Billy Corgan: NWA is in the same conversation as WWE & AEW, TNA lawsuit, Powerrr, Smashing Pumpkins

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  • Billy Corgan chats with Chris Van Vliet at the NWA Powerrr tapings in Atlanta, GA. He talks about why he bought the NWA, the decision to make Powerrr look at feel the way it does, his fallout and lawsuit with TNA, what Smashing Pumpkins fans think of his love for wrestling, the future plans for NWA, why he says the NWA is in the same conversation as WWE and AEW and more.
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  • @ChrisVanVliet
    @ChrisVanVliet  Pƙed 4 lety +75

    Thanks so much for checking out this conversation with Billy Corgan!
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    • @Edward-gc6vr
      @Edward-gc6vr Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Great interview. Really appreciate what Billy's doing for NWA and pro wrestling in general

    • @vashstarwind36
      @vashstarwind36 Pƙed 4 lety

      Chicago. The Metro. Rocket đŸš€đŸŽ”

    • @gregmerritt9366
      @gregmerritt9366 Pƙed 4 lety

      You're the perfect interviewer for this one. This is a "behind the curtain" style upload that I didn't know I absolutely needed.

    • @Filmation77
      @Filmation77 Pƙed 4 lety

      NWA Powerr is a great retro program that's actually very cool and pretty hip...NWA Powerr is the Pro Wrestling Version of AMC's "Mad Men" and there is a very Decent Audience for this NWA is in the Conversation because it hits a need in the Marketplace:some people want "Last Man Standing" and some people want "Rick & Morty". Some people want "Law & Order:SUV" and somebody wants "Stranger Things" .. it depends on what you want out of your Wrestling Programming

    • @bradbrobst5118
      @bradbrobst5118 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@Filmation77 I totally agree, until they replaced corny with Stu Benett. All the sudden everything on the show seemed like it mattered a whole lot less. There's a reason despite his ignorant rants political and otherwise the man's podcast is so popular.. I think Billy Corgan would do well to remember what a great man associated with NWA used to say; You gotta talk em into the buillding, kid.

  • @sportsentertained
    @sportsentertained Pƙed 4 lety +287

    definitely want to hear that full deep dive in to the business side of the TNA/Corgan stuff

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Pƙed 4 lety +53

      Me too! Let's let them know!

    • @alexgaspar2525
      @alexgaspar2525 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Yes would love to listen to that

    • @BODLive08
      @BODLive08 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I too would like to know the details of that!

    • @jkokubu1984
      @jkokubu1984 Pƙed 4 lety +15

      Yes please, and let Billy know it's not boring to hear about the business side of pro wrestling. Glad someone like him cares enough to get involved to make it better by more ethical & grassroots means. đŸ‘đŸŒ

    • @djtigon
      @djtigon Pƙed 4 lety +6

      @@ChrisVanVliet Yes please. How about you get Billy's side, and then go see if Impact people will talk! Investigative reports!

  • @poptartification2
    @poptartification2 Pƙed 4 lety +24

    I saw some people wanted timestamps, so I made some for this video. Hope it helps.
    Intro: 0:18
    Sports: 1:13
    wrestling talk: 2:52
    NWA in the same conversation as WWE & AEW: 5:12
    Talk/Plans for NWA: 7:21
    TNA lawsuit: 9:36
    Impact wrestling: 11:18
    NWA debut: 12:06
    Wrestling & Smashing Pumpkins music career: 14:49
    More TNA: 17:10
    20:01: Powerrr
    22:49: Outro

  • @NemesisEnforcer4937
    @NemesisEnforcer4937 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I really enjoyed this interview. I have a new found respect for Billy Corgan. I feel inspired to work with him and see his vision succeed.

  • @SedricSleepzzz
    @SedricSleepzzz Pƙed 4 lety +12

    The fact that Billy Corgan was behind the scenes for FINAL DELETION is so COOL to hear!

  • @rampage5524
    @rampage5524 Pƙed 4 lety +110

    Chris Van Vliet has the greatest wrestling interviews ever.

    • @bradbrobst5118
      @bradbrobst5118 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@DJone-zz4uq Tell me you did not just say that...

    • @bradbrobst5118
      @bradbrobst5118 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @awake asleep lol I didn't expect those comments to stay up long honestly.. but if they delete ur comments and you're not breaking any rules or TOS - literally just post it again. Billy Corgan is too lazy to run a complete wrestling program for longer than a month. " Oh corny said a chicken joke? Just replace him with someone 1/10th as entertaining. I got a tour to plan, see ya!"

  • @GaryCantrell
    @GaryCantrell Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Respect to Billy who knows how to work a dynamic mic and keep it close while he’s talking! If you didn’t know he played it a band, this would have given it away

  • @velvetplatz1024
    @velvetplatz1024 Pƙed 4 lety +16

    Every time I hear the name Billy Corgan it reminds me of his appearance on the Simpsons.... "Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins" ..."Homer Simpson, smiling politely" Great interview, Chris. Keep knocking them out of the park.

