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• NWA Champion Mike Mondo Undergoes Emergency Dental SurgeryNWA National Heavyweight Champion Mike Mondo had a rough start to his day on January 10, 2026 — but he’s already bouncing back like a pro. Mondo took to Twitter ......2026See more articles Mike Mondo breaking news -
• Tony Khan had ‘a very nice talk’ with Billy Corgan about AEW’s confusing new titlePresident Tony Khan confused a whole lot of people when he recently introduced the National Championship to AEW by linking it to the lineage of the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. Needless to say, plenty of NWA wrestlers weren’t happy about it, including the real National Champion. It has since been clarified that the AEW National […]...2025See also Billy Corgan breaking news -
• AEW and NWA are fighting in court, but not over Tony Khan’s confusing new championshipTony Khan confused a whole lot of people this week by introducing the AEW National Championship. In hyping up AEW’s new belt, Khan relied on the lineage of a belt that turned out to be the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. Needless to say, current NWA National Champion Mike Mondo didn’t take too kindly to Khan’s […]...2025 -
• Current NWA National Heavyweight Champion Reacts To AEW’s New National Title
Reigning NWA National Heavyweight Champion Mike Mondo has shared his thoughts on AEW unveiling its newest singles title. Ahead of Wednesday night’s episode of AEW Dynamite, AEW CEO Tony Khan and commentator Tony Schiavone revealed that the company will introduce the AEW National Championship. The first champion will be crowned in a Casino Gauntlet Match […] The post Current NWA National Heav...2025See more Mike Mondo news
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• NWA National Champion Mike Mondo Criticizes AEW's New Title AnnouncementNWA National Heavyweight Champion Mike Mondo calls out AEW over their newly announced National Championship, claiming he holds the legitimate title with real lineage....2025See more Mike Mondo breaking news today -
• NWA National Champion Reacts To AEW Creating Its Own National TitleThe NWA National Heavyweight Champion is not a fan of AEW introducing its own National Championship. AEW President Tony Khan took to social media to announce the introduction of the new AEW National Championship before this week’s episode of Dynamite. The inaugural champion will be crowned at AEW Full Gear on November 22 in a […] The post NWA National Champion Reacts To AEW Creating It...2025Read about Full Gear latest news
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• NWA Powerrr recap: Kenzie Paige slays Max The Impaler, new national champ, more!NWA Powerrr Footage from the NWA 76 anniversary event rolled on in the latest episode of NWA Powerrr (Oct. 8, 2024). The episode featured two title bouts and a Liberty Bell brawl. Kenzie Paige slayed Max The Impaler in the main event to retain the NWA Women’s World Championship. This bout was the rubber match of their rivalry spanning over one year. Kenzie won the inaugural NWA Women’s Wom...2024Read about NWA Powerrr injury status -
• NWA re-signs current champs, Crockett Cup winners, and many moreFite’s Twitter The National Wrestling Alliance continues to be busy locking down talent to exclusive contracts. The latest batch of signings includes current champions, former champions, the Crockett Cup winners, and many more. NWA came to agreement with Thom Latimer for a long-term exclusive contract. Latimer holds the NWA National Heavyweight Championship, and he may soon possess the Ten...2024Continue with National Wrestling Alliance -
• NWA Samhain recap & reactions: WWE journeymen strike out in title boutsAron Stevens’ Instagram NWA celebrated the Halloween season with the Samhain PPV (Oct. 28, 2023) from Cleveland, OH. There was a mix of title bouts and wacky stipulations throughout the card. Feature attractions included EC3 defending the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against Thom Latimer, Blunt Force Trauma defending the NWA World Tag Team Championship against Mike Knox & Trevor Mur...2023See also NWA Samhain injury -
• Trinity Heading To The UK, New NWA Tapings Announced, Sami Callihan Taking New Bookings | Fight Size
Here's your fight size update for Thursday, September 28, 2023. - As part of their upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, IMPACT Wrestling has announced that Trinity, formerly known as Naomi in WWE, will be returning to the UK. BREAKING: As first revealed by @dailystar, Knockouts World Champion @TheTrinity_Fatu is coming to the UK as part of the UK Invasion Tour from October 26 to 29 in Glasgow, Ne...2023Check it out Knockouts World availability report
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• NWA 75 recap & reactions: Eight new championsKenzie Paige’s Twitter NWA 75 was a two-night extravaganza from St. Louis, MO on August 26 & 27. There were fourteen title bouts with eight new champions being crowned. The main event for NWA 75 was EC3 challenging Tyrus for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship in a bullrope match on Night 2. There was an extra stipulation that Tyrus would retire upon defeat. EC3 used a low blow with th...2023See also Kenzie Paige -
• Matt Cardona has a plan to save the NWA
Matt Cardona’s Twitter Matt Cardona has returned to the NWA. After six months away, Cardona cut a promo from his palatial estate that aired on the latest episode of NWA Powerrr. The Indy God announced his plan to save the NWA. Cardona apologized to Billy Corgan, the locker room, and the fans for letting them all down. He let himself down. When Cardona came to the NWA, he promised to be th...2023Read about NWA Powerrr injury report
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• NWA Roundup: EC3 title defense, Hollywood Blondes debut, more!
