Backstage News On “WWE Main Roster Money” Offer ROH Made To Marty Scurll

It was recently announced that Ring of Honor will be bringing back the Supercard of Honor show for WrestleMania weekend.

An interesting name that appeared in the press release was Marty Scurll. “The Villian’s” contract recently expired, but he is a free agent who will be working with ROH and the NWA for the near future.

In the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that ROH is offering Scurll “WWE main roster money” in a deal that would have him working only 40 dates per-year, among other perks. There is no word on if he has signed it, but it is reportedly a better deal than the one they offered Matt Taven.

Taven, a former ROH World Champion, signed a new deal in September before his old one expired in October. The contract starts out at double the highest-paid wrestler in NXT, and can end up being about triple by the end of it.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NWA To Upload NWA Powerrr A Day Earlier This Week (Monday, 12/23)

NWA announced on Twitter yesterday that they will be uploading this week’s NWA Powerrr 24 hours earlier.

Episode 11 will be uploaded today, Monday, December 23 at 6:05 p.m. EST on NWA’s YouTube channel.

The second season of NWA Powerrr kicked off last Tuesday with Eli Drake defeating Ken Anderson in the main event.

Below is NWA’s announcement:

https://twitter.com/nwa/status/1208856193185267713

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Backstage News On Marty Scurll’s Status With ROH And NWA

Despite appearing for both ROH and NWA last week, Marty Scurll is currently a free agent, according to the latest edition of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

Scurll is one of several ROH stars whose contracts were expiring, along with Jeff Cobb, Bandido, Brody King, Tracy Williams and Shane Taylor. While it’s not clear what the status is for any of those talents, it appears as if Scurll will be working for both ROH and NWA for the near future.

Scurll, whose ROH contract expired in November, owns the rights to Villain Enterprises, and the group was victorious in the main event of the ROH Final Battle Fallout tapings last week. It also appears that Scurll will be facing Nick Aldis in the main event of the next NWA pay-per-view in January.

It was noted in the Observer that Scurll is also booked for another date that’s not for either NWA or ROH, however that spot is being kept quiet.

A lot of people had expected Scurll to sign with AEW, as he is close with the top stars of the promotion and had been subtly referenced on a recent episode of Being The Elite. AEW EVP Cody Rhodes was recently asked about Scurll possibly joining the company in an interview with talkSport.

“Marty is going to do what Marty is going to do,” Cody said. “We all love Marty. Anything he does in the next few weeks or months, I wouldn’t look at as permanent for him. He’s very much testing the waters here and there and that’s pretty much all I can say on Marty.”

Stay tuned for updates on Scurll’s status.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NWA Into The Fire Results 12/14/19

Stu Bennett (Bad News Barrett) narrates an opening montage showing off the last nine weeks of NWA Powerrr. Moments include Colt Cabana recapturing the National championship from James Storm, Nick Aldis’ epic title defense against Tim Storm, the debut of the Question Mark, and the Rock ‘N’ Roll Express becoming tag team champions once again.

Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson –

Eli Drake wins by pinfall

 

Over to the interview desk with Dave Marquez. He welcomes the NWA World’s champion Nick Aldis . Crowd gives Aldis a huge ovation. He talks about how fans thought that the NWA was finished, a forgotten relic of wrestling’s past. He says that one voice kept the NWA alive, and that one doubled, then tripled, now they’re being watched by over 40 countries in the world. “A PPV headlined by sweet Charlotte…the 10 pounds of gold.” He then addresses James Storm: “You and I are the only two men tonight that have the chance to live forever, but if you’re going to do it, you’re going to have to come with me into the deep water, and I will show you why I’m the real world’s champion.” Marquez asks about Kamille, who Aldis says has the night off.

James Storm meets Aldis and Marquez. Storm says that no one man can be given credit for the NWA’s revival. “We did this as a team. And tonight when the smoke clears, you’re going to now that you’ve been in the ring with one of the toughest SOB’s on God’s green earth.” He promises that later he will be announced as the new NWA world champion. This ends the segment.

 

Tasha Steelz vs. Thunder Rosa –

Thunder Rosa wins by pinfall

As soon as the match is over Rosa continues her assault on Steelz. Ashley Vox runs out to make the save. She unloads on Rosa but Rosa gets the better of her. Shoulder breaker and arm-ringer. Vox screams holding her arm. Rosa stands tall over Vox before leaving to the back. Referee’s attend to Vox. Commentary wonder if she’ll be able to compete in her tag bout later tonight.

