The NWA announced the return of the Crockett Cup tonight at their 70th Anniversary Show. The legendary tag-team tournament only lasted 3 years but left an indelible mark on wrestling during the mid-1980s.

Road Warrior Animal made the announcement, saying the tournament would be held in 2019. Animal had just managed the team of Crimson and Jax Dane, the War Kings. Dane and Crimson wore Road Warriors inspired makeup and ring gear.

The legendary tag team tournament the Crockett Cup returns in 2019! #NWA70 pic.twitter.com/HB0TFLxJFa

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

Crockett Cup 1986-1988

The first Crockett Cup was contested by 24 teams in 1986. The Road Warriors defeated Magnum TA and Ronnie Garvin in the finals of that tournament. Other notable names in the tournament that year included the Sheepherders (aka the Bushwackers), Rock N Roll Express, the Fantastics, and Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard.

The second tournament in 1987 was won by Nikita Koloff and Dusty Rhodes, collectively known as the Super Powers. They beat Lex Luger and Tully Blanchard in the finals. The Road Warriors had been knocked out of the tournament that year by the Midnight Express.

Finally, Lex Luger and Sting won the final Crockett Cup in 1988. They defeated Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard in the finals that year.

The legendary tag team tournament the Crockett Cup returns in 2019! #NWA70 pic.twitter.com/HB0TFLxJFa

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

The legendary tag team tournament the Crockett Cup returns in 2019! #NWA70

Billy Corgan took ownership of the NWA on October 1st, 2017. Since then the brand has been rebuilding through their weekly Youtube docu-series.

Tonight the National Wrestling Alliance Crowned a new National Heavyweight Champion. The lineage of the title goes back to January 12th, 1980 when Austin Idol became the first man to wear the belt.

Willie Mack is now the 21st man to wear the gold. He defeated Sam Shaw in the tournament finals after winning a 4-way elimination match earlier on the card. The title win goes along with his HOH Twitch TV title and Lucha Trios championships that he’s won in his career as well.

The NWA National title has been held previously by legendary names such as Tully Blanchard, Austin Idol, Ron Garvin, and Ted Dibiase.

AND NEW NWA National Champion – @Willie_Mack! #NWA70 pic.twitter.com/1yKEHQvACk

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

NWA Tournament To Crown A New National Heavyweight Champion

Sam Shaw won the first semi-final in the tournament. He defeated Colt Cabana, Scorpio Sky, and Sammy Guevara to advance. Mack defeated Jay Bradley, Ricky Starks, and Mike Parrow in the tournament’s second semi-final match.

Earlier in the evening, Magnum TA mentioned the new National Champion would be in line to face the NWA World Heavyweight Champion at some point.

Dave Lagana sent the following out in regards to the NWA’s future title plans:

As we have stated since October 1 Of 2017, we have focused on #TenPoundsOfGold as our primary championship.

We are bringing back National Title at #NWA70 show.

No current tag team champions. https://t.co/G29N7gvTmq

— Dave Lagana (@Lagana) September 4, 2018

“As we have stated since October 1 Of 2017, we have focused on #TenPoundsOfGold as our primary championship. We are bringing back National Title at #NWA70 show. No current tag team champions.”

The National Wrestling Alliance held its 70th Anniversary show on Sunday night from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee. Here is our live report:

Well, we’ve started things off and it sounds like there are some audio problems. We almost got some Jim Cornette commentary when he was not aware he was being broadcast.

We got backstage promos from Colt Cabana, Sammy Guevara, and Scorpio Sky.

The NWA National title tournament will consist of 2 4-way elimination matches with the winners facing each other in a single’s match later in the night.

1. NWA National Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final
Fatal 4-way
Colt Cabana vs Sammy Guevera vs Scorpio Sky vs Sam Shaw

Colt Cabana is the first eliminated after Kross rolled him up from behind and grabbed ahold of the trunks. The match had begun with a lot of comedy featuring Cobana.

Sky then eliminated Sammy Guevara with a shining wizard but then Shaw attacked Sky from behind and got the pin just moments later.

• Colt Cabana eliminated 1st by Sam Shaw
• Sammy Guevara eliminated 2nd by Scorpio Sky
• Scorpio Sky eliminated by Sam Shaw

Winner: Sam Shaw

Former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Blue Demon Jr, was interviewed ringside. He said no matter who wins the main event tonight, he wants to challenge them in Mexico.

2. Laredo Kid vs Barrett Brown

Brown is a 24-year-old from Texas who has been wrestling in NWA affiliates such as NWA Houston, NWA Elite. He’s wrestled for ROH previously and also was squashed by Braun Strowman on an episode of Raw once. Laredo Kid is an established luchador in Mexico, specifically with AAA. He’s defended his mask successfully 3x as well. Brown is the current NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion but it’s not clear if Corgan’s NWA will eventually recognize that title.

Cornette really did not enjoy the Canadian Destroyer piledriver spot in this match, referring to it as the stupidest move in wrestling as it hurts both guys. Brown picked up the win with a running knee to the face.

Winner: Barrett Brown

Mike Parrow looked as though he was saying something interesting backstage but the audio was not available. Jenn Decker then gave her second no-audio interview of the evening this time with Willie Mack.

Audio and James Ellsworth both showed up during the final moments of Jay Bradley’s interview.

“Absolute” Ricky Starks visited the commentary booth to give an intro to his music video/video package. His video package seemed to have a 1980’s Miami Vice theme to it. It was basically just him in different poses while a guitar solo played.

Magnum TA was interviewed ringside. He talked about all the greats who have wrestled for the NWA previously. Magnum TA also called this a “new day” for the NWA. He will present the NWA National Title to the winner of the tournament later on the card. Magnum continued to say the winner of the tournament would make a good contender for the NWA World Heavyweight title.

His step-daughter, Tessa Blanchard, recently named her codebreaker from the top rope move “Magnum” after him. I thought that was interesting enough to bring up.

3. NWA National Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final
Fatal 4-way
Willie Mack vs Jay Bradley vs Mike Parrow vs Ricky Starks

Here’s how Sean Waltman let people know he was watching the show:

https://twitter.com/TheRealXPac/status/1054159040970805248

Starks was really making it clear he’s a cocky heel we’re supposed to hate.

Big Mike Parrow came out with the Pride flag as the commentary team talked about how proud he is to represent the LGBTQ community. Parrow also competes for Major League Wrestling. Parrow was the first eliminated, however, as Ricky Starks rolled him up and grabbed the trunks. Cornette also pointed out that Parrow had one shoulder up.

Cornette really built up that Bradley’s big move is his lariat. We never saw it though, as he was the next eliminated. Willie Mack hit him with a frog splash for the pin. Starks was the next eliminated when Mack hit him with a stunner just a few spots later. This means it will be Willie Mack vs Sam Shaw later on the card.

• Mike Parrow eliminated by Ricky Starks
• Jay Bradley eliminated by Willie Mack
• Ricky Starks eliminated by Willie Mack

Winner: Willie Mack

While Mack and Shaw were being interviewed ringside, Mack was blindsided by Bradley. James Ellsworth had to make the save to prevent a further beatdown. So it seems Mack will be going into the finals injured and with a disadvantage against his fresher opponent.

4. Tim Storm vs Peter Avalon

When Billy Corgan first took control of the NWA on October 1st, 2017, Tim Storm was the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. As such, he was the featured star of 10 Pounds of Gold before Nick Aldis defeated him that December. Storm has continued to be a player for the brand in the months that would follow.

Avalon attacked him before the bell and did as many dirty heel tactics as you can think of, including getting his colorful-jacketed manager involved. Storm got the win after hitting Perfect Storm.

As per the stipulation, Avalon had to kiss the foot of Tim Storm. The loudspeaker then announced if he didn’t follow through with the stipulation he’d be fined $50K. Avalon then said his manager, Nikko Marquez, could do it for him, which he then did. Storm then grabbed ahold of Avalon and forced him to kiss his foot too.

Winner: Tim Storm

5. NWA World Women’s Championship
Jazz (c) vs Penelope Ford

Jazz came out with a rather intense entrance and wearing a mask.

