Trevor Murdoch emerged victorious not once, but twice at NWA Alwayz Ready.
Murdoch now reigns as the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship for the second time after defeating Nick Aldis, Samuel Shaw, and Thom Latimer in a fatal four-way match on June 11th at Alwayz Ready. Following his title win, Trevor Murdoch spoke with The Shining Wizards Podcast and detailed the difference between his first time clutching the championship last year and his most recent win at Alwayz Ready.
“I’ve had a lot of people ask me what’s the difference between my first title run and me winning the title [now]. And I’ll be honest with you. The first time, it felt like it was for Harley, and felt like it was more for my family, and for Saint Louis and for the people who have supported me. This one? Boys, this is all me. This is all mine. I’m going to blaze my own path my way, and if I piss people off, I’m sorry. At the end of the day, I’m still going to end up being World heavyweight champion.”
“I’ve heard so many stories about top guys having to step on people to be elevated or to get their opportunities,” Murdoch continued. “I’ve heard so many kinds of semi-horror stories, and I always told myself I didn’t want to be that guy. I didn’t want to carry myself that way in the business. I didn’t want people to think that way. But I’ll be honest with you. Maybe they had it right the whole time, guys. You know what I mean? Because we’re still talking about those champions. And now they’re nice guys. Now everybody loves them and thinks they’re great. While they were going after the World title, people thought they were the biggest pieces of shit out there. I don’t care what you think about me right now, because at the end of the day, you’re going to understand why I’m doing what I’m doing.”
Trevor Murdoch found himself in that fatal-four-way match after Matt Cardona relinquished the title due to injury. Cardona initially defeated Murdoch for the championship earlier this year. However, Murdoch never received proper rematch against Cardona for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship he lost. Murdoch went on to share his thoughts on Matt Cardona, issuing a warning in the process.
“Me and Matt are going to have our dance. Whether I’m World champion or not, he owes me a W, and I’m coming to get that shit. Would I rather have had Matt in there for the World championship? Sure as hell, yeah. I’m the World’s heavyweight champion. That means I beat the best, and Matt’s one of the best. He’s lucky that unfortunately he had a biceps tear. Once I knew that happened, my attention moved directly towards Nick (Aldis) because I know that Nick was swarming around it. One of the things I learned from my first run, when I was chasing after the World Heavyweight title, I chased and chased and chased Nick everywhere. I was relentless. ”
“While I was doing that, what I didn’t realize was, I was burning myself out. I wasn’t able to be the World champion I wanted to be and Matt Cardona capitalized on it. Now, this time is going to be a whole lot different. Not to mention, I waited. I sat back and I waited for my right moment and the right time. I told everybody. It wasn’t a surprise. I’ve been telling people for weeks. I’m coming, and I’m going to be the World champion again. Now, if they didn’t listen to me, that’s their own damn fault. I sent the warning. I’m coming and I proved it every time I’ve stepped in the ring.”
Additionally, Trevor Murdoch also wrestled Aron Stevens earlier in the evening at Alwayz Ready in Steven’s “Swan Song”. Murdoch went on to explain his thoughts on being Aron Steven’s last match in the National Wrestling Alliance.
“You’re here to make friends or make money. That’s where that statement comes from. Again, I don’t know why Aron would choose me to be his last opponent to wrestle. Most guys want to end up going out on their feet. Right now, I’m in the middle of no-nonsense bullshit. I don’t care about what’s going on with other people. I know that sounds horrible, but it’s sure as hell working for me. So, I’m focused. I’m focused on what I’m going to do. Aron, God love him… it wasn’t a good decision to have me as his last opponent.”
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