Thom Latimer Defends NWA World’s Title Against RhIno at The Crockett Cup
“The War Machine” Rhino confronted Thom Latimer at Hard Times V, challenging for the NWA World’s title at The 2025 Crockett Cup.
NWA President William Patrick Corgan has signed Thom Latimer vs. Rhino for the NWA World’s Heavyweight Title at the 2025 Crockett Cup on May 17 in Philadelphia
Thom Latimer faces a new opponent with a familiar face at the Crockett Cup in Philadelphia. Rhino confronted Latimer at Hard Times V, laying down a challenge for the NWA World title.
No stranger to the National Wrestling Alliance, the ECW legend won "The Ten Pounds of Gold" two decades ago. It’s now official: reigning World Champion Latimer will defend against Rhino on May 17, when the NWA Crockett Cup comes to Philly’s 2300 Arena.
“Rhino’s return to the National Wrestling Alliance immediately changed the complexion of the NWA World title picture!” declares Joe Galli, NWA’s Chief Operating Officer.
The upcoming title match came into focus over the weekend after Rhino’s shocking appearance at Hard Times V in Dothan, AL. After hitting everyone in sight with The Gore, the Hall of Fame grappler came face-to-face with Latimer.
There, Rhino demanded the champion put the belt on the line when the National Wrestling Alliance returns to Philadelphia. NWA President William Patrick Corgan has confirmed the encounter.
“On May 17, Rhino faces NWA World Champion Thom Latimer for ‘The Ten Pounds of Gold’ in a building that has seen the highest points in both men’s careers,” Galli says.
“The 2300 Arena — ‘The ECW Arena’ — is where Rhino had some of his most iconic matches,” he notes. “Last August, at NWA 76, Thom Latimer won the NWA World title in the same building. They will make history there together at the Crockett Cup.”
The 2025 Crockett Cup continues the NWA’s annual tag team tradition. First launched in 1986, the tournament brings professional wrestling’s best duos together in competition for the coveted Cup.
The Road Warriors, Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff, and Sting & Lex Luger are past winners. More recent pairings to take home the prize are The Briscoe Brothers and reigning NWA World Tag Team Champions Knox & Murdoch.
Also on the card, WWE superstar Natalya makes her National Wrestling Alliance debut. She will see in-ring action the same night.
NWA’s 2025 Crockett Cup comes to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on May 17. Tickets are on sale now.
The 2025 Crockett Cup
The NWA’s annual tag team tradition returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena on May 17. Tickets on sale now.
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The 2025 Crockett Cup: Natalya Debuts
WWE Superstar Natalya makes her National Wrestling Alliance debut May 17 at the 2300 Arena.