Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and his family have said they are “thrilled” to announce a new reality TV show about his wrestling career.
The singer has been the president of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) since 2017, and in February the company shared details of a new streaming deal with The CW.
It was confirmed at the time that the partnership would see several of NWA’s programmes streaming for free on the US network, and also include a new “unscripted untitled series about Corgan’s life, family, role as president of NWA and his ‘day job’.”
Now, the title and premiere date for the upcoming show have been revealed: Billy Corgan‘s Adventures In Carnyland is due to land on Tuesday May 14, as reported by Deadline.
The eight-episode series was directed by Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain. The pair executive produced the project alongside Corgan, his wife Chloe Mendel, Cisco Henson and Benjamin J. Frost. Volk-Weis’ media firm Nacelle Company is producing.
A press release reads: “When he isn’t churning out albums and touring the world with his legendary band The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan is also a wrestling promoter who owns the storied National Wrestling Alliance, which he intends to restore to its former glory.
“As if being a rock star navigating the demanding politics of running both a band (Pumpkinworld) and a group of eccentric wrestlers (Carnyland) isn’t tricky enough, Billy is also a father of two AND he’s planning a wedding to his longtime partner, Chloe. Can he possibly keep all these balls in the air? Tune in to Billy Corgan’s Adventures In Carnyland to find out!”
In a statement, Corgan said: “Rebuilding the historic NWA brand has been both an honour and challenge, and this show opens the doors wide so to speak. To reveal the glory and the grit needed to thrive in a winner-take-all sport.
“It’s not always pretty, but I’m proud of what we have accomplished thus far.”
Mendel added: “I’m thrilled to share an inside look into our family’s wild life through the world of wrestling and rock n roll.”
Volk-Weiss, founder and CEO of Nacelle Company, commented: “Getting to work with Chloe and Billy has been one of the highlights of my career, and I will be eternally grateful for letting us into their lives and businesses (which I know the world will enjoy watching).”
The CW is available online, via its official app, and through platforms such as Hulu and YouTube TV. It is not yet known when fans outside the US will be able to watch.
Smashing Pumpkins are set to embark on a UK and Ireland headline tour with Weezer this summer, including a show at The O2 in London. Find any remaining tickets for the run here.
Additionally, Corgan and co. will hit the road for a North American tour in July. Find any remaining tickets here.
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