Haus of Wrestling reports the NWA is expected to make cuts to its roster and various production areas soon, with one source saying NWA owner Billy Corgan will make cuts “at every corner.” The hair and make-up department’s budget will be cut roughly in half.
This weekend’s NWA Power tapings will primarily only have contracted talent appearing with “a bare-bones crew.” Non-contracted talent appearing are Violent J and Mike Knox will be working through as J flies himself in and works for free.
This plan will continue in January for another set of tapings, and the talent cuts will likely occur following those tapings in early 2024.
The report continued, “Most NWA talent can no longer fly in the day before shows. By doing so, the NWA no longer has to pay extra hotel costs, which they have been footing the bill for up to now. The NWA has been paying for flights and hotels for talent, which is different than a standard WWE deal, which usually only covers flights. Paying for hotels has been considered an incentive for talent to work for the NWA to compensate for their lower pay compared to more prominent companies. From what we are told, AEW also pays for their talents’ hotel rooms. NWA talent will continue to have their hotels paid for on the night of tapings. If the tapings go for more than one day, they will have their hotel paid for on the night of each taping before they fly out the day after the final day. “
Corgan has reportedly been funding everything out of pocket for the NWA for years and has spent millions on Powerrr and the NWA reality series.
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The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is reportedly planning to make significant cuts to its roster and production areas. According to Haus of Wrestling, NWA owner Billy Corgan is expected to make cuts “at every corner.” One area that will be affected is the hair and make-up department, with its budget being cut roughly in half.
The impact of these cuts will be seen in the upcoming NWA Power tapings, where only contracted talent will primarily appear. The production crew will also be reduced to a bare-bones crew. However, non-contracted talent Violent J and Mike Knox will still be working, with Violent J flying himself in and working for free.
This plan is set to continue in January for another set of tapings, and the talent cuts are likely to occur following those tapings in early 2024. It has been reported that most NWA talent will no longer be able to fly in the day before shows. This change allows the NWA to avoid paying extra hotel costs, which they have been covering until now. Unlike a standard WWE deal that usually only covers flights, the NWA has been paying for flights and hotels for talent. Paying for hotels has been considered an incentive for talent to work for the NWA, compensating for their lower pay compared to more prominent companies. AEW (All Elite Wrestling) also reportedly pays for their talents’ hotel rooms. NWA talent will still have their hotels paid for on the night of tapings. If the tapings extend for more than one day, their hotel expenses will be covered for each taping night before they fly out the day after the final day.
It is worth noting that Billy Corgan has been funding everything out of his own pocket for the NWA for years. He has reportedly spent millions on Powerrr and the NWA reality series.
These changes in the NWA’s operations reflect a shift in financial strategy and a focus on cost-cutting measures. As the wrestling industry continues to evolve, promotions like the NWA are adapting to ensure their long-term sustainability.
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