Fans of the band Smashing Pumpkins are familiar with Billy Corgan, the songwriter and musician who fronts the band. In 2017, Corgan added a new career to his resume, becoming the owner and president of the National Wrestling Alliance. Corgan recently brought the NWA to Knoxville on a tour. He spoke with WUOT’s Chrissy Keuper about his lifelong love of wrestling and how his career in music prepared him to take on a completely different industry.
Interview: Billy Corgan and the National Wrestling Alliance
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