All of them. However, thanks largely to the success of Joey Janela's Spring Break, the company has been able to expand its portfolio of work to also include Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, Effy's Big Gay Brunch, and AJ Gray's For The Culture. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. A Maryland native and graduate of Norfolk State University, Andrew Thompson has been covering wrestling since 2017. Speaking about announcing Jon Moxley's return before AEW did, Lauderdale said it comes down to MOX wanting to be in GCW and making sure it happens. Is schedule changing at all? Brett expressed that he felt it was not a good move. We don't have B shows. GCW owner, Brett Lauderdale, commented on rumblings of a potential working relationship with WWE and said that he's excited for many upcoming partnerships and to share news on how fans will be able to watch the product moving forward. - Brett Lauderdale in DAZN GCW has a proven track record of capitalizing on their opportunities. Especially at a time right now, where as you said, he seems like he's having fun right now and he's motivated, he's in great shape And what he always loves is being busy, as you mentioned. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Over the top pageantry, right? Passionate pro wrestling fan. But yeah, it's definitely possible. What's going on here, Brett? The full interview is available at this link. I cant speak for Brett, but Im not going to baby fans. 1 LIVE RESULTS", "Game Changer Wrestling to debut in Los Angeles in November", "Matt Riddle's Bloodsport results: Matt Riddle vs. Minoru Suzuki", "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport results: Minoru Suzuki vs. Barnett", "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Preview and Predictions", "Frank Mir making pro wrestling debut at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport", "GCW Requests To Be Released From IWTV Contract, Promoter Brett Lauderdale Comments", "GCW's Brett Lauderdale Explains Why They Moved To FITE Rather Than Stay With IWTV", "GCW sells out tickets for Hammerstein Ballroom show", "The WRLD On GCW To Air On Traditional PPV", "Game Changer Wrestling Signs Nick Gage To Exclusive, Multi-Year Contract", "Nick Gage signs exclusive, multi-year contract with GCW", "GCW Fight Club Night One Results (10/8): Jon Moxley, Nick Gage, Jonathan Gresham In Action", "New GCW Ultraviolent Champion Crowned At GCW Homecoming Part 1", "GCW Fight Club 2022 Night Two Results (10/9): Joey Janela Vs. 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GCW - Pay Per View @ Fairgrounds Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, USA", "GCW Alex Colon's Planet Death (4/10) Results: GCW Ultraviolent Champion Crowned", "GCW Homecoming Weekend - Tag 1 - Pay Per View @ Carousel Room At Showboat Hotel Atlantic City in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA", "BJW - Pay Per View @ Shin-Kiba first RING in Tokyo, Japan", "GCW Nick Gage Invitational 6 - Pay Per View @ Summit Park District in Summit, Illinois, USA", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Game_Changer_Wrestling&oldid=1141425519, Jersey Championship Wrestling (19992015). And anybody who follows the business of the business, or does the numbers, would ask that question. The entire GCW catalog and library will be available. Its gonna be an announcement that fans are going to be very happy about, its gonna be something that people have basically been asking for and its gonna be something thats gonna make it a lot easier for GCW fans not to just watch GCW but to watch every show. After that, we're only getting paid X amount per hour. I totally got it. Lauderdale added that theyve protected the GCW library to this point with the intent of making it mean something. And ultimately I think they're going to put all of this under the FITE+ umbrella at some point. The consumer and the platform are only going to pay so much. On June 4, it was reported IWTV was suing GCW for breach of contract. These two things drive me. So $4.99 doesn't just get you GCW, it also gets our partners AIW, Black Label, and everybody else that's currently available on FITE+. One of the topics discussed included Lauderdale revealing that GCW will be making an official announcement on November 1st regarding the future of GCW events on streaming services. They know that they're going to get their money's worth no matter what. Thanks, the statement reads. Very soon. When they see that he does it because he wants to be there, obviously it helps GCWs credibility, it helps our reputation amongst wrestlers and [personalities] inside the business so, Mox, again, his contributions to GCW also extended beyond the ring. Talking to people who have helped build networks for other companies outside of wrestling. "Los Angeles has become a second home for GCW," said Lauderdale. A lot of people have a lot of assumptions about GCW these days, Brett Another entity that people seem to