Alwayz Ready
Promotional poster featuring various NWA wrestlers
PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance
DateJune 11, 2022
CityKnoxville, Tennessee
VenueKnoxville Convention Center
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Alwayz Ready was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by the National Wrestling Alliance. It took place on June 11, 2022 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Thirteen matches were contested at the event, including two on the pre-show. In the main event, Trevor Murdoch defeated Nick Aldis, Thom Latimer and Sam Shaw in a fatal four-way match for the vacant NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, The Commonwealth Connection (Doug Williams and Harry Smith) defeated La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450) to win the NWA World Tag Team Championship and Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Kenzie Paige) defeated The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) to win the NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship. Also on the show, Aron Stevens lost to Murdoch in his last match before retiring from wrestling.

Production

Other on-screen personnel
Commentators Joe Galli
Tim Storm
Velvet Sky
(PPV matches 3 through 11)
Bully Ray
(Final 2 PPV matches)
Ring announcer Kyle Davis
Referees Jarrod Fritz
Kevin Keenan
David Weekley
Interviewer May Valentine

Background

On April 25, 2022, the National Wrestling Alliance announced that NWA Alwayz Ready would take place on June 11 in Knoxville, Tennessee.[1][2]

After learning about the NWA's next pay-per-view event taking place in Knoxville, NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona, in storyline, demanded that the event be dedicated to him if he was going to wrestle in the city. This included his entrance music ("When The Lights Go Down" by Downstait) acting as the show's main theme song, promotional material to feature his brand and likeness, a modified NWA logo that reads "MCWA" (Matt Cardona Wrestling Alliance), and even the event's name being his catchphrase.[3]

Storylines

The event features professional wrestling matches that involve different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers portray heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Storylines were produced during the eighth season and second season, respectively, of the NWA's weekly series; Powerrr and USA.

On the Powerrr after the Crockett Cup, NWA World Television Champion Tyrus and manager Austin Idol announced an open Bodyslam Challenge, where if anybody was able to bodyslam Tyrus in three attempts, they would earn a title match.[4] On May 3, Matthew Mims answered the challenge, and despite foul play from Tyrus, Mims was able to slam the champion.[5] On May 5, it was confirmed the Mims would have his television title match with Tyrus at Alwayz Ready.[6]

On the May 10 episode of Powerrr, KiLynn King defeated Chelsea Green and Jennacide in a three-way match to become the number one contender to the NWA World Women's Championship,[7] earning a title match against Kamille at Alwayz Ready.[8]

On Night 2 of the Crockett Cup, Matt Cardona retained the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship against Nick Aldis via disqualification, after special guest referee Jeff Jarrett believed Aldis' wife Mickie James gave him a low blow when it was in fact Cardona's wife Chelsea Green.[9] On May 11, the NWA announced a rematch between the two for Alwayz Ready, with both men having requested a special stipulation. Aldis asked for a steel cage match, while Cardona proposed a deathmatch. NWA president Billy Corgan would select the stipulation at a future date.[10] At Game Changer Wrestling's Downward Spiral event, Cardona suffered a torn biceps and would require surgery. Cardona confirmed he would still appear at the event but would not be able to compete.[11][12]

After losing the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship to Matt Cardona at NWA PowerrrTrip,[13] Trevor Murdoch began adopting a more aggressive side to his wrestling skills, being much more deliberate in defeating his opponents. Around this time, his friends Aron Stevens and The Pope would call out Murdoch, hoping to figure out what was going through his head and to try and knock some sense into him. Stevens would eventually confront Murdoch in a match on the April 26 episode of Powerrr, only to be defeated.[14] The week after that, Stevens formally announced his retirement from professional wrestling.[5] On May 23, the NWA announced that Stevens would have his last match, dubbed "Aron Stevens' Swan Song", against Murdoch at Alwayz Ready.[15]

