New NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion Crowned At NWA Hard Times 3

Tyrus wins the big one.

At NWA Hard Times 3, Trevor Murdoch defended the NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship against Matt Cardona and Tyrus. In the end, it was Tyrus winning the World Title, celebrating with the other champions in Austin Idol's stable, Cyon and Jordan Clearwater, as the final image of NWA Hard Times 3.

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This is Tyrus' first major World Championship in wrestling history. Previously, Tyrus was in WWE as Brodus Clay and IMPACT Wrestling.

Previously, Tyrus was the NWA TV Champion, he forfeited the TV Title to be inserted into this title match at NWA Hard Times 3. Now, he is the champion. Billy Corgan once praised Tyrus' work ethic upon removing Nick Aldis as the number one contender before NWA 74. Nick Aldis is now departing NWA.

Fightful will have full results from NWA Hard Times 3 after the event concludes.

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