Max the Impaler wins Burke Invitational at NWA 74

Max the Impaler will get the next NWA Women’s Championship match.

They last eliminated Natalya Markova to win the Burke Invitational during the first night of NWA 74 on Saturady. With the win, Max will now challenge the winner of NWA 74 night one’s NWA Women’s Championship match between Taya Valkyrie and Kamille at Sunday’s NWA 74 night two.

Other participants in the Burke Invitational include Samanta Starr, KiLynn King, Tootie Lynn, Missa Kate, Madi Wrenkowski, Angelina Love, Taryn Terrell, and Jennacide. The finish of the match had Markova going to the top rope, but Max countered and crotched her on the ropes. Max then threw her out to the mat then pinned Markova with the Welcome to the Wasteland.

After the match, Max celebrated with Miserably Faithful (Judias, Sal The Pal, and Gaagz The Gymp) and Father James Mitchell.

The NWA Women’s World Championship will headline the first night of NWA 74. The following night, Tyrus will challenge Trevor Murdoch for the NWA World Heavyweight title.

Burke Invitational to return at NWA 74

The Burke Invitational will be returning at August’s NWA 74. 

The 10-woman gauntlet-style match will take place on the first night of the two-night pay-per-view with the winner receiving a shot at the NWA Women’s Championship on the second night. 

Chelsea Green won the first Burke Invitational at last year’s NWA Empower, unsuccessfully challenging Women’s Champion Kamille the following night at NWA 73. A year later, Kamille remains the Women’s titleholder.

NWA 74 is scheduled for Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28 from the Chase Ballroom in St. Louis.

Here’s the current lineup.

Saturday:

  • 10-team battle royale for the vacant NWA United States Tag Team titles
  • NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Homicide defends against Kerry Morton
  • Burke Invitational for a NWA Women’s title shot

Sunday:

  • NWA World Heavyweight Champion Trevor Murdoch defends against Tyrus
  • NWA Women’s World Champion Kamille vs. Burke Invitational winner

Date yet not announced:

  • Bully Ray vs. Mike Knox in a tables match