Ford was given plenty of opportunities to show how athletic she is but Jazz was showcased as an unbeatable wrestling machine here. Ford was portrayed as a talented wrestler who was just out-matched by Jazz’s power. She did manage to get a near-fall from a pinning combination but after missing a standing moonsault, Jazz took control of the match back for good. She hit a Michinoku Driver and seemingly got a 3-count but Hepner’s hand hit Jazz in the face during the count and things got a little messed up. Jazz then locked in an STF and Ford tapped.

The champion cut a promo after the match saying she wants a shot at the 10 Pounds of Gold, a reference to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Cody and Nick Aldis will compete for later on the card.

Winner: Jazz (Retains Championship)

Jeff Jarrett came out carrying the NWA National Championship and introduced Magnum TA who will present the title to the winner.

NWA National Championship (Vacant)
Sam Shaw vs Willie Mack

Mack attacked Shaw during his entrance as payback for earlier. Shaw took control after Mack missed a spear in the corner and hit the ring post. Mack eventually made his comeback after a T-bone suplex. He then hit a scoop slam, leg drop, cannonball in the corner, and then got a near-fall off a standing moonsault.

Shaw then got a near-fall after a front face slam. He then went to the top rope and missed a senton. This allowed Mack to hit a Stunner for a near-fall. Shaw got the next near-fall after a super-kick. Mack hit a second stunner after Shaw missed a super-kick and this time he got the 3-count and won the title.

Winner: Willie Mack (New NWA National Champion)

AND NEW NWA National Champion – @Willie_Mack! #NWA70 pic.twitter.com/1yKEHQvACk

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

Nick Aldis cut a promo in the back complaining about the officiating from All In and also about Brandi Rhodes’ involvement the last time they met.

The War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) w/Road Warrior Animal vs The Kingdom of Josephus

The War Kings were wearing Road Warriors inspired makeup and gear.

Jocephus originally claimed that Jax and Crimson would face his Spiritual Advisor and another woman in his group of followers. This was all a ruse, however, as Shannon Moore and Crazy Steve attacked the War Kings from behind. The War Kings eventually got the upper hand and delivered a pop-up cutter for the win.

Winners: The War Kings

Ground Zero gives @Crimson and @TheJaxDane the victory! #NWA70 pic.twitter.com/pCScO4rKfz

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

Road Warrior Animal then announced the Crockett Cup Tag Team Tournament will return in 2019.

Dory Funk is then interviewed ringside.

Several former NWA World Heavyweight Champions were in the ring to introduce Aldis and Cody.

NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Best 2-out-of-3 Falls
Cody (c) vs Nick Aldis

Aldis came out with Camilla Kane (not sure if that’s how its spelled). This was his equalizer for Cody having Brandi at ringside.

The challenger took most of the offense early until Cody made a comeback with a power-slam and Disaster Kick for 2 near-falls in a row. After that Aldis hit a super-plex from the 2nd rope to take the offense briefly. Cody then locked in a figure-four to the approval of the old-school crowd in attendance. After attempting to reverse the pressure, Aldis was able to make his way to the ropes. Cody went for a second Disaster Kick but Aldis caught him in a Cloverleaf and he tapped quickly to prevent further damage to his knee.

First Fall Goes to Nick Aldis

There was a 60 second respite period. Cody was looking the fresher man and Aldis bailed to the outside to bide some additional time to recover. Cody then followed him to the outside with a suicide dive, however. The fight continued throughout the arena and into the fans. Cornette told the announce team he was going to allow this to continue without a disqualification or count-out.

The fighting in the fans made Cornette say the event reminded him of a UFC event.

As they got back to the ring, Cody set up a table. Tim Storm tried to stop him but Cody punched him. Aldis then hit a DDT for a near fall. Brandi then got in the way of Aldis putting Cody into a table but then Kaine got her out of the ring. Aldis then tried to deliver an elbow drop on top of Cody but missed and went through the table. Cody then hit Cross Rhodes to win the second fall.

The second fall goes to Cody Rhodes

The 3rd fall started quick with Cody hitting a super-kick and going for Cross Rhodes but Aldis was able to fight out of it. Cody missed a moonsault and they ended up hitting each other with simultaneous clotheslines and were down. This allowed Brandi and Kamille to start brawling on the outside. Kaine went to hit Brandi with a spear but hit Earl Hepner instead. Brian Hepner then kicked everybody out from ringside.

After the commotion, Aldis hit a Cross Rhodes on Cody for a near-fall. There were further near-falls when Cody rolled up Aldis after a Cloverleaf attempt and Aldis hit his top rope elbow drop.

Cody hit his version of Kazuchika Okada’s Rainmaker for another near-fall. Finally Cody thought he had out-smarted Aldis by loosening his boot to get out of the cloverleaf. After Cody rolled up Aldis, however, Aldis reversed it and pinned Cody to win the 3rd and deciding fall.

Winner: Nick Aldis (New Champion)

.@RealNickAldis has conquered The American Nightmare and captured the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship for a second time. pic.twitter.com/b4n1fPGRV4

— NWA (@nwa) October 22, 2018

The NWA 70th Anniversary is just minutes away from starting. Earlier this week, Harley Race spoke to Sports Illustrated in regards to the history of the title and Cody’s performance so far as champion.

“If Cody keeps on at it, he’ll continue going in the right direction,” Race said. The legendary wrestler would continue to say that he feels his longtime rival, and Cody’s father, Dusty Rhodes would be proud of his son.

“Each and every person picks out his own spot, and that’s what Cody has went and done. He’s doing good. I’m sure Dusty would be very proud of him.”

Harley Race and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship

Race first won the title in 1973. He would trade the title back and forth with names such as Jack Brisco, Giant Baba, and Terry Funk. He is a 7x champion, second only to Ric Flair’s 9 runs with the belt. His 1,799 total combined days spent with the title is third only to Ric Flair and the record-holder Lou Thesz, who held the title for 3,749 days. Cody has held it for 48 days thus far.

“People that were watching me noticed I was the same from word go until I had to get out,” said Race. “I just tried to keep myself in that type of position all the way through my career. Once I made up my mind that this was what I was going to do, I decided I was going to do it damn well.”

The National Wrestling Alliance has unveiled the new NWA National Championship, which will awarded to a new champion this Sunday at the NWA 70th Anniversary pay-per-view live from Nashville, Tennessee.  Eight men will compete in two 4-way elimination matches. The winners of the elimination matches will battle to crown the new champion.

Elimination Match A:

• Willie Mack
• Jay Bradley
• Mike Parrow
• Ricky Starks

Elimination Match B:

• Sammy Guevara
• Colt Cabana
• Scorpio Sky
• Sam Shaw

Click here to check out the full card for the NWA 70th Anniversary, which can be streamed live on the FITE app.

New NWA National Championship Title Revealed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz5nQgGVAc0

From October 2017 to October 2018, Billy Corgan has turned the NWA from a nearly dead brand to one with renewed relevance. He expects the next year to be just as monumental as this last one.

Corgan’s NWA will run their first branded event on Sunday from the Nashville Fairgrounds. The NWA 70th Anniversary will be main event’ed by the NWA World Heavyweight Championship rematch between Cody and Nick Aldis.

Corgan sat down with the Ringer to give his thoughts on where his promotion is going.

Billy Corgan on the NWA in 1-Year

Because of Corgan’s financial independence, he’s in a good position to take his product where he believes it should go.

“I don’t need anybody’s financing, I don’t need anybody’s TV network. I can operate on my own and do exactly as I please. And so that gives me sort of a different ability on a street level to pursue what I think is the coming market,” Corgan stated.

Corgan also mentioned at some point the person who dictates where wrestling is going is going to be the person who is writing the cheques.

“The question is as simple as this: This alternate kind of universe, this 24/7 collection of disparate forces that now exist, non-WWE in the world, they are going to come together at some point. Because the market will dictate it. Cody and the Bucks have already proven that that’s there. And I feel pretty strongly in saying that I think everybody in the business, including WWE, is aware that that’s coming. The question is, who’s going to write the check to decide which direction it’s going to go in?”

