NWA Power
NWA Power (stylized as NWA Powerrr) is a professional wrestling web television program produced by the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The show airs weekly on the NWA's YouTube channel and Facebook page, Tuesdays at 6:05 pm ET,[1] and is available on-demand the following Saturday on FITE TV.[2] As with most weekly wrestling series, NWA Power features professional wrestlers performing in matches and getting interviewed. These elements together create and further the storylines of the program and build towards the NWA's pay-per-view events.[3]
NWA Power | |
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The NWA Power logo as of October 8, 2019 | |
Genre | Professional wrestling |
Created by | Billy Corgan David Lagana |
Presented by | Joe Galli (play-by-play commentator) Stu Bennett (color commentator) |
Starring | NWA roster |
Opening theme | Seasons 1 & 2: "Into the Fire by Dokken Season 3: "I'm Broken" by Pantera |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 21 (as of May 12, 2020) |
Production | |
Producers | Billy Corgan (Owner/President) Dave Lagana (Vice President) |
Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
Running time | ~60 minutes |
Production companies | Lightning One, Inc. |
Release | |
Original network | YouTube FITE TV (replays) |
Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
Original release | October 8, 2019 – present |
External links | |
Website |
History
On May 1, 2017, Billy Corgan bought the National Wrestling Alliance, including its name, rights, trademarks and championship belts. Full ownership took effect on October 1, 2017.[4] Corgan, Vice President Dave Lagana, and their production team would rebuild the NWA brand, acknowledging its history from its original inception in 1948, while gradually transitioning into a singular entity.[5]
In September 2019, NWA announced tapings for a weekly television show, later revealed to be titled NWA Power.[6] The first tapings were held on September 30 and October 1 at the GPB Studios in Atlanta, Georgia,[7][8][9] which has since been dubbed the "NWA Arena." The series would debut on October 8, 2019.[6] The program's air time, 6:05 PM, is a call back to the classic World Championship Wrestling show by former NWA member Jim Crockett Promotions that would air at 6:05 PM on Saturdays from the early 1970s until 1992.[10][11] WOAI-TV San Antonio news reporter Joe Galli and longtime pro-wrestling manager/executive Jim Cornette were the initial commentators. Championship Wrestling from Hollywood owner David Marquez serves as an interviewer and ring announcer. Kyle Durden serves as backstage interviewer.
Following the November 19 episode of NWA Power being listed, it was quickly taken down due to remarks by Cornette which some deemed racist.[12][13][14] NWA released a statement the next day stating that Cornette resigned.[15][16] He was subsequently replaced by Stu Bennett who joined Galli on commentary beginning with NWA's December 14 pay-per-view, Into the Fire.
On-air personalities
In addition to the wrestlers (male and female), managers/valets, and referees, the show features various on-air personalities including authority figures, commentators, ring announcers, and backstage interviewers.
Authority figures
Authority figures | Position | Dates | Notes |
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William Patrick Corgan | Owner/President | October 8, 2019 - present | NWA's owner and president. |
Commentators
Commentators | Dates | Notes |
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Joe Galli and Jim Cornette | October 8, 2019 – December 3, 2019 | Both were interviewers as well. Cornette resigned by the end of the first season. |
Joe Galli and Stu Bennett | December 15, 2019 – August 26, 2020 | Both are interviewers as well. Barrett signed back with WWE in August thus leaving NWA. |
Kyle Durden and Stu Bennett | January 21, 2020 | Durden briefly filled in for Joe Galli. |
Ring announcers
Ring announcers | Dates | Notes |
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David Marquez | October 8, 2019 – present | Also an interviewer. |
Backstage interviewers
Backstage interviewers | Dates | Notes |
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Kyle Durden | October 8, 2019 – present | Fills in on commentary when needed. |
List of episodes
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1 (S1E1) | "Premiere" | September 30, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | October 8, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
After a long career in NWA, Tim Storm wants one more chance to win the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship and agrees to face Nick Aldis in a Last Chance match.
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2 (S1E2) | "Clickbait" | September 30, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | October 15, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The fallout from the premiere episode's main event, Joe Galli interviews world champ Nick Aldis and his silent valet, Kamille.
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3 (S1E3) | "Twilight of Tim Storm" | September 30, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | October 22, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
After Tim Storm lost his Last Chance match on the premiere episode, Eli Drake convinces Storm that he still has purpose in NWA and agrees to team with him later that night to take on The Dawsons.
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4 (S1E4) | "Dealer Calls Again" | September 30, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | October 29, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The main event carries serious stipulations: if James Storm's team wins, he forfeits his NWA National Championship in exchange for a shot at Nick Aldis's NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, but if Aldis’s team wins, Colt Cabana receives a NWA National Championship opportunity.
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5 (S1E5) | "James Storm vs. Colt Cabana" | October 1, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | November 5, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
A new champion is crowned, and a legendary tag team returns to the NWA.
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6 (S1E6) | "More Questions Than Answers" | October 1, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | November 12, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Things get complicated between Nick Aldis and Kamille when the NWA World Tag Team Championships are on the line.
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7 (S1E7) | "The Phoenix Rises" | October 1, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | November 19, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Trevor Murdoch is out to prove he deserves a contract with the NWA, and Melina makes her Power move.
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8 (S1E8) | "Step Into The Fire" | N/A | Atlanta, GA | November 26, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
A clip show featuring a behind-the-scenes documentary on Thunder Rosa's debut MMA match in Combate Americas, and more information about the upcoming Into the Fire pay-per-view.
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9 (S1E9) | "One More Time" | October 1, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | December 3, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The legendary Rock 'n' Roll Express try to get back on top of the tag team division.
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10 (S2E1) | "The Villain Effect" | December 15, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | December 17, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Ring of Honor's Marty Scurll makes his presence felt, the NWA World Television Championship tournament begins, and a new faction emerges. Stu Bennett replaces Jim Cornette on commentary.
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11 (S2E2) | "Not A Christmas Movie" | December 15, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | December 24, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Christmas has arrived in the NWA Arena and there will be merriment, eliminations, and Strictly Business.
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12 (S2E3) | "Something Left To Prove" | December 15, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Taking Mama Storm’s advice, Tim Storm knows he has something left to prove: winning the NWA World Television Championship tournament.
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13 (S2E4) | "Who's The Third Man, Brother?" | December 16, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | January 7, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Thunder Rosa moves up the ranks in the women’s division, Nick Aldis and Ricky Starks go the limit in a hard-fought battle, and Scott Steiner makes a surprise appearance.
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14 (S2E5) | "Strictly Business Takeover" | December 16, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | January 14, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Scott Steiner has an open mic, Da Pope is looking for a team, and Ricky Morton may finally get a chance at Ten Pounds of Gold.
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15 (S2E6) | "Generation Clash" | December 16, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | January 21, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Anderson and Cabana explode, the NWA World Television Championship tournament is set, and two different generations of wrestling champions compete in the main event.
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16 (S3E1) | "Dealer vs. Villain" | January 25, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | January 28, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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17 (S3E2) | "Pride vs. Thunder" | January 25, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | February 4, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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18 (S3E3) | "Money Where Your Mouth Is" | January 25, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | February 11, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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19 (S3E4) | "Strictly Chaos" | January 26, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | February 25, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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20 (S3E5) | "Stand & Defend" | January 26, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | March 3, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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21 (S3E6) | "Super Power" | January 26, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | May 12, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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