Heather Monroe Let’s check in on the National Wrestling Alliance. The latest edition of NWA Powerrr featured Kamille being taken to a time-limit draw, EC3 in title action, and the debut of the Hollywood Blondes. Kamille kicked off the show in the ring wondering aloud who can beat her for the NWA Women’s World Championship. Daisy Kill interrupted with a song and a tiny guitar. He hyped Nat...2023Click for news about National Wrestling Alliance
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• NWA 312 PPV recap: Two new champions
NWA 312 The National Wrestling Alliance held eight championship contests on the NWA 312 PPV in Chicago on April 7, 2023. Once the show was complete, there were two new champions. Kenzie Paige is the inaugural titleholder of the NWA Women’s Television Championship. She bested Max The Impaler in the tournament final to crown the first champion. Max steamrolled Paige for much of the match. Ke...2023See more articles National Wrestling Alliance availability report
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• NWA announces date for new programming on The CW appDetails have been fuzzy on the relationship between the National Wrestling Alliance and The CW television network. For example, the debut of NWA content on The CW app was slipped under the radar without an official announcement. Before that, there were rumors of the NWA inking a TV deal, then there were rumors of heat over a fake cocaine snort during an NWA PPV that may have put them on thin ice. ...2024Check it out National Wrestling Alliance
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"NWA National Heavyweight Champion Mike Mondo had a rough start to his day on January 10, 2026 — but he’s already bouncing back like a pro." - 2025
"Black Bart, the former NWA National Heavyweight Champion who wrestled in every major promotion in the 1980s and 1990s, has died." - 2024
"Masters has been with NWA since 2021, and he has held the NWA National Heavyweight Championship." - 2023
"A new NWA National Heavyweight Championship has changed hands."
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• Kenzie Paige Calls Crockett Cup Title Match With Natalya And Gail Kim As Ref A Full-Circle Moment
Kenzie Paige feels divine intervention may have been involved in her NWA Women's World Title match at the Crockett Cup with two legendary names. Kenzie Paige will next defend the NWA Women's World Championship against WWE Superstar Natalya on May 17, 2025, at NWA Crockett Cup. Legendary wrestler Gail Kim will also be the special guest referee for that match. Paige was a fan of both women growing ...2025Click for news about Kenzie Paige contract
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• Black Bart, wrestling star of the ‘80s and ‘90s, dies at 76Black Bart in Wrestling’s Main Event magazine, January 1986; via Internet Archive. Black Bart, who won several titles and trained JBL, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Black Bart, the former NWA National Heavyweight Champion who wrestled in every major promotion in the 1980s and 1990s, has died. He was 76. On Thursday, Bart’s wife wrote on his Facebook page, “You might know him ...2025Click for news about Mid Atlantic Championship salary rumors -
• NWA Powerrr recap: Kenzie Paige slays Max The Impaler, new national champ, more!