The full interview can be read here.

This Sunday night, the National Wrestling Alliance presents the NWA 70th Anniversary pay-per-view live from Nashville, Tennessee. The 70th Anniversary special will feature Cody Rhodes defending the NWA World Heavyweight Champion against Nick Aldis in a best of 3 falls match. Jazz will put her NWA Women’s Championship on the line and the vacant NWA National Championship will be decided from a pool of 8 competitors.

SEScoops will have Live Coverage results of the NWA 70th Anniversary special. 

The event is now available for purchase on at FITE.TV for just $24.99.

NWA 70th Anniversary Card

– NWA World Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes vs Nick Aldis (Best of 3 Falls)

– NWA Women’s Champion Jazz vs Penelope Ford

For the Vacant NWA National Heavyweight Championship:

– 4-Way Elimination Match A: Willie Mack vs Jay Bradley vs Mike Parrow vs Ricky Starks
– 4-way Elimination Match B: Sammy Guevara vs Colt Cabana vs Scorpio Sky vs Sam Shaw
– Championship Match: Elimination Match A Winner vs. Elimination Match B Winner

– Storm vs. Avalon III (Grudge Match)

– Tim Storm vs Peter Avalon

– Open Challenge: Jax Dane and Crimson (w/Road Warrior Animal) vs. ???

– Laredo Kid vs. Barrett Brown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spx0D1x80Mc&feature=youtu.be

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced it will be Penelope Ford challenging Jazz for the NWA Women’s Championship at the upcoming NWA 70th Anniversary show.

NWA 70th Anniversary Card

The NWA Women’s Championship match is the latest high-stakes contest to round out this card. The main event of the NWA 70th Anniversary show will see NWA World Heavyweight Champion Cody defending against Aldis. This “All In” rematch will be Best of 3 Falls.

Additionally, 8-men will compete to crown a new NWA National Champion. Two 4-man elimination matches will be held. The winners will advance to a singles match to with the National Championship on the line. The competitors include Sam Shaw, Willie Mack, Ricky Starks, Sammy Guevara, Scorpio Sky, Jay Bradley, Mike Parrow and Colt Cabana

The NWA 70th Anniversary takes place on Sunday, October 21st from Nashville, Tennessee. The show is available for purchase at FITE.TV for $24.99.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xQmSIn2zI

NWA (National Wrestling Alliance), which is owned by Billy Corgan, announced on Monday (October 1) that the promotion will crown an NWA National Champion at their 70th anniversary show that takes place on October 21st in Nashville, Tennessee at the Nashville Fairgrounds and will be available on pay-per-view (PPV) via Fite.tv.

The NWA announced that there will be 8 competitors who will compete in two 4-man elimination matches with the two winners advancing to the championship match with the winner of this final match being crowned the new NWA National Champion. The competitors will include:

• Sam Shaw
• Willie Mack
• Ricky Starks
• Sammy Guevara
• Scorpio Sky
• Jay Bradley
• Mike Parrow
• Colt Cabana

It was also confirmed by Dave Lagana that the promotion will reveal details about another NWA Championship being defended at the 70th Anniversary show, which will either be the Women’s or Tag Team championships.

Cody Rhodes vs. Nick Aldis in a rematch for the NWA World Championship will headline this show. If you recall, Rhodes beat Aldis to win the championship last month at All In.

Former NWA Champion, Nick Aldis, provided guest commentary for the 10-Man tag-team match between Bullet Club and CHAOS tonight. While doing so he announced the match stipulation for his rematch with Cody. The match will be contested under a best 2 out of 3 falls stipulation.

Cody vs Aldis II – NWA World Heavyweight Championship
NWA 70th Anniversary
October 21st, 2018
Nashville Fairgrounds

As of yet, no other matches have been announced for the show. Tim Storm, Jocephus, and a few other Championship Wrestling From Hollywood names will likely appear on the show, however.

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” Billy Corgan said. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

“This will be an event no fan will want to miss, and I’m honored to work with Billy on a show of this magnitude,” Jeff Jarrett said regarding the event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6sjDX2j2aU

The NWA has posted the full Tim Storm vs Peter Avalon match from Championship Wrestling From Arizona. Following the match, the nearly 70-year old promotion also made an announcement that Jim Cornette will be the color commentator on October 21st when the NWA holds their anniversary show at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

Joe Galli also stated that he will be the play-by-play announcer for the NWA 70th Anniversary show coming up next month. Tony Schiavone will also be calling the main event of the show.

Galli noted he’s been the play-by-play broadcaster for Championship Wrestling From Hollywood for the last 3 years.

Storm recently attacked Championship Wrestling From Arizona matchmaker, Peter Avalon, leading to the match posted below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSqu5Su60lM&feature=youtu.be

NWA 70th Anniversary Special
October 21st, 2018
Nashville Fairgrounds
Nashville, TN

• NWA World Heavyweight Championship
  Cody (or Willie Mack) (c) vs Nick Aldis

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” Corgan said. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

Cody will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Willie Mack on September 29th in Las Vegas as part of the ROH tapings.

The return @nwa Title match with @RealNickAldis vs. @CodyRhodes was what enticed me back to broadcasting–it'll be a real stemwinder! (We're in Nashville so I must use a Lance Russell-ism!) https://t.co/qwHZyTWuFG

— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) September 24, 2018

Cody Rhodes recently appeared on the latest episode of NWA’s ’10 Pounds of Gold’ YouTube series. One of the masterminds behind ‘ALL IN’ defeated Nick Aldis to become NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion at the event on September 1st.

Rhodes discussed his role as NWA Champion and the fact that he would become a Free Agent on January 1st. Cody claimed that “January 1st is a very tricky day. I guess it’s taboo to talk about it but I’m ok to talk about it. I become a free agent.” Rhodes then went on to discuss this past year as a ROH/NJPW talent; “looking at how this year went with my exclusivity with Ring of Honor, how much fun I had. How much of a challenge I was presented. Looking at what I did with New Japan Pro Wrestling, looking at what with All In there was no way to map that out last year…no way. So I feel like I’m so found but I’m also so lost at the same time.”

Cody also described the NWA title as “the thing that tethers me back to reality.” describing his title win moment at ALL IN as “everything ‘right’ about wrestling.” Rhodes went on to finish the episode of ’10 Pounds’ by making some rather interesting comments about his pending free agent status: “So no matter where I go, whether I stay with Ring of Honor, whether I go back to WWE. Whether I commit to New Japan Pro Wrestling full time. Whether I just become the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion travelling the globe carrying the 10 pounds of gold…I can’t map it out. It’s tough, the only thing I know to do in this case is what I did last and I’ll do this year, go with my gut.”

Check out the episode below:

https://youtu.be/r6sjDX2j2aU

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes’ first challenger has been revealed. Cody was in Los Angeles on Sunday for a Championship Wrestling From Hollywood taping. During that appearance, Cody revealed that he will defend the 10 pounds of gold against Willie Mack later this month.

Cody Rhodes vs. Willie Mack will take place at the September 29th Ring of Honor television taping from Las Vegas, NV. This will be an ROH television taping the night after the company’s Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view at the Orleans Arena, Las Vegas. Visit ROHWrestling.com for more information on Death Before Dishonor weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-xr8rU98KY&feature=youtu.be

Should Cody Rhodes successfully defend against Willie Mack, his next challenger is already waiting in the wings. Former NWA Champion Nick Aldis will get a rematch against Cody at the NWA’s 70th Anniversary show on October 21st from Nashville, TN. The 70th anniversary show will be available for purchase at FITE.tv for $24.99.

Visit the NWA’s official YouTube channel to check out their Ten Pounds of Gold series.

Cody will be appearing for Championship Wrestling From Hollywood next weekend. The promotion is where many of the NWA’s most recent angles have played out. The current NWA World Heavyweight Champion is referring to the show as his first “NWA booking.”

Thanks folks!