think GCW's getting money from right now to help them grow and find opportunity is WWE. The final moments of the show saw the entire GCW roster coming out to pull the men apart. Do you have another market you want to target and really set up shopping? It's a subscription product that FITE has offered and been working on kind of behind the scenes on developing for the last, I don't know, year and change now. You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I think hell let me know, much of the same way that hes let me know over the last whatever it was, 399 days. They've been involved, or they've been interested in, certain things we've done in the past and discussed involvement, both limited and otherwise, as part of Mania weekend activities. Many fans at the time saw the new coat of paint on the company as blood red, since it quickly embraced and became known as a haven for death match wrestling. Fightful will continue to monitor this story and report any and all updates. You've got this huge announcement here that just dropped today. And that's not even a dig at where he was or what he was doing before. I wouldn't be doing that if I wasn't confident in it and if FITE wasn't willing to make that commitment to us in return. Ill be able to talk more about it very soon, and Ill be happy to come talk about it once the announcement is made.. We do our best to stay on top of and deal with any incidents as they occur, Lauderdale posted on Twitter. Things change so quick that it would behoove them to be aware of not just what GCW is doing, but everybody else in the independent landscape. So Brett, thank you for taking the time. There are times when I think Joey's the exact opposite of fitting in an environment like that. Odds & lines subject to change. They would go right up to them during entrances and when the wrestlers went backstage.. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. So our good friend Stephanie was so gracious to host us at WrestleMania, and we thank her for that. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. What's your next market? Original: GCW owner Brett Lauderdale was recently called out in a big way. That seemed to work because that was pretty much the end of it, aside from them just being rude to us after for bringing attention to it.. I see us doing more in Japan in 2023. Matthew Mitcham has started an OnlyFans to encourage sex-positivity. All Star Junior Festival 2023 Results (3/1): Great Sasuke, CIMA, Hiromu Takahashi, More In Action, MLW Underground Results (2/28): John Hennigan vs. Davey Richards, Billie Starkz In Action. On the subscription services like IWTV, there are only so many subscribers. We are very excited for the future of GCW, which includes a number of exciting partnerships as well as a game-changing announcement in regards to how people will be able to stream and watch GCW events going forward! It's not just us. So we've always done our best to do good business and keep good relationships with everybody. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). In 2015, Brett Lauderdale bought famed independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling and rebranded it as Game Changer Wrestling. So while $4.99 sounds low to us in this indie wrestling world, you have to keep in mind that they're not just targeting the indie wrestling world, they're targeting a much larger fan base. They trust that they're going to get something that's exciting, unpredictable, chaotic, fun, and entertaining. We don't have B towns. To stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like me is to invite attack but they never flinch. I know LA is another market you guys really settled into obviously as well with LA Fights. And I understood people who were asking for an alternative, and I've constantly told them, just hang in there, be patient. CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico (2/28/2023) Results: Atlantis, Los Infernales, Satanico, More Compete. If the quotes in this article are used, please credit The Business of the Business podcast with an H/T to POST Wrestling for the transcriptions. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! And we enjoy it as much as the next person. He claimed that Lauderdale told him that he hoped his mother died while using a racial slur. I feel comfortable with, knowing that hey, moving to this model is a dramatic change for us, but it's worth it. Ft. Worth, TX - Tarrant County Civic Center - January 30, 1984 The Junkyard Dog defeated Kamala via disqualification GCW's Brett Lauderdale: 'I don't think there's an AEW talent ban' The GCW owner hasn't been made aware of AEW talent being unable to wrestle for him. "When we returned to LA in August, we were welcomed with open arms. What does that look like for you guys? They are all under the same umbrella now. Is there, before I stop the recording here today, anything else you want to touch on bring up that we didn't get to here today? Brett Lauderdale: GCW