  • @michaelskoomamacher5652
    @michaelskoomamacher5652 Pƙed 4 lety +91

    say what you want about Billy's NWA but you gotta admit his eyes for talent are no joke.

    • @jw-nz2vx
      @jw-nz2vx Pƙed 4 lety +12

      Hot young talent like the RNRE, Tim Storm, Scott Steiner, and the up and coming 49 year old CW Anderson.
      NWA is a retirement home.

    • @Joshdagod97
      @Joshdagod97 Pƙed 4 lety

      j w yeeeeea it’s a retirement home

    • @allthingsrandumb5743
      @allthingsrandumb5743 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@jw-nz2vx lmfao so true bruh, big name draws like the question mark too

    • @Guzman3
      @Guzman3 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@jw-nz2vx Tim Storm is awesome tho. Where has this guy been?!

    • @ninjacape
      @ninjacape Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Bringing Trevor Murdoch and Arron Stevens back to wrestling was an awesome a accomplishment!

  • @Guzman3
    @Guzman3 Pƙed 4 lety +61

    Also, maybe Matt Hardy to NWA?!?! I didn't know Corgan was involved in the Delete Matt Hardy in TNA.

    • @garyfrood6670
      @garyfrood6670 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      He should the style of nwa will allow him to work for longer.

    • @99Doogs
      @99Doogs Pƙed 4 lety +9

      nah he's the exalted one.

    • @ninjacape
      @ninjacape Pƙed 4 lety +8

      Matt said that if Billy would have gotten control of Impact, he would have stayed.

    • @Guzman3
      @Guzman3 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@99Doogs no evidence on that, only rumors.

    • @99Doogs
      @99Doogs Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Guzman3 duh

  • @lukebarrett944
    @lukebarrett944 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    The only wrestling I watch on a regular basis. Brilliant show.

  • @SICKBOYONYT
    @SICKBOYONYT Pƙed 4 lety +71

    Billy Corgan has always been cool asf

    • @Pauldjreadman
      @Pauldjreadman Pƙed 4 lety +6

      That's because he knows what he is doing. Being a name doesn't hurt either I should imagine.

    • @kevinkelly1529
      @kevinkelly1529 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      He is a good guy. I hope Liver-lips Dave Lagana doesn't screw him over.

  • @stacks2437
    @stacks2437 Pƙed 4 lety +42

    Billy is doing a great job leading NWA back from the dead. Power is a great show with a good mix of young and seasoned talent

    • @patron7906
      @patron7906 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      I am sorry but I have been unable to watch the show after the horrifically racist things said by Jim Cornette. I know he was removed but every time I try to watch, I re-recall the sickening moment Cornette said those monstrous things about POC and I just start shaking uncontrollably. At this point, they need to rebrand entirely, drop NWA from the name, replace the talent with new beings (preferably more POC, brown, non cis-normative and gender-fluid individuals) and start from scratch. Even now I am shaking horribly, barely able to type, I really think that moment with Jim Cornette has inflicted me with PTSD.

    • @stacks2437
      @stacks2437 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      @@patron7906 yeah, sure...sounds like a great idea over a 30 year old joke. This is ridiculous and I'm a 42 year old black man

    • @vipset87
      @vipset87 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@stacks2437 although i dont agree with patrons logic and still follow nwa and cornette. i dont follow your 30 year old joke logic. the jokes probably over 100 years old, not 30 when it was the first time u heard cornette say it. the problem is he said it in 2019 when the world is softer than ever.

    • @stacks2437
      @stacks2437 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@vipset87 Point being is that Cornette was removed or he resigned. Stu has stepped in and done a great job filling the spot. I don't see why there is any reason for continued complaints

    • @TheGregcellent
      @TheGregcellent Pƙed 4 lety

      Patron just r/wooshed all the other comments... Jeez

  • @Mark.Matthews
    @Mark.Matthews Pƙed 4 lety +1

    This is now my favourite cvv interview, and could have been another hour long and I would be enthralled. He's always been a very creative and interesting individual and as such could lead to a difficult interview but Chris nailed it as always. Great job

  • @lynchbennettelectricalltd79
    @lynchbennettelectricalltd79 Pƙed 4 lety +37

    I'm a bit disappointed you never asked him about the Jim cornette situation.

    • @lukas9098
      @lukas9098 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      I fully agree

    • @mclovin6039
      @mclovin6039 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      That would of just ended up with Cornette eventually getting another restraining order months down the line 😂😂 love both Billy, Jim and Kenny Omega btw

  • @v1per187
    @v1per187 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    GREAT INTERVIEW! Love how Billy Corgan is focusing on stories and promos with NWA because that's what draws in the general audience and also, makes the matches mean more with pay off

  • @angelcanez4426
    @angelcanez4426 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    I can still remember the face my friend made when I told him Billy Corgan from the smashing pumpkins has bought & revitalized NWA wrestling. LoL. From punchline to headline.

