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Velvet Sky Announces Departure From The NWA

Velvet Sky has announced her departure from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). She broke the news on Friday in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Going forward, I will no longer be a part of the NWA,” she wrote before thanking Billy Corgan, each person she worked with, and commentators Joe Galli and Tim Storm, whom she said she “learned so much from.” She wished the best for the promotion as she signed off, though she seemingly left the door open to a return, adding, “See you all down the road.”

Velvet Sky had been working with NWA as a color commentator, starting in March 2021, following her retirement from in-ring competition in 2017. She had also worked with Ring of Honor — pre-Tony Khan acquisition — as a non-wrestler in “The Allure” stable between 2019 and late 2020. She received a warm farewell in reaction to her announcement; Joe Galli described her as the “heart and soul” of the commentary team, saying that she is loved dearly and will be missed. Former Women’s World Champion Kamille, Natalia Markova, and Lady Frost all shared their support for Sky. 

Sky is set to appear on Impact Wrestling’s 1000th episode, which was taped on Saturday to air on Thursday, September 14. Sky will be at ringside as her former teammate, Angelina Love, takes part in a 10-woman tag match. Love will team with Deonna Purrazzo, Gisele Shaw, Savannah Evans, and a mystery partner against Trinity, Jordynne Grace, Awesome Kong, Gail Kim, and a mystery partner. 

Source: Wrestling Inc.

EC3 Wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title, Forces Tyrus Into Retirement

EC3 enjoys working in NWA and he has more reason to love the promotion after he defeated Tyrus to win the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. 

The bullrope match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship was the main event of night 2 of the NWA 75th Anniversary Show on Sunday, where EC3 began his first reign with the title after Tyrus tapped out. EC3’s win also meant that his opponent, Tyrus, had to retire from NWA, which was the stipulation heading into the match. 

Tyrus had held the title since last November’s Hard Times 3 show, where he had defeated Matt Cardona and then champion Trevor Murdoch to become the heavyweight champion.

The former WWE star, who has made a few controversial statements in the past, was recently in the news for the wrong reasons when he advocated assaulting children if they used their preferred pronouns.

There was another major title change at NWA 75 as Kenzie Paige became the NWA World Women’s Championship after defeating Kamille, which was also on night 2 of the show. Kamille had successfully defended her title on Saturday against Natalia Markova, but her 800+ day reign as champion ended at the hands of Paige. 

Paige, though, lost the NWA World Women’s Television Championship on Saturday night to Max the Impaler, while Blunt Force Trauma won the NWA World Tag Team Championship on night 1 after defeating La Rebelión on night 1 and retaining it on night 2, winning their match against Trevor Murdoch and Mike Knox.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

NWA Powerrr Preview 5/30/2023

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced the matches for tonight’s episode of their Power series. 

NWA Power will air at 6pm ET on YouTube. Here are the matches: 

  • Crockett Cup Tune Up Match: Trevor Murdoch & Mike Knox vs. The Country Gentlemen (A.J. Cazana & Anthony Andrews)
  • EC3 and “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason face off
  • Kylie Paige vs. Samantha Starr
  • The Now (Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins) vs. Ryan Matthews & Mario Pardua
  • “Magic” Jake Dumas & Mercurio vs. Jamie Stanley & Joe Alonzo

NWA Powerrr Preview 4/18/2023

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced the matches for tonight’s episode of their Power series. 

NWA Power will air at 6pm ET on YouTube. Here are the matches: 

  • Tyrus addresses Crockett Cup rumors
  • NWA World Television Championship: Thom Latimer (c) vs. Psycho Boy Fodder (w/ Angelina Love)
  • NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship: Kerry Morton (c) vs. Joe Alonzo (w/ Jamie Stanley)
  • Natalia Markova vs. La Rosa Negra

NWA Powerrr Preview 3/21/2023

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced the matches for tonight’s episode of their Powerrr series. 