Also wanted to share I’ve agreed to my first @nwa booking THIS SUNDAY at @CWFHollywood pic.twitter.com/ELy4T2qm4C

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 10, 2018

Also yesterday, it was confirmed Cody will defend his title against Nick Aldis next month. Aldis defeated Doug Williams yesterday to earn his rematch against Cody.

Cody NWA World Heavyweight Champion

Cody vs Nick Aldis II will take place on October 21st at the NWA’s 70th Anniversary show. Before then, however, Cody has said he’ll be bringing the belt with him to Ring of Honor. The promotion holds Death Before Dishonor on September 28th. They will remain in Las Vegas the next night for a TV taping.

NWA Owner Billy Corgan took control of the promotion last October. Since then, they’ve been furthering their storylines through NWA’s social media platforms and episodes of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” Corgan said. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

The event will air on iPPV through the FITE app.

Wrestling MediaCon will host a historic match tomorrow evening. Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis will be facing Doug Williams to determine the Number 1 contender to current Champion Cody Rhodes.

Williams appeared during a ‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ panel featuring Aldis and challenged him to a bout. It was soon confirmed that the Number 1 Contender stipulation would be added. The winner of the bout will go on to face Cody Rhodes in Nashville at the NWA 70th Anniversary show.

This will be an interesting bout for longtime fans of the TNA promotion. Both men were part of the British Invasion stable alongside Rob Terry. The team held the New Japan IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship and TNA World Tag Team Championship. Doug Williams was also a 1 time X Division Champion in the promotion.

Aldis lost the NWA belt at last weekend’s huge ALL IN event. The bout is available to view via FITE, Ring of Honor’s Honor Club service or New Japan’s NJPWWorld streaming platform. The NJPW option is the cheapest if you have not yet seen the event and you get an entire month of NJPW content in the mix, including the Destruction shows.

The 70th anniversary show will be available to view on FITE for $24.99 on Sunday October 21st.

.@RealNickAldis speaks out on his match with @DougWilliamsUK tomorrow at 4pm right here at #Wrestlingmediacon and the future title shot against Cody for the @NWA title! #Manchester #Bowlers #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/t3M8BLGQvA

— Wrestling MediaCon (@WrestlingMediaC) September 8, 2018

HUGE announcement here at #WrestlingMediaCon @DougWilliamsUK will take on @RealNickAldis for his shot at @nwa Champion @CodyRhodes TOMORROW 4pm here. Don’t you miss it! #Manchester #Bowlers #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/Nmh3ESb1Uo

— Wrestling MediaCon (@WrestlingMediaC) September 8, 2018

Former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis lost his title at ALL IN. The British star fell to the ‘American Nightmare’ Cody Rhodes. It was an incredibly emotional bout which arguably has put the NWA title back on the map.

Wrestling MediaCon has confirmed that Aldis will comment on the title loss this Saturday. NWA will be hosting a live ‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ show featuring the former Champion. This will be the first time he has publicly discussed the loss.

‘Ten Pounds of Gold’ will be available to view live via the FITE TV platform. The show will go live at 11:00am Eastern Time and 4:00pm GMT.

Here’s the full synopsis for the show.

Ten Pounds of Gold Live

• We are going to be joined at MediaCon by the man who until last weekend could call himself the National Wrestling Alliance. World Heavyweight Champion, Nick Aldis. After his loss to Cody Rhodes at the spectacular All In, what will the former champion have to say to Cody and the world? What will he have to say to his home fans? Whatever it is, Wrestling MediaCon will see the very first public appearance for Aldis after All In and that is sure to make for a hugely exciting recording of the NWA’s Ten Pounds of Gold, live at Mediacon.

CONFIRMED@RealNickAldis will speak LIVE for the first time since @ALL_IN_2018 at MEDIA CON ( @WrestlingMediaC ) this Saturday. #TenPoundsOfGold will cover but you can watch live on @FiteTV

— NWA (@nwa) September 6, 2018

NWA President Billy Corgan says the promotion is planning to re-introduce several more championship titles.

This past weekend, Cody made made history by capturing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at All In. At next month’s NWA 70th Anniversary event from Nashville, the organization will re-introduce a “re-christened” National Heavyweight Championship.

The NWA National title was first introduced in 1980. It was held by legendends such as Jack Brisco, Tomy Rich, Paul Orndorff, Dusty Rhodes, Larry Zbyszko, Ted DiBiase, Tully Blanchard and Nikita Koloff. The National title was vacated back in February.

The NWA has yet to announce who will challenge for the NWA National title on 10/21, but they are not stopping there. According to Billy Corgan (via Instagram), the next focus will be the Tag Team and Women’s Championships. NWA executive Dave Lagana clarified on Twitter earlier today that the NWA tag titles are currently vacant.

Following the success of All In and Cody being the current NWA World Heavyweight champion, it should be interesting to see how The Elite factors into the future of the National Wrestling Alliance. Will the Bullet Club remain with Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling? Will they start their own promotion? Will they be part of a full NWA reboot? These questions remain unanswered, for now.

The NWA 70th Anniversary show takes place on Sunday, October 21st from the Nashville Fairgrounds. The show will be available to purchase for live streaming through the FITE mobile app

Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has congratulated Cody on winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Of course, Cody’s big victory came at Saturday night’s big All In pay-per-view from Chicago. Rhodes defeated Nick Aldis in a thrilling contest that delivered one of the most memorable moments of an emotionally charged weekend.

Although we haven’t seen The Rock on WWE television in some time, People’s Champ still follows pro wrestling, as evidenced by his social media activity. The Rock addressed the “real legacy” of the NWA World Championship that Cody is now a part of and told Cody that Dusty is looking down and smiling “BIG!”

Congrats my friend. So f’n cool!
That’s some real legacy and history you’re now a part of. Proud of you. Your pops is lookin’ down and smilin’ BIG! #10LbsOfGold #NWAHeavyweightChamp https://t.co/m9E9DUIKis

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 3, 2018

Cody thanked The Rock for paving the road for him and his peers. Cody and The Rock have more in common than meets the eye. In addition to having fathers who were wrestling superstars, both men have ventured into acting and both have expressed an interest in political careers.

All in the family!

Thank you for paving the road for us. https://t.co/rQwp6dWRoq

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 3, 2018

Check out this video of The Rock and Cody Rhodes having a fun interaction on WWE SmackDown back in January 2013. The Rock gets payback on Team Rhodes Scholars for interrupting The Great One’s homecoming.

Cody is the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Nick Aldis for the honor in front of a sell-out crowd in Chicago’s Sears Center Arena. In a match which felt like an old-school NWA title match, Cody pinned Aldis by reversing a sunset flip. Reminiscent of when NWA champions of yesteryear won the title, a period of silence preceded the official announcement and then the playing of Cody’s music.

With shades of Bret Hart psychology throughout the match, Cody Rhodes achieves the greatest moment of his surging career #AllIn pic.twitter.com/4wWCcv04MM

— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) September 2, 2018

Cody NWA World Heavyweight Champion

Cody is now the 54th person to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He’s the 3rd to hold the belt since Billy Corgan took ownership of the promotion last October.

Dusty Rhodes is a former 3x NWA World Heavyweight Champion. He never held the title long, however, as his combined days spent with the title only equal 107 days. In comparison, Nick Aldis’ title reign ends at 266 days. Tim Storm held the title for 414 days.

This is Cody’s second World Championship. He held Ring of Honor’s World Championship for 175 days last year. He won the title from Christopher Daniels on June 23rd, 2017 but then lost it to Dalton Castle at Final Battle on December 15th, 2017.

“Let’s not stop. Let’s keep going,” Cody Tweeted not long after the event completed.

Let’s not stop. Let’s keep going.

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 2, 2018

So happy bout this night for @CodyRhodes !! Dream achieved! #KeepSteppin #NWAChamp #DustyRhodes3xChamp #CodyRhodes1xChamp ! Damnit man this is the coolest thing ever. The world is yours!!! pic.twitter.com/oi7QUcMamf

— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) September 2, 2018

Pre-show:

• SoCal Uncensored (Scorpio Sky & Frankie Kazarian) def. The Briscoes

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• Flip Gordon won the Over Budget Battle Royal to earn A ROH World Championship match tonight against Jay Lethal.