  • @UFBear15
    @UFBear15 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    Chris can literally handle any personality and greatly and calmly bring good info out of people, this example just proves it with Corgans personality. Best interviewer on youtube

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj Pƙed 3 lety

      I've said before that I think Chris is up there with Joe Rogan-in that he can talk to anyone(which is a legit skill,by the way).

  • @markdegruchy4837
    @markdegruchy4837 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    straight up. I want the deep dive podcast into Billy/Impact. Aside from that, I REALLY enjoyed listening to business man Billy/Wrestling fan Billy because the duality of both was very present and previously unacclimated in my eyes/ears. Thank you again for another fun interview! Hope to run into you CVV during Mania weekend!

  • @memorydrain7806
    @memorydrain7806 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    NWA Powerrr is a solid hour with all the fun aspects of wrestling. It's a welcome contrast to have on Tuesdays between two big shows that waste time with matches that take too long with hardly any storylines.

  • @canadianicon2284
    @canadianicon2284 Pƙed 4 lety +19

    Damn that was a great watch. CVV coming in with another excellent interview, not just wrestling interview but interview that could appear anywhere.

  • @bombyouup62
    @bombyouup62 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    1979 is still one of my favorite songs of all time.

  • @steveh4290
    @steveh4290 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Yes! This is the one I wanted to see. I've not seen Billy interviewed in depth about wrestling by anyone & he has so much to discuss, NWA, TNA & Resistance Pro.

  • @Cluter
    @Cluter Pƙed 4 lety +29

    I'd LOVE to see that interview will Billy breaking down what went wrong with TNA.

    • @elijahbryant3435
      @elijahbryant3435 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Stank Williams Jr. That’s so off and over simplification

    • @kolz4ever1980
      @kolz4ever1980 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@elijahbryant3435 then why don't you go in to an in depth show telling ehat wrong?

    • @bradbrobst5118
      @bradbrobst5118 Pƙed 4 lety

      ...or what went wrong with powerr. Off to an amazing start getting raw and aew fans by the drove. Then suddenly kowtowing to massively unpopular sjw opinion and canning the best talent on their program. I like Stu, but he is miles and miles away from corny's commentary. Powerr really needed that - but Corgan is apparently a coward or more likely sjw himself so he couldn't care less. Just forget about it and plan another tour... People say Dixie Carter was bad, at least she got put thru a table by Bully ray. Billy is completely worthless in wrestling other than his money.

    • @mclovin6039
      @mclovin6039 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@bradbrobst5118 you talk utter shite mate

    • @SpeedChamp467
      @SpeedChamp467 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@bradbrobst5118 Dude Cornette is overrated trash. He's been begging for attention his entire life. And Dixie buried her own company. In 2010 she brought in a bunch of WCW, WWE, and MMA fighters...the company became unrecognizable...and even worse she buried AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. If anybody is "completely worthless" it's Dixie Carter and Jim Cornette.

  • @hotboxrox
    @hotboxrox Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Man Billy is cool and down to earth as fudge man. Definitely get that full TNA interview that would be friggin awesome!

  • @wks197980
    @wks197980 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    I’m a fan of his music and love the vision he has for NWA.

  • @hustlin_skrubs_entertainme5203

    Such a great interview. Love the fact that Billy is still doing music, and resurrecting the NWA like it deserves to be.

    • @lonelyvariety
      @lonelyvariety Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hustlin_Skrubs_Entertainment Talent_Scout the NWA won’t be the same without Easy E

    • @hustlin_skrubs_entertainme5203
      @hustlin_skrubs_entertainme5203 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@lonelyvariety you are absolutely correct but atleast Cube will have a good day

    • @lonelyvariety
      @lonelyvariety Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hustlin_Skrubs_Entertainment Talent_Scout what about Dre?

    • @hustlin_skrubs_entertainme5203
      @hustlin_skrubs_entertainme5203 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@lonelyvariety it was Dre's Day.

    • @lonelyvariety
      @lonelyvariety Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Hustlin_Skrubs_Entertainment Talent_Scout honestly I forgot about Dre

  • @gbrooks2
    @gbrooks2 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    This CVV conversation is probably the fifth in-a-row that I’ve listened to as a podcast and then watched as a video later. He’s on point right now!
    I can’t get enough of Powerrr and Dark on Tuesdays.

    • @ChrisVanVliet
      @ChrisVanVliet  Pƙed 4 lety +1

      That’s amazing! Thanks for doing both!

  • @mickanvonfootscraymarket5520

    Just woke up in the middle of the night in pain from having my tonsils out. This is the best distraction right now, thanks CVV!

  • @curtissmith9271
    @curtissmith9271 Pƙed 4 lety +44

    Nwa power has more wrestling in an hour then then WWE in two and that's what I like and of course the old school feel.

