It’s been a few weeks since touching base with NWA news, so let’s catch up on NWA current events from around the globe. Nick Aldis and Thunder Rosa have their next title challengers, two new NWA champs have been crowned, and we have an engagement that is Strictly Business.
First things first. If you happened to miss the good news earlier this month, Billy Corgan confirmed plans to bring back NWA Powerrr soon.
In the meantime, NWA has been partnering with United Wrestling Network for weekly PPVs known as Prime Time Live. It started hot with Nick Aldis retaining the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against Mike Bennett in September. The following week saw Thunder Rosa retain the NWA World Women’s Championship against Priscilla Kelly.
The NWA National Heavyweight Championship and the NWA World Television Championship had the real drama as both titles recently changed hands. Trevor Murdoch was able to achieve his dream through hard work by winning the national belt from Aron Stevens. Murdoch outsmarted the Mongrovian karate black belt by sitting down on a sunset flip attempt to pin Stevens for the 1, 2, 3.
And new NWA National Champion, @TheRealTMurdoch !
— NWA (@nwa) September 30, 2020
What an episode of Prime Time Live! pic.twitter.com/DPc7MJS87P
Last night, Pope won the spoils of war against Zicky Dice. The fight went down to the wire, but Pope was able to pull it out to become new TV champ.
Congratulations to the Champ, @DaBlackPope !
— NWA (@nwa) October 21, 2020
Long live legacy & tradition.@unitedwrestling @Billy
@justin_cesi pic.twitter.com/DFC2zxuyN0
The next NWA title match is set for October 27 on Prime Time Live. Thunder Rosa will defend the women’s strap against Serena Deeb.
La Mera Mera Destruction tour continues in this highly anticipated rematch!
— NWA (@nwa) October 21, 2020
Catch the action live on 10/27.
Order now: https://t.co/3u32uZQVjr@thunderrosa22 @SerenaDeeb @unitedwrestling @FiteTV pic.twitter.com/IFDoeOOoLj
That contest will be available through PPV outlets and Fite TV (here).
As for Nick Aldis and the Ten Pounds of Gold, 127 Pro Wrestling broke the news that they have booked Aldis to defend against Brian Pillman Jr. on December 10 in Grimsley, TN.
BREAKING NEWS:
— 127 Pro Wrestling (@127prowrestling) October 16, 2020
The @nwa World's Heavyweight Champion, "The National Treasure" @RealNickAldis will be defending the #TENPOUNDSOFGOLD in Grimsley, TN for the first time ever on Thursday, December 10th against 127 Heavyweight Champion @FlyinBrianJr pic.twitter.com/nTgB3hhd5x
No doubt Aldis will be strictly business against Pillman, but he may have to bolster the ranks of Strictly Business before Powerrr comes back into the fold. Royce Isaacs was granted his release from the NWA.
Now that its public;
— Halloween Roycie (@RoyceIsaacs) September 24, 2020
After a little over a year with the NWA I asked for and was granted my release.
I'm excited for my next adventure and what the future holds, but I'm leaving with a lot of memories and friends and I will miss the awesome fans at GPB Studios.
Stay tuned. https://t.co/mUNqTFVpfa
Isaacs’ next adventure appears to be forming a tag team with Jorel Nelson as the West Coast Wrecking Crew. Enjoy their cheesy throwback video with the classic Predator handshake.
@RoyceIsaacs & @JorelNelson are... pic.twitter.com/uMsHse4MUw
— Jorel Nelson (@JorelNelson) October 9, 2020
As one member of Strictly Business departs, the bond between two other members solidifies. Thom Latimer and Kamille announced their engagement.
Congratulations to the future Mr. & Mrs. Latimer!!!@kamillebrick @Thomas_Latimer_ pic.twitter.com/LJATLsgrUh
— NWA (@nwa) September 27, 2020
Prime Time Live is available on PPV and Fite TV (here). The weekly PPV airs Tuesdays at 9 pm ET.
Are you happy to see Trevor Murdoch and Pope as NWA champions? Who would you like to see them battle next?