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• NWA re-signs current champs, Crockett Cup winners, and many more
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• Thom Latimer Signs Exclusive Deal With NWA
Thom Latimer is staying with the NWA. The National Wrestling Alliance announced that Thom Latimer has signed an exclusive contract with the promotion. Latimer is the reigning NWA National Champion. From NWA: NWA National Champ Thom Latimer Signs Exclusive Contract The National Wrestling Alliance has signed Thom Latimer to a long-term, exclusive contract. Today on his birthday, it is announced...2024See also Thom Latimer
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• NWA Signs Aron Stevens And Blunt Force Trauma To Exclusive Contracts
NWA announces three more signings. The National Wrestling Alliance announced that Aron Stevens and Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage and Damage) have signed exclusive contracts with the company. Blunt Force Trauma are the reigning NWA World Tag Team Champions, and Stevens is their manager. The National Wrestling Alliance is proud to announce @AronsThoughts + Carnage and Damage of BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA hav...2024Click for news about National Wrestling Alliance contract
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• NWA adds ridiculous stipulation to worlds title fight between EC3 and Matt CardonaMatt Cardona demanded a shot at the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against EC3, and he wanted it in a death match. EC3 upped the ante to The Ultimate Match of Death, whatever that means. The bout was signed, sealed, and delivered for NWA Paranoia on January 13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Not so fast, my friend. One more request was in order to add a ridiculous stipulation, and the NWA obliged. Ca...2024Read about NWA Worlds contract rumors -
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• EC3 set for NWA title defense against former world championEC3 is on a mission to restore the prestige of the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship to its former glory as the greatest title in professional wrestling. To do that, he needs quality challengers. EC3’s next defense is against a former world champion. Jax Dane was revealed to be EC3’s opponent. Dane held the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship for 419 days from August 29, 2015 to October 21, 2016...2023See more articles NWA Worlds -
• NWA Samhain recap & reactions: WWE journeymen strike out in title bouts
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• NWA Crockett Cup Results (5/17): Natalya, Alex Hammerstone, Thom Latimer, Rhino, The Colons Compete
The National Wrestling Alliance held its NWA Crockett Cup event on May 17th from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Full results are below. NWA Crockett Cup Results (5/17) - NWA World Television Championship: Bryan Idol def. Carson Drake (c) to win the title. - No Limits Match: Natalia Markova def. Kylie Paige - TVMA (Tiffany Nieves & Valentina Rossi) (w/ Miss Starr) def. The Island Twins (Ta'a...2025Check it out NWA Crockett stats
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• NWA Hard Times 2025 Taping Spoilers From Dothan, Alabama (3/22)
The NWA held their Hard Times 2025 event on March 22nd from Dothan, Alabama. The event was taped for a later date. You can check out the full spoilers (courtesy of Josh Boutwell) below. - Four Way Elimination Match For #2 Seed In Crockett Cup: The Colons def. the Immortals, Blunt Force Trauma and Daisy Kill & Talos - Crazzy Steve def. Damian Fenrir - NWA National Heavyweight Title: Mims (c) def. ...2025See more articles Taping Spoilers stats
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• NWA Powerrr Results (12/17): Two Title MatchesOn December 17, the National Wrestling Alliance presented the newest episode of NWA Powerrr. Among other matches, Mims defended the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against Burchill. The results are as follows: The full episode can be seen here: RELATED: NWA Announces Date And Venue For NWA Hard Times 5 The post NWA Powerrr Results (12/17): Two Title Matches appeared first on Wrestlezone....2024See more NWA Powerrr stats -
• NWA Powerrr recap: Kenzie Paige slays Max The Impaler, new national champ, more!
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• NWA 76 Results (8/31): Multiple Title Changes
The National Wrestling Alliance held its NWA 76 event on August 31st from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) are below. NWA 76 Results (8/31) - Sodapop Hendrix def. Papadon - Shawn Carlson def. The Rockstar - Mario Pardua & Steve Boz def. Foxx Vinyer & Tim Theory - Gaagz The Gymp def. Alexander Lev - Jake Dumas & Zyon (w/ Austin Idol) def. Baron Von Storm & ...2024See also National Wrestling Alliance stats
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• NWA Powerrr Results (8/13): NWA National Title Match, MoreOn August 13, the National Wrestling Alliance delivered an action-packed show with the latest episode of NWA Powerrr. Among other matches, Thom Latimer defended the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason. The results are as follows: During the show, Trevor Murdoch and Aron Stevens hyped up the tag team title match at NWA […] The post NWA Powerrr R...2024Read about NWA Powerrr statistics
