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NWA Powerrr
TheNWA Powerrrlogo
GenreProfessional wrestling
Created byBilly Corgan
David Lagana
Presented byJoe Galli (play-by-play commentator)
Danny Dealz (color commentator)
Opening themeSeasons 1, 2, 4, & 5:
"Into the Fire"byDokken
Season 3:
"I'm Broken"byPantera[1]
Seasons 6–15:
"When Our Shadows Fall"by Jeff Schroeder (feat. Michael Angelo Batio)[2][3]
Season 16–17:
"Wyttch"byThe Smashing Pumpkins
Season 18:
"In Lieu of Failure" by The Smashing Pumpkins
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No.of seasons19
No.of episodes167(list of episodes)
Production
ProducersBilly Corgan
(Owner/President)
Billy Trask
(Director of Television)
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesLightning One, Inc.
Original release
NetworkYouTube(2019–2020;
2022–2023)
FITE TV(2021–2022)
The CWapp(2024–present)
ReleaseOctober 8, 2019(2019-10-08)–
present

NWA Powerrris aprofessional wrestlingstreaming televisionprogram produced by theNational Wrestling Alliance(NWA) that premiered on October 8, 2019.[4]As of February 6, 2024,the series streams onThe CWapp.

Powerrrfeatures wrestlers performing inmatchesand gettinginterviewed.These elements together create and further the storylines of the NWA while building towards the promotion's events.[5]

History

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See also:National Wrestling Alliance/Lightning One

On May 1, 2017,Billy Corganbought theNational Wrestling Alliance,including its name, rights, trademarks and championship belts. Full ownership took effect on October 1, 2017.[6]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.[7]

In September 2019, NWA announced tapings for a weekly television show, later revealed to be titledNWA Powerrr.[8]The first tapings were held on September 30 and October 1 at theGPB StudiosinAtlanta, Georgia,[9][10][11]which has since been dubbed the "NWA Arena." The series would debut on October 8, 2019 on the NWA'sYouTubechannel.[8]The program's air time, 6:05 PM, is a call back to the classicWorld Championship Wrestlingshow by former NWA memberJim Crockett Promotionsthat would air at 6:05 PM on Saturdays from the early 1970s until 1992.[12][13]WOAI-TVSan Antonionews reporter Joe Galli and longtime pro-wrestling manager/executiveJim Cornettewere the initial commentators.Championship Wrestling from Hollywoodowner David Marquez serves as an interviewer and ring announcer. Kyle Durden serves as backstage interviewer.

Following the November 19 episode ofNWA Powerrrbeing listed, it was quickly taken down due to remarks by Cornette which some deemed racist.[14][15][16]NWA released a statement the next day stating that Cornette resigned.[17][18]He was subsequently replaced byStu Bennettwho joined Galli on commentary beginning with NWA's December 14pay-per-view,Into the Fire.

2021–present

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After the NWA went on a hiatus due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,television tapings forPowerrrwould resume in March 2021 as part of a new distribution agreement withFITE TV.[19][20]On Tuesday, April 13, the NWA debuted a companion series titledPowerrr Surge,which features additional wrestler interviews, unseen matches, and recaps from the previousPowerrrepisodes.[21]

On January 5, 2022, the NWA announced thatPowerwould return to YouTube, airing on Fridays after the Tuesday premiere on FITE.[22]In January 2023,Powerreturned to Tuesday nights on YouTube.[23]

On October 23, it was reported that NWA signed a deal withThe CWto airPowerrron the CW app.Powerrrdebuted on the CW app on February 6, 2024.[24]

In February 2024,Powerrrwas given the 2023 "Worst Television Show"award byWrestling Observer Newsletter.[25]

Episodes

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Main article:List of NWA Powerrr episodes

For its first fifteen seasons,Powerrrfocused on storylines leading into then-upcoming pay-per-view events. With the discontinuation of live broadcasts following the show's move toThe CWapp, the sixteenth season onward would be taped during the NWA'sSignature Live Events.

The third season was to culminate with theCrockett Cup,but the event was cancelled due to the 2020COVID-19 pandemic.[26]

On-air personalities

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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

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Authority figures Position Dates Notes
William Patrick Corgan Owner/President October 8, 2019(2019-10-08)- present NWA's owner and president.

