How Blind Arrogance Killed Wrestling's Coolest Cult Promotion

3. The Fantastic Ensemble

Ricky Starks NWA TV Champion
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Sure, Nick Aldis was atop the mountain of the NWA when Powerrr debuted, but there were so many other amazing cogs helping to turn the promotion's wheels.

With Powerrr's second episode, audiences were introduced to the extensive charisma of a certain Ricky Starks. Elsewhere, seasoned pros like Eli Drake, James Storm, Colt Cabana, Ken Anderson and Eddie Kingston devoured scenery with their words. Then there was the hugely captivating presence of names such as Thunder Rosa and Kamille as the brilliant Allysin Kay took centre-stage as the NWA Women's Champion.

Away from those talents, there were stars such as Tim Storm, Aron Stevens, the Question Mark, Thom Latimer, Da Pope, Trevor Murdoch and later Zicky Dice as others who forever made for engaging wrestling television.

Some may well say that Nick Aldis carried the NWA on his back for a spell - and there is plenty of truth in that - but the National Treasure had a phenomenal supporting cast of players assisting him in making NWA Powerrr such a go-to part of many a wrestling fans' weekly viewing habits.

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