 

Question Mark vs. Trevor Murdoch –

Question Mark wins by pinfall

 

NWA World Tag Team Championship: Rock ‘N Roll Express (c) vs. The Wildcards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Issacs)

Rock ‘N’ Roll Express win by pinfall to retain the NWA Tag Team Championship

 

Commentary announces that on January 24th, the next NWA pay per view will take place. Stu Bennett reveals the NWA television championship, and says that the first champion will be crowned at the PPV.

 

Over to Dave Marquez. Eli Drake comes out and insults him, then polls the audience on who they think is going to win tonight’s main event. Crowd chants “Aldis.” Drake says he doesn’t care who wins, because at the end of the day he is the man who shines in this company, and he’ll eventually be right where he belongs, as the brands champion. He takes a few shots at Ken Anderson. Anderson comes out of nowhere and blindsides him. He picks up a steel chair and drives it into Drake’s gut. He places the chair around Drake’s neck and guillotines him into the ring post. Referee’s and security try and pull Anderson away but he’s irate. He sends Drake into the ring, sets up the chair, then flatliners him face first. Drake is out. Crowd boos Anderson as he leaves. Officials help Drake to the back as he cannot stand on his own.

 

Allysin Kay is out next for tag action. She carries her NWA women’s title, but Ashley Vox is not with her. Melina and Marti Belle enter next. Commentary asks if Kay is planning on facing them in a handicap match. Belle, Melina, and Kay argue…Marquez stops them before they tangle up and says that Kay will have a partner. IT’S ODB!! Crowd going wild!

 

Allysin Kay and ODB vs. Melina and Marti Belle –

Allysin Kay and ODB win by pinfall

 

NWA National Championship: Colt Cabana (c) vs. Aron Stevens vs. Ricky Starks –

Aron Stevens wins by pinfall to become the new NWA National Champion

Post match, Stevens says he won the title thanks to the power of karate.

 

Tim Storm in a referee’s shirt speaks with Alex Marquez. Storm begins by thanking the NWA fans, claiming that it is an honor and a privilege to be apart of this PPV. “To watch those two men battle for the most prestigious title in professional wrestling means the world to me, and I’m going to do my best because I know it means the world to them.”

Another video package of James Storm and Nick Aldis, this time focusing on what Adlis’ valet Kamille whispered in Storm’s ear. Although it was never revealed, Storm says that whatever she says gets out…it’s going to bring a whole new light to this industry. Recap of Aldis accidentally striking Kamille during his title match on the debut of NWA Powerrr.

Back to the arena…crowd is chanting NWA loud. Marquez tells us that Brian Hebner will officiate the first fall, and Tim Storm the second fall. If a third fall is needed, a coin-toss will determine who the referee will be.

 

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship – 2 Out of 3 Falls: Nick Aldis (c) vs. James Storm –

James Storm wins the first fall

Nick Aldis wins the second fall

Nick Aldis wins the second fall via referee stoppage and retains the NWA World Championship

Commentary calls the finish very controversial as Tim Storm was not the assigned referee and James Storm never officially quit. Afterwards Aldis goes to Marquez. He says normally he would gloat, but instead he chooses to celebrate the greatness of the NWA. “This is where guys like me and James Storm find purpose in this crazy world.” Aldis then looks directly into the camera and says, “there’s not a man alive who can take this from me.” The lights go out.

MARTY SCURLL IS HERE. Fans can’t believe it. “Holy sh*t” chants. He comes to the ring and stares Aldis down. Aldis looks terrified. Scurll goes to the interview desk.

The show ends.

NWA Into The Fire 12/14/19

DATE: December 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM ET
LOCATION: GPB Studios, Atlanta, Georgia

This Saturday, FITE will offer NWA: Into the Fire via live feed and on PPV worldwide.  Within 3 hours, the live seats for this event sold out, but FITE will be streaming the event (live HD PPV streams to mobile, online, OTT and IT-connected devices) for $24.99.

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship – 2 Out of 3 Falls: Nick Aldis (c) vs. James Storm

NWA National Championship: Colt Cabana (c) vs. Aron Stevens vs. Ricky Starks

NWA World Tag Team Championship: Rock ‘N Roll Express (c) vs. The Wildcards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Issacs)

Question Mark vs. Trevor Murdoch

Allysin Kay and Ashley Vox vs. Melina, Thunder Rosa or Marti Belle (Only 2 of 3 in the match.)

Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson

NWA Powerrr Preview 12/3/19

The following is scheduled for tonight’s episode 9 of NWA Powerrr on YouTube:

* NWA World Tag Team Championship: (C) Wild Cards vs. Rock ‘N’ Roll Express

* Colt Cabana vs Ricky Starks

Jim Cornette Resigns From NWA Following Controversial Comments

On last night’s episode of NWA Powerrr, Jim Cornette made some offensive remarks that ended up getting the episode temporarily pulled so NWA could edit the comments out.

