Trevor Murdoch Calls Time on Pro Wrestling Career at NWA Powerrr

Former NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch has called time on his 27-year wrestling career.

Murdoch was interviewed by Kyle Davis during tonight’s NWA Powerrr event, where he announced his decision to retire from in-ring duties. He admitted that he can’t do this anymore and doesn’t want to be the guy who just turns up for a payday. The two-time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion thanks fans for their support over the years.

He signed off by thanking NWA owner Billy Corgan for extending his career by seven years. Notably, he initially announced his retirement in 2018, only to return to the ring in NWA a year later.

Here’s what Trevor Murdoch said:

“I’m not sure if I can do this anymore. I’ve been wrestling for 27 years, and I have seen guys that come in here, and they’re only here for a payday. They don’t give the fans what they deserve, and I always told myself that if I ever got to that point, I wasn’t gonna be that guy… I don’t wanna embarrass myself. I don’t wanna embarrass my family. I don’t want to embarrass Harley Race. So at this moment, I’m announcing my retirement from pro wrestling.

I wanna thank the fans; I wanna thank you guys. Because of you guys, I’ve been able to put two of my kids through college. It’s all good, you know what I mean? For a fat guy from a small town, 27 years ain’t bad. I wanna thank one more dude. He doesn’t get enough credit. His name’s William Patrick Corgan. Billy, you believed in me and gave me an opportunity when even wrestling didn’t want me. You extended my career for seven years. I can’t never give that back to you. All I can say is thank you. Thank you so much!”

Check out his farewell address below:

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It’s over?! After a 27-year career, an emotional @TheRealTMurdoch announces his retirement on 𝙉𝙒𝘼 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙍𝙍 on Comet.

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— NWA (@nwa) May 2, 2026

Having started his career in 1999, Trevor Murdoch plied his trade in TNA, Pro Wrestling NOAH, NWA, WWE, and several independent promotions. He had a three-year stint in WWE, from 2005 to 2008, during which he held the World Tag Team Championship three times alongside Lance Cade.

In NWA, Murdoch won the World’s Heavyweight Title twice, the National Championship, and the World Tag Team Title once. He also won the Crockett Cup in 2023 alongside Mike Knox. Murdoch’s final match took place in February 2026, when he and Tyler Franks battled AJ Cazana and KC Cazana in the first round of the 2026 Crockett Cup.