WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE CULT OF EC3 & BILLY CORGAN ON NWA POWER?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Billy Corgan's NWA Powerr is the gift which keeps on giving. The show features bad out of shape wrestlers, bad comedy, 50 bald wrestlers, strange gimmicks and storyline and a half decent women's division. Also on this show is EC3 who as recently formed a cult so we have that to look forward to. Despite everything I say I still find myself entertained by this show and I don't know why! WWE, AEW & TNA better watch their backs!
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You guys think NWA can overtake AEW at some point?
All I need to say is AEW gave Sting a sendoff while NWA gave 1 to Tyrus
Hell no 😂 give TNA a better TV deal and than maybe they'll take AEW's spot eventually.
Nah
Bro are you fr?🤦🏾♂️what is that question?NO
I actually think they can with WwE backing. So much talent that need screen time i can see them doing really well
Here's a creative idea, put all the bald wrestlers in the same faction, and name it something like "The Cult of Corgan".
Nah, it wouldn't be fresh since OVW are still doing an internal-invasion storyline with Doug F'n Basham as their leader. In 2024-2025.
Talk about a fall from grace since the documentary of Wrestlers.
Or Corgan-Knights 😂
Bring Alex Wright back to wrestling again 😆
The Cueball Coalition
I say the faction with the running gimmick that they switch out in matches to cheat. Same outfits hiding around and under the ring. The ref doesn’t catch them. “Corgan’s Clones”.
“IS IT LICE?!” Hahaha, this video had me cracking up at so many different moments. What an unbelievably bizarre, almost community theater-like production the NWA has become… your commentary over it is pure comedic gold 😂
Thanks shame they don’t have many shows to review 😂
Billy keeps the NWA alive just to hear the hawk talk.
hello hawk. thanks for looking at nwa so we don't have to. You make it entertaining.
I lowkeey love it
It's not a bad show at all. Especially if you prefer a more old school style and presentation
@@Markyd123I highkey love the hawk, and Billy Corgan continues to book this show to watch your reviews
The thumbnail brought you here😂
Billy Corgans major announcement: He might be half brothers with comedian Bill Burr
I just watched that on howie mandels podcast. It was cringe and hilarious.
Came for the cake but stayed for your takes. 🎉
Yuh
💯
Ella Envy is probably the blonde waitress that Sam Diamond refers to in the movie "Murder by Death".
The Pawg is actually pretty good. 👍
I agree. I'm suddenly a fan
People been ripping off Jeff's Swanton Bomb and now the inner monolog? The dude can't catch a break! Shanon's been getting an earful about all these people I bet.
Such is the way of a full-time addiction counselor.
Monologue*
Damn, stealing the Swanton finishing maneuver is one thing, but the inner monologue, stoner friend won’t hear the end of this 😂😂😂
You may remember Mike Mondo as "Mikey" from the Spirit Squad in WWE in 2006..... he had hair back then.
I've always wondered what happened to Mikey and Mitch
He stole Jeff's Swanton twice man!!!
Now, he’s looking more... mondo.
@@Mr_Leo_DS Mikey has been on the indies since his release.
Nicholas Mitchell left pro-wrestling for MMA (unsuccessfully).
I think Johnny Jeter opened his own wrestling school.
Kenny Dykstra is still with the WWE.
Nicky is in TNA, finally getting a proper world title run.
Mike Knox was the “jealous boyfriend” of Kelly Kelly’s around his time in WWECW.
So a few names are still familiar (even after all this time.)
(Yes. I am aware of Trevor Murdoch too…)
I legit love NWA. Real easy and fun watch every week. In a world of really long wrestling shows, I love that power is always just a short, wrestling focused show with long term stories
I get that a lot of wrestlers on Powerrr don't look like your typical big star, but that's part of what makes it special. It's the land of misfit toys
Agree bro
"Little does the gimp know he's been left alone with the big man" I have no idea if that was intentional or not but that got a good laugh out of me! 😂
That diving flying splits was a crazy bump!
I clicked because of Ella Envy.
Something wrestling will never lack is big bald dudes. There will always be at least 100 6'4 bald white guys with beards in american wrestling at one time. Its very smart for the NWA to be hoarding them all. AEW and WWE must be terrified they have so few on their rosters
Bald guy's will always be in wrestling.
Then,now, forever.
Heck even steve Austin was bald.😂
Hogan was bald too.
@@nehemiahpouncey3607half ass bald. That geezer is still rocking that platinum blonde skullet from the 80's.
Have you seen Billy Corgan???
Not really. That's become more rare in this era of wrestling tbh atleast in the top companies
Yes. Yes, I clicked on this entry, as the right quadrant of the thumbnail compelled me to.
