Folks, buckle up, because the drama between the NWA and The CW has hit a soap-opera level of spicy. You thought pro wrestling storylines were wild? Wait until you hear about this one. In a TV landscape where even the moonwalk changes networks, we’ve got WWE’s NXT strutting onto The CW’s airwaves, leaving NWA’s “Powerrr” to quietly sneak out the back door with its dignity intact—or at least what’s left of it.
So what’s the tea? First, let’s get this straight: NWA was on The CW app, not on the main network itself. That’s right, the “Powerrr” that had wrestling fans reliving the golden age of 6:05 PM ET wrestling nostalgia has officially left The CW’s streaming app. For those keeping score, this move happened on October 1—yes, the very same day WWE’s NXT made its grand entrance on The CW. Coincidence? Let’s just say the timing was about as subtle as a steel chair to the head.
But hold your horses, NWA fans! Before you grab your torches and pitchforks, there’s good news. Starting October 29, “Powerrr” will be available on X (formerly known as Twitter) at its usual 6:05 PM ET slot. Yes, folks, the bird app’s going full wrestling now. Who needs TV when you can scroll past memes, political tirades, and thirst traps to get your weekly wrestling fix?
Now, why did NWA’s love affair with The CW fizzle faster than a Roman candle in a rainstorm? Well, according to sources (yes, even wrestling has tea-spilling insiders), things took a nosedive after a certain Father James Mitchell segment at the 2023 Samhain pay-per-view. And let’s just say, there was powder involved, but no championships were getting dusted off. Mitchell was caught on camera snorting a mysterious substance, which immediately had viewers thinking “Scarface: Wrestling Edition.” The CW, who presumably enjoys their content with a bit less felony flavor, received a mountain of backlash from parents, critics, and, apparently, people who expect family-friendly wrestling.
In short: the “top 20 network” didn’t love the optics of having their app serve as a hub for both high-flying suplexes and high-flying…other things. NWA was downgraded to the app before being gently shown the door.
Meanwhile, WWE’s NXT is settling in like the new kid who shows up with brand-new sneakers, while NWA is left shuffling into a new home on X—where Twitter fingers meet Powerbombs. It’s like being kicked out of the country club, but hey, at least you get to crash the party next door.