Exploring Billy Corgan’s Life – A Unique Glimpse into NWA’s President
Summary:
– NWA solidifies its deal with The CW app, aiming to showcase diverse voices in professional wrestling.
– The partnership, effective since February 6, expands the reach of NWA programming to The CW’s broad audience.
– A reality show starring NWA President Billy Corgan is set to debut on the app, focusing on Corgan’s life, family, and his role in NWA.
Marking a significant milestone for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), the promotion has officially extended its deal with The CW app, amplifying its presence in the wrestling landscape. While NWA programming has been accessible on the streaming service since February 6, an official announcement today sheds light on the extended partnership.
A notable addition to the collaboration is introducing a reality show starring Billy Corgan, President of NWA. The unscripted series, scheduled to debut later this year on The CW app, will delve into Corgan’s life, family, role as the head of NWA, and his ‘day job.’
Billy Corgan expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with The CW, highlighting the network’s commitment to sports and its expansive streaming platform. Corgan sees this collaboration as an opportunity to reach a wider audience, showcasing the authenticity, honesty, and unique swagger NWA brings to professional wrestling. He draws parallels between NWA and rock ‘n’ roll, emphasizing the promotion’s underground roots and the chance to bring it into the light with The CW’s support.
As part of the current agreement, new episodes of NWA Powerrr are released every Tuesday on The CW app, providing fans with a regular dose of NWA action. Additionally, past seasons of the show remain available for streaming.
Today’s press release reads:
LOS ANGELES, C.A. (News Release) — GRAMMY® Award-winning founder of The Smashing Pumpkins and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) President Billy Corgan proudly announces an exclusive streaming deal for NWA with The CW. Under this newly minted all-encompassing partnership, multiple NWA programs will be streaming and on-demand via The CW platform and portal in the United States.
Democratizing access to action-packed wrestling from some of the sport’s biggest, boldest, and brightest personalities, all programming is notably available free of charge and without a subscription via The CW app. It represents a monumental power move for NWA. The partnership not only amplifies the brand’s presence throughout popular culture and the zeitgeist, but it also sets a precedent for wrestling, at large.
Flagship program NWA Powerrr is live on the platform now and features ‘Return to Robarts’ programming emanating from the historic Robarts Arena in Sarasota Florida. New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays with past seasons also available to stream. Additionally, the much-anticipated Paranoia Live Event on Powerrr is also now available on The CW. Shot on January 13, 2024 at Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the signature live event Paranoia features some of the league’s top stars and a myriad of thrilling high-octane matches. Next up, the massive signature live event Hard Times 2024 will premiere on the platform as part of future episodes of NWA Powerrr, streaming on both CWTV.com and the CW app.
Additionally, a brand new unscripted untitled series about Corgan’s life, family, role as President of NWA, and his “day job” will also debut on The CW later this year. Co-produced by Corgan’s own production company Lightning One Inc. and Nacelle Company, it offers an unprecedented vignette into every dimension of his world with unparalleled candor.
Corgan continues to deepen the storied mythos and legacy of NWA—one of the oldest and most prestigious professional wrestling brands in the world. He has carefully curated matches and sought-out exciting new talent, building a haven for future superstars to shine with attitude, integrity, power, and panache.
As such, NWA currently serves as a home to the likes of EC3, Matt Cardona, “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason, Trevor Murdoch, Thom Latimer, The Immortals (Odinson and Kratos), Blunt Force Trauma (Damage and Carnage), Aron Stevens, Austin Idol, The Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, The Brothers of Funstruction Yabo and Ruffo, Colby Corino, Mims, Max the Impaler, “The Sinister Minister Father James Mitchell, Burchill, Bryan Idol, Natalia Markova, Kerry Morton, Alex Taylor, May Valentine, among others.
With more heavyweights, more drama, and the most bravado, Billy Corgan, The CW, and NWA will enthrall and thrill inside and outside of the ring throughout 2024 and beyond. Stay tuned.