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Main Card:

MJF vs. Matt Cross

MJF and Cross locked up to start off the match. MJF connected with a shoulder tackle and then posed in the ring. MJF threw Cross out of the ring and then ran towards the ropes but Matt Cross greeted him with a kick to the face. Cross launched MJF out of the ring and flipped onto him. Cross walked all the way up the entrance ramp and posed before heading back down towards the ring. Back in the ring, Cross climbed up to the top rope but MJF rolled to the opposite side of the ring. MJF then hid behind the referee and capitalized by slamming Cross into the ring post.

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Cross hit a Gutwrench Powerbomb and went for the cover but Cross was able to kick out at two. MJF perched Cross up on the top turnbuckle and then joined him up there. Matt Cross battled back with a couple forearms to the face and then launched MJF across the ring with a Hurricanrana. Cross followed it up with a Clothesline and a springboard Crossbody for a near fall. MJF stomped on Cross’ arm and then connected with a Shoulderbreaker for a two count.

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Cross and MJF traded a few shots but MJF hit Cross with a poke to the eye and then flipped the bird to the crowd. Matt Cross knocked MJF to the canvas and hit a Double Stomp. MJF grabbed Cross and locked in an Arm Bar in the center of the ring. Cross countered into a roll-up for a two count. MJF ripped at Cross’ arm on the ring apron and then hit an awesome Piledriver for a two count. Cross dodged a Moonsault and then connected with a Shooting Star Press off the top rope for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Matt Cross

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Christopher Daniels vs. Stephen Amell

Jerry Lynn was the special referee for this match.

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Daniels knocked Amell down to start off the match and walked across his back. Daniels and Amell then traded chops in the corner of the ring. Christopher Daniels got the better of the exchange and stomped on Amell in the corner. Amell battled back with a Dropkick and then an Enziguri. Amell Clotheslined Daniels out of the ring and followed him out there.

Amell set up a table outside the ring and bounced Daniels’ face off of it. Amell went for a Uranage off the apron but Daniels escaped and got back inside the ring. Daniels caught Amell and planted him with an overhead Suplex and followed it up with a few jabs to the midsection.

Daniels connected with a Moonsault but Amell fought back with a Clothesline. Amell followed it up with a Falcon Arrow and went for the cover but Daniels kicked out at two. Amell hit a Coast to Coast Dropkick for another near fall. Daniels grazed Amell with a Moonsault for a two count and then pointed at the table set up outside the ring.

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Amell and Daniels traded shots on the turnbuckle and Amell knocked Daniels to the ring apron. Daniels then rolled off the ring apron and laid down on the table. Amell went for an Elbow Drop off the top rope but Daniels got out of the way and Amell crashed through the table.

Jerry Lynn took matters into his own hands and rolled them both back into the ring instead of counting them out. Daniels got pissed off and Jerry threw his referee shirt in Daniels’ face. Amell rolled up Daniels from behind but Christopher kicked out at two. Amell then flipped off Daniels and slammed him to the canvas for a two count. Daniels got right back up and threw Amell to the mat. Daniels followed it up with the Best Moonsault Ever for the pinfall victory. Daniels and Amell shook hands after the match.

Winner: Christopher Daniels

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Tessa Blanchard vs. Madison Rayne vs. Chelsea Green vs. Britt Baker

Tessa punched Madison Rayne in the face to start off the match. Blanchard then launched Rayne into the barricade surrounding the ring as Green rolled up Baker in the ring for a two count. Green bashed Tessa off the ring apron and turned around into an Arm Drag courtesy of Britt Baker.

Blanchard got back into the ring and decked Green out of the ring with a shoulder tackle. Tessa hit Baker with an elbow to the face as Madison Rayne got back into the ring. Tessa knocked her down with a forearm to the face and then launched her onto Green and Baker outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Green connected with a boot to Britt’s face and then hit a Suicide Dive onto both Blanchard and Rayne. Tessa got back into the ring and flipped onto Baker and Green on the outside. Madison Rayne climbed to the top and took everybody out with a Crossbody.

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Baker hit Green, Rayne and Blanchard with a Slingblade and then tried to pin Green but she kicked out at two. Rayne connected with the Ripcord Cutter on Baker for a near fall. Blanchard planted Rayne with a massive vertical Suplex and then charged at Green in the corner of the ring.

Chelsea leaped out of the ring and Blanchard bashed into the ring post. Green hit the Broski Boot on Blanchard but was then knocked to the canvas. Green got up and hit Tessa with a Dropkick off the top rope as Baker and Rayne battled in the corner of the ring. Rayne hit Baker with a Cutter/Bulldog off the top rope and went for the cover but Britt kicked out at the last moment.

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Green hit Unprettier on Rayne but turned around into a Superkick from Baker. Tessa then hit Green with the Magnum but Baker hit Tessa with a Superkick out of nowhere. Baker tried to cover Green but she kicked out at two. Baker hit Rayne with a Fisherman’s Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Chelsea broke it up. Green then hit Baker with the Unprettier but Britt got her foot on the bottom rope to break up the cover. Green hit Destroyer on Blanchard but Tessa kicked out at two as the crowd applauded and chanted “All In”. Blanchard then planted Green with a Hammerlock DDT for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Tessa Blanchard

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NWA World Heavyweight Championship: Nick Aldis (c) vs. Cody 

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Aldis started off the bout in control and applied a Wrist Lock. Cody shoved Aldis to the corner of the ring to break up the hold. Aldis knocked Cody to the canvas with a shoulder tackle. Cody hopped right up and started to trade chops with Aldis. Cody got the better of the exchange and knocked Aldis on his ass with a Dropkick. Cody then booted Aldis out of the ring and hit him with a Suicide Dive as the crowd chanted his name.

Nick Aldis battled back and planted Cody with a Suplex outside the ring. Aldis then bashed Cody’s back into the ring post and rolled into the ring and referee Earl Hebner broke the count. Back in the ring, Aldis hit a few chops in the corner and then hurled Cody into the turnbuckle.

Cody and Aldis traded punches in the middle of the ring and took each other out with a Clothesline. Cody connected with a Superkick and then both hit a Crossbody at the same time. Aldis rolled out of the ring to regroup as Cody made his way to his feet inside the ring. Cody went for a springboard Crossbody but Aldis was ready and hit Cody with a giant forearm to the face.

Hebner checked on Cody and said that he was unable to continue the match. DDP came down to check on Cody and Daivari shoved DDP into the barricade. Daivari started shoving Ebner in the ring and DDP hit him with a Diamond Cutter. Ebner then told DDP to head to the back as Cody lifted up his head that was now covered in blood. The match continued as Aldis brought Cody back inside the ring and punched him in the face a few times.

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Cody hit a forearm and followed it up with a Powerslam for a two count. Cody went for a Moonsault but Aldis dodged it and Cody crashed to the mat. Aldis connected with a Blockbuster off the second rope and then made his way to the top rope. Aldis hit a Splash and went for the cover but Cody kicked out at two. Cody tripped up Aldis and locked in the Figure Four in the middle of the ring. Aldis reversed the hold but Cody was able to reach the bottom rope to break up the hold.

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Cody tripped Aldis up on the ring apron and Aldis fell face-first to the floor. Aldis quickly got up and planted Cody with a Powerslam on the floor outside the ring. Aldis brought Cody back inside the ring and hit him with a chop to the chest. Cody connected with an Alabama Slam and went for the cover but Aldis kicked out at two. Aldis dodged the Disaster Kick and planted Cody with a Powerbomb for a two count.

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Nick Aldis planted Cody with a Piledriver and then climbed up to the top rope as Brandi Rhodes got into the ring. Brandi laid across Cody and Aldis connected with an Elbow Drop onto Brandi. Aldis then slapped Cody in the face but Cody responded with a Disaster Kick. Cody then hit Cross Rhodes and went for the cover but Aldis kicked out at two. Aldis and Cody traded punches in the center of the ring. Cody countered a sunset flip into a roll-up for the pinfall victory.

