Billy Corgan has credited WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and WWE President Nick Khan with providing behind-the-scenes support for the National Wrestling Alliance. Corgan frames the cooperation as a byproduct of Triple H’s personal appreciation for old-school NWA. The NWA owner made the comments while promoting the promotion’s 78th Anniversary Show, set for July 25 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Corgan, who bought the NWA in 2017 and has served as its president and creative head ever since, spoke about the relationship during an appearance on Busted Open.
He described WWE as the industry’s driving force while stressing that its executives have gone out of their way for him privately.
Of course, thank you Nick Khan and Triple H. The support of the NWA has been mind-blowing to me. Of course, WWE is the industry leader. They drive most of the conversation,” Corgan said.
But, behind the scenes, WWE has treated me like gold. I have nothing but praise for them. They’ve just been amazing with me. So, what can I say? Maybe that’s just at the end of the day, Triple H being a fan of old school NWA, it means something to him that the NWA has come back too.
Natalya’s Involvement And WWE Cooperation
The praise arrives alongside cross-promotional cooperation that has allowed WWE’s Natalya to appear on NWA programming. Corgan confirmed she will be in wrestling action tied to NWA 78, calling it a match the promotion is excited to feature.
That kind of outside-talent involvement fits a pattern Corgan has leaned on to draw eyes to the NWA: positioning it as a traditional alternative that can still work with the sport’s biggest company. His openness to that dynamic has been documented before, including his stated willingness to see the NWA operate as a developmental system for WWE.
NWA 78 Card Taking Shape
Corgan called the anniversary lineup the strongest the promotion has assembled, though he noted some bouts remain unannounced due to the delayed nature of NWA television. Promotional materials for the show highlighted a title defense as a centerpiece.
- The Country Gentlemen (c) vs. Blunt Force Trauma, NWA World Tag Team Championship
- Natalya in wrestling action (opponent to be announced)
The warm public tone contrasts with the friction Corgan has navigated with talent in the past, and it points to a genuine working relationship between the NWA and WWE’s current leadership as the promotion marks its 78th anniversary.