    • @allthingsrandumb5743
      @allthingsrandumb5743 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      lol raw has been great the past few months.... nxt is always great, SD i unwatchable but you cant call a show thats practically all promo work better wrestling lol

    • @elijahbryant3435
      @elijahbryant3435 Pƙed 4 lety

      All Things Randumb I was just about to say that actually though I do like power

    • @brianh4669
      @brianh4669 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@allthingsrandumb5743 from a long time former fan, to call any product from wwe great is absurd.

    • @allthingsrandumb5743
      @allthingsrandumb5743 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@brianh4669 well from one long time fan to another, you're wrong :)

    • @SpeedChamp467
      @SpeedChamp467 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@allthingsrandumb5743 I think is his point is even in NWA a five minute match still has more wrestling than a 20 minute match in WWE which is true. Especially matches with losers like Miz and Seth who stand around giving looks to each other and jittering half the match. WWE is boring and I ALWAYS know who's going to win the match before it even starts. NWA on the other hand is unpredictable and interesting.

  • @THESNEAKERADDICT
    @THESNEAKERADDICT Pƙed 4 lety +9

    Wish this interview was longer,was awesome. I predict that we will see the Hardys in NWA in the future

    • @TheArgoBots
      @TheArgoBots Pƙed 3 lety

      Yes! We could go for another one.

  • @willn8664
    @willn8664 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I remember as a teenager in the 90's, I grew up listening to Smashing Pumpkins. One of my favorite bands of all time. Never could imagine Corgan doing something even close to this years later and be good at it.

  • @QAZ-OMEN
    @QAZ-OMEN Pƙed 4 lety +36

    Billy corgan is doing a great job with nwa power. Great job on signing melina. I love that thunder rosa is women's champ. And shooter,Murdoch ,? Mark and ALL the rest are great to

  • @whitewolfinc
    @whitewolfinc Pƙed 4 lety +15

    I have tweeted this to Billy, but I love the old school vibe it gives off that also crosses with the new and up and coming talent. This allows their talent to grow as wrestlers, and it really teaches them to hone and sharpen their skills to help grow their business and bring eyes back to the product.
    It is a fantastic show/concept. I can't wait to see what is to come.

    • @whitewolfinc
      @whitewolfinc Pƙed 4 lety

      @Greg Bailey I on the other hand am the opposite, I began watching mid to late 90s and continued onward.
      I do however love the old school stuff you mentioned, as it was far less non sense and far more logic if that makes sense?
      I have a hard time watching AEW these days, as I agree with a lot of what Cornette says about it, as there is no logic, or psychology to it, and WWE can be just as bad as well. But AEW is the worst in that regard.
      NWA however does not have this problem, I am not fond of some of their talent, who despite their abilities in the ring are out of shape and likely have no interest in being in shape. Not only is that unsafe, but it is detrimental to both themselves and those in the ring with them. Not that, that is a knock against any of those individuals, I just feel they should take better care of themselves.

    • @sebblackmore3697
      @sebblackmore3697 Pƙed 4 lety

      I think I was a fan roughly inbetween the times you both mention, (1990-98). I was mainly WWF, probably because i was a kid, and Vince pushed towards the younger audience. But i would still watch WCW, just not as much, especially when they started acquiring WWF talent. When I saw the Scott Hall+ Kevin Nash switch, it spoilt the myth for me, or maybe it was the fake Razor and Diesel haha. I was a true mark though😁.
      By age 14/15, in 97/98 my interest in wrestling began to fade. Bret Hart got screwed, the Attitude era was in full swing and I just stopped paying attention. I caught parts of the Monday Night Wars and the rises of Stone Cold, Rock, Man Kind, Kane, Angle, Jericho etc but the WWF product changed so much from what I was use to, I wasn't interested anymore. So I left but didn't give it much notice really. I stopped tuning in regularly.
      Its taken 20 years for me to start taking notice again. AEW, NWA, MLW particularly have grabbed my attention and i think they all offer something which went missing from the WWF/E, back when I stopped watching in the late 90s. I guess I was about the action in ring, realistic or not. But the wrestlers have to be impressive, larger than life in their personas and entertaining. Crazy, quirky characters and gimmicks, with family friendly storylines I don't mind. There had to be some believability about it. And I think the rules and standards that veterans like Jim Cornette preach so insistently, are very important and should apply most of the time today. I want it to be fun and make sense.
      However the world has opened up and changed alot since I was a youngster, with the internet+ social media. I don't know if a booming wrestling industry, exactly as it was in the 80s or 90s can exist, without adapting to suit a new, young audience who are just finding wrestling for the first time now!! The popularity of it must have decreased in the last decade or the people working behind the scenes ran out of material/talent or just good, original ideas. I will say that somewhere while I was away, women's wrestling developed at a quicker rate than maybe the guys. The amount of good women's matches I see now compared to back in the day is high! Making use of free media, and growing the online presence on different platforms, for promotional use will be important. Whoever can capitalise on that the most, could get a head start.
      With so many companies and brands now fighting for each slice of the pie, it should make for a golden age of wrestling in the coming years or decades. They each need to find where they fit in the competitive marketplace. With the talent and finance each company has they have to choose their demographics, and slowly build theirs rosters to sustain a prosperous, energetic, fresh product for a few years to come. Build their loyal followings from this and become long time established or established again in the case of NWA. But also be aware that following some of the old rules pre internet might be detrimental. The emphasis on Kayfabe and everything looking real might not have the same importance, with kids/youth who grow up in a world where MMA is as readily available as wrestling is.
      I read a headline today about Vince putting more time into ventures other than wrestling, like the XFL recently. Id be interested to see what he makes of this explosion of competition and what he thinks the future holds for the industry. What will be really interesting is what happens when he eventually retires.