Results

No.Results[23]StipulationsTimes
1PRodney Mack defeated "Magic" Jake Dumas (with Christi Jaynes) by pinfallSingles match[16]5:16
2PThe Mortons (Ricky and Kerry) defeated The Country Gentlemen (AJ Cazana and Anthony Andrews) (with Joe Cazana) and The Ill Begotten (Alex Taylor and Jeremiah Plunkett) (with Danny Dealz) by pinfallThree-way tag team match[17]6:58
3Trevor Murdoch defeated Aron Stevens by pinfallSingles match[a][15]4:38
4Pretty Empowered (Ella Envy and Kenzie Paige) defeated The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Belle) (c) by pinfallTag team match for the NWA World Women's Tag Team Championship[18]8:35
5Homicide (c) defeated PJ Hawx by pinfallSingles match for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship[19]10:50
6Homicide (c) defeated Colby Corino by pinfallSingles match for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
This was Corino's Champions Series cash-in match		9:06
7Natalia Markova (with Taryn Terrell) defeated Taya Valkyrie by pinfallSingles match[20]8:43
8Jax Dane (c) defeated Chris Adonis by pinfallSingles match for the NWA National Championship[21]10:19
9Thom Latimer defeated Cyon (with Austin Idol) by pinfallSingles match12:30
10Tyrus (c) (with BLK Jeez) defeated Matthew Mims by pinfallSingles match for the NWA World Television Championship[6]8:37
11The Commonwealth Connection (Doug Williams and Harry Smith) defeated La Rebelión (Bestia 666 and Mecha Wolf 450) (c) by pinfallTag team match for the NWA World Tag Team Championship[22]13:54
12Kamille (c) defeated KiLynn King by pinfallSingles match for the NWA World Women's Championship[8]17:25
13Trevor Murdoch defeated Nick Aldis, Sam Shaw and Thom Latimer by pinfallFatal four-way match for the vacant NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship[b][10]18:10
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
P – the match was broadcast on the pre-show

See also

Notes

  1. ^ This match was billed as Aron Stevens' Swan Song (Stevens' last match).
  2. ^ Defending champion Matt Cardona was not able to compete because of his biceps injury.

References

  1. ^ Defelice, Robert (April 25, 2022). "NWA Announces Date And Location For 'Alwayz Ready' Pay-Per-View Event". Fightful Wrestling. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  2. ^ Middleton, Marc (April 25, 2022). "NWA Alwayz Ready PPV To Be Held In Matt Cardona's Honor". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Currier, Joseph (April 25, 2022). "NWA announces Alwayz Ready PPV for June". Figure Four Online. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. ^ Martinez, Tommy "Milagro" (March 23, 2022). "NWA POWERRR : STEP INTO THE FIRE WITH HONOR". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Martinez, Tommy "Milagro" (May 4, 2022). "NWA POWERRR : THE MAIN EVENT GOES HARDCORE…COUNTRY". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
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  8. ^ a b Russell, Skylar (May 11, 2022). "KiLynn King To Challenge Kamille For NWA World Women's Title At Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Wolstanholme, Danny (March 20, 2022). "*NWA Crockett Cup 2022 Night Two Results (03/20) – Cardona/Aldis NWA Title, Cup Final & More". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Guzzo, Gisberto (May 11, 2022). "Matt Cardona Set To Defend NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship At 'Alwayz Ready'". Fightful. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Matt Cardona Confirms Surgery Date And Potential Recovery Timeline". Wrestling Inc. June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  12. ^ "Matt Cardona Can't Guarantee He'll Leave NWA Alwayz Ready As World Champion: I Don't Have The Pencil". Fightful. June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Haulotte, Kellie (February 13, 2022). "*Spoilers* NWA Powerrr Trip Results: Matt Cardona Vs. Trevor Murdoch". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  14. ^ Martinez, Tommy "Milagro" (April 27, 2022). "Aron Stevens vs. Trevor Murdoch Set For NWA Alwayz Ready, Updated Card". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Russell, Skylar (May 23, 2022). "Aron Stevens vs. Trevor Murdoch Set For NWA Alwayz Ready, Updated Card". Fightful. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Defelice, Robert (June 9, 2022). "NWA Moves Bouts To Alwayz Ready Pre-Show On YouTube; Chelsea Green To Give An Update On Matt Cardona". Fightful. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  17. ^ Russell, Skylar (May 16, 2022). "Triple Threat Tag Team Match Set For NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  18. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 9, 2022). "NWA Women's Tag Team Title Match Set For NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  19. ^ Russell, Skylar (June 6, 2022). "Junior Heavyweight Championship Match Added To NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  20. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 15, 2022). "Taya Valkyrie Set To Compete At NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  21. ^ Guzzo, Gisberto (May 7, 2022). "NWA National Heavyweight Championship Match Announced For NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  22. ^ Defelice, Robert (May 8, 2022). "Tag Title Match Set For NWA Alwayz Ready". Fightful. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  23. ^ MacDonald, Josiah (June 11, 2022). "NWA Alwayz Ready live results: Seven title matches". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.

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