Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan lands full time producer role on TNA Wrestling
He release a statement
Smashing Pumpkins lynchpin Billy Corgan has landed a full time producer role on TNA Wrestling.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Billy’s full title is Senior Producer, Creative and Talent Development and his job will be to formulate and develop story lines for TNA’s flagship event Impact Wrestling.
Dispelling reports that he’ll be jugging his time between The Smashing Pumpkins and the role, Billy was keen to stress on Twitter his job is full time.
“Anyone who knows me knows that I don't do ANYTHING half way,” Billy told his 300k Twitter followers. “And to @IMPACTWRESTLING's credit they brought me in to make things happen.”
Billy’s full statement on the role reads:
“Saying I'm humbled and honoured by this opportunity to be part of TNA, a world-class wrestling organization, is an understatement and a dream come true. What's great is the entire TNA organization stands in full support of my music life with the Smashing Pumpkins. In return, I'm fully committed to using my 30 years of entertainment experience, along with my deep-rooted passion for pro wrestling, to take on the thrilling challenge of creatively contributing to IMPACT WRESTLING, finding and developing new talent, and working eye-to-eye with the best-of-the-best. For as cultures currently evolve at great speed, so must pro wrestling meet and supersede such expectations to thrive.”
TNA President Dixie Carter said in a statement: "I've known Billy for years and have always been blown away by his musical artistry, as well as his knowledge and understanding of professional wrestling.
“He has always impressed me with his creativity and passion for our business. Billy is truly gifted and understands the emotion tied to the psychology of connecting with an audience."
The Smashing Pumpkins released their last album ‘Monuments to an Elegy’ last December.
Despite Billy’s new job, they’re still lined up to play a series of tour dates and festivals this summer across the United States.