Various: NWA Planning Five PPV Events for 2023, Jun Akiyama, Sat. NJPW Strong Card, Indies

Aug 19, 2022

NWA Planning to Hold Five PPV Events & More Live Shows in 2023

A recent episode of The Ariel Helwani Show podcast had National Wrestling Alliance owner Billy Corgan as the guest. One of the topics discussed included Corgan revealing that the NWA is currently planning on expanding their events schedule to hold five pay-per-view events and more live shows starting next year.

“We do four pay-per-views annually at the moment. Two pay-per-views are double, Crockett Cup and the Anniversary pay-per-view. We’re moving to five pay-per-view cycles next year. So currently we shoot about every 11-to-12 weeks and next year, we’ll move to about every 10 and we’re gonna add more live events as well so we’re expanding for next year already.”

Corgan also revealed that he held talks in the past with WWE regarding the NWA Houston tape library and the potential for NWA events to air on their WWE Network service.

“You know, it was very good [Corgan’s relationship with WWE]. When Triple H was in power before he lost power and came back now, he and I had a lot of discussions about the Houston library. He’s a particular fan of that promotion which is the Paul Boesch promotion and we just were never able to put together the deal for me to transfer that library over to him and then for a while, we had discussions about being on the Network when they had the Network on their own, not on Peacock and we talked extensively and I talked to — I guess mid-level manager, very smart, very bright people about being part of the WWE starship. That also just didn’t happen but they were very respectful. I’ve never had anything but less than a positive interaction with WWE on every level; as a fan, as a celebrity, as a professional person, always total class with me. Nothing to say but good things.”

Transcript h/t: PostWrestling.com

Jun Akiyama Comments on Konosuke Takeshita’s Time in AEW & Eddie Kingston’s Dream Match Goal

Fanbyte held a recent interview with DDT Pro Wrestling talent Jun Akiyama. One of the topics discussed included Akiyama’s thoughts on Konosuke Takeshita’s recent excursion to the United States and work in AEW.

“I rarely watch matches across the pond, but recently I’ve began watching Takeshita doing his best over at AEW. He can handle his own. He’s doing really well, against whoever he’s being put up against.”

Akiyama also gave his thoughts about Eddie Kingston mentioning his name on multiple times as someone he enjoys watching wrestle and being a dream match for his career.

“I can feel the respect towards the King’s Road style through [Eddie Kingston’s] wrestling. His match with Takeshita was amazing.”

Full Card for Saturday’s Episode of NJPW Strong

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced the full card for this Saturday’s High Alert Night 2 themed episode of NJPW Strong, which will air on New Japan World starting at 8:00PM EST.

JR Kratos vs. Drew Adler
Dax Harwood vs. Rocky Romero
Hiromu Takahashi vs. Blake Christian vs. El Desperado

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Former National Wrestling Alliance President Howard Brody reportedly is currently in very grave condition, according to PWInsider. Mike Johnson reported that Brody’s health took a turn for the worst following an infection from a recent quadruple bypass surgery.

Insane Championship Wrestling recently announced that they will be holding an event on September 3rd in Cardiff, Wales. ICW also announced that this event will take place at the Y Plas and will start following WWE’s upcoming Clash at the Castle event that night in city.

Fozzy recently announced that their next musical tour called Save The World will be taking place from September 8th to October 10th in the United States. Chris Jericho’s status for AEW’s special Dynamite show on October 18th show is currently unknown due to that being the same date Fozzy will be holding a concert. Both events take place in Cincinnati that day.

Bushiroad President Takaaki Kidani stated during a recent investor’s meeting that he is currently hopeful of NJPW and Stardom being able to generate around ten billion yen ($73 million) in gross revenues combined within the next four years. (English translation via PostWrestling.com)

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced that The Good Brothers, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson, will be making an appearance at their Autumn Action event on September 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Pro Wrestling WAVE announced that Kohaku recently tested positive for COVID-19 after contracting a fever. It was also announced that they have pulled her off the card of their August 21st event as a result.

All Japan Pro Wrestling announced that Naoya Nomura recently tested positive for COVID-19 and has been pulled from the card of their Royal Road Tournament 2022 event on August 20th as a result. It was also announced that Takao Omori will be replacing Nomura for his scheduled semifinal match against Jake Lee at the event.

MLW recently announced that Dragon Gate talent SB Kento will be making an appearance for the company at their SuperSeries 2022 event on September 18th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced a new match for the card of their 4 Cups Stuffed event on September 2nd in Hoffman Estates, Illinois: