Is Billy Corgan a wrestling fan?

In what may come to a shock to some fans of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan is a huge pro wrestling fan. He recently did a spot with AAA. During his promo, he was interrupted by Hernandez and Alex Kozlov. Of course, this was a work, but it just goes to show you that even some stars love rasslin.

Does Billy Corgan own a wrestling company?

As a result, 2022 finds the 74-year old wrestling promotion Corgan now owns, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), bringing their brand of independent wrestling to Nashville’s Fairgrounds to revive the legendary Crockett Cup Tag Team Wrestling Tournament on March 19-20, 2022.

When did Billy Corgan buy NWA?

October 1, 2017
According to multiple sources, as part of his acquisition of the NWA, Corgan would also purchase Tharpe’s stake in the NWA’s “On Demand” VOD service and licensing of the Paul Boesch wrestling library. Corgan’s ownership of the NWA took effect on October 1, 2017.

Did Billy Corgan buy NWA?

Over 20 years later in 2017, Corgan had agreed to purchase the NWA along with Paul Boesch’s wrestling library. While the company is nowhere near the level of prominence it once was, Corgan has done far more for the brand four short years than anyone else had since the day WCW seceded from the Alliance.

Why did NWA leave TNA?

The split was first reported back in March and had been in the works for some time. The main issue stems from rights fees the NWA did not receive for TNA running shows in their area. In addition, TNA’s national profile increase dramatically after getting a national TV deal with Spike TV in 2005.

Why were Smashing Pumpkins not invited to funeral?

Death. Melvoin died at age 34 as the result of a heroin overdose. Melvoin injected high purity heroin that was intended for snorting, and had previously consumed alcohol, which can lower the body’s drug tolerance. The Smashing Pumpkins were not invited to Melvoin’s funeral.

How long did Billy Corgan and Jessica Simpson date?

nine months
The 29-year-old star – who dated the singer for nine months until May 2007 – said: “I still feel that with somebody that you have cared about for a long time you hope they can keep the intimate things intimate.”

How is Tommy Lee so rich?

As a founding member of the band, Tommy Lee’s Mötley Crüe earnings have made him the richest member of the group today. According to The Richest, Lee’s paychecks with the band began with their 1981 debut album, Too Fast For Love, which earned the rockstar an estimated $1 million in record sales.