NWA Wrestlers Frustrated Over Billy Corgan's Leadership

NWA personnel are reportedly frustrated with Billy Corgan's leadership of the organisation.

This is per Haus of Wrestling, who report, in the wake of news that the NWA won't be inking a TV deal with The CW despite rumours to the contrary, that it was Corgan's own idea to run an ill-advised cocaine spot at the recent Samhain pay-per-view.

A source commented:

“No segment ever done in wrestling has had that severe of consequences to the promotion than the Samhain Coke Spot.”

Pat Kenney, the former Simon Diamond, is understood to be Corgan's second-in-command in the NWA. He has been described as the John Laurinaitis of the group, and somebody talent only communicates with when they are in trouble.

Billy's busy Smashing Pumpkins schedule has created a belief that Corgan is unavailable to communicate creative ideas before shows. Some NWA talent don't learn what they're doing on shows until the day of, sometimes even as late as an hour beforehand, with one source hopeful that Corgan will eventually form a creative team to help filter his ideas.

Corgan is expected to start talks over contracts due to expire in June this February. Those on expiring deals include several wrestlers "frustrated" by Billy's leadership of the company, who are already looking into other options.

Amongst the Corgan tactics that haven't been well received are his "tests", which include such things as popular stars losing as soon as they come into the group to gauge their reactions, or Corgan showing excessive criticism to people who haven't done anything wrong. Per Haus of Wrestling, Billy does this to see how wrestlers react and prove their loyalty.

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion, EC3, supplied Haus of Wrestling with a lengthy counter-statement.