As a result, TNA created the TNA World Heavyweight and World Tag Team Championships, which were unveiled on TNA's online podcast TNA Today on the May 15 and May 17, 2007 editions. In the respective editions, the championships were awarded to the last NWA champions under TNA banner by Jeremy Borash and TNA's primary authority figure Jim Cornette. The championship was officially presented to the public and awarded to the first official champions, Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray), on May 17.
This led to the creation of the TNA World Heavyweight and World Tag Team Championships, which were revealed on TNA Today in its May 15 and May 17, 2007 episodes. The championships were granted to the last NWA champions under TNA's banner by Jeremy Borash and Jim Cornette, who held significant authority for the company. The championship was formally presented to the public and awarded to Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) on May 17.