To promote the NWA Samhain pay-per-view on October 28th, Billy Corgan, the owner of the organization, recently made a guest appearance on Busted Open Radio.
During the interview, Corgan revealed that he has secured two television deals for the promotion, noting their product will be seen a prominent ‘top 20 network’.
“YouTube is a terrible partner for wrestling. I’m just gonna say that flat out and lately, because who knows how these A.I. systems work? They’ve been squeezing all the wrestling content creators. No one can quite figure it out but everybody’s numbers are down and that’s across the board. So God knows why YouTube’s doing what it’s doing but it’s very mercurial and we can’t even put ads on YouTube because they keep labeling — even if it’s just Jim Mitchell saying, ‘Come watch Samhain,’ the pay-per-view, it gets banned for being offensive and we can’t find anybody to talk to-to tell you why you can’t put an ad on there so even when we’re trying to spend money to get people to watch our programming, we can’t. So, five years ago, yes, YouTube, great place to start. It helped us build the brand. Starting with the debut of Powerrr which we just past our fourth anniversary and thanks to people like The Rock for putting it over. It kind of put us on the map and so it’s been an effective way. But now, and this goes back to Bully’s question, I can now say for the first time and I have to be a bit vague because there’s some other political aspects to this but I can now say that we finally have signed not just one, but two television deals and an announcement as far as where and who will be coming soon but we finally now will be available to move off YouTube. Not exclusively because we still wanna do stuff on YouTube but we now will be moving with a network partner… I can say it’s a top 20 network and very excited. I’ve been working on this for over a year and like I said, not just one but two television deals are involved. Two totally different wrestling-related products we will be offering so 2024 is looking very, very bright. We’re very excited…”
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The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is set to make a big move in the world of professional wrestling. The organization’s owner, Billy Corgan, recently announced that he has secured two television deals for the promotion, which will allow them to reach a wider audience.
In an interview on Busted Open Radio, Corgan expressed his frustration with YouTube as a platform for wrestling content. He stated that YouTube’s algorithms have been squeezing wrestling content creators, resulting in decreased viewership numbers. Additionally, Corgan mentioned that the platform has been banning ads for NWA’s pay-per-view events, even when they contain harmless promotional content. This has made it difficult for the organization to effectively advertise their programming and attract new viewers.
As a result, Corgan has been working on securing television deals for NWA for over a year. He revealed that the organization has signed not just one, but two television deals with a prominent “top 20 network.” While Corgan couldn’t provide specific details about the network and the shows involved due to ongoing negotiations, he expressed his excitement about the opportunities these deals present for NWA.
Moving to television will allow NWA to expand its reach and attract a larger audience. While they still plan to have a presence on YouTube, the addition of television deals will provide more exposure and potentially bring in new fans. Corgan’s announcement indicates that NWA is looking towards a bright future in 2024 and beyond.
This news comes as a significant development for NWA and the world of professional wrestling. Television deals have historically been crucial for wrestling promotions to gain mainstream recognition and grow their fanbase. With NWA’s upcoming television partnerships, the organization is poised to make an impact in the industry and solidify its position as a major player.
Fans of NWA can look forward to more exciting wrestling content and events in the coming years. The television deals will provide a platform for NWA to showcase its unique brand of wrestling and introduce new talent to a wider audience. As the details of the television deals are finalized and announced, wrestling enthusiasts can stay updated on all the latest news on eWrestlingNews.com, as well as through NWA’s social media channels on Twitter and Facebook.
Overall, the NWA’s move to secure television deals marks an important milestone for the organization. It demonstrates their commitment to expanding their reach and providing high-quality wrestling content to fans around the world. With the potential for increased exposure and new opportunities, NWA is poised for a bright future in the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling.