Billy Corgan takes on writing role with TNA Wrestling

Billy Corgan has taken up a role as a writer for TNA Wrestling, a professional wrestling company that is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Corgan will be responsible for writing characters and storylines for the the company’s ‘Impact Wrestling’, a weekly show that airs on US channel Destination America. Corgan tweeted that his involvement is a “full-time endeavor”, and has also released a statement:

“Saying I’m humbled and honored by this opportunity to be part of TNA, a world-class wrestling organization, is an understatement and a dream come true. What’s great is the entire TNA organization stands in full support of my music life with the Smashing Pumpkins. In return, I’m fully committed to using my 30 years of entertainment experience, along with my deep-rooted passion for pro wrestling, to take on the thrilling challenge of creatively contributing to IMPACT WRESTLING, finding and developing new talent, and working eye-to-eye with the best-of-the-best. For as cultures currently evolve at great speed, so must pro wrestling meet and supersede such expectations to thrive.”

Corgan’s relationship with TNA Wrestling first began in 2009, when the Smashing Pumpkins singer appeared in a promotional advert for the company’s Lockdown PPV Open event. Watch the promo video below and read more on the story via TNA Wrestling’s website.