the association exploded to 1,284 by 1969—a testament to wrestling's appeal among America's elite. This decade saw the sport spread from its northeastern roots to encompass the entire nation, with regional belt competitions drawing sophisticated crowds from Miami to Seattle.

It wasn't long before the ladies got in on the country club wrestling scene. In this inter-club bout, Mrs. Janet Wickline is wrenching the spine of Mrs. Kimberly Roberts of New Bedford Connecticut. Although the bout was well received by the fans in attendance it would be many years before women would be fully welcome in the country club wrestling scene. 

At the 1967 annual meeting in Atlantic City, New Jesery, the Association featured several sessions on important health considerations among country club wrestlers. In the first session on mental health sponsored by an athletic association, Dr. Gutfried Gotlester, PsyD. was the first to identify American country club wrestling as a diagnosible behavior. In addition to his psychological support of the association, Dr. Gotlester introduced masked wrestling to the CCWAA.

Dr. G, as he was know in the ring, was a stong advocate for the free expression of wrestling personalities. This new APA based support of country club wrestling culture opened many doors for our more flamboyant members.

Winter 1974 - Issue No. 17: This classic issue of WRESTLE-O-RAMA! captures the raw intensity of CCWAA's golden era with its iconic "Cage Match Mayhem!" cover story. Priced at just 75¢, this quarterly publication documented one of the most brutal cage matches in CCWAA history, featuring two warriors locked in combat while a packed arena watched in awe. The issue's weathered condition today speaks to how eagerly it was read and shared among wrestling fans of the era. With its bold yellow lettering and dramatic action photography, this Winter '74 edition also featured stories on erupting blood feuds, tag team battles, and the ever-popular "Road Trip to Glory!" series that followed wrestlers across the CCWAA territory circuit.

Mrs. Leslie Worthington wins against Mrs. Melba Tost by applying the first ever female sleeper hold.

Summer 1976 - Bicentennial Special: This landmark issue announced a new era for the CCWAA with the appointment of Ricky Star as Executive Director. The patriotic red, white, and blue themed cover perfectly captured the spirit of America's bicentennial year while showcasing Star's transition from ring warrior to executive leadership. Featured prominently in his wrestling attire against a parking lot backdrop, Star's appointment promised a "Wrestling Revolution" that would reshape the organization. The issue's innovative "From Ring Star to Executive!" inset showed his transformation into the boardroom, while the exclusive interview revealed his controversial vision for parking lot brawls as "The New Frontier" of professional wrestling. This Summer '76 Special remains one of the most significant issues in WRESTLE-O-RAMA! history, marking the beginning of the Ricky Star era that would define CCWAA wrestling for years to come.

10 time CCWAA tag team champions Biff McClugin and Buff Overstraight, were also local television weathermen for KTLH, Woodland Hills, California. Know as the weatherman, weatherwunderkind, Meteormen & many other fan favorites, Biff & Buff epitomize the heyday of the country club wrestling culture. Fan favorites from coast to coast, Biff & Buff were very generous with their time bringing joy to thousands of country club wrestling fans in special inter-club bout appearances. 

Longtime wrestling club members recall professional athletes Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, and Bob Waterfield often entering the ring during the off-season. But no members of WHCC were more well liked than Biff & Buff the tag team weather disaster, duo of the doppler, twin tornadoes, hot front and cold front colliders. WHCC has always encouraged the growth of women’s interest in the sport. Team plaques line the walls of the ladies locker room. The club’s first Women’s Auxiliary formed in 1946, and has grown to become a popular pastime for our lady members with a roster of 147 on the team, of which 126 have wins in inter-club bouts. 

Ricky Star's Historic Third Championship - 1978: This iconic photograph captures the moment Richard "Ricky Star" Starbinski claimed his unprecedented third CCWAA Singles Championship, cementing his legacy as one of the organization's most dominant performers. Wearing his signature white tights adorned with gold stars, Star celebrates triumphantly while his defeated opponent lies prone on the canvas. The packed arena, filled with formally-dressed country club members in tuxedos and evening gowns, exemplifies the unique sophistication of CCWAA events during the late 1970s. The vintage CCWAA banners hanging overhead, including the "Country Wrestling Alliance 1965" banner, serve as a reminder of the organization's storied history. This victory would mark Star's longest championship reign at 22 months and set the stage for his eventual transition from performer to executive leadership. The image has become one of the most reproduced photographs in WRESTLE-O-RAMA! history, appearing in countless retrospectives celebrating Star's dual legacy as both champion wrestler and visionary executive director.

Fall 1993 - Vol. 25, No. 3: WRESTLE-O-RAMA! embraced the extreme '90s with this radical redesign featuring "The Hostile Takeover" Maxwell McCallahan III, who at 52 years old continued his unprecedented championship reign. The magazine's bold new "EXTREME QUARTERLY" branding, complete with lightning bolt logo and cyber-grid graphics, perfectly captured the era's over-the-top aesthetic. This issue spotlighted McCallahan's transformation of a country club driving range into the CCWAA's most exclusive wrestling venue, introducing his revolutionary "corporate merger" match formats. The cover's multiple action shots showcased his devastating "Golden Parachute" finishing move, while the aggressive neon design and "MULTIMEDIA CD-ROM INCLUDED!" burst (despite being purely promotional) epitomized early '90s wrestling media. With teasers for the upcoming "WRESTLE-O-RAMA ONLINE!" website, this issue marked the CCWAA's ambitious leap into the digital age while celebrating McCallahan's unique fusion of boardroom brutality and athletic dominance.

Today with country club wrestling teams coming back after years of declining membership, many teams enjoy harking back to the traditional styles from country club wrestling's heydays. Here we see the Sarasota Track and Country Club team at our CCWAA annual convention. 

The stars of today's country club wrestling scene are in demand worldwide. Here we see San Tropat the 3 Time World Champion modeling for the '2018 chinese standard holiday calendar' with a group of executives from his sponsor, China Construction Bank and FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019. Keeping the tireless appearance schedule of today's top wrestlers requires an army of sponsors, agents, trainers and advance staff, many of whom will be joining us at the CCWAA Annual Convention.