    • @notoriousqueenpigeon
      @notoriousqueenpigeon Pƙed 4 lety

      @Greg Bailey i call this the Jack Tunney era. I dont know if that is accurate, but I watched between 1987 and 1995 and dam I miss the improv promos and Wrestlers creating their own characters.

    • @SpeedChamp467
      @SpeedChamp467 Pƙed 4 lety

      yes I absolutely LOVE when Eli Drake shows up just out of nowhere because it legit looks real. It feels like he wasnt scheduled to be there at that moment he just showed up. You almost never see that in WWE

  • @tompalmer6980
    @tompalmer6980 Pƙed 4 lety +54

    I'm down for them to get a tv deal with tvland. Seems fitting

    • @whitewolfinc
      @whitewolfinc Pƙed 4 lety +12

      Or maybe go real old school and get onto TBS.
      Let Eli Drake cut a Flair style promo to really kick things off. And then Aldis with the belt cutting a quite yet commanding promo similar to Jake the Snake.

    • @MSH786
      @MSH786 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      StaticPec,
      That sounds good and all, but I don’t think it would happen because AEW is already on the Ted Turner-owned Network TNT, so I don’t think they’re gonna have 2 competing Wrestling companies on 2 Turner-owned Channels.

    • @tompalmer6980
      @tompalmer6980 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Oh I didnt realise they were related. Well wgn america if that's still a thing too

    • @whitewolfinc
      @whitewolfinc Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@MSH786 CBS would be an alternative, it was on there for years as well :)

    • @vipset87
      @vipset87 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@whitewolfinc tbs is owned by the same people as tnt

  • @jonprue4202
    @jonprue4202 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    Definitely want to hear the whole story about the TNA/Impact issues that Billy had to get through in order to get where he is today.

  • @vodevil1140
    @vodevil1140 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Awesome interview! Long live SP and CVV!

  • @graefx
    @graefx Pƙed 4 lety +12

    Be super interested in an interview on his journey through the backstage of wrestling with the whole TNA deal. The broken storyline was what brought me back watching that show and have been loving NWA.

    • @d.52555
      @d.52555 Pƙed 4 lety

      graefx Are you still watching impact wrestling?

    • @graefx
      @graefx Pƙed 4 lety

      @@d.52555 yup

  • @IcemanFabian
    @IcemanFabian Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Billy is doing a fabulous job with NWA especially with getting Nick Aldis and Tim Storm hope to see this promotion thrive more than it already has đŸ™ŒđŸ»đŸ€˜đŸ»

  • @Guzman3
    @Guzman3 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    I want to see a more indepth interview with Corgan and what happened with TNA. I hope they do another longer one!

  • @zachary_attackery
    @zachary_attackery Pƙed 4 lety +74

    They need to change the Powerrr theme song back to Dokken

    • @fartdonkey8290
      @fartdonkey8290 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Agreed

    • @thehighground_
      @thehighground_ Pƙed 4 lety +6

      They do not. Pantera is definitely better.

    • @SPACEBOYSTINK
      @SPACEBOYSTINK Pƙed 4 lety +5

      I loved the Dokken theme

    • @zachary_attackery
      @zachary_attackery Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @namikejohnson I think it's just because they had the Into The Fire PPV, maybe they're just gonna change the theme with every PPV. If it was a copyright issue they'd have to remove it from the first 13 or however many episodes of the show on youtube

    • @eddiemil88
      @eddiemil88 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      nah I'm cool with the current one. Change is good!

  • @BigSerge30
    @BigSerge30 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Chris Van Vliet,i have been a fan of wrestling for 40 years and you nail the questions and make it enjoyable for us to watch.Keep it up ,I enjoy your product!!!

  • @prescribeddrone
    @prescribeddrone Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Very cool that you interviewed Billy.

  • @kujo7134
    @kujo7134 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Billy is one of my favorite artists in everything he does. Wish I could have saw more of him in impact wrestling, but the man has gone on and made a forgotten organization relevant again. I love his way of making wrestling an art form again and not just a big roster of talent that gets buried.

