Category: NWA

“All In” Card 9/1/18

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“All In” will take place Saturday Night from the Sears Centre in Chicago, Illinois.

You can watch the show on traditional PPV, Fite.tv, or ROH HonorClub. All In: Zero Hour will air exclusively on WGN America at 7pm ET with the main card beginning at 8pm ET. NJPW World will be airing All In sometime after the live broadcast.

Rey Mysterio, Bandido & Fenix vs. The Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi

Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr.

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship: (C) Nick Aldis vs. Cody Rhodes

ROH World Championship: (C) Jay Lethal vs. Winner of The Over Budget Battle Royal

Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll

Chicago Street Fight: Adam Page vs. Joey Janela (with Penelope Ford)

Stephen Amell vs. Christopher Daniels

Madison Rayne vs. Tessa Blanchard vs. Britt Baker vs. Chelsea Green

(Zero Hour) The Briscoes vs. Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky

(Zero Hour) The Over Budget Battle Royal (Winner gets ROH Title shot later in the show): Jordynne Grace, Moose, Rocky Romero, Colt Cabana, Ethan Page, Brian Cage, Billy Gunn, Jimmy Jacobs, Marko Stunt, Brandon Cutler, and TBA

 

NWA Set To Run 70th Anniversary Show

The National Wrestling Alliance will host a 70th anniversary show in October that promises to “honor the fighting spirit and big-bout feel worthy of the NWA name.”

Since Billy Corgan took over, the NWA has largely been relegated to heavyweight championship rather than a promotion that runs traditional shows … with the champion being featured on their YouTube series called “Ten Pounds of Gold.”

That changes on October 21 at the Nashville Fairgrounds, however, with an event that will be produced in association with Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Entertainment and stream on FITE TV. The title will be defended by either current champ Nick Aldis — or his “All In” challenger Cody Rhodes.

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” NWA owner Billy Corgan said in a news release. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

The NWA folks also announced the return of the NWA National title for the Nashville event.

More matches and talent will be announced in coming weeks.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

NWA Releases Video Of Cody Rhodes And Nick Aldis ‘Making A deal’ For All In On September 1

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NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis appeared at Ring of Honor’s Honor United: London event to challenge Cody Rhodes for a Title vs. Title match at the All In show on September 1 in Chicago.  Aldis made the stipulation to Cody he would only face him at All In if he wins back the ROH World Championship from Dalton Castle at the Best in the World pay-per view held in Baltimore on June 29.  Cody accepted the challenge.

Sunday, the National Wrestling Alliance released a video featuring the exchange back-and-forth between Cody and Nick Aldis which can be seen below:

Source: WrestleView

NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis To Make ROH Debut

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ROH announced NWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis will debut at ROH Honor United: Edinburgh against The Young Bucks. Aldis tweeted out that before he signs the dotted line to face Cody Rhodes at All In on September 1, he wanted a match against the Young Bucks and ROH can pick his partner. Aldis did appear in the crowd at ROH Supercard of Honor XII to cheer on Marty Scurll in his title match against Dalton Castle. Earlier this week at the All In press conference, NWA President Billy Corgan made an appearance and Cody announced that he would be challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Source: WrestlingINC

NWA is All In, NWA Worlds Title Match

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In the latest episode of the “Ten Pounds of Gold” series, The NWA documented their championship being defended against Cody Rhodes at All In.

What you see happen in this special episode of Ten Pounds of Gold is a behind-the-scenes look at the day, their first reaction and the major announcement of how the NWA and the Worlds Heavyweight Championship will be involved in ALL IN. Including the surprising announcement by Cody Rhodes he would be challenging for the NWA Worlds Championship. Billy Corgan spoke at the press conference regarding the Ten Pounds of Gold and current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis is approached after as well.

NWA Mid-Atlantic Legend Paul Jones Passes Away At Age 75

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In the same week as one of the biggest babyfaces of the 70s passed away, Bruno Sammartino, one of the biggest heels of the 70s has passed away as well.

Popularly known for his villainous faction that terrorized the NWA Mid-Atlantic territory, Paul Jones has died at the age of 75.

Trained by legendary promoter Paul Boesch, Paul Frederik debuted as Paul Jones in the early 1960s, and competed in promotions all over the country, as well as toured other countries such as Japan, Canada, and Australia.

In the 1970s, Jones began to grow popularity while competing for Mid-Atlantic Championship wrestling, commencing singles and tag-team feuds with names such as Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, and Jay Youngblood, among many others.

