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
The NWA Power logo as of October 8, 2019
GenreProfessional wrestling
Created byWilliam Patrick Corgan
David Lagana
Presented byJoe Galli (play-by-play commentator)
Stu Bennett (color commentator)
StarringNWA roster
Opening themeSeasons 1 & 2:
"Into the Fire by Dokken
Season 3:
"I'm Broken" by Pantera
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes21 (as of May 12, 2020)
Production
Producer(s)William Patrick Corgan
(Owner/President)
Dave Lagana
(Vice President)
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running time~60 minutes
Production company(s)Lightning One, Inc.
Release
Original networkYouTube
Facebook
FITE TV (replays)
Picture formatHDTV 1080p
Original releaseOctober 8, 2019 (2019-10-08) –
present
External links
Website

History
See also: National Wrestling Alliance/Lightning One

On May 1, 2017, William Patrick 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
See also: List of National Wrestling Alliance personnel

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 figuresPositionDatesNotes
William Patrick Corgan Owner/President October 8, 2019 (2019-10-08) - present NWA's owner and president.

Commentators
CommentatorsDatesNotes
Joe Galli and Jim Cornette October 8, 2019 (2019-10-08) – December 3, 2019 (2019-12-03) Both were interviewers as well. Cornette resigned by the end of the first season.
Joe Galli and Stu Bennett December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15) – present Both are interviewers as well.
Kyle Durden and Stu Bennett January 21, 2019 (2019-01-21) Durden briefly filled in for Joe Galli.

Ring announcers
Ring announcersDatesNotes
David Marquez October 8, 2019 (2019-10-08) – present Also an interviewer.

Backstage interviewers
Backstage interviewersDatesNotes
Kyle Durden October 8, 2019 (2019-10-08) – present Fills in on commentary when needed.

List of episodes
No. Title Taped date Location Original air date
1 (S1E1)"Premiere"September 30, 2019Atlanta, GAOctober 8, 2019 (2019-10-08)

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.

Matches
No. Results[17][18] Stipulations
1 The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) defeated Sal Rinauro and Billy Buck Tag team match
2 Eli Drake defeated Caleb Konley Singles match
3 The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) defeated Danny White and Matthew Mims Tag team match
4 James Storm defeated Jocephus Singles match
5 Nick Aldis (c) (with Kamille) defeated Tim Storm Last Chance match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
2 (S1E2)"Clickbait"September 30, 2019Atlanta, GAOctober 15, 2019 (2019-10-15)

The fallout from the premiere episode's main event, Joe Galli interviews world champ Nick Aldis and his silent valet, Kamille.

Matches
No. Results[17][19] Stipulations
1 Ricky Starks defeated Trevor Murdoch Singles match
2 Colt Cabana and Mr. Anderson defeated Sal Rinauro and Jordan Kingsley Tag team match
3 Allysin Kay defeated Ashley Vox Singles match
4 The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) (c) and Outlaw Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) went to a no contest Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
3 (S1E3)"Twilight of Tim Storm"September 30, 2019Atlanta, GAOctober 22, 2019 (2019-10-22)

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.

Matches
No. Results[17][20] Stipulations
1 Marti Belle defeated Crystal Rose Singles match
2 Caleb Konley defeated Dan Parker Singles match
3 The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) defeated Eli Drake and Tim Storm Tag team match
4 (S1E4)"Dealer Calls Again"September 30, 2019Atlanta, GAOctober 29, 2019 (2019-10-29)

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.

Matches
No. Results[17][21] Stipulations
1 Trevor Murdoch defeated Jocephus Singles match
2 The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) defeated Outlaw Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) No Disqualification match
3 Ashley Vox defeated Marti Belle Singles match
4 Ricky Starks defeated Aron Stevens Singles match
5 Nick Aldis, Colt Cabana and Mr. Anderson defeated James Storm and The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) 6-man tag team match
5 (S1E5)"James Storm vs. Colt Cabana"October 1, 2019Atlanta, GANovember 5, 2019 (2019-11-05)

A new champion is crowned, and a legendary tag team returns to the NWA.

