Smashing Pumpkins “thrilled” to announce new reality TV show

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.”