Aren't Competing, We're Just Trying To Be The Best We Can Be 2021 has been a banner year for GCW, from online buzz about Nick Gage vs. Jon Moxley, the shock of Matt Cardona winning their world title, to the news that their upcoming show at NYC's historic. We will have to see if these are just teases done to gain some publicity or if there is really a partnership in the works between the two promotions. Featuring top names among queer wrestling circles at Saturdays event points to GCWs slow yet steady progress of integrating high-caliber out wrestlers on GCW shows in addition to its satellite promotions Jersey Championship Wrestling and LA Fights. From day 1, Nick has put his body, and literally his life on the line for the fans inside the squared circle. And yes, they throw crazy events, they have a lot of resources and they work with so many different people in all lines of entertainment. [10] Since the buyout, GCW began to predominantly feature hardcore wrestling and continued to enjoy success in the New Jersey Wrestling scene. We will make our first of many announcements this Saturday during GCWs event in Detroit, which will air LIVE on FiteTV!. Over the past several months, IWTV has made multiple attempts to address GCWs contractual concerns, including efforts to renegotiate and come to terms on a new agreement. Brett Lauderdale Comments On Reports Of GCW Partnering With WWE Sunil Joseph on October 21, 2022 iPhone App Android App SEND NEWS TIP Leave Comment Follow us To Stay Connected with Our. Gambling problem? This isnt near the first time Ive had to go to them about a situation like this and each time they improve, she said. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). Are you going to continue the same amount of shows? So, Im happy and excited to be able to make that announcement and to make GCW more accessible. However, WWE has also been independent of any external partnerships. GCW Established 1999 Location New Jersey Founder Ricky O Owner Brett Lauderdale & Danny Demanto (2015 - today) Formerly Jersey Championship Wrestling (1999 - 2015) Website Official site Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) is an independent promotion. It's not just a saying or something we promise. I can see us doing more in Europe. We've been kind of trying to figure out what the best move was as GCW has grown and we do more and more shows, both around the country and around the world. Annual events include Backyard Wrestling, Bloodsport, Joey Janela's Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational, and the Tournament of Survival. And sometimes it pays off in ways where we get invited to nice things or nice places. Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. I think that everything's on the table. GCW shuts down homophobic fans ahead of Hammerstein show, West Virginia MMA coach and fighters are offering security for a drag brunch. ET on Thursday, as well as on Friday. Many fans have speculated about whether the incident was a part of the show or if Gage. The promotion specializes in hardcore wrestling, as well as mixed martial arts-inspired shoot style matches. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale set up a. [17] Bloodsport would take place twice more in 2019, this time with the partnership of Josh Barnett. Speaking on The Business of The Business, Lauderdale explained why the IWTV model didn't work for GCW compared to FITE TV. [22], In December 2020, GCW attempted to end their partnership with streaming platform Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV), later moving their content to FITE TV. That's just kind of the nature of the business now. GCW still embraces it's bloody-thirsty roots with crazy matches at big shows like Art of War and Tournament of Survival, usually involving death match icons like Nick Gage and Jimmy Lloyd. May 25, 2022 0 GCW owner Brett Lauderdale has been accused of ordering fake negative COVID-19 test results so he could put on shows during the pandemic. And I think theres a reason why hes done so many shows for us and why he was cool with being our champion for over a year and thats because I think he respects us and what we do and what we stand for so, you know, again, even with this new contract, I still think he has the ability to call a lot of his own shots and if he were to ever ask for a favor or ask for permission for something, I dont see why I cant see Tony Khan saying no forever, you know? I guess he got cold feet or whatever Or somebody got in his ear, or whatever it was, and he just bailed out. First and foremost, theres going to be an announcement coming between now and November 1st on the future of GCWs streaming and where you can watch, and how you can watch GCW events. Well, listen, that guy is a powerhouse, right? Jeff Jarrett, at 54, will step into the Hammerstein and make his GCW debut against EFFY. Though both men competed in hard-fought matches, they still confronted one another when the show was