*Newly-crowned NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion EC3 defends against long-time rival Thom Latimer, with “The Insurance Policy” Kamille, in the main event at NWA’s* **SAMHAIN** *PPV.*

They’ve come full circle.

After their feud last summer ended without a decisive victor, it seemed virtually inevitable EC3 and Thom Latimer would clash again.

Now when the long-time rivals face off at SAMHAIN, the National Wrestling Alliance’s richest prize is on the line. In his hometown of Cleveland, OH, EC3 puts the NWA World’s Heavyweight title on the line against Latimer October 28, live on pay-per-view.

“This rematch has been a long, long time in the making,” says former NWA World’s champion Tim Storm.

“EC3 and Thom Latimer took each other to the limit last year, but neither really got the upper-hand,” recalls Storm, who as member of the NWA broadcast team called those matches. “We knew they would eventually face off again, but I don’t know anyone could have imagined it would be for ‘The Ten Pounds of Gold.”

The time in-between has certainly been a winding road for both men. Since their last in-ring battle, each has established himself atop the NWA ladder, becoming champions and top contenders to the World’s title.

Before retiring Tyrus at NWA 75, winning the strap in the process, EC3 was a dominant National champion. Meanwhile, as World Television champion, Latimer successfully defended seven times — granting him the opportunity to “cash in” the title for a shot at “Sweet Charlotte.”

Shortly after vanquishing former friend and perennial top contender Chris Adonis at NWA 75, Latimer chose to do exactly that. After being goaded by EC3 to redeem his “Lucky 7” title shot, the British brute relinquished the TV title to set up the PPV main event.

“Thom has been the hardest working man on the NWA roster for years,” states Kamille, an always outspoken advocate for her husband.

“For way too long, Thom has been in someone else’s shadow — whether that’s been members of Strictly Business or even mine, when I was the NWA Women’s World Champion,” she continued. “In Cleveland, he’s going to prove to EC3 and everyone watching on pay-per-view why he’s been destined since Day 1 to be the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion!”

*Thom Latimer* *will have his wife — “The Insurance Policy”* *Kamille* *— in his corner when he faces EC3 for the NWA World’s Heavyweight title* *Oct. 28 in Cleveland*.

By all appearances, the newly-crowned “Over Champ” welcomes the challenge. From nearly the moment EC3 stepped into NWA mid-2022, he’s demanded Latimer show his true self — saying it’s the only way to fulfill what even the champion seems to deem “destiny” by winning the belt.

In front of a raucous studio audience, EC3 confronted Latimer, urging him to challenge for the title at SAMHAIN. With “the Insurance Policy” Kamille by his side, Latimer handed over the TV title to make it official.

“People think because I am not loud, constantly screaming out my intent and ambitions, that I’ve been tamed by marriage or lost my drive, but that’s drivel, mate,” says Latimer.

“EC3 says he wants ‘the best version of’ Thom Latimer, and that’s what he’ll get Oct. 28 in Cleveland,” the challenger continued, “When he does, and I walk out as the new NWA World’s Heavyweight champion, he’ll realize even though my personality has mellowed, I’m still the same man I have always been: I do my real talking in the ring.”