Billy Corgan definitely needs to secure a streaming deal with Tubi. Under the NWA airing on Tubi, we would get to view NWA promotions:
* NWA World League Wrestling;
* NWA Exodus Pro MidWest;
* NWA JCP Southeast;
* NWA Kross Fire;
* NWA Chicago;
* NWA Texas: Dogg Pound Championship Wrestling;
* NWA Texas: Texas Style Wrestling.
And seeing how the biggest brands are going to streaming it's just evolution at this point, wwe with Netflix, aew with max, tubi with nwa just makes sense
@@kanthentertainer Tubi is going to be airing Evolve, otherwise known as Nxt to Nxt
@@adamandanna NWA can't catch a break, wwe not giving them any chance to survive
Mike Mondo was in the Spirit Squad with Nic Nemeth (AKA Dolph Ziggler). Its the funniest thing on earth that they pit him against another bald roider.
The inner monologue is hilarious.
The Colons in NWA is kinda wild. They were underutilized in WWE.
Ella Envy and the Paige girls are fun together. I can see them working well in NXT when they're done in NWA.
The Gimp is what broke Nick Aldis, as he couldn't deal with that gimmick
The NWA probably needs the Colons.
And Mondo’s looking more mondo than his Spirit Squad self.
I don't blame Aldis. Why in the hell would you have a Gimp gimmick?
@ ‘Cause we’re living in an era where everyone wants more “substance”.
Ngl the ass got me to click this video 😂😂
Ella Envy. She nice
Ahh i see thanks fellas
@@swarnski8uu I came for Ella but I stayed for Kylie lol
It's honestly really impressive that they manage to have so many dudes that look similar given the look in question.
[Guy named Josef von Schmidt wearing lederhosen and variety of German symbols on his kick pads] "He has, I dunno, a lumberjack gimmick?"
I support the Hawks blatant baldism
Signed
Some bald dude.
As another bald dude I second the motion to support a fellow baldie.
Keep doing NWA reviews. It’s literally the only way I watch it
These videos always gets better. When there is a Jeff Hardy inner monologue.
Since we cant get Control Your Narrative bullshit, continuing with EC3 in NWA bullshit is the next best thing.
EC3 is just so exaggerated and over-expressive to the point of being an actual caricature of a pro wrestler that I could never even begin to take him seriously. He would be better suited in a reality TV series or even a circus sideshow act in my opinion, maybe SNL. Was not surprised in the least that his second stint with WWE or the whole Control Your Narrative thing went poorly, the dude just isn't a good fit for the wrestling business.
The embarrassing embodiment of a false prophet
I almost fell out dying if laughter at the ending of episode 1 i didn't even Damian was still around
and now he is huffing paint! cant believe it!
I think, you should continue to view some NWA shows.
At least, I know, how would TNA look like if Corgan was still in control of company.
NWA really has all the women’s roster doing fortnite emotes
This is the only way I catch up on NWA Wrestling it's through the Hawk lol.
Also, BLK Jeez legitimately did get shot during a carjacking attempt. That's why he left wrestling for a while before coming back around 2022 or 2023. I mostly remember him during his time in the late 2000s working for CZW where he was a former CZW World Tag Team and CZW World Heavyweight Champion. You may remember him as "Rashad Cameron" during his appearances in TNA around 2012 or 2013 wrestling in the X Division.
I mostly remember him from CZW in the EARLY 2000's 😂 Sabian has been around forever.
@@planetschlock Yup. Part of BLKOUT with Ruckus, Eddie Kingston, Robbie Moreno and Jack Evans.
Wait he was rashad Cameron????I do remember that guy!
Diet Viscera is crazy 😭
I love you Hawk 🙏🏽
Giving EC3 creative control is a mistake
You'd think people would learn after the debacle that was CYN.
Hollywood Ethan Carter.
“R-truth on crack”😂
right lol
@@SHAMAR_AMORthat split tho
I think a partnership with TNA could really help bring out the best in the NWA. Could be a success for TNA too. Between TNA's first 5 years being NWA sanctioned and Billy Corgan the history is certainly there. I agree, Marky. There's something about NWA's product that while not so good is easy enough to watch. I would want TNA IMPACT! And NWA's main vintage wrestling show seperate save for some talent on each roster working both at times. Create an NWA TNA show that is exclusively for both rosters and with all or most Belts showcased, NWA stars get TNA PPV time. NWA would get a show on AXS. TNA would have a secondary show with strong links to the early days.
It's a pipe dream, I know. But I truly believe it could benefit NWA greatly as well as expanding as something different in TNA's content. NWA stars get on a bigger platform. The main NWA show would get more interest. TNA stars in contention for NWA titles (Some that were never a part of NWA TNA back then) I don't see Kaz successfully calling his shot and becoming TNA WHC at this point but he would still be a good NWA WHC. if such a thing became reality Scott D'Amore would be the perfect individual to run a modern day NWA TNA brand.