In 1982, Jones transitioned into being a heel manager, leading the Paul Jones’ Army stable to continue his heated feud with Jimmy Valiant. This stable was instrumental in developing names such as Rick Rude, The Barbarian, The Warlord, and superstar Billy Graham, and Manny Fernandez, as well as promote established names such as Ivan Koloff, Baron von Raschke and Abdullah the Butcher.

Jones retired from wrestling in 1991 after 30 years in the business. Jones will be fondly remembered as being a contribution to the success of many wrestlers over his 30-year career.

Source: WrestlingINC

Billy Corgan’s Company Acquires Trademark For NWA

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PWInsider reports that Billy Corgan’s company Lightning One Inc, which owns everything related to the NWA after Corgan bought it last year, now has the trademark as well. The National Wrestling Alliance trademark was officially registered to Lightning One.

Corgan and NWA Vice President Dave Lagana have been trying to create an audience and restore credibility to the NWA title with their “Ten Pounds of Gold” Youtube series. It has featured current champion Nick Aldis, former champion Tim Storm, Austin Idol and Josephus. It blends the history of the title and character-building while setting up in-ring matches. Aldis is currently on a “crusade” to defend the belt twenty times in sixty days. His next defense is against Tommy Dreamer at the House of Hardcore event on March 24 in Philadelphia.

Lightning One also filed a copyright for The Dumont Network, which once was a rival to ABC and CBS and was the first channel to air pro wrestling. It will likely be used to distribute the NWA online at some point.

Source: 411Mania

NWA Uploaded A New Video: THE CRUSADE HOME | NWA TEN POUNDS OF GOLD (2018)

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Since December 9th, 2017, “The National Treasure” Nick Aldis has been the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion and the man who carries the famous Ten Pounds of Gold. On February 11th, 2018, Nick began the Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds of Gold. A unique crusade that sees the reigning and defending NWA Worlds Champion facing over twenty plus opponents on four continents in sixty plus days. This past week in the United Kingdom, Nick Aldis faced seven challengers in nine days defeating each with the King’s Lynn Cloverleaf.

In this episode of Ten Pounds of Gold, we follow the champion as he returns to his hometown of King’s Lynn and the village of Docking where he grew up. From the shores of Exmouth, Nick Aldis explains why he decided to bring the Ten Pounds of Gold back to these venues in the United Kingdom. The story of Nick Aldis is often told from one perspective and now you’ll hear it from the champion himself.

Ten Pounds of Gold is a documentary series from Lightning One and documents the ongoing legacy and history of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. This famous championship’s lineage stretches back to 1948 with names like Lou Thesz, Jack Brisco, Dory Funk Jr, Harley Race, Terry Funk, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Sting, The Great Muta, AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett, Adam Pearce, Colt Cabana, Tim Storm and more.

Source: NWA

NWA – Two Steps w/ Billy Corgan and Nick Aldis – Ten Pounds of Gold

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2018 sees the return of two iconic brands – Smashing Pumpkins and the NWA. Ten Pounds Of Gold “Two Steps” tells the story of Billy Corgan and NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis jockeying for control over the National Wrestling Alliance. The Smashing Pumpkins Shiny and Oh So Bright went on sale Friday on Ljve Nation and at same time – The Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds Of Gold kicked off with James Ellsworth vs Nick Aldis, new fans are checking out the NWA.

With tickets on sale for the Smashing Pumpkins thirty-six city arena tour; Billy Corgan talks about the importance of this year in his career and future of media. NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis lets Corgan know he is taking the lead on the resurgence of the National Wrestling Alliance with The Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds Of Gold.

Now these two step forward over who is going to take the lead of the NWA in 2018.

NWA posted this below on Twitter last night:

Tickets on sale now for the Smashing Pumpkins SHINY AND OH SO BRIGHT TOUR tour http://www.livenation.com/artists/414…

If this is your first time checking out the NWA, make sure you subscribe – http://www.Youtube.com/NWA

Also the story will be told via the critically acclaimed NWA Ten Pounds of Gold Series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

Check out the new NWA Network podcast:

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n…

Google Play – https://play.google.com/music/listen#…

Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nwa-…

Podbean – http://nwanetwork.podbean.com

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/nwanetwork

NWA President Reportedly Meets With Spike TV Officials

Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that NWA President Bruce Tharpe, who also works a heel manager in New Japan Pro Wrestling, recently meet with Spike TV officials in New York City about trying to get one of the world’s oldest pro wrestling brands on the network.

Spike TV officials have stated that there is some interest in bringing back pro wrestling to the network but nothing is on the table right now, for any wrestling promotion.

Spike TV is trying to run shows that have more appeal to woman than pro wrestling does. Tharpe is looking at other options to bring NWA to TV.

Source: WrestlingINC.com