  • @kevinbackus1720
    @kevinbackus1720 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    I have watched wrestling since the early 80’s as a kid and some throwback is just what the wrestling world needs. Mat wresters who cut awesome promos and angles where the story is the focus and the heat is on high. Personally I never really enjoyed 3F wrestling and it’s gotten worse for me as I have gotten older because I don’t enjoy wondering if people are going to end up being crippled by the time they are 30. I’d much rather have great characters, good angles, and the smaller, easier to follow feel that comes with NWA Powerrr and I hope they never give up on it.

  • @doolittle_
    @doolittle_ Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Love the Pumpkins, love Billy, love what he's doing with the NWA. Super entertaining show every week, with a great group of people.

  • @WhizKids49
    @WhizKids49 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    Fascinating interview. Chris you keep knocking these out of the park.

  • @mr.helsing7192
    @mr.helsing7192 Pƙed 4 lety +11

    Chris, you are great interviewer. I hope to see you in AEW broadcast team. We need young faces, with all respect to Tony Schiavone and JR.

    • @lukas9098
      @lukas9098 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      ĐšĐžŃ€ĐžĐ»ĐŸ ĐąĐžŃ‰Đ”ĐœĐșĐŸ it’s crazy I really liked JR but I agree with you he’s not putting the talent over enough, forgetting names and moves. Sad.

  • @jalilsadat4850
    @jalilsadat4850 Pƙed 4 lety +14

    I love every single interview you do chris van vliet you seriously do an amazing job

  • @MrHappy-xu4ip
    @MrHappy-xu4ip Pƙed 4 lety +26

    Everything he's ever been involved with in wrestling has been great.

    • @jw-nz2vx
      @jw-nz2vx Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Like the Impact Stupid Rules... I mean "Grand" championship?

    • @WWEGAMEING101
      @WWEGAMEING101 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Lol he killed tna

    • @bradbrobst5118
      @bradbrobst5118 Pƙed 4 lety

      He could have saved the situation with corny, people put it all on Dave Lagano but Corgan literally runs the show and has final say over who is on it. Didn't hear a word from him, he just backed off and started planning another vanity tour because obviously this whole "powerr" thing is going to inevitably flame out in a year. He should just sell the whole thing to Vince or Khan at discount and be done with it at this point.

    • @brianh4669
      @brianh4669 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@WWEGAMEING101 he had nothing to do with killing TNA you know not of what you speak

    • @brianh4669
      @brianh4669 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@jw-nz2vx liked it

  • @twilliamspro
    @twilliamspro Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Do that deep dive with Billy
    I'm so intrigued by him the fact he kept trying with wrestling after the tna impact stuff is amazing he gets stiffed near 2 million and keeps trying guys a saint

  • @keithbarbaro7590
    @keithbarbaro7590 Pƙed 4 lety +23

    Great production on Powerrr. No dark shadows from ring ropes or wrestlers.
    The production looks clean and professional.
    I like the roster and hope NWA is a success.

    • @kevinkelly1529
      @kevinkelly1529 Pƙed 4 lety

      Yep! But how long until Liver-lips Dave Lagana does something to sink the ship?

  • @timtraverthediecastcollect6482

    Totally love it, Thanks Chris Van Vliet

  • @bryannorton8945
    @bryannorton8945 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Living in Japan Powerrr comes on during my work time, so I can't watch it live. I appreciate it on CZcams to watch after work. Love it. Great interview as always Chris.

  • @aaronlecklider1378
    @aaronlecklider1378 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    To think one of my favorite rockers is now growing into a great promotor. Great interview! I love how much he has a passion for buisness... That said the future is so bright for the wrestling world. 5 years ago you had to stretch to find an alternative and now it's hard not to find a show to watch. Great interview Chris!

  • @Dave_ja_vu
    @Dave_ja_vu Pƙed 4 lety +6

    Really looking forward to this thank you Chris

  • @cajunasian71
    @cajunasian71 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I am glad that the NWA exists in ANY form today. So many childhood memories of the greats. Thank you, Billy for revitalizing it.
    My buddy asked me not too long ago if I had watched wrestling the other day (meaning Monday Night Raw). I replied, "Hell No. WRESTLING comes on today". He watched Powerr with me. #instantFan

  • @Edward-gc6vr
    @Edward-gc6vr Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great interview. Really appreciate what Billy's doing for NWA and pro wrestling in general

  • @fartdonkey8290
    @fartdonkey8290 Pƙed 4 lety +30

    My hand is going numb watching this

  • @cmlogan7094
    @cmlogan7094 Pƙed 4 lety +19

    I've said it before, but the best thing a wrestler/promoter can do if they want amazing exposure and an increased draw, come on this channel for a CVV interview.

  • @russie.russell
    @russie.russell Pƙed 4 lety +28

    It almost looks like his Right arm is fake, lol

  • @shikamondes4068
    @shikamondes4068 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Billy is very smart when it comes to pro wrestling.