Keep up the awesome work as always, Hawk. Always entertaining, often spot on and always fair 👌
TNA already announced a multi-year partnership with WWE and is doing crossover shows with NXT, so the odds of them doing anything meaningful with NWA is probably slim to none at this point in time. Although it does increase the odds of anyone noteworthy in NWA jumping ship to TNA, since that's going to be a more direct pipeline to WWE's locker room now.
I am really happy with the extended TNA-WWE partmership. If this month is anything to go by it's gonna be one helluva year with TNA and NXT (Hopefully the belts of each and eventually Raw and Smackdown will get involved) if a TNA/NWA partnership did happen I don't believe it would screw up what TNA and WWE have though. Both have longstanding partnerships with other federations. I did say it was a pipe dream and TNA don't need it. I just wanted to mention that the NWA working with TNA again could do a lot for them and could be beneficial to TNA. Even without a modern NWA TNA show if the NWA titles could be won by TNA wrestlers it could be interesting. I mentioned Kaz. There's others that could win NWA gold if they're just not quite TNA WHC material or as a stepping stone to becoming that. Santana could further prove himself with the NWA WHC. There's TNA teams I'd like to see with the NWA tag titles. The NWA woman's title was never a fixture in TNA. It could be cool to see it used as a stepping stone to the KO title
Again, that's all fantasy. If such a thing ever happened it could be good though. Doubtful as it is @@NorthStarBlue1
The thing with Aron Stevens (Sandow) and the bell and the spray paint is a reference to a match that happened on the 76 Anniversary show.
Thought NWA went bye bye?
How long ago was that show?
August 2024.@@Markyd123
"Don't f@ck wit the Baldies!"
Marky’s looking to end up like that one cop.
Mike Mondo's actually been around for a good while. He was in the Spirit Squad, and had a run in ROH.
If you don't care about expensive lighting, music & entrances, NWA ain't bad. I mean, a lot of the show isn't good...but some of it ain't bad. I still like EC3 (even though his gimmicks since being released from WWE aren't great imho). I like Kenzie & Kylie Page quite a bit. I like Colby Corino. I really like Silas Mason & believe he has a ton of potential. Mecha Wolf is real solid (I like Ghost & The Misfits, too). Also, NWA gives us a look at newcomers from all over the place nowadays...and that's always cool.
There's stuff to build around in NWA. Not a ton of it, but it's there. The real question is, can Billy Corgan make a watchable program out of it again (the pre-Covid NWA episodes were so fun).
RIP, Jax Dane...
honestly nowadays I prefer you covering modern wrestling like this over Ring of the Hawk.
one thing i love about this channel is learning about other companies i probably wouldn't otherwise Thanks Markyd
9:06 shades of the Black Hole Slam from the Monster Abyss
That girl who was on that Netflix doc about OVW, HollyJ or something, shes gotta go to NXT, she's got something, just needs the best training possible
agreed. She is good but pretty young, so I think it might me a maturity thing.
Holy shit, I didn't expect to see Primo & Epico again. I was wondering why WWE didn't hire them back, to team with Carlito.
They’re both running their dad’s/uncle’s promotion now plus they probably don’t want to do that wwe grind anymore. Would love to see them do one last run with Carlito tho
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Yes please keep reviewing these. I’m kinda falling in love with it, kinda reminds me of the territories.. I love some wackiness in my wrestling
NWA is exactly how WWE fans always assumed TNA was like without ever watching it😅
Hahaha truth
That's aew
That’s a really good analogy.
I’d also accept the NWA is what non-wrestling fans believe what all of wrestling looks like.
Markova is the best seller in their company. She might be the best in women's wrestling. Seriously, look at how she sells in every match. She's incredibly good at it.
Here's my bad idea for the month. Ring of the Hawk Tuah that is focused on women that are only there for looks.
Who would you include?
@@Markyd123 eva marie
@@Markyd123How many matches did Cameron have in WWE? She definitely fits the bill.
I am surprised all the women wrestlers werent bald too. Youd think that they would eventually make some bald guys do a mask wig gimmick like Kane used to do, to make them stand out.
Maybe they’ll reveal each member of the cult to be EC4 through EC9. Then eventually 2 members will reveal they’re actually EC1 & EC2 to progress the Dean Ambrose question. Then we get another inner monologue - cinema 🎦
NWA should bring Chuck Palumbo and make him made stable name "CP9" 😄
Jordynn Grace Jr has me dead.
Inner Monologue? Jeff Hardy must be dumping in North Carolina after that.
