NWA President Billy Corgan is denying a recent rumor claiming the promotion is shutting down. Corgan shared the following statement on Thursday via social media: A quick note about the National Wrestling Alliance, which I fought for, and won ownership of a few years back. We are NOT shutting down. So please disregard any and all rumor… Read More Billy Corgan Says NWA Is Not Shutting Down
Former WWE Champion The Rock took to Twitter to give props to Jim Cornette and everyone else responsible for the new NWA Powerrr show that premiered this week on YouTube, seen below. The exchange began when Cornette, who is doing commentary for the show, responded to a fan question about how small the ring is. Cornette responded, “Actually,… Read More The Rock Gives Props For The New NWA Powerrr Premiere
Billy Corgan has announced the NWA will soon begin producing their own series, with the first taping scheduled for the end of Summer. NWA posted a video on Wednesday in which Corgan says he’s grateful to the wrestling promotions his company has partnered with in the past — like Ring of Honor — but now… Read More Billy Corgan Announced First NWA TV Taping For Planned Series
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… Read More NWA Set To Run 70th Anniversary Show
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… Read More NWA is All In, NWA Worlds Title Match
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… Read More Billy Corgan’s Company Acquires Trademark For NWA
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… Read More NWA – Two Steps w/ Billy Corgan and Nick Aldis – Ten Pounds of Gold
Billy Corgan spoke with Sports Illustrated‘s “Extra Mustard” section on a number of wrestling topics surrounding his purchase of NWA and his time with TNA. Here are some of the highlights: Purchasing NWA and taking the long approach with it: “We want to be part of a new revolution of how wrestling can be consumed by fans… Read More Billy Corgan On The ‘Backstabbing And Lies’ In TNA, Attempting To Work With Anthem, NWA Purchase
Smashing Pumpkins frontman and former TNA Wrestling President Billy Corgan has agreed to purchase the historic National Wrestling Alliance. Corgan has a deal that would see him purchase the NWA name, rights, trademarks as well as rights and possession of the legendary NWA title belt. No word yet on when Corgan will begin running the company… Read More Billy Corgan To Purchase NWA Promotion
Dave Meltzer noted in the latest issue of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Billy Corgan and former TNA head writer Dave Lagana met with ROH three weeks ago in Baltimore, MD. There were no details on what the meeting was about. As noted, Corgan and Anthem Sports & Entertainment reached an agreement last month to… Read More Billy Corgan And Former TNA Writer Meets With ROH
