Observed Signal · Feb 25, 2026 · Partnership · Source: State of Streaming · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
NWA Powerrr Lands Exclusive Roku Streaming Deal
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has agreed to stream its flagship show NWA Powerrr exclusively on Roku, giving the promotion its first dedicated home for new episodes in over two decades. Per Roku and NWA announcements, first-run episodes will be available free on The Roku Channel beginning July 29, airing Tuesdays at 8 PM ET for viewers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; in the U.S. the show will be featured on the Roku Sports Channel. NWA owner Billy Corgan and Roku Head of Sports Joe Franzetta both praised the partnership. The agreement complements Roku’s recently launched Wrestling Central FAST channel, which already carries NWA library content alongside WOW (Women Of Wrestling).
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- The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) will stream its flagship show NWA Powerrr exclusively on Roku.
- First-run NWA Powerrr episodes will be free on The Roku Channel beginning July 29, airing Tuesdays at 8 PM ET in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
- The Roku deal is NWA's first dedicated home for new episodes in over two decades.
- Roku’s Wrestling Central FAST channel (launched a month earlier) includes NWA library content alongside WOW – Women Of Wrestling.
- Billy Corgan (NWA owner) and Joe Franzetta (Roku Head of Sports) publicly commented on and supported the partnership.
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