EC3 Announces He’s Exited the NWA

EC3 has announced the end of his run with the NWA, revealing the news on New Year’s Day. The former NWA World Heavyweight Champion posted to his Twitter account on Thursday to announce that he has exited the promotion.

In the post, EC3 wrote:

CLOSE
My time with the National Wrestling Alliance has come to an end.

I was grateful for the opportunities I was given and the people I shared the work with.

The Top 1% was never a “gimmick.” It is a standard.

Future actions will reflect that.

LEGACY
Becoming is self-overcoming… man.

The #overMAN year as NWA Worlds Champion mattered to me.

Over 80 defenses, across four continents. Initiating collaborations, building momentum, opening doors. Work done. Responsibility carried. Asses kicked.

There were moments I was especially proud of:
SAMHAIN, in my home base of Cleveland, Ohio—against Latimer.
The ULTIMATE MATCH or DEATH against Cardona.
Defending the championship in my first (and only) match against Jax Dane.
And yes, I retired Tyrus. You’re welcome.

That run came with wear.
It came with cost.
It came with people showing up.

Being champion isn’t just about “holding gold” and performing. It’s about carrying weight when no one’s watching.

I treated the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship with respect; for its history, its legacy, and what it’s meant to represent.

Legacy requires a standard.
I’m proud of the work.

PROOF
Alongside performing, I helped establish Exodus Pro as the NWA’s first territory.

Multiple wrestlers who came through our system went on to appear on the NWA main roster.

That wasn’t by accident.
That was culture producing results.

I’m proud of them. They know.

Leadership in wrestling is rarely discussed, and even rarer to see practiced. It means taking the calls, answering the questions, and holding space. Being available in ways that never show up on a card or a poster.

It isn’t something you’re asked to do. It’s something you step into when the role demands it. That’s how you show respect for the work.

Building the future matters to me. That work continues.

EC3 signed with the NWA in back in 2022. As he noted, he had a reign with the NWA World Heavyweight Championship that kicked off at NWA Hard Times 3 when he defeated Tyrus. He held the title to for 370 days later before losing to Tom Latimer at NWA 76. He is currently a part of OVW.

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— ecIII (@therealec3) January 1, 2026