Arr, me hearties! The scurvy dog EC3 be chattin' 'bout his grand 'full circle' moment at the next PPV, and what the Worlds Championship means to him, ye savvy?
2023-10-20
EC3 be set t' scuffle wit' Thom Latimer in a grand brawl at NWA Samhain fer th' illustrious NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, this moon's end. He parleyed wit' Fox News Digital 'bout this extravaganza.
EC3, the reigning Worlds Heavyweight Champion of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), will defend his title against Thom Latimer at NWA Samhain later this month. The match holds significance as Latimer used the "Lucky Seven Rule" to drop the NWA World Television Championship for a chance to go up against EC3. What makes this match even more special for EC3 is that it will be taking place in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. In an interview with Fox News Digital, EC3 expressed how important family and his city are to him, and how growing up in Cleveland has prepared him to face the constant hardships and heartbreaks that come with the wrestling industry.EC3 is familiar with his opponent, as he and Latimer previously worked together in Florida Championship Wrestling and Impact Wrestling. EC3 praised Latimer's talent and resilience, mentioning how Latimer had to overcome personal challenges to find happiness and reinvent himself in the industry. However, EC3 also emphasized that he came to NWA for opportunities like this, to bring out the best in others while proving that he is the better competitor.
Winning the "Ten Pounds of Gold" and becoming the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion was a significant moment for EC3. He spoke about the journey and obstacles he faced along the way, including dealing with the pandemic and false rumors spread about him. EC3 also discussed his passion project, Control Your Narrative, which aims to provide opportunities for talent and create a platform for them to be seen by the world.
Furthermore, EC3 mentioned his collaboration with NWA owner Billy Corgan and the relaunch of the territory system with Exodus Pro as the first promotion. EC3 expressed both honor and the pressure that comes with being entrusted to lead this new venture. He also humorously noted how people's behavior changed when they perceived him as having power and the challenges of weeding out those with nefarious intentions.
NWA Samhain is scheduled for October 28th at TempleLive in Cleveland. Fans can watch the event on Fite TV.