  • @firemarshal2629
    @firemarshal2629 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Love love love this. So proud of you and your success bro, keep grinding!

  • @theespanishgod2371
    @theespanishgod2371 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    You the MAN Billy! Keep it up!

  • @jayramos6942
    @jayramos6942 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Every time I see a Chris Van Vilet interview my reaction is “Yowie Wowie” 😈

  • @TheScottchristophers
    @TheScottchristophers Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I appreciate that Billy is very thoughtful with his responses. He really wants to give the most he can to everyone. It's great because Chris, as always, asks some really terrific questions

  • @onewheelpeelproductions470
    @onewheelpeelproductions470 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I would want to see the deep dive on the TNA stuff. Also want to see Tim Storm with another title run at the top.

  • @coreygalvan2813
    @coreygalvan2813 Pƙed 4 lety +30

    Billy is holding his mic really hard. His hand is really red.

    • @patrickearles471
      @patrickearles471 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      he has a birthmark on that hand

    • @kevinburnes3216
      @kevinburnes3216 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Yes, and as soon as he relaxes and drops those hands he will become the greatest wrestling promoter/territory owner of all time.

    • @TheArgoBots
      @TheArgoBots Pƙed 3 lety

      That's his guitar neck hand. It's all muscle. Also, he's from Chicago. You don't want to get punched with it.

  • @Danny_S.
    @Danny_S. Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I was hoping you would snag an interview with Corgan. Thanks CVV.

  • @AlwaysAudacity
    @AlwaysAudacity Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I love hearing Billy talk about stuff...definitely need a full podcast about TNA.

  • @madpoe317
    @madpoe317 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    WAY TOO SHORT!!! Cant wait to see you interview him again thanks!!

  • @CrudeSausage
    @CrudeSausage Pƙed 4 lety +3

    I want to hear the podcast Billy's referring to! I hope he gets to see that I am very glad that he was willing to try something different with the NWA and that I have made it the only wrestling show I watch.

  • @jeremyrosendahl9218
    @jeremyrosendahl9218 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great interview brotha!! I have alot of respect for you, partly due to the fact that you have access to all of these pro wrestlers/talent & management...if someone took the time to go down the list of everyone that you've spoken with, they(and myself) would be very impressed...and was def psyched for you to see your appearance/s in AEW!! Hope you keep it up my brotha

  • @MrCantfindanynames
    @MrCantfindanynames Pƙed 4 lety

    Corgan is the man. Thank you, the talent, and all those behind the scenes working hard to bring us a fun and exciting product. Cant wait till next tues. Good interview CVV 👍

  • @jakesanders269
    @jakesanders269 Pƙed 4 lety +15

    "Today is the greatest Day I've ever known!"

    • @lukas9098
      @lukas9098 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      The beginning is the end is the beginning

    • @Being_Joe
      @Being_Joe Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Can't wait for tomorrow.

  • @MrEFace
    @MrEFace Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Love this guy. Thank you My Corgan and all involved with the NWA!
    Bringing back real pro wrestling!
    NWA!!
    NWA!!
    NWA!!

  • @Edward-gc6vr
    @Edward-gc6vr Pƙed 4 lety +2

    I want want to see that deep dive also

  • @spookerredmenace3950
    @spookerredmenace3950 Pƙed 4 lety +9

    awesome! loved Billy, been a fan since 1992, as a young teen! i love he is also a Christian and found God. which is awesome, he was on a Adam the woo vlog a while ago... love the retro style as well .. looks awesome!

  • @ljavwa3459
    @ljavwa3459 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Haven't had time to watch this and, yet, I know it will crack my list of all-time favourite CVV uploads. Billy Corgan: Renaissance Man. Nice get, Chris!

  • @daveinreallife608
    @daveinreallife608 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Billy Corgan as changed the face of pro wrestling by mixing old and new together and making it work with great storytelling. NWA roster is packed fresh new talent and a few forgotten talents who all work hard spreading the name of the company across social media and connecting with their fans the likes of Question Mark and Thunder Rosa are killing it right now. A massive fan and thank you Chris for giving us these fantastic interviews 👍👍

  • @TL_oS
    @TL_oS Pƙed 4 lety +10

    I have lost interest in “Billionaire” Wrestling. Don’t even watch WWE anymore. I watch every episode of NWA though! Corrigan should be very proud of what he is creating; he is really doing great stuff.

    • @justinperrotta2701
      @justinperrotta2701 Pƙed 4 lety

      Pretty sure NWA is shutting down. Looks like wrestling needs billionaires

  • @Thestray187
    @Thestray187 Pƙed 4 lety +6

    I'm so happy for what mr. Corgan has done making nwa an entity once again. And the best part is he's doing it in the open but under the radar to boot. Great job rat in the cage guy. No disrespect sir.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR
    It's still real to me dammit

  • @petermcdonald5694
    @petermcdonald5694 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    Billy has the only wrestling product worth watching in the last 10 years keep up the good work Billy!