Matches
No. Results[22][23] Stipulations
1 The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) defeated Matthew Mims and Jordan Kingsley Tag team match
2 Thunder Rosa defeated Ashley Vox Singles match
3 Ricky Starks defeated Aron Stevens 2–0 2-out-of-3 falls match
4 Colt Cabana (with Mr. Anderson) defeated James Storm (c) (with Eli Drake) Singles match for the NWA National Championship
5 Outlaw, Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) defeated The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) Tag team match
Outlaw, Inc.'s number one contendership was on the line during the match
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
6 (S1E6)"More Questions Than Answers"October 1, 2019Atlanta, GANovember 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)

Things get complicated between Nick Aldis and Kamille when the NWA World Tag Team Championships are on the line.

Matches
No. Results[22][24] Stipulations
1 Trevor Murdoch defeated Caleb Konley Singles match
2 Thunder Rosa and Marti Belle defeated Crystal Rose and Brooklyn Creed Tag team match
3 The Question Mark defeated Dan Parker Singles match
4 The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) (c) defeated Outlaw, Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
7 (S1E7)"The Phoenix Rises"October 1, 2019Atlanta, GANovember 19, 2019 (2019-11-19)

Trevor Murdoch is out to prove he deserves a contract with the NWA, and Melina makes her Power move.

Matches
No. Results[22][25] Stipulations
1 Nick Aldis defeated Trevor Murdoch Singles match
2 The Question Mark and Ricky Starks went to a no contest Singles match
3 Thunder Rosa and Marti Belle defeated Allysin Kay and Ashley Vox Tag team match
4 Aron Stevens and The Question Mark defeated Ricky Starks and Colt Cabana Tag team match
8 (S1E8)"Step Into The Fire"N/AAtlanta, GANovember 26, 2019 (2019-11-26)

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.

Matches
No. Results[26] Stipulations
1 The Question Mark (with Aron Stevens) defeated Zane Dawson (with Dave Dawson) Mask vs. Shakespeare Empty Arena match
Since Zane Dawson lost, The Dawsons had to recite Shakespeare
Had The Question Mark lost, he would have been forced to unmask
9 (S1E9)"One More Time"October 1, 2019Atlanta, GADecember 3, 2019 (2019-12-03)

The legendary Rock 'n' Roll Express try to get back on top of the tag team division.

Matches
No. Results[22][27] Stipulations
1 Aron Stevens defeated Ricky Starks Singles match
2 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) (c) Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
10 (S2E1)"The Villain Effect"December 15, 2019Atlanta, GADecember 17, 2019 (2019-12-17)

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.

Matches
No. Results[28] Stipulations
1 Zicky Dice defeated CW Anderson and Sal Rinauro NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying Three-Way match
2 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated Sean Sims and Zach Mosley Tag team match
3 The Wild Cards (Thomas Latimer and Royce Isaacs) defeated The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) Tag team match
4 Eli Drake defeated Mr. Anderson No Disqualification match
11 (S2E2)"Not A Christmas Movie"December 15, 2019Atlanta, GADecember 24, 2019 (2019-12-24)

Christmas has arrived in the NWA Arena and there will be merriment, eliminations, and Strictly Business.

Matches
No. Results[29] Stipulations
1 Ricky Starks defeated Eddie Kingston NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
2 James Storm defeated Royce Isaacs by countout Singles match
3 Melina, Thunder Rosa and Marti Belle defeated Allysin Kay, Ashley Vox and ODB 6-woman tag team match
4 The Question Mark defeated Colt Cabana NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
12 (S2E3)"Something Left To Prove"December 15, 2019Atlanta, GADecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)

Taking Mama Storm’s advice, Tim Storm knows he has something left to prove: winning the NWA World Television Championship tournament.

Matches
No. Results[30] Stipulations
1 Aron Stevens defeated Sal Rinauro Submission match
2 Trevor Murdoch defeated Aron Stevens Singles match
3 Tasha Steelz defeated Marti Belle (with Melina) Singles match
4 Tim Storm defeated Royce Issacs NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
13 (S2E4)"Who's The Third Man, Brother?"December 16, 2019Atlanta, GAJanuary 7, 2020 (2020-01-07)

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.

Matches
No. Results[31] Stipulations
1 Zicky Dice defeated Caleb Konley NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
2 Thunder Rosa defeated ODB Singles match
3 Nick Aldis and Ricky Starks went to a time limit draw Singles match
4 Eli Drake and James Storm defeated Colt Cabana and Mr. Anderson by Disqualification Tag team match
14 (S2E5)"Strictly Business Takeover"December 16, 2019Atlanta, GAJanuary 14, 2020 (2020-01-14)

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.