During the broadcast Cornette said, “Trevor Murdoch is the only person who can strap a bucket of fried chicken to his back and ride a motor scooter across Ethiopia. Trevor Murdoch can take care of himself!”

Earlier today, NWA announced Jim Cornette has resigned from the company, and NWA will also implement a new procedure to review programming before it airs:

Effective immediately: Jim Cornette has resigned from the National Wrestling Alliance. As an announcer on the November 19th edition of NWA Power, Jim made remarks during a singles match between Nick Aldis and Trevor Murdoch that were both offensive and do not meet the high standards of decency and good faith of the National Wrestling Alliance.To ensure that such an error can never happen again, we’ve established new procedures of review for all NWA programming going forward.

We sincerely regret our failure in this regard.

Cornette commented this morning, “Morning everybody! Heard any good jokes lately? This coming Friday’s Jim Cornette Experience (wherever you find your favorite podcasts) is liable to be a good one if you like hearing stupid people told what they can do with their stupidity.”

NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis also gave his thoughts on the situation, calling Cornette’s remarks “in poor taste and unnecessary.”

https://twitter.com/CeeHawk/status/1196936758363119618

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NWA Temporarily Takes Down Latest NWA Powerrr Episode Over Jim Cornette Remark

NWA Vice President David Lagana announced on social media that they had to temporarily pull last night’s episode of NWA Powerrr over comments made by Jim Cornette.

Lagana tweeted, “On tonight’s episode of NWA Powerrr airing on November 19th 2019, one of our talents made comments which some viewers found offensive. We deeply regret the error and apologize. We have temporarily taken the program down while we correct this error.”

Jim Cornette’s comment that offended fans was, “Trevor Murdoch is the only person who can strap a bucket of fried chicken to his back and ride a motor scooter across Ethiopia. Trevor Murdoch can take care of himself!”

Below is Lagana’s tweet on the situation:

https://twitter.com/CeeHawk/status/1196936758363119618

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NWA Powerrr Preview 11/19/19

NWA Powerrr returns with an action packed episode entitled “The Phoenix Rises”. With The NWA PPV event Into the Fire just under a month away, the stars of the National Wrestling Alliance gear up for the home-stretch. Faces from the past are starting to assemble to be a part of the resurgence of the NWA.

On this week’s program, the Cinderella story of Trevor Murdoch is in the forefront as he faces the Words Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis in a battle for respect. Trevor Murdoch is looking for a full-time contract with he National Wrestling Alliance and The National Treasure Nick Aldis wants to prove his place as the greatest man to ever hold the #TenPoundsOfGold.

The Rock N Roll Express are poised for one more shot at The NWA World Tag Team Championships in the coming weeks of #NWAPowerrr and they speak about their mission to become 9-Time NWA World Tag Team Champions. The reigning champion The Wild Cards aren’t taking this challenge lightly and make it clear in this episode what will happen when that match happens.

The on-going war between former best friends explodes in a huge tag team match as reigning NWA Women’s World Champion Allysin Kay teams with Ashley Vox to take on her former best friend Marti Belle and the incomparable Thunder Rosa.

From out of nowhere a new phenom has taken NWA Powerrr by storm. His name… The Question Mark. He returns to action against Ricky Starks.

All this and more are part of this episode of #NWAPowerrr which has become a tradition on Tuesday Nights like #AEWDark.

If you’re new to the National Wrestling Alliance, please check out http://www.nationalwrestlingalliance.com for more information, email list and deals.

NWA Announces ‘The Circle Squared’ Tryout Show

Billy Corgan and the National Wrestling Alliance are giving stars from all over the world a chance to shine. Earlier today, the NWA announced a new series called The Circle Squared, where athletes will get a chance to showcase their skills and earn a contract with the NWA.

Via a press release, Corgan announced the competition will allow talent to prove their talent on the microphone before showing their in-ring abilities. The opportunity to connect with a live audience will be the ultimate test in order to eventually make it on the NWA roster and NWA Powerrr.

The first episodes of The Circle Squared will be recorded over the weekend of December 14-16 inside GPB Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Those who are considered will be featured on upcoming episodes of NWA Powerrr. The talent selected will be those who follow the unique instructions provided. In order to get an opportunity, a wrestler must submit an email with the following four things:

1) A two-paragraph bio that highlights your special and unique story as a professional wrestler.

2) A photo that best highlights your character/personality

3) A link to your best match uploaded to YouTube with your name and “The Circle Squared” in the subject

4) A link to your best interview uploaded to YouTube with your name and “The Circle Squared” in the subject.

Source: Wrestling Inc.