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NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE HEADS TO DOTHAN, ALABAMA FOR HARD TIMES 2024

  • Tickets are available now at NWALiveEvents.comThe show will be part of NWA Powerrr programming EXCLUSIVELY on the CW
  • The NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship will be defended
  • VIP Meet and Greet opportunity NWA President and Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan with purchase of ticket
Photo Credit: Hiban Huerta/NWA
Photo Credit: Hiban Huerta/NWA

Dothan, Alabama – January 5, 2024 – The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is thrilled to announce its signature live event, Hard Times 2024, comes to the historic Dothan Civic Center on March 2, 2024.  This marks a momentous occasion for wrestling fans in Dothan, as it is the first televised wrestling to grace Dothan Civic Center in over a decade.

Hard Times 2024 promises to be a spectacular showcase of top stars within the NWA, with all NWA titles up for grabs, including the prestigious NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship.  Fans can expect an electrifying night of world-class wrestling action to keep  them on the edge of their seats.

National Wrestling Alliance President William Patrick Corgan expressed his excitement about bringing Hard Times 2024 to Dothan, stating, “We are thrilled to bring the hard-hitting action of the NWA to the passionate fans in Dothan.  It’s been a long time coming, and we are committed to delivering an unforgettable experience.  The Dothan Civic Center has a rich history with wrestling, and we aim to add another chapter to that legacy.”

NWA Hard Times 2024, March 2, 2024
– Dothan Civic Center – 126 N St Andrews St. Dothan, AL 36303
– VIP Meet and Greet with Billy Corgan: Early Access at 5:15pm, General Admission Doors at 6pm, First Bell 7pm

Photo Credit: Hiban Huerta/NWA
Photo Credit: Hiban Huerta/NWA

In a historic move, NWA Powerrr, the flagship program of the National Wrestling Alliance, will feature matches from Hard Times 2024.  These episodes will broadcast exclusively through NWA’s esteemed partner, the CW, allowing fans across the nation to witness the excitement and drama unfold in the ring.  Episodes of NWA Powerrr are available to stream now for free on the CW app.

Tickets for Hard Times 2024 are on sale now to purchase at NWALiveEvents.com.  Wrestling enthusiasts are encouraged to secure seats early to ensure they do not miss this rare opportunity to witness NWA action live in Dothan.

For many years, Dothan was a hotbed of professional wrestling dating back to the 1960s through the early 1990s.  During the original NWA territory system, Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling, then Southeastern Championship Wrestling and finally Continental Championship Wrestling ruled Dothan.

Alabama has a rich wrestling history, with passionate fans who have supported the sport for generations.  The return of televised wrestling to the Dothan Civic Center harks back to a time when the roar of the crowd and the clash of titans echoed through the arena, creating memories that linger in the hearts of wrestling fans.

NWA Talents scheduled to appear: EC3, Matt Cardona, Silas Mason, Kenzie Paige, Trevor Murdoch, Thom Latimer, The Immortals (Odinson and Kratos), Blunt Force Trauma (Damage and Carnage), Aron Stevens, Austin Idol, The Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J, The Brothers of Funstruction Yabo and Ruffo, Colby Corino, Mims, Max the Impaler, “The Sinister Minister” Father James Mitchell, Burchill, Bryan Idol, Natalia Markova, Kerry Morton, Alex Taylor, May Valentine, Kyle Davis plus some special talent announcements to be made in the coming days.

Hard Times 2024 is poised to reignite wrestling fervor in Dothan, and the NWA invites fans to be part of this historic event.  Join us March 2, 2024, at the Dothan Civic Center for an unforgettable night of NWA wrestling action.

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Established in 1948, the National Wrestling Alliance is one of the oldest and most prestigious professional wrestling brands worldwide.  In 2017, internationally renowned recording artist William Patrick Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) acquired the NWA with the vision of reinventing the brand for the modern era while honoring its legacy from the 1980s.  The NWA has expanded its programming, starting with the critically acclaimed Ten Pounds Of Gold docu-series, followed by weekly broadcasts of NWA Powerrr, available for free on the CW app.  Download the CW app on all your smart devices or watch NWA programming at theCW.com.  You can follow the NWA across social media platforms such as Meta, X and YouTube for exclusive content.

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