On a recent edition of his “My World” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett discussed being part of the NWA 70th Anniversary pay-per-view event, working with NWA owner Billy Corgan, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On working with Billy Corgan on NWA 70: “That is something that — it was very clear, my role was promoter and production. You know, as far as certainly not anything on screen, they didn’t ask me to hire talent, I didn’t want to hire talent or scout talent or none of that. That was Lagana and Billy and they had their nucleus, they had their vision of what was going on. You know, when I think back during this time — and shout out to our Cracker Jack, Philly man Derek — as we were doing research on this Conrad, I was trying to pull some pieces together. But because we’re talking about the build-up, what I do remember is the day the tickets went on sale. I want to say it was, again, I wish I had my notes and this was covered a little bit more. But Conrad, the day the tickets went on sale. All tickets all floor seats went within 30 minutes, 20 minutes, 45 minutes. You know, I mean, they immediately were gone, and then we were only selling [General Admission]. And I knew the day they put them on sale that okay, this is going to sell out. We’re going to pack them in out there because when we kind of put them on sale, we weren’t exactly sure how many we could get upstairs and what that was going to look like. Because as you know, the Asylum doesn’t have big dressing rooms and production-wise, exactly how much we were — anyway. But it was a cool time.”
On whether NWA 70 succeeded in his expectations financially: “Exceeded, because I still was very conservative on the PPV buys… I mean, the impressions and the awareness were astronomical. And heck, I don’t have to tell you, people were lined up out of that Hyatt Regency Schaumburg — I mean, people were everywhere. So, I’m just saying the wrestling awareness that weekend was at a really high [level]. So that’s when I dialed back my projections. Because I said, “No disrespect, but they’re paying for this show to see this rematch.”
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The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a pay-per-view event that garnered significant attention and success. In a recent episode of his podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett discussed his involvement in the event, working with NWA owner Billy Corgan, and the financial success of the show.
Jarrett’s role in the NWA 70th Anniversary event was primarily focused on promotion and production. He clarified that he was not involved in hiring or scouting talent, as that responsibility fell to Corgan and his team. Jarrett recalled the excitement surrounding the event, particularly when tickets went on sale. Within a short period of time, all floor seats were sold out, indicating the high demand for the show. Despite some uncertainties regarding the venue’s capacity and production logistics, Jarrett was confident that the event would be a success.
When asked about the financial expectations for NWA 70, Jarrett revealed that the event exceeded his projections. He initially approached the pay-per-view buys conservatively but was pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response and awareness generated by the show. The event attracted a large number of attendees, with people lining up outside the venue. Jarrett adjusted his projections based on the strong interest in the main event rematch.
The NWA 70th Anniversary event featured several exciting matches and moments that captivated wrestling fans. To get a glimpse of the action, fans can watch a video of the event on YouTube, titled “My World #128: NWA 70th Anniversary Show.”
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Overall, the NWA 70th Anniversary pay-per-view event was a resounding success, both financially and in terms of fan engagement. The event showcased the NWA’s rich history and its ability to captivate audiences with thrilling wrestling matches. With the continued dedication of individuals like Jeff Jarrett and Billy Corgan, the NWA is poised to continue its legacy in the world of professional wrestling.