Matches
No. Results[32] Stipulations
1 Zane Dawson defeated Dave Dawson NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
2 Melina defeated Ashley Vox Singles match
3 Aron Stevens and The Question Mark defeated Outlaw, Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) Tag team match
4 Eli Drake, Robert Gibson and Tim Storm (with Ricky Morton) defeated Strictly Business (Thomas Latimer, Royce Isaacs and Scott Steiner) (with Kamille) 6-man tag team match
If Gibson, Storm and Drake win, Ricky Morton gets an NWA Title shot against Nick Aldis.
15 (S2E6)"Generation Clash"December 16, 2019Atlanta, GAJanuary 21, 2020 (2020-01-21)

Anderson and Cabana explode, the NWA World Television Championship tournament is set, and two different generations of wrestling champions compete in the main event.

Matches
No. Results[33] Stipulations
1 Thunder Rosa defeated Tasha Steelz Singles match
2 Trevor Murdoch defeated Thomas Latimer NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying match
3 Allysin Kay defeated Marti Belle No Disqualification match
4 Mr. Anderson defeated Caleb Konley, CW Anderson, Jocephus, Colt Cabana, Dave Dawson, Aron Stevens and Sal Rinauro NWA World Television Championship Tournament Qualifying Gauntlet match
5 Nick Aldis (c) defeated Ricky Morton Singles match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
16 (S3E1)"Dealer vs. Villain"January 25, 2020Atlanta, GAJanuary 28, 2020 (2020-01-28)

Matches
No. Results[34] Stipulations
1 Royce Isaacs (with May Valentine) defeated Andre Guhn Singles match
2 Ricky Starks (c) defeated Zicky Dice Singles match for the NWA World Television Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
17 (S3E2)"Pride vs. Thunder"January 25, 2020Atlanta, GAFebruary 4, 2020 (2020-02-04)

Matches
No. Results[35] Stipulations
1 Matt Cross defeated Caleb Konley Singles match
2 Aron Stevens (c) (with The Question Mark) and Trevor Murdoch went to a time limit draw Singles match for the NWA National Championship
3 Eli Drake and James Storm defeated Jocephus and Matthew Mims Tag team match
4 Thunder Rosa (c) defeated Allysin Kay Singles match for the NWA World Women's Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
18 (S3E3)"Money Where Your Mouth Is"January 25, 2020Atlanta, GAFebruary 11, 2020 (2020-02-11)

Matches
No. Results[36] Stipulations
1 The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) (with Eddie Kingston) defeated The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) (with Da Pope) Tag team match
2 Thomas Latimer defeated Tim Storm Singles match
3 Ricky Starks (c) and Matt Cross went to a time limit draw Singles match for the NWA World Television Championship
4 Melina defeated Tasha Steelz Singles match
5 Nick Aldis and Royce Isaacs defeated The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) Tag team match
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
19 (S3E4)"Strictly Chaos"January 26, 2020Atlanta, GAFebruary 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)

Matches
No. Results[37] Stipulations
1 Zicky Dice defeated Ricky Starks and Matt Cross Three-Way match
2 Trevor Murdoch defeated The Question Mark (with Aron Stevens) Singles match
3 Thunder Rosa (c) defeated Melina by countout Singles match for the NWA World Women's Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
20 (S3E5)"Stand & Defend"January 26, 2020Atlanta, GAMarch 3, 2020 (2020-03-03)

Matches
No. Results[38] Stipulations
1 Zicky Dice defeated Ricky Starks (c) Singles match for the NWA World Television Championship
2 Caleb Konley and CW Anderson defeated The Dawsons (Dave Dawson and Zane Dawson) Tag team match
3 Eli Drake and James Storm (c) (with Eddie Kingston) defeated The Bouncers (Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) (with Da Pope) Tag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
21 (S3E6)"Super Power"January 26, 2020Atlanta, GAMay 12, 2020 (2020-05-12)

Matches
No. Results[39] Stipulations
1 Kamille defeated Madi Maxx Singles match
2 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated Aron Stevens and The Question Mark Tag team match
3 Tim Storm defeated Jax Dane No Disqualification match
4 Tasha Steelz defeated Marti Belle and Ashley Vox Three-Way match
5 Strictly Business (Nick Aldis and Thomas Latimer) defeated Villain Enterprises (Marty Scurll and Brody King) Tag team match

See also

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