The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and its owner Billy Corgan have officially announced a streaming deal with The CW.
The exclusive streaming deal will include multiple programs, including NWA Powerrr and an unscripted series starring Corgan himself.
In addition, NWA Hard Times 2024 will premiere on The CW as future episodes of NWA Powerrr, streaming on both The CW’s website and The CW app.
You can check out the official announcement below:
BILLY CORGAN & NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE (NWA) ANNOUNCE DEAL WITH THE CW NETWORK
STREAMING FLAGSHIP PROGRAM NWA POWERRR & MARQUEE EVENTS SUCH AS PARANOIA NOW
MUCH ANTICIPATED NWA SIGNATURE LIVE EVENT HARD TIMES 2024 ON MARCH 2 FROM DOTHAN, AL SLATED TO BE MONUMENTAL PROGRAMMING ON NWA POWERRR
SET TO PREMIERE UNTITLED UNSCRIPTED SERIES STARRING BILLY CORGAN IN 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA February 21, 2024 – Today, 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.
Regarding the alliance, Corgan commented, “The CW has made a big commitment to sports, and they have an incredible top-tier streaming platform. The network’s audience represents a very wide swath of American culture—which wrestling has always been a key part of. This partnership gives us the opportunity to reach that audience more readily. We’re excited to get the chance to show there are other voices in professional wrestling. With NWA, there’s honesty, integrity, and a different level of swagger, because it’s coming from the underground. It’s similar to rock ‘n’ roll in this respect. With The CW behind us, we’re pulling NWA into the light where fans can appreciate its authenticity.”
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.
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and its owner Billy Corgan have recently announced an exciting streaming deal with The CW. This exclusive partnership will bring multiple programs, including NWA Powerrr and an unscripted series starring Corgan himself, to The CW’s streaming platform.
One of the highlights of this deal is the premiere of NWA Hard Times 2024 on The CW. This highly anticipated event will be featured as part of future episodes of NWA Powerrr, which will be available for streaming on both The CW’s website and app. This move allows fans to easily access and enjoy the thrilling world of NWA wrestling.
The official announcement from Billy Corgan and NWA emphasizes the significance of this partnership. By teaming up with The CW, NWA aims to make wrestling more accessible to a wider audience. All the programming will be available free of charge and without a subscription via The CW app, making it easier than ever for fans to enjoy their favorite wrestling content.
NWA Powerrr, the flagship program of NWA, is already live on The CW’s platform. It features exciting programming from the historic Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays, and past seasons are also available for streaming. Additionally, the thrilling Paranoia Live Event is now available on The CW. Shot at Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, this event showcases top stars and exhilarating matches.
Billy Corgan expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that The CW’s commitment to sports and their top-tier streaming platform make them an ideal partner for NWA. He believes that The CW’s diverse audience represents a wide range of American culture, which aligns perfectly with the world of wrestling. Corgan sees this partnership as an opportunity to showcase the authenticity and unique voice of NWA to a broader audience.
In addition to the streaming deal, The CW will also debut a brand new unscripted series about Billy Corgan’s life, family, and his role as the President of NWA. This series, co-produced by Corgan’s production company Lightning One Inc. and Nacelle Company, will provide an intimate look into Corgan’s world with unprecedented candor.
The NWA has a rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious professional wrestling brands in the world. Under Billy Corgan’s leadership, NWA continues to grow and evolve, attracting exciting new talent and creating a platform for future superstars to shine. The roster includes names like EC3, Matt Cardona, Trevor Murdoch, and The Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, among others.
With this streaming deal with The CW, NWA aims to captivate and entertain fans both inside and outside of the wrestling ring. The partnership promises more heavyweights, more drama, and the most bravado in the world of professional wrestling. Fans can look forward to an action-packed 2024 and beyond as NWA and The CW continue to collaborate and bring the excitement of wrestling to a wider audience.