Billy Corgan Joins TNA Wrestling

He is best known as the front man for hugely popular rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.

And fans of Billy Corgan will know that he is also a pro wrestling fanatic, so it may not come as quite the surprise to hear that this morning the musician has joined the Total Nonstop Action (TNA) promotion. 

The 48-year-old singer has agreed to terms with the company in his official role as Senior Producer, Creative and Talent Development for the weekly show 'Impact Wrestling'.

Speaking in a prepared statement, Corgan said: 

"Saying I'm humbled and honored 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."

It will no doubt create a very hectic schedule for the two-time Grammy award winner as he is currently writing a new Pumpkins album, as well as gearing up for a co-headline US tour starting this July with his band, alongside long time friend and fellow rocker, Marilyn Manson.

In an exclusive interview with TNA shortly after the announcement, Corgan said that it will be an intense time, but that he will "make that space" to balance both projects. 

"If it means I've got to be up at three in the morning going over roster reports and whatever else...I'm going to do that."