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References
- General
- Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "NWA Canadian Television Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 353. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- Specific
- ↑ "Maple Leaf Wrestling". Wrestling Titles. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Canadian Television Title". Wrestling Titles. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ↑ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "NWA Canadian Television Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 353. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.