  • @nick_neko
    @nick_neko Pƙed 4 lety +17

    man, think about it, what Corgan is doing with NWA could have been Impact if Dixie had sold it to him those years ago.

    • @ADoseofEntertainment
      @ADoseofEntertainment Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Tac0_Horse who tf watches impact anyways

    • @OrichalkosTV
      @OrichalkosTV Pƙed 4 lety

      I love corgan but he'd likely would of gotten them in a lesser channel or still stuck on pop if he was still there.

    • @truuflight1142
      @truuflight1142 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Impact is still better tho; nwa doesn’t even have a tv deal or the amount of money impact has lol

    • @brianh4669
      @brianh4669 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@ADoseofEntertainment me it's a great product. I watch all of the mid to late except for wwe anymore and Impact is excellent.

    • @ADoseofEntertainment
      @ADoseofEntertainment Pƙed 4 lety

      brian h they have women as their main champion!

  • @richardkaneferguson
    @richardkaneferguson Pƙed 4 lety

    billy corgan is a genius! nwa powerrr is amazing! i look forward to it every week.

  • @508ctk
    @508ctk Pƙed 4 lety +4

    NWA Powerrr is fucking amazing. I'm so invested in a lot of the characters on the show. They feel important.

  • @kramsociety1223
    @kramsociety1223 Pƙed 4 lety +43

    Billy is really holding that mic tight lol

    • @johnnynometer
      @johnnynometer Pƙed 4 lety +9

      Good catch his hand was like purple.

    • @dingoicarus9471
      @dingoicarus9471 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      @@johnnynometer That's a birthmark he has. I think he grew up pretty sensitive about it.

    • @dionysis84
      @dionysis84 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Jesus , his hand is magenta he’s holding it so tight, lmao.

    • @HellHoundSabu
      @HellHoundSabu Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@dingoicarus9471 from memory its most of his left arm

    • @claytuckett1830
      @claytuckett1830 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      So many stupid comments here. đŸ€Šâ€â™‚ïž

  • @MrGroundDawg
    @MrGroundDawg Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Billy is the man! Love the interviews ! High class all around!

  • @apostolostvable
    @apostolostvable Pƙed 4 lety +3

    It's a great start for the nwa. Not without some hurdles to be sure, but the working relationship with ROH certainly helps.

  • @Thestray187
    @Thestray187 Pƙed 4 lety +2

    Great job with the interview Chris

  • @johnnyvash
    @johnnyvash Pƙed 4 lety +1

    The promos in NWA are excellent and saying true things.... I still like Eddie Kingston with the pope DeAngelo promo.... We don't lose..We learn...

  • @dustinlogsdon4796
    @dustinlogsdon4796 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    That kicks ass.billy is awesome.

  • @rndmmoments3573
    @rndmmoments3573 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    What Billy and Dave have done with NWA is nothing short of amazing! Like he said they’ve put it on the map with lil money and a lot of creative! I’ve been a smashing pumpkins fan since ‘93 and I’m in the 5% of SP fans that love his involvement in wrestling. Couldn’t be prouder to be an SP and a wrestling fan. CVV you do fantastic work getting the big names to open up and letting us see another side of them we don’t usually see. keep up the great work đŸ€ŸđŸœ

  • @bastardtubeuser
    @bastardtubeuser Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks CVV, i was a fan of vintage NWA tapes, i was impressed when i saw the TV studio style and talent in the new NWA, im hooked.

  • @Perkustin
    @Perkustin Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I said it on one of the Powerr episodes but what i like about NWA is that the wrestlers can be cutting a promo or jawing at each other then immediately step into the ring in real time for a match. Also a minor thing but for some reason i ADORE that the belt is called the WORLDS heavyweight champion, makes it sound more prestigious somehow.

  • @bradwillard3152
    @bradwillard3152 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Digging the NWA ... I have been telling my peeps I prefer Millionaire wrestling to Billionaire wrestling for awhile now .
    Good interview here.

  • @AriGrande
    @AriGrande Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Love watching NWA and AEW on Tuesdays!

  • @Bobbywoodhogan
    @Bobbywoodhogan Pƙed 4 lety +4

    I love the NWA what some fans don’t get is they don’t need to try and get to that huge WWE or even AEW level. They can learn form Crockett’s mistakes and make a show that is decent in size but doesn’t try to go too large.

  • @mr.mirchenstein6549
    @mr.mirchenstein6549 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    I can't wait to see what happens with NWA in the future. I'm an old school fan who used to watch NWA back in the day and I have been extremely pleased with POWERRR!! Been watching dedicatedly since the first episode!

  • @d3adxicution774
    @d3adxicution774 Pƙed 4 lety +3

    The nwa gave tna it's best years and I like what they are doing and old school vibe