ending. Learn more here. Game Changer Wrestling is hitting up the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, January 23, for The WRLD On GCW. This guy does not need money from indie wrestling companies and I cant pay him the amount of money I cant pay him anything close to what he probably gets paid on a weekly basis from AEW so, nor would he ever expect that or ask for that. I mean, as you said, Black Label Pro is moving their library and their live events over to FITE+, AIW from Cleveland is moving over to FITE+ and I'm not a liberty to speak on others, but I know there's more coming as well. In 2021, IWTV sued GCW for breach of contract. And while that may have been how the promotion restarted itself, it has since become known for so much more. But I think Stephanie and the current regime there, I think that they're very aware of what goes on and the wrestling world outside of just their bubble these days. While this is still our preference, unfortunately at this time we feel we have no option but to pursue legal action against GCW. And I see a lot of potential and personality in him. So we have lots of friends in high places and all these companies. [18][19][20][21] In August 2019, GCW embarked on a two-day tour of Japan. I think again, as we've started to cement our kind of position during Mania week and people know what The Collective is, and it's become sort of a destination underneath WrestleMania. In this exclusive interview, Wrestling Inc. Senior News Editor Nick Hausman speaks with Lauderdale about the bold new way that GCW will now be delivering its content to fans, as well as a wide-variety of other buzzy GCW topics. The Wrld on GCW (stylized as The WRLD on GCW) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) that was held on January 23, 2022. I've always kind of shied away from the idea of TV or a regular weekly program. Popular independent pro wrestling promotion Game Changer Wrestling confronted and quelled a collection of attendees multiple times at Saturday nights Say You Will for hurling homophobic, transphobic and misogynist speech towards wrestlers during the show. I do think it's possible, and I think anything's possible Something like that was discussed a few years ago. I think if there comes a time when theres somebody he wants to wrestle or a show he wants to be a part of, I think hell be there. Im not gonna tell you what it is because Im not allowed to until the announcement is made but I will tell you a little bit about the process because this has been an ongoing process for over a year now, and weve had so many options on the table. I feel a spark again with Joey. [13], In March 2017, GCW produced Joey Janela's Spring Break show in Fern Park, Florida. Ron McDonald speaks on the record about the situation. In a recent interview with The Business of the Business podcast, Game Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale discussed several topics, including the future of GCW's streaming, noting that while he can not dive into the specifics, an announcement will be made by November 1st. A Minnesota judge rules the governing body violated her civil rights by denying trans women a opportunity to compete. I was promised a counter offer but it never came because Mike Burns was mad about Drew Cordiero's Food Truck. I mean, he had a nice arrangement with AEW, and I think it was a good experience that he was able to learn from. I'm not Brandon Thurston here, but even I know that the numbers Because I know you guys are getting 30, 40 bucks, sometimes way more for these combo packages. GCW founder Brett Lauderdale commented on allegations made Wednesday that he and his company purchased fake COVID-19 tests for talent. Many fans at the time saw the new coat of paint on the. Vermont sports body stands up for trans-inclusion during dispute with Christian high school. Game Changer Wrestling came under fire earlier this year for their alleged use of fake COVID-19 tests by west coast promoter and wrestler "Dirty" Ron McDonald. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. Mox wanted to be here, and here he is.". You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Saturdays event was the last GCW show before arguably its most important event ever this Sunday, The WRLD On GCW from New York Citys historic Hammerstein Ballroom. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has pointed out that something is going on between WWE and GCW while also mentioning that Joey Janela promoted this weeks episode of Monday Night RAW and asked everyone on the GCW roster to do the same. It's not a typo. Only thing I ask is just to start booting people out. He's happy, and it's exciting to see him find his smile again, so to speak. Spectacles. So first and foremost, theres gonna be an announcement coming between now and November 1st, the future of GCWs streaming and where you can watch and how you can watch GCW events. Of course, we are aware of the speculation and the rumors surrounding GCW right now. Thats where he came from and its part of his personality, you know? Trans disc golfer Natalie Ryan files discrimination suit against pro tour, With the opening tournament of the season approaching, tour and event organizers are cited, Large majority of Australian rugby club bosses oppose Pride celebrations in the NRL, Trailblazing gay field hockey player Davis Atkin just got named to Australias senior national team. 9 Bought By Brett Lauderdale The revival of Jersey Championship Wrestling would last only a couple of years as the company would be purchased from Ricky O by Combat Zone Wrestling referee Brett Lauderdale and indie wrestler Danny Demanto in 2015. Its going to be an announcement that fans are going to be very happy about, its going to be something that people have basically been asking for and its going to be something thats going to make it a lot easier for GCW fans not to just watch GCW, but to watch every show, so Im happy and excited to be able to make that announcement and to make GCW more accessible. "That seemed to work because that was pretty much the end of it, aside from them just being rude to us after. So it comes as no surprise that as GCW has continued to grow, its distribution has needed to grow with it. [15] GCW would begin to expand throughout the United States and hosted its first show in Los Angeles in November 2018, titled To Live and Die in LA. With FITE TV, theoretically, there is no ceiling. 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He has commitments, real-life commitments and professional commitments that extend beyond GCW. Brett Lauderdale Reveals That A GCW Yearly Pass Is Coming Soon To Chris Jericho Reveals Why It Was Very Hard To Work With Alexa Bliss Is Not Surprised By WWE Snubbing Her In Womens WWE Opposing Claudio Castagnolis CSRO Trademark, Ric Flair Reveals How Much Money He Made For Final Match, WWE Files Motions In Response To WrestleMania 38 Injury Lawsuit. This inspires hope. So when Stephanie McMahon is hosting the GCW crew, is she like, "Oh guys, that Cardona/Gage match, that slapped man, that was so good.". Feel like I let a lot of people down. So FITE+ is a subscription. Triller of course is constantly expanding their portfolio. Published 26th May 2022. Up until Fight Club night one on October 8th, Moxley had been reigning as GCW World Champion since September 2021. [14] This would become an annual tradition for the company. Josh Nason Nov 1, 2022 Twitter.com/@Lauderdale11 If there is a ban on AEW talent appearing in GCW, no one has relayed that information to Brett Lauderdale. It sounds crazy. A recent episode of The Business of the Business podcast had Game Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale as the guest. Alex, another fan in attendance, says fans should be ejected for exhibiting such behavior. Not only did this event give the fans one of the most important main events for. And again, all of our events going forward will be available live on FITE+ for just $4.99 a month. This historic contract will do just that, allowing him to continue his in-ring career at a pace that is beneficial to his health, while beginning to focus on opportunities that take him towards the next phase of his career. The second tweet promoted this weeks SmackDown as well as WWE Crown Jewel. I dont think well see him as frequently. 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I don't know that all the people reading this right now know this or not, but FITE TV was acquired by Triller within the last year, I think. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! They know that they're going to get everything we have with every show. Those comments prompted pro wrestlers John Wayne Murdoch, Reed Bentley and Manders to come from backstage to confront the group as the match continued, telling them to stop or leave. Oh, very cool. [5] They would continue to host the tournament until 2004, when JCW was sold to rival company National Wrestling Superstars (NWS). So we are proud to announce today that we will be moving, not just all of our future live events, but our entire back catalog and library will now be available starting November 1st, today, on FITE+. JUNE 4TH, 2021 The guy's a throwback. "Obviously, a lot that went into that, and probably parts of it that I probably can't talk about, or I shouldn't talk about, just out of respect to all parties. I was right there with [Murdoch], Reed, Manders and everyone else, face to face with the assholes in question and handled it as quickly as I could., Everything is falling into place 111 pic.twitter.com/1iltxY2BO7. Sunil still gets excited when he gets to tell people that he gets paid to watch pro wrestling. It was unusual circumstances that put it all in this position. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Bill wrote on 22.08.2018: [ 10.0] "GCW is truly changing the game, whether it be deathmatches or not, GCW excells.
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