Trevor Murdoch talks about his connection to the NWA ahead of Alwayz Ready.
Trevor Murdoch had a nice run in WWE but he was largely out of the industry before returning to the National Wrestling Alliance. In a recent interview with PWMania, Murdoch revealed that it was during Harley Race’s funeral that he was reminded by NWA executives that people still care about him and the direction of his career.
“What it came down to was when I was at Harley’s funeral,” says Murdoch. “NWA sent executives to pay respects. David Lagana came over and spoke with me about coming in to have a match. They reminded me I still have a lot left in the tank. For me, it was just a reminder that I could still do this and could still go. People still cared.”
Trevor Murdoch would finally get his first world title run by defeating Nick Aldis at the NWA anniversary show in 2021. Speaking about his time working with Nick, he says that he considers Nick to be one of the most skillful wrestlers in the industry today.
“Nick is one of the most talented, and skillful guys in the business today. He’s good-looking, talented, impressive, and looks like a world champion. When you see your name against him on the card, you better lace up your boots tight. He didn’t give one inch, everything I got, I had to earn, and ultimately I ended up earning his respect. Winning that [NWA] title was the culmination of all my hard work. It proved to me and everyone else that I can be a world champion and I am a world champion.”
As for what is next for his career, he would like to remind everyone that he is still owed a rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship.
“Everyone forgets that I still have a [NWA Worlds Heavyweight title] rematch coming to me. I’m sitting back and waiting for my opportunity. When that happens, I’m going to prove all the haters wrong again.”
NWA will be back on pay-per-view with Alwayz Ready on Saturday, June 11. Fans can order the event on FITE.