NWA Powerrr will air at 6pm ET on YouTube. Here are the matches: 

  • Brady Pierce (with Rolando Freeman) vs. “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason (with Pollo Del Mar)
  • Face-to-face between Daisy Kill and Trevor Murdoch
  • No Disqualification Match for the NWA World Women’s Championship: Kamille (c) vs. Angelina Love (Nuff Said Encore Presentation)
  • NWA World Women’s Television Championship Tournament Semifinal: Max The Impaler (with Father James Mitchell) vs. Taya Valkyrie

NWA Powerrr Preview 3/14/2023

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced the matches for tonight’s episode of their Powerrr series. 

NWA Power will air at 6pm ET on YouTube. Here are the matches: 

  • NWA World Women’s TV Title Tournament Semifinal: Ashley D’Amoise vs. Kenzie Paige
  • Mike Knox in action
  • Mecha Wolf vs. Kerry Morton
  • NWA World TV Championship: Thom Latimer (c) vs. Rhett Titus

NWA Announces Lineup For Tonight’s Episode Of Powerrr (3/7/23)

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced the matches for tonight’s episode of their Powerrr series. 

NWA Power will air at 6pm ET on YouTube. Here are the matches: 

  • Trevor Murdoch in action
  • EC3 (w/ BLK Jeez) vs. Dontae Smiley
  • Sal The Pal vs. Gaagz The Gymp (w/ Father James Mitchell)
  • Kamille vs. Ruthie Jay

EC3 Signs With The NWA

Former WWE, ROH and IMPACT star EC3 announced Saturday during the NWA Nuff Said PPV pre-show, that he has signed with the promotion. He also said that he and would be bringing Control Your Narrative with him, and will help people across the industry recover their passion.

EC3 is squaring off against Kevin Kiley, (former WWE Superstar Alex Riley) on the pay-per-view.

Source: WrestleView

NWA Powerrr To Solely Air On YouTube – Details

On Tuesdays at 6:05 PM EST, Powerrr will once again air exclusively on The NWA’s YouTube channel.

FITE is still broadcasting NWA pay-per-views. The weekly program had been airing on FITE before being added on YouTube a few days later. The NWA issued the following:

CHICAGO — The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is making bold changes this year to allow our television programming to be available to the largest international audience possible. We are proud to announce that starting immediately, NWA Powerrr will return as first run programming on the NWA YouTube Channel on Tuesdays at 6:05 p.m. EST and NWA USA will remain airing at 12:00 p.m. EST on Saturdays on the channel as well. NWA pay-per-view programming will still be available through FITE TV. 

First run programming will begin Tuesday January 3, 2023 and includes matches which will determine the teams that will head to the finals of the Champions Series Tournament. 

“I want to thank our viewers who used FITE’s Monthly or Annual subscription service to enjoy our product,” said William Patrick Corgan, president of the NWA. “Making the switch to having the world be able to watch NWA Powerrr at the same time is essential to our growth strategy going forward. FITE has been an important partner and we are happy to continue our relationship with FITE as our pay-per-view provider,” Cogan said.  

The NWA Annual Subscription on FITE began to be phased out on August 26, 2022. Viewers who have active subscriptions can still use them to watch pay-per-view programming until their subscription expires.

The NWA Monthly Subscription is canceled effective immediately.  NWA pay-per-views, such as Nuff Said, the Crockett Cup and NWA 75, will be available for individual purchase on FITE. 

Nick Aldis Issues Statement, Calls The NWA The Most Toxic Brand In Wrestling

The drama between Nick Aldis and the NWA continues.

Aldis took to his Instagram subscribers to post a statement, where he called Billy Corgan’s promotion “the most toxic brand in pro wrestling.” The statement was posted immediately following Saturday night’s NWA Hard Times 3 pay-per-view event. He wrote,

“I hope now you see why it was important to me to let you know that I had given my notice to the NWA BEFORE this ppv. What was once a promising endeavor that I turned down bigger opportunities to take the lead on, has become the most toxic brand in pro wrestling.

Thank you all for the support.”

At Saturday night’s pay-per-view event, Tyrus defeated Matt Cardona and Trevor Murdoch in a Triple Threat Match to become the new NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.

Aldis’ current contract with the National Wrestling Alliance is set to expire in January 2023, and he insists he’s leaving when that time comes. In the meantime, Billy Corgan has suspended him from the company.

Source: EWrestlingNews