A press release was recently issued, where it was revealed that a tournament to crown a #1 contender to the NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship will begin on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at SHOCKWAVE from The OC Theatre in Forney, Texas.
You can check out the full press release below:
Tournament to Crown No. 1 Contender Kicks Off at ‘NWA SHOCKWAVE’
In the National Wrestling Alliance, opportunities are earned
The ultimate opportunity for one star begins at NWA SHOCKWAVE. A tournament to crown a new No. 1 contender to the NWA World’s Heavyweight title begins Jan. 11, 2025. The opening round kicks off when the National Wrestling Alliance returns to The OC Theatre in Forney, TX.
“Most wrestlers never compete for the NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship,” states Joe Galli. “The winner of this tournament, though, receives a guaranteed title match!”
At SHOCKWAVE, eight grapplers begin the journey to become No. 1 contender. Those who survive Forney progress as the tournament moves to Florida. It reaches its conclusion when the National Wrestling Alliance heads back to Tampa’s WEDU PBS Studios to film upcoming episodes of NWA Powerrr.
“The exciting thing about a tournament like this is it’s a leveling ground,” Galli continues.
“No matter where each competitor ranks in advance, everyone has equal opportunity,” the NWA Chief Operating Officer shares. “A series of breakout performances at SHOCKWAVE and in Tampa can earn any one a shot at the most legendary championship in professional wrestling history.”
The first match in the tournament has already been announced. At NWA SHOCKWAVE, Colby Corino, Tyler Franks and Sam Adonis compete in a triple-threat “Play In Match” to determine the tournament’s No. 8 seed. Other matches are expected to be announced in coming days.
One individual assured to watch the tournament closely is Thom Latimer. The reigning NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion knows one competitor will garner an upcoming title match.
Having weathered a series of return matches against former champion EC3, Latimer has also faced several challenges from outside the National Wrestling Alliance. Though slated to defend “The Ten Pounds of Gold” in Forney, the champ admits one eye is on the tournament.
“As the NWA World’s Heavyweight champion, I put it all on the line every night against the best the NWA and the wrestling world has to offer,” Latimer shares.
“At NWA SHOCKWAVE, eight wrestlers will do the same to get a shot at this title,” the champ states. “One of those men will be my next challenger — and, if he can win this tournament, he’ll damn well have earned it!”
Tickets for NWA SHOCKWAVE in Forney, TX, and the NWA Powerrr tapings in Tampa, FL, are on sale now.
