NWA Power Episode #25 4/20/2021

NWA Power Episode #25 4/20/2021

They didn't have a show last week, they had a show with one match and some interviews instead. Episode 24 is here: https://prowresblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/nwa-power-episode-24-462021.html

Kyle Davis interviews Trevor Murdoch to start. Trev says he wants another shot at Chris Adonis. He said he got him a start in this company and Adonis tried to take him out of wrestling.  He said he would agree to any stipulation that would get him in the ring with Adonis again and called him out.

Nick Aldis came out instead. Aldis says Trevor didn't bring anyone here, he did. He said he didn't like Trevor blaming him for not being NWA National Champion. Aldis tells him to look in the mirror instead and said he should blame himself in various ways. Aldis says Adonis did Trevor a favor as he isn't someone that they need as a champion.

He told him to take a night off and drink some beer, and he'll find a young talent to fight in the main event and maybe Trevor can learn something. Aldis says Trevor just isn't championship material. Aldis says if he behaves himself and stays out of his match tonight, he might be given the oppourtunity of the lifetime someday down the road. He asked what he was talking about, but Aldis says he pulls the strings. He says don't show up, and then we'll talk about him maybe getting a title shot.

May Valentine interviews Slice Boogie. Slice calls out Jax Dane for a 1 on 1 match. Then he stares down May and says the match can be naytime and anywhere.

Aron Stevens and JR Kratos vs Sal Rinauro and ?

Sal says he has a partner who is a former NWA champ but his partner doesn't show up. Sal really looks messy and dirty. Aron takes down Sal early and Kratos gets in. Sal hits some punches and gets pounced. Kratos beats him up and gutwrenches him. Danny Deals comes down to team with Sal and gets beaten up by Kratos before he even gets in. Deals has his head banged off the announcer's desk and is out.

Kratos powerslams Sal and really throws him on a vertical suplex. Kratos pounds on him and Tim Storm has had enouh. He gets on the apron and Aron has enough too. Kratos and Aron push each other, Storm nails Kratos then Sal rolls up Kratos for the win. Aron and Kratos then argue and leave seperately.

I wasn't a fan of this angle. It made sense in some ways but I don't like Kratos getting pinned and I don't really see the upside in Sal Rinauro.

They congratulate Tim Storm on his victory and Tim won't take credit for it.

Kyle Davis has Tyrus, Austin Idol and The Pope at the booth. Pope said Tyrus is always following him. Tyrus says he isn't following him. He said he looks at him like a brother. He said Pope is never the guy and always has people surrounding him. Tyrus said Pope eventually became the man by becoming the NWA TV champ. He said Pope has what he wants though and he's going to need that title. Pope said Tyrus has to prove himself though and said he's not going to let him take his title. Pope said he's not afraid of him and says he needs to go earn his shot fairly. Tyrus says "so be it".

#1 Contender to the NWA TV Title - Tyrus vs Matt Cross vs Marshe Rockett

This was supposed to be a singles match between Cross and Rockett but now Tyrus is added to the mix. Joe Galli talks about how now these guys have only a 33 1/3 chance of winning and Velvet Sky tells him not to do Scott Steiner math.

Tyrus hits Matt with a big slam then suplexes Marshe overhead. Tyrus yells "you did this, Pope" and bites Cross. Tyrus bangs his backside into Cross in the corner. Cross gets some kicks on Tyrus, taking him down then pump kicks him. Mareshe hits a dropkick and Cross holds the rope open so he can fall out, which he does gingerly. Marshe flips Cross with a lariat. Cross tries for a crossbody off the 2nd rope but is caught with a powerslam. Cross blocks a cutter attempt then hits an SSP, but Tyrus comes in the ring and breaks it up by splashing him. Tyrus then pins Marshe to win it. Interesting ending here  but not exactly a great showing for Tyrus.

May Valentine interviews Thom Lattimer and Chris Adonis. Adonis says if Trevor Murdoch gets a rematch, it isn't for his title. Thom says him and Chris have their eyes on the tag titles and Chris says they will be here if Trevor shows up in the main tonight.

Kamille vs Jennacide

They do a test of strength early and Jenna slams her. Kamille comes back though and slams her back. They trade shots and Kamille has her head banged off the buckles. Jenna hits a big coner face kick. Kamille hits a bad spinning heel kick and pounds on her and hits some horrible chest clubs. Jenna comes back with a pump kick and does an ugly twisting ddt.

Kamille rolling forward slams Jenna and spears her for 2. Kamille hits another spear and wins it. The logic was good and they worked it like a heavyweight women's match, but there was the usual slop the women have and it brought down the match.

Melina came out after and entered the ring to yell at Kamille. she comes to Jenna's aide and takes a big spear. Thunder Rosa then comes out and yells at Kamille

Jordan Clearwater vs Nick Aldis

We have 3 and a half minutes for this. Murdoch fights Adonis and Thom Lattimer as soon as this starts outside the ring. Trevor gets beat up and the ref stops the match. Trevor gets beat down in front of Aldis in the ring and takes a full nelson slam. Aldis, Adonis and Thom stand over Trevor to enf the show.

Overall thoughts: The lack of a real crowd hurt this and while the execution wasn't great tonight, the ideas were there and made sense. I didn't really love the episode though. I have no interest in the women or Sal Rinauro.