Half-Year Review: EC3’s Six Months as NWA World’s Champion
EC3 entered the National Wrestling Alliance with one thing in mind — and it wasn’t just controlling his narrative. The “Essential Character” was determined to fulfill his destiny. Six months ago, he accomplished his dream of becoming the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion.
Since that time, EC3 has done nothing short of being a traveling, fighting champion. From vanquishing top contenders like Thom Latimer on pay-per-view to defeating former champion Matt Cardona at an NWA signature live event, EC3 has put the title on the line against the best.
Beyond just top contenders within NWA, the list of challengers includes key opponents from independent promotions across the country —in and out of NWA partner territories. He’s even won Ohio Valley Wrestling and Premier Streaming Network gold as well!
The champion’s next marquee defense happens March 2, when Hard Times 2024 rolls into Dothan, AL. As “The Over Champ” prepares to once again put “The Ten Pounds of Gold” on the line, we reflect on his six months atop the NWA.
NWA 75
Bullrope Match
August 29, 2023
So much was at stake when EC3 faced Tyrus for “Sweet Charlotte.” It was a showdown years in the making — since long before either stepped foot in the NWA.
Tyrus was once a key factor in EC3’s first tenures as a World champion elsewhere. By Summer 2023, the roles were decidedly reversed. “The Great American Smash” was so certain he could defeat the man who vacated the NWA National Championship for a shot at his title, he even put his career on the line!
The two went to war at St. Louis’ legendary Khorasson Ballroom. Joined by a bull rope, the match was not pretty — but it was brutal! EC3 fulfilled what he claims was his destiny that night, forcing the champion to submit.
The victory not only earned EC3 his first NWA World’s title. it also closed the book on the former champion’s career. Both, assuredly, will stand as bragging points for “The Over Man” for years to come.