Winner & New NWA World Heavyweight Champion: Cody

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Chicago Street Fight: Hangman Adam Page vs. Joey Janela

Page connected with a giant boot to Janela’s head to start off the match. Page then launched Joey out of the ring and connected with a Suicide Dive. Janela got back in the ring and hit Hangman with a Suicide Dive of his own before the action returned to the ring. Page booted Janela back out of the ring right away and then climbed to the top rope. Adam Page connected with an absolutely ridiculous Moonsault and then rolled Janela back into the ring.

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Hangman brought a chair into the ring and launched Janela into it with a Pump Handle Slam. Janela battled back and threw Page over the barricade and into the crowd. Janela then flipped off of a barrel and onto Hangman. Janela followed it up by rolling the barrel towards Page. Adam jumped over it but Janela hit him with a punch to the face. Page came back with a massive Lariat that turned Janela inside out. Page brought out a table from under the ring and then rolled Janela back inside.

Page set up the table on the floor outside the ring near the turnbuckle as the crowd chanted “Hangman!”. Janela lifted up Page in a Fireman’s Carry and delivered a Death Valley Bomb into the turnbuckle for a two count. Janela then set up a ladder in between the ring apron and the barrel outside the ring. Janela draped Page across the ladder and made his way up to the top rope. Page caught up to him and lifted him up in the Torture Rack. Page then slammed Janela onto the ladder and both men crashed to the floor.

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Adam Page brought a trash bag int the ring but Penelope Ford slapped Page in the face. She followed it up with a Stunner that sent Hangman flying out of the ring. Ford then hit Page with a Crossbody off the top rope and then punched Page until he fell on top of the table. Janela climbed to the top rope and connected with an Elbow Drop onto Page through the table.

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Janela brought Page to the entrance ramp and hit him with a Clothesline. Janela and Penelope then set up two tables next to the entrance ramp as Page made his way back to his feet. Page hit a Superkick and then Powerbombed Janela through one of the tables as the crowd chanted “holy sh*t!”.

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The action returned to the ring and Page hit another Buckshot Lariat. Hangman followed it up with the Rite of Passage and went for the cover but Penelope broke it up. Ford brought a trash bag into the ring that contained the cursed boots. Page then hit Penelope with a Superkick and picked up a boot. Janela then hit Page with a Superkick and went for the cover but Adam kicked out at two.

Janela brought a table and a ladder into the ring and set them up beside each other. Page grabbed the phone out of the trash bag and started bashing Janela in the face with it while he was on the ladder. Page then delivered the Rite of Passage off the ladder and through the table for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Joey Ryan was shown becoming erect and several people in penis costumes lined the entrance ramp. They all touched tips and Joey Ryan emerged on the stage. Joey lathered himself up with oil as Page had a shocked look on his face. Joey used his crotch to flip Page across the ring and followed it up with a Superkick. The Penis Army then carried Page away as Joey Ryan posed in the ring.

Winner: Hangman Adam Page

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ROH World Championship: Jay Lethal (c) vs. Flip Gordon

Jay Lethal kept telling Brandi to stand in his corner before the match started. Gordon hit an Arm Drag and followed it up with a chop to Lethal’s chest. Flip hit a Crossbody and then a couple of shoulder tackles. Jay Clotheslined Flip out of the ring and then made his way to the top rope. Brandi once again got in the way and Jay chased her around the ring. Jay then picked Brandi up on his shoulders and posed as if she was Elizabeth. Brandi hit Jay with a chop and then got out of the ring.

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Gordon booted Lethal in the face and followed it up with a standing Moonsault for a two count. Flip sent Lethal out of the ring and hit two Suicide Dives in a row. Gordon then flipped onto Lethal and rolled him back inside. Gordon climbed to the top rope and hit a Splash for a near fall.

Flip and Jay traded roll-ups and then Gordon connected with another standing Moonsault. Lethal battled back and slammed Gordon face first to the mat for a near fall. Gordon hit a knee to the face and then the Falcon Arrow for a near fall.

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Lethal hit a Body Slam and followed it up with an Elbow Drop off the top rope. Jay made his way back to the top and hit a second Elbow Drop. Lethal hit a third Elbow Drop and went for the cover but Flip powered out at two.

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Gordon geared up and hit a big boot. Flip followed it up with a springboard Slingblade and then climbed to the top rope. Gordon flipped onto Lethal and went for the cover but Jay kicked out at the last second. Lethal battled back with a Cutter off the top rope and then the Lethal Injection for the pinfall victory.

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After the match, Bully Ray attacked Lethal, Gordon and Lanny Poffo. Bully set up a table in the ring but Colt Cabana rushed the ring and hit Bully with a Spear. Cabana, Lethal and Gordon then Powerbombed Bully through the table and posed in the ring.

Winner & Still ROH World Champion: Jay Lethal

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Kenny Omega vs. Pentagon Jr.

The crowd was on their feet already when the bell rang. Penta started off the match with a boot to the midsection and then hit another one that knocked Omega out of the ring. Pentagon followed it up with a Backstabber and then posed in the ring as Kenny regrouped on the outside. Omega got back into the ring and hit a Hurricanrana that sent Penta tumbling out of the ring. Penta got back in and connected with a Slingblade that sent Kenny back to the outside. Pentagon Jr. followed it up with a flip onto Omega and then a chop to Kenny’s chest.

Pentagon Jr. launched Omega into the barricade and then dropped him with a Powerslam onto the floor outside the ring. Back in the ring, Penta hit a chop to Omega’s chest that echoed throughout the arena. Omega battled back with a couple of chops of his own. Omega went for a Moonsault off the second rope but Penta got his knees up. Omega battled back with a Tornado DDT that sent Pentagon Jr. out of the ring. Kenny almost lost his balance but was able to connect with a springboard Crossbody outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Omega hit an elbow to the face and then a snap Suplex. Omega hit a Clothesline and followed it up with a Death Valley Driver for a near fall. Kenny hit the V-Trigger in the corner and then perched Penta up on the top rope. Penta escaped and connected with a Double Stomp onto Omega for a near fall.

Omega hit another V-Trigger and then another one but Penta wouldn’t go down. Omega hit a Powerbomb and then a third V-Trigger. Kenny went for the cover but Pentagon Jr. was able to get his foot on the bottom rope to break it. Penta hit the Pentagon Driver and went for the cover but Omega was somehow able to kick out at the last moment.

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Both men battled on the ring apron and traded chops. Pentagon Jr. then hit an incredible Fear Factor Piledriver on the ring apron and the crowd erupted in a “holy sh*t!” chant.

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Back in the ring, Penta connected with a Double Stomp for a near fall. Omega hit a Fear Factor Piledriver of his own and followed it up with the V-Trigger. Omega lifted Penta up onto his shoulders but Penta escaped and snapped back Omega’s arm. Penta followed it up with another Piledriver but once again Kenny Omega kicked out as the crowd got back on their feet.

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Pentagon connected with a boot to the midsection but Omega exploded with another V-Trigger. Omega followed it up with a Hurricanrana for a two count. Omega hit another V-Trigger and followed it up with the One-Winged Angel for the pinfall victory.

After the match, the lights in the arena went out and Chris Jericho attacked Omega dressed as Pentagon Jr. Jericho hit Omega with the Codebreaker and followed it up with a second one. Jericho then told Omega that he will see him on the Jericho Cruise.

Winner: Kenny Omega

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Kazuchika Okada vs. Marty Scurll

Okada and Scurll locked up to start off the match. Scurll went for a shoulder tackle but Okada didn’t go down. Okada then hit a shoulder tackle of his own that knocked Marty on his ass. Okada flexed in the ring but Scurll got up and delivered a couple chops to Okada’s chest. Marty then flexed and Okada launched him into the turnbuckle.

Okada charged at Scurll in the corner but Marty dodged it. Okada slammed into the turnbuckle but quickly regrouped and planted Scurll with a Suplex. Marty knocked Okada out of the ring and delivered a Superkick to Okada’s face from the apron. Scurll hit a Suicide Dive and then some more chops to Okada’s chest.

