The Vince Russo-NWA rumor might have been shut down by Jonathan Coachman and Russo himselfbut now someone from inside the NWA is speaking up, and hes not holding back.
Bryan Idol, who not only wrestles for the National Wrestling Alliance but also serves as the NWAs national promoter overseeing regional branches like NWA Chicago, has entered the conversationand hes got a message at everyone involved.
The drama started when Wrestling Observer Radios Dave Meltzer speculated that Russo might be joining NWAs creative team. Meltzer dismissed it as meaningless without a major TV platform and said the company doesnt have a roster strong enough to matter creatively.
Coachman clapped back hard, calling the report absolute fiction and saying he personally confirmed with Russo that the rumors werent true. Russo followed up himself by mocking the situation.
But now Bryan Idol is firing backspecifically at Russo and Meltzer. He took to Twitter and defended NWAs reputation, starting by shutting down claims that the company lacks television presence.
In another post, Idol pointed out that NWA was being used for clout.
He didnt stop there. Idol posted a follow-up pointing out the growth and infrastructure the NWA has built, and said critics were ignoring the facts.
Idols passionate defense shows that while Russo and Coachman mightve dismissed the situation, those inside the company arent taking kindly to NWA being used as part of what some are calling a publicity stunt.
With all sides weighing in, this isnt just a rumor anymoreits a full-blown war of words involving wrestling media, former WWE names, and a modern-day NWA trying to claim its place in the current landscape.
Do you think NWA is getting unfairly dragged into a situation it never asked for? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
