The war of words between Billy Corgan and Dave Meltzer continues.
Following Corgan’s comments earlier this week with SlamWrestling regarding Tyrus trying to tell a compelling story at NWA 75 instead of having a “Meltzer jerk-off match,” Meltzer responded on social media by running down a lot of the names that have been featured in his 5-star matches this year.
One would hope that would have been the end of it, but Corgan felt the need to respond. Posting the following statement on social media:
“Dave Meltzer has most certainly built his brand off the efforts of others. But unlike the great wrestlers he mentions, all of whom I respect and haven’t said a disparaging word against (though he implies I have), Dave positions himself as the EXPERT on what is and isn’t worthy of a fan’s attention as opposed to those who actually wrestle; or for example, perhaps run a professional wrestling company 365 days a year.
“The NWA has a PPV coming up on October 28th called Samhain; that’s what matters. Fans arguing over worthy and unworthy champions, that’s what matters and is the lifeblood of the business. Restoring the legacy and drawing ability of a company that’s 75 years old? Well, that matters a lot! Yet, all must bow to the opinion of ONE. No thank you, Sir. Wrestling fans all over the world deserve better than that,” Billy Corgan said in a post.
Dave Meltzer responds
Meltzer offered a brief response to Corgan’s latest statement, tweeting out the following:
“I know between Billy Corgan and Frank Deford, whose opinion on the Observer and my reporting I’d listen to https://nytimes.com/2013/05/15/sports/wrestling-reporter-dave-meltzer-tries-to-keep-it-real.html,” Dave Meltzer said in response.
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What do you make of Billy Corgan’s response? Do you think this is done, or will Meltzer respond again? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below.