Marty rolled Okada back into the ring and continued the beatdown. Okada battled back and planted Marty with a Flapjack. Okada connected with a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Scurll kicked out two. The action once again spilled out of the ring as Okada delivered a few uppercuts. Okada then planted Marty with a DDT to the floor outside the ring.

Back in the ring, Okada hit a springboard Senton and then casually strolled around the ring as Marty rolled around in pain. Scurll hit a chop out of desperation but it didn’t phase Okada at all. Okada grinned and knocked Marty to the mat with an elbow to the face. Marty battled back as the crowd got behind him and planted Okada with a slam.

Okada hit a big boot but Scurll popped right back up and booted Okada in the knee. Marty followed it up with a boot to the face and then a Tornado DDT For a two count. Okada battled back with an elbow to the face and then a diving elbow in the corner of the ring. Okada hit another DDT and went for the cover but Scurll kicked out at two.

Marty rolled up Okada for a near fall and then walked into a big boot. Marty hit a Brainbuster out of nowhere and then set up for a Piledriver. Marty couldn’t lift him at first but geared himself up in the corner and went for it again. Okada blocked it and slammed Scurll to the mat for a two count.

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Okada made his way to the top rope but Marty caught him and joined him up there. Okada and Scurll traded shots on the top rope but Marty got the better of the exchange and planted Okada with a Superplex. Scurll and Okada traded roll-ups and then Marty connected with a Powerbomb out of nowhere for another near fall.

Marty went for a Tornado DDT but Okada escaped and hit a Dropkick that sent Scurll bouncing off the turnbuckle and to the canvas. Okada quickly climbed to the top rope and hit another Dropkick but Marty kicked out at the last moment. Scurll countered the Tombstone into a DDT. Okada then planted Marty with the Tombstone and set up for the Rainmaker but Scurll bent Okada’s finger back and locked in the Chickenwing submission. Okada broke the hold but Marty shoved him into the referee.

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Okada went for the Rainmaker but Marty opened up an umbrella to block it. Scurll then hit a Rainmaker of his own and went for the cover but Okada kicked out at two. Okada then hit the Rainmaker and both men fell to the canvas as the crowd chanted “this is awesome!”.

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Okada hit a couple forearms to Marty’s face but Scurll kept coming back after each shot. Scurll then spat in Okada’s face and followed it up with a slap. Okada then delivered two Rainmakers in a row for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Kazuchika Okada

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Rey Mysterio, Bandido, and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks and Kota Ibushi

Matt Jackson and Bandido started off the match. Bandido balanced on his head and then planted Matt with a Hurricanrana. Bandido then flipped onto Matt as Nick tagged himself in. The Young Bucks connected with dueling Dropkicks onto Bandido as Fenix tagged in and walked into a boot from Nick.

Fenix hit a Cutter for a two count and then Kota Ibushi and Rey Mysterio tagged in. The crowd immediately started chanting “holy sh*t!” as the two circled each other. Mysterio hit a Hurricanrana but Ibushi popped right back up. Ibushi delivered a kick to Rey’s ribs that knocked him to the canvas.

Matt tagged in and Mysterio greeted him with a DDT. Fenix tagged in and hit Matt with a Superkick. “We gotta go home” could be heard over the broadcast as Ibushi and Bandido tagged in. Bandido missed with a standing Moonsault and then Ibushi connected with one of his own. Ibushi took out Fenix and Bandido with a kick to the head and Nick Jackson tagged in.

Nick connected with a flurry of kicks and then a Bulldog Clothesline combo on Bandido and Fenix. Mysterio then hit a springboard Moonsault onto Nick, Matt and Ibushi. Fenix then launched himself onto them and Bandido followed with another flip. Bandido and Nick Jackson battled to the ramp and Matt Jackson hit a massive Cannonball off the ramp.

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The Young Bucks Powerbombed Bandido into the turnbuckle and then Kota tagged in. Kota hit a German Suplex for a two count. Bandido hit a triple Hurricanrana that took out everyone and tagged in Rey. Mysterio launched Matt into Nick on the apron and Nick fell to the floor. Rey went for the 619 but Matt caught him. Fenix walked across the top rope and booted Kota to the floor. Bandido took out Nick with a Hurricanrana off the apron. Fenix hit Matt with a Superkick and Rey followed it up with a 619. Bandido and Fenix then flipped onto Kota and Nick outside the ring.

Rey Mysterio connected with a Frog Splash onto Matt and went for the cover but Matt kicked out at two. Fenix and Rey perched Matt up on the turnbuckle but Matt shoved them away. Bandido booted Matt in the face and both men battled on the top rope. Bandido hit an absurd Blockbuster and went for the cover but Nick broke it up at two.

Nick went for a Clothesline but Bandido dodged it. Nick and Matt then Superkicked everyone and isolated Bandido in the ring. Kota, Nick and Matt then hit two Splashes and then a 450 Splash for a two count. The Young Bucks then hit Bandido with a Meltzer Driver for the pinfall victory.

Winners: The Young Bucks & Kota Ibushi

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Billy Corgan’s National Wrestling Alliance is ready to produce their first show. The event will take place on October 21st from the Nashville Fairgrounds in Tennessee.

“It’s such an honor to be leading this historic brand into its next chapter,” Corgan said. “The enduring legacy of the National Wrestling Alliance — the men who forged it and the champions who defended it — illuminate our path in 2018. This event celebrates our first full year shepherding this brand while honoring the everlasting milestones, legends and champions of the NWA.”

The show will be available to purchase live through the FITE app.

Current NWA Champion, Nick Aldis, will next defend the title on September 1st against Cody. The result of that match could factor heavily into the booking of the NWA’s anniversary event.

NWA 70the Anniversary Special

The NWA will be running the show in conjunction with Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling. Jarrett was quoted in the press release. He had the following to say in regards to the event. “This will be an event no fan will want to miss, and I’m honored to work with Billy on a show of this magnitude,” Jarrett said.

After taking ownership of the NWA in October 2017, Corgan and company have slowly built the brand back to respectability. Then champion, Tim Storm, carried the title for a few months before dropping it to Aldis at a CZW event late last year.

Other NWA regulars in the last year have included Jocephus, Tim Storm, and Auston Idol.

Ring of Honor presented “Honor for All” from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium tonight. The main event featured Flip Gordon challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Not only was the NWA title on the line, however, if Flip wins he will earn the right to defend the title against Cody at All-In.

ROH: Honor For All
July 20th, 2018
Nashville, TN
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

1. ROH TV Championship
Punishment Martinez (c) defeated Scorpio Sky (SCU)

This was Martinez’ second title defense. He defeated Silas Young for the belt on June 16th and would later defend it successfully against Hangman Page at Best in the World 2018.

2. WOH Championship Proving Ground Match (non-title but if the challenger wins they earn a title shot at a later date)
Sumie Sakai (c) defeated Karen Q

Karen Q attempted to distract the ref and then attempted to convince the ref that Sumie Sakai was going to hit her with the championship belt. All of this led to Karen Q trying to pick up Sakai in a fireman’s carry but Sakai reversed it into a sunset flip and got the pin.

3. Jonathan Gresham defeated Shane Taylor, Chris Sabin, and Kenny King

After Shane Taylor had taken out the others in the match, Jonathan Gresham got a hold of his back and never let go. He locked in a sleeper and with both Sabin and King out of the equation at that point in the match, Taylor went out and the ref called for the bell.

4. Chuckie T defeated Bully Ray via DQ

Bully Ray has been picking on smaller wrestlers and young lions for the past several months. Chuckie T been wrestling for 16 years, however, which Bully Ray pointed out. Bully said he has no problem with Chuckie and even said he’s a fan. He even mentioned Chuck’s work in Pro Wrestling Guerilla and compared it to ECW.

When Chuckie T got on the mic, however, he told Bully Ray where he could shove all those nice things he said about him.

Not long after the match started, Bully kicked Chuckie in the groin to cause the disqualification. He continued to beat on Chuckie until Colt Cabana left the broadcast station to make the save. Bully ended up getting the advantage on Cabana as well though. This brought out a returning Beretta to make the save!