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• NWA re-signs current champs, Crockett Cup winners, and many more
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• NWA Powerrr Results (8/6): Colby Corino vs. Alex Misery, Mims vs. Zyon
The National Wrestling Alliance aired its latest episode of NWA Powerrr on August 6th on the CW App. Full results are below. NWA Powerrr Results (8/6) - The Immortals (Kratos & Odinson) defeat The Dark City Violence Connection (Joe Black & Murder-1) - Trevor Murdoch & Mike Kox were interviewed. - OnlySlams teaser. - Colby Corino def. Alex Misery - Silas Mason intends to go after Thom Latimer and...2024Continue with NWA Powerrr statistics
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• NWA Powerrr Results (7/23): EC3, Kenzie Paige, Kerry Morton In Action
The National Wrestling Alliance aired its latest episode of NWA Powerrr on July 23rd on the CW App. Full results are below. NWA Powerrr Results (7/23) - Blunt Force Trauma (Carnage & Damage) (w/ Aron Stevens) def. The Heavenly Butterflies (Faboo Andre & Tony Donati) - Aron Stevens calls Blunt Force Trauma the next team in NWA. - NWA National Heavyweight Championship: Thom Latimer (c) vs. Kerry Mor...2024See more NWA Powerrr stats
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• NWA Powerrr Results (7/2): Southern Six vs. Mike Knox And Trevor Murdoch
The National Wrestling Alliance aired its latest episode of NWA Powerrr on July 2 from The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas. Matches were taped in May. The event aired on CW App. Full results and highlights are below. NWA Powerrr Results (7/2) - Rolando came out in a sling and it was announced he could not compete. Slade was named as his replacement. - Grab The Jewels Ladder Match: Slade (w/ Rolando) ...2024Visit the page NWA Powerrr statistics
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• Kenzie Paige Calls Crockett Cup Title Match With Natalya And Gail Kim As Ref A Full-Circle Moment
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• Black Bart, wrestling star of the ‘80s and ‘90s, dies at 76
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• NWA Powerrr recap: Kenzie Paige slays Max The Impaler, new national champ, more!
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• Thom Latimer Signs Exclusive Deal With NWA
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• Thom Latimer Captures NWA National Heavyweight Title On 5/7 NWA Powerrr
A new NWA National Heavyweight Champion has been crowned. Thom Latimer defeated Blake Troop, Paul Burchill, and Zyon to capture the vacated title on the May 7 episode of NWA Powerrr. The title was vacated by "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason, a move he made so that he could challenge EC3 for the NWA World's Heavyweight Title. That match also took place on May 7 and Mason lost. Latimer is a former NWA Wo...2024Visit the page Thom Latimer
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• EC3 set for NWA title defense against former world champion
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• NWA Samhain recap & reactions: WWE journeymen strike out in title bouts
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• Trinity Heading To The UK, New NWA Tapings Announced, Sami Callihan Taking New Bookings | Fight Size
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• Brett Wayne Sawyer Passes Away
Brett Wayne Sawyer passes away. Legendary professional wrestler Brett Wayne Sawyer passed away on September 8 at the age of 63. Brett was the brother of "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer. Bobby Fulton of The Fantastics on Twitter confirmed his passing on Twitter. I’m truly saddened to hear of the passing of Brett Wayne Sawyer! He was the brother of Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer, although both are gone the stories wi...2023Continue with Buzz Sawyer
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• Chris Masters: I've Been Evolving My Character, I'd Like To Bring That To WWE, TNA, Or AEW
Chris Masters wants a shot in WWE, TNA, or AEW. In a post on Instagram, Chris Masters, also known as Chris Adonis, shared a clip in which he expressed his interest in performing for WWE, AEW, or TNA/IMPACT Wrestling. In the post, he also asked fans to name where they would like to see him go. “…Kind of see what’s out there for me. I have had, the last couple of years I’ve been in NWA trying to dev...2024Read about Chris Masters
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• Thrillbilly Silas Mason Wins NWA National Title At NWA 75A new NWA National Heavyweight Championship has changed hands. At NWA 75 Night One, “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason faced Kratos and Odinson in a three-way match for the vacant title. Pollo del Mar accompanied Mason to the ring, though they haven’t been on the same page recently. This tension came to a head, as Pollo got […] The post Thrillbilly Silas Mason Wins NWA National Titl...2023Read about Thrillbilly Silas -
• EC3 Wins NWA National Title At NWA 312
EC3 controlled the narrative at NWA 312. At NWA 312, Cyon defended the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against EC3, who has been targeting the gold since he signed with NWA in February. Cyon has been a dominant champion, but his reign came to an end, as EC3 forced him to tap out to a modified […] The post EC3 Wins NWA National Title At NWA 312 appeared first on Wrestlezone....2023See more Heavyweight Championship