As someone who literally covers NWA for nearly 3 hours a week, I agree with just about 90% of what you said. Would love to have you come on our livestream if you have availability, so we can talk about how much fun the NWA is, how much better it could be, and why we truly are the miserably faithful.
Ella is the women's champ for our local promotion in NC, she's awesome and easy on the eyes 👀
I would also like to see Natalia Markova in TNA
The Ape Escape music compliments NWA really well.
Holy moly, Mike Knox and Trevor Murdoch are still wrestling?!
Why?
Must love the business
Mike Mondo is a former WWE World Tag Team Champion with Kenny Dykstra and Nic Nemeth.
Am I the only one that knew Mike Mondo is Mikey from the Spirit Squad? Idk how I know it, but I know it lol!
I unironicly love the NWA. Reminds me of old school weekend mornings. Makes me hungry for Count Chocula.
And now I want an episode with only bald guys and bald women
NWA should put all the bald men in a battle royal. The winner should get a hair transplant
Love these vids please keep them coming. Billy Corgan's NWA feels like he brought back the Carnival level of wrestling. I could see myself going to fair ground and see this madness
Please keep up the wrestling reviews. Would love to see a monthly review or TNA when they go live too
I'm sorry to inform you that Blk Jeez is indeed a part time wrestler nowadays, but he's been a full timer for almost years between the 00s and the 10s (I think he retired from full time in 2020)
Bring Don Callis to NWA and everything would be SHINING BRIGHTLY 😄
Yes, keep the NWA stuff coming. It’s an interesting promotion in a sick, perverse way
I love the NWA reviews, keep em comin Hawk!! Also the TNA ones are really good too
This video was awesome... better than most wrestling shows
Not only does NWA Powerr have shades of Control Your Narrative but also shades of the AWA Team Challenge Series.
Her: biggest opportunity of my life
Also her: *hits the shoot dance*
They have some talent, I just think that they should develop some sort of a story line, anything coherent would do. I really want them to succeed. Keep it up Hawk, you're my favorite wrestling channel.
Definitely keep doing the nwa reviews!
Bald Battle Royal. The winner gets a free Bosley hair transplant.
Damn, I just made that comment lol.
I'd say keep doing the reviews, it's interesting to see other products than TNA, WWE, AEW, and NJPW.
Watching this is like watching a top 10 wrestlers you forgot existed 😂 Trevor Murdock , the pirate Paul birchall and Damian sando WOW
I knew i know Mike Mundo from somewhere. He was MIKEY from the Spirit Squad.
Indeed
Bald Boys Bald Boys! Whacha gonna do? Whacha gonna do when they come for ya? 😅
OKLABS!
4:23 It’s Slade, ya goof.
13:37 Wise decision.
17:10 Rest In Peace, Jax Dane.
18:29 I always thought he had that Brian Pillman (Sr) vibe.
If Knox came in with this look back in the 2000s, he and Strowman could have been a new age giant version of the Bushwackers.
Scoff now, but Vince would have gotten that gimmick over.
That bearded bald guy is Murphy from TNA
I'm a regular NWA watcher.............. it helps if you know what was happening before to get what they are doing now. 45min/week can only fit in so much.
Sandow didn't get to finish his weird character he was doing in TNA, so he's trying to do it in NWA. It might've worked in the 90s but it doesn't work today.
The National Wrestling Alliance had the rights to NWA before the Rap Group
I will give NWA credit they have some talented women on their rosters with the vast majority not being Charisma blackholes, and they look like stars that can thrive in WWE, AEW or maybe even TNA
At this point NWA is just a fever dream and i begin to wonder who is a bigger mark. Tony Khan or Billy Corgan.
Black Jeez was a wrestler back in the 00s for sure. I think he was in CZW mostly; also House of Hardcore
Billy corgan and his half brother bill burr should join forces and call themselves the hairless bodies.
Hahaha yes!
EC3 has a terrible case of Palumboism
Chuck Palumbo should rename himself CP9 and dressed as Rob Lucci
The best thing that can happen to this promotion is Vince McMahon buying it and filling it with new talent. Right now it sucks.
Inner monologue backstage is one thing. But inner monologue in ring is another gimmick.
Kerry is Ricky Morton's son, so he most definitely has hope! I think he looks pretty good in the ring. And Ricky wasn't super cut or big and did great for himself and is still going today! But there are a ton of smaller guys these days as compared to then, so he might want to find a way to stand out more. But I am all about him succeeding.
I loved your video ❤
I watched Mr. Grim a few times in Legacy Wrestling (Lancaster PA promotion) before covid. The guy hit a 450 splash.
Madness I actually liked him
I was REALLY impressed with his move. Dude is spry and has some really smooth moves. Would watch many more of his matches.
Wasn't Mike Mondo part of the Spirit Squad?
Yes
Viscera dieting killed me