Commentators

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Commentators Dates Notes
Joe Galli andJim 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 andStu Bennett December 15, 2019(2019-12-15)– August 26, 2020(2020-08-26) Both are interviewers as well. Barrett signed back with WWE in August thus leaving NWA.
Kyle Davis and Stu Bennett January 21, 2020(2020-01-21) Davis briefly filled in for Joe Galli.
Joe Galli,Tim Storm,andVelvet Sky March 24, 2021(2021-03-24)– June 13, 2023(2023-06-13)
Joe Galli,Madusa,andVelvet Sky February 15, 2022(2022-02-15)- February 22, 2022(2022-02-22) Madusa briefly filled in for Storm.
Joe Galli,Austin Idol,andVelvet Sky April 5, 2022(2022-04-05);July 12, 2022(2022-07-12) Idol briefly filled in for Storm, who was competing that night.
Joe Galli,William Patrick Corgan,andVelvet Sky May 3, 2022(2022-05-03) Corgan briefly filled in for Storm.
Joe Galli,Austin Idol,andTyrus May 17, 2022(2022-05-17)
Joe Galli,Tim Storm,andTyrus May 24, 2022(2022-05-24)
Joe Galli,Tim Storm,andMadusa May 31, 2022(2022-05-31)
Joe Galli,Tim Storm,andAustin Idol June 7, 2022(2022-06-07)
Joe Galli, Pat Kenney, andWilliam Patrick Corgan April 11, 2023(2023-04-11) Special recap show forNWA 312
Joe Galli,Tim Storm,and Danny Dealz April 18, 2023(2023-04-18)– May 30, 2023(2023-05-30)
Joe Galli andTim Storm July 11, 2023(2023-07-11)– August 22, 2023(2023-08-22)
Joe Galli and Danny Dealz September 5, 2023(2023-09-05)–present

Ring announcers

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Ring announcers Dates Notes
David Marquez October 8, 2019(2019-10-08)– May 12, 2020(2020-05-12) Also an interviewer.
Kyle Davis March 24, 2021(2021-03-24)–present Also an interviewer.

Backstage interviewers

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Backstage interviewers Dates Notes
Kyle Davis October 8, 2019(2019-10-08)– present Fills in on commentary when needed.
May Valentine March 24, 2021(2021-03-24)– present

See also

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References

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  1. ^LISTEN: Pantera Provides Music For New Official Theme Song For NWA POWERRR (Audio) | EWrestling
  2. ^Excerpt of “When Our Shadows Fall”... - Michael Angelo Batio - Facebook
  3. ^"Interview with NWA champ and WWE alum Serena Deeb of AEW".The Miami Herald.
  4. ^"Spoilers - NWA Power Television Tapings From Atlanta (10/1): Multiple Title Matches | Fightful Wrestling".www.fightful.com.Retrieved2019-10-02.
  5. ^Rueter, Sean (September 30, 2019)."NWA's weekly studio show gets a name, distribution".Cageside Seats.
  6. ^Johnson, Mike (May 1, 2017)."Exclusive: Billy Corgan finalizes deal to purchase..."Pro Wrestling Insider.RetrievedMay 1,2017.
  7. ^Shaun Assael.Sex, Lies, & Headlocks(p.8)
  8. ^abGreer, Jamie (September 30, 2019)."BREAKING: NWA Power to Air on YouTube Tuesdays at 6:05pm".Last Word on pro wrestling.RetrievedNovember 5,2019.
  9. ^"NWA Announces New Weekly TV Show Starting 10/8".Wrestling Inc.2019-09-30.Retrieved2019-10-02.
  10. ^"411MANIA".Spoilers From First NWA Power Taping.
  11. ^"NWA Power TV taping spoilers: Studio wrestling returns".WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results.2019-10-01.Retrieved2019-10-02.
  12. ^Foley, Mick. Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p.226)
  13. ^"WCW Saturday Night 1992".The History of WWE.RetrievedNovember 5,2019.4/4/92 - the debut of the renamed Saturday Night show
  14. ^"VIDEO: NWA power episode seven - 'The Phoenix Rises'".WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results.2019-11-19.Retrieved2019-11-20.
  15. ^"Wrestling's Jim Cornette Makes Insanely Racist Comment During 'NWA' Broadcast".TMZ.20 November 2019.Retrieved2019-11-20.
  16. ^"NWA Temporarily Takes Down Latest NWA Powerrr Episode Over Jim Cornette Remark".Wrestling Inc.2019-11-19.Retrieved2019-11-20.
  17. ^"Jim Cornette resigns from the National Wrestling Alliance".NWA.20 November 2019.Retrieved2019-11-20.
  18. ^"Jim Cornette Resigns From NWA Following Controversial Comments".Wrestling Inc.2019-11-20.Retrieved2019-11-20.
  19. ^We're Back — NWA
  20. ^NWA Powerrr Returning Soon, More On The NWA Relaunch On FITE
  21. ^"NXT's Tuesday night debut," Young Rock "on NBC, NWA Powerrr Surge, AEW Dark, Monty Brown, Antonino Rocca, Stan Stasiak".13 April 2021.RetrievedApril 13,2021.
  22. ^"Top Star Re-Signs With NWA, NWA Powerrr Returning To YouTube".January 5, 2022.
  23. ^Wrestling Inc. Staff (January 3, 2023)."NWA Powerrr to air solely on YouTube, FITE will remain PPV provider".POST Wrestling.RetrievedOctober 20,2023.
  24. ^Rueter, Sean (October 18, 2023)."The NWA has reportedly signed TV deals with The CW".Cageside Seats.Archivedfrom the original on October 23, 2023.RetrievedOctober 25,2023.
  25. ^Meltzer, Dave (2024-02-23)."February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue".WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results.Retrieved2024-03-09.
  26. ^Johnson, Mike (May 12, 2020)."STREAM: NWA SUPER POWERRR".PWInsider.RetrievedMay 4,2021.
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