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• Black Bart, wrestling star of the ‘80s and ‘90s, dies at 76
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• Jax Dane Dead, Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Unexpectedly Dies At Age 48Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion and multi-time NWA National Heavyweight champion Jax Dane passed away at 48 years old on Wednesday, December 25....2024Visit the page Jax Dane -
• EC3 Relinquishes NWA National Title, Challenges Tyrus To World Title Match
EC3 wants the gold. On the July 11 episode of NWA Powerrr, EC3 defeated “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason to retain the NWA National Heavyweight Championship. Pollo Del Mar got involved in the closng moments, and when Mason shoved her aside, EC3 hit the challenger with the title and pinned him. The champion then dropped the title, […] The post EC3 Relinquishes NWA National Title, Challen...2023Continue with NWA Powerrr
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• NWA 312 PPV recap: Two new champions
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• EC3 Wins Gold at NWA 312 PPV, First Challenger Also Revealed
EC3 is your new NWA National Heavyweight Champion. Friday’s NWA 312 pay-per-view opened up with EC3 defeating Cyon to capture the NWA National Heavyweight Title. This is EC3’s first reign with the title. Cyon began his first reign on August 27, 2022 at the NWA 74th Anniversary show, where he defeated Jax Dane. Cyon held […] The post EC3 Wins Gold at NWA 312 PPV, First Challenger ...2023See more articles Jax Dane
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• Gail Kim unable to ref Nattie’s match at NWA Crockett Cup tonight@NWA The TNA legend was to officiate the WWE recordholder’s NWA Women’s title match with Kenzie Page on a card that also features Rhino challenging for the promotion’s Worlds championship in a Triple Threat. The National Wrestling Alliance heads to the 2300 Arena (ECW Arena) in Philadelphia for the Crockett Cup event on Saturday, May 17. The headlining attractions are WWE’s Natalya and Rh...2025See more articles Gail Kim -
• Kenzie Paige Calls Crockett Cup Title Match With Natalya And Gail Kim As Ref A Full-Circle Moment
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• Gail Kim To Serve As Special Guest Referee For Kenzie Paige vs. Natalya At NWA Crockett Cup
Gail Kim is putting on her referee outfit. NWA took to social media on Tuesday, May 13 to make a big addition to an upcoming NWA World Women's Championship match, revealing that Gail Kim will serve as a special guest referee for the title contest between Kenzie Paige and Natalya at NWA Crockett Cup. Kim will also be signing autographs at the event. That announcement was made back in April. “As th...2025Click for news about Gail Kim
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• NWA adds two title fights to Samhain 2The big Halloween event gets a bit bigger. The National Wrestling Alliance is gearing up for their Halloween event in Samhain 2. The main event was set with EC3 challenging Thom Latimer in a rematch for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. Now, the card is filling out with two more title fights. Blunt Force Trauma, managed by Aron Stevens, held the NWA World Tag Team Championship until they we...2024Check it out National Wrestling Alliance -
• Thom Latimer Signs Exclusive Deal With NWA
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• Preview For 7/16 Episode Of NWA Powerrr, Nine More Talents Confirmed For NWA 76
The National Wrestling Alliance will present a new episode of NWA Powerrr on The CW TV App today. You can check out the lineup for the July 23rd show below: * NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match: EC3 (c) vs. Wrecking Ball Legursky * NWA Tag Team Champions Blunt Force Trauma vs. The Heavenly Butterflies * NWA National Heavyweight […] The post Preview For 7/16 Episode Of NWA Powerrr, Nine...2024See also National Wrestling Alliance
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• Crockett Cup First Round Bouts, NWA TV Title Match, Thom Latimer Bout, More Set For 5/28 NWA Powerrr
The May 28 episode of NWA Powerrr takes shape with multiple announcements of high-stakes bouts. The National Wrestling Alliance announced that the May 28 episode of NWA Powerrr will have a couple of Crockett Cup First Round matchups. The first of which will pit The Southern Six's Silas Mason & Kerry Morton against The Slime Ballz (Sage Chantz & Tommy Rant) Also in the tournament, Daisy Kill & Tal...2024Continue with More Set For
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• NWA TV Title Unification Intergender Bout, Paul Burchill, Trevor Murdoch, More Set For 2/13 NWA Powerrr
The February 13 episode of NWA Powerrr takes shape with several championship match announcements. The National Wrestling Alliance announced that the February 13 episode of NWA Powerrr will have a special intergender TV Championship unification match as NWA Women's World Television Champion Max The Impaler takes on Mims, the current men's TV Champion. Mims, in a promo on February 6, appeared to alr...2024Click for news about More Set For
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• NWA adds ridiculous stipulation to worlds title fight between EC3 and Matt Cardona
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• NWA 75 recap & reactions: Eight new champions
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