5. Will Ferrara, Rhett Titus, Silas Young, the Beer City Bruiser defeated Cheeseburger, Eli Isom, Ryan Nova, FR Josie vs

Cheeseburger teamed up with 3 Future of Honor wrestlers in Eli Isom, Ryan Nova, and FR Josie. In the end, it was the more established heel team who picked up the victory, however.

6. Marty Scurll defeated Vinnie Marseglia

Before the match, Matt Taven came out in streetwear. He brought the old ROH World Title with him, though he kept the belt covered with a red tarp for his whole promo. Taven eventually said that Scurll would not face him tonight, he would face his Kingdom minion, Vinny Marseglia instead.

Scurll made Marseglia tap to the chicken-wing but Taven hit the ring after and the Kingdom started teaming up on Scurll. This brought out Cody to make the save and led into the next match between Cody and TK O’Ryan.

7. Cody defeated TK O’Ryan

Security had to separate Cody and Scurll from the Kingdom. Eventually, Scurll, Taven, and Marseglia were sent to the back. Brandi Rhodes and Bernard the Business Bear were allowed to stay, however.

Cody picked up the win with the Cross Rhodes and celebrated with Bernard and Brandi before leaving the ring area.

8. NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Nick Aldis (c) defeated Flip Gordon

As much as Flip’s fans wanted it to happen, Flip Gordon did not defeat Nick Aldis for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Cody joined the commentary team for this match. He said that in 5-7 years, Flip Gordon might be a franchise guy but he’s not ready yet. Cody continued to say that he considered this match an open-workout for Aldis.

Aldis took control early. He hit a standing suplex, a couple of fall-away slams, a modified camel clutch and a chin lock. Flip began his comeback after the chinlock, hitting several springboard moves. He hit a springboard dropkick, running kick in the corner, a suicide dive, and a diving moonsault. He began selling as if he had tweaked his knee, however, which led the commentary team to speculate that Flip is too inexperienced to change his gameplan mid-match due to injury.

Flip missed a diving move which allowed Aldis to hit a Jerry Lawler-style piledriver and then a flying elbow. He pinned Flip after the flying elbow. The ref counted Flip’s shoulders down for 3 but Flip had actually gotten his bottom foot on the rope. The match was awarded to Aldis but several refs and even Cody came down to argue. It was declared a “Dusty Finish” and the match was restarted. Flip hit a suicide dive on Aldis to re-start the match.

Gordon hit a Star-Spangled Stunner for a near fall. Cody started cheering for Flip at this point while back at the commentary booth. Flip then went for a springboard move but tripped on the ropes and went down selling his knee. Aldis got back on offense, locked in the cloverleaf, and Flip eventually passed out causing the referee stoppage.

After the match, Cody came to ringside. Aldis and Cody helped Flip to his feet. Cody raised Flip’s arm as the crowd chanted “All-In” and later “Flip! Flip!”

After Cody left Flip in the ring by himself to celebrate, Bully Ray hit the ring and hit Flip low.

9. The Young Bucks defeated the Briscoes, and The Addiction (non-title match)

In 2018, Jay and Mark Briscoe have become the biggest anti-Bullet Club threat in Ring of Honor. This was a non-title match but the commentary team mentioned that if either the Bucks or the Addiction win they could get the next shot at the Briscoes’ titles.

The Bucks hit a Meltzer Driver on Mark Briscoe for the win, seemingly putting them in a position now to challenge the Briscoes for the tag-team titles.

The Bucks celebrated to close the show.

Billy Corgan took ownership over the NWA on October 1st, 2017. The NWA Heavyweight Champion at that time was Tim Storm. Nick Aldis would take the title from Storm just 2 months later, however.

Tonight in Nashville, TN, Nick Aldis will defend his title against Flip Gordon on a Ring of Honor show. Not only is the NWA title on the line, however, if Flip wins he would then be in a position to defend the title against Cody at All-In.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5H2JskajLY&frags=pl%2Cwn

Nick Aldis (c) vs Flip Gordon – NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match

“Mr. Aldis you say you’re the dealer. Cody, you’re the gambler. Well, I’m the house,” Corgan stated. “Flip Gordon deserves this title shot and I’m a businessman first and foremost. The buzz around this match is real. And in this very building, Flip Gordon will have a chance to make history, Mr. Aldis.”

Corgan continued to say he won’t be in attendance for the match tonight as he will be playing a concert nearby.

Ring of Honor – Honor For All
July 20th, 2018
Nashville, TN
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

• NWA World Heavyweight Championship
  Nick Aldis (c) vs Flip Gordon
• The Briscoes vs the Young Bucks vs The Addiction (non-title match)
• ROH TV Championship
  Punishment Martinez (c) vs Scorpio Sky
• ROH World Championship
  Jay Lethal (c) vs Silas Young
• WOH Championship Proving Ground Match (non-title but if the challenger wins they earn a title shot at a later date)
  Sumie Sakai (c) vs Karen Q
• Bully Ray vs Chuckie T
• Cody vs TK O’Ryan
• Marty Scurll vs Matt Taven
• Kenny King vs Shane Taylor vs Chris Sabin vs Jonathan Gresham

Tomorrow Ring of Honor head to Atlanta. They will film a set of television tapings from Center Stage in the city. They will then travel to Edinburgh, Doncaster, and London in August before returning to Philadelphia for another set of tapings in late August.

Flip Gordon has been announced as the next challenger for Nick Aldis’ NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Cody is scheduled to face whoever is the NWA champion in the main event of All-In on September 1st, 2018 in Chicago. Should Flip be victorious over Aldis (however unlikely that may be), he would face Cody at All-In.

Billy Corgan’s NWA released footage of Alidis finding out who his newest challenger is on the latest episode of “10 Pounds of Gold.” The events played out on a recent Championship Wrestling from Hollywood show.

“I should have seen this coming. Looks like Billy and Ring of Honor have played Cody and I for fools,” Aldis said on the program. “Because it says here that I’m defending the NWA World Wrestling Championship against Flip Gordon.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KrfgsCBP_M&feature=youtu.be

Nick Aldis vs Flip Gordon

The match will take place in Nashville, TN on July 20th, 2018.

Nick Aldis is currently defending the NWA World Heavyweight title’s 94th reign. He won the title from Tim Storm at a CZW show on December 9th, 2017. He’s defended the title against the likes of James Ellsworth, David Starr, Crimson, Lance Anoai, Tommy Dreamer, Colt Cabana, Matt Cross, and Sam Adonis.

26-year-old Flip Gordon is a young up-and-comer who has gained a large following through his appearances on Being the Elite. A long-running storyline has Cody not wanting to book Flip for All-In and Flip trying to qualify for the show during matches on indy shows. In 11 days, Flip will be involved in arguably the biggest match of his career.

Former Ring of Honor World Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes recently spoke with Mike McGuire about a number of topics related to All In, the biggest independent wrestling show of the year scheduled for 9/1 from Chicago. Here are some highlights from the discussion, with the video of the interview available at the bottom of this article.

Bringing a sense of unity to Independent wrestling:

“Somebody told me, ‘You’ve stumbled upon wrestling’s ‘Woodstock’’. As much as I’d like to say that and cut that promo, I won’t know that until that Thursday, All In weekend.. This has the feeling. I think we all need it. Wrestlers, fans, whether there’s a bunch of All In’s or just one, we’re going to make it count.”

Challenging for the NWA Championship:

“Billy (Corgan) wanted the NWA Championship represented on All In and I said “absolutely, and I’ll be the one to challenge for it.” We also talk a little in storyline about Nick Aldis and his refusal to want to do the match without being asked.

The Possibility of Live Streaming All In

After a long pause and a bit of a smirk, “I don’t know. I can’t say. I don’t know, but I am gonna do my damndest to give people who couldn’t get tickets an opportunity to see it”.

Cody also gave some great feedback on the unknown Indy wrestling hotbed that is Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, even teasing he’s going to endorse it to The Young Bucks to make a visit. You can watch the full interview below: