If you can get in front of them, whether you're getting 50 cents an hour or $1 an hour, that's great because you just want someone to watch your product. Very soon. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. 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. Theres only two people in wrestling that I almost had a shoot fight with and one of them said: F*ck you n*gger I hope your mom dies. My mom was dying at the time., Maven confirmed that his mother died the next day, and then he called out Brett Lauderdale of GCW. He followed that by saying sue me Ive got witnesses.. And then there are other times where I think, 'Oh no, he'd be perfect for this.' While GCW handled the situation in the moment, Saturdays incident sparked other GCW fans to ask if preemptive action on the part of the company would help curtail such things from happening in the first place. 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. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale also came out to "shut down the guys," as Abby puts it. But yes, it was also significant, obviously having for obvious reasons. 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. So, I am, again, Im very excited for this and I think its great for the fans and I also think its great for GCW and if I was not sure this was gonna be great for GCW, I would not doing be doing it because this is a game changer in how people will view GCW and how it will be streamed and its a big difference in going from a literal every show is a pay-per-view model to what were gonna be doing so, without the circumstances in place, I wouldnt be doing this and were very fortunate. The fact she did that to those fucking assholes who were chanting that fucked shit.QUEEN https://t.co/lLgAQfdNzM. Many fans at the time saw the new coat of paint on the. She's definitely part of the MDK gang. There was a conversation held about Jon Moxley. Known as the "Acid Cup," the 16-person single elimination tournament will stream live on IWTV.com at 7 p.m. And they have to be. GCW Owner and promoter Brett Luaderdale recently spoke with DAZN to hype up this Sunday's "The Wrld On GCW" pay-per-view from the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom, and discuss a wide range of topics, including GCW selling out historic venue and how he came to be in charge of the promotion. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale responded to claims that he ordered fake COVID tests to allow GCW performers to compete during the pandemic. This is coming soon. 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! Then he used a homophobic slur. "People at this point trust GCW. But again, I think Joey's at his happiest and at his best when he's busy. And again, all of our events going forward will be available live on FITE+ for just $4.99 a month. [4] Later that year, JCW hosted the inaugural Jersey J-Cup, which featured many of the top independent wrestlers of that period. GCW is literally one of the most important . 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. Actually, theres a lot more that goes into it weve looked at every option, weve weighed every option, weve looked at the numbers of everything on all those options and what those numbers would mean and what they could mean before coming to our conclusion and ultimately, I think the route were taking is the one that makes the most sense for us and will be the easiest transition for our fans. Worked in finance before realizing pro wrestling journalism made much less sense. He is the GCW champion, and he cares about GCW. No, we're not slowing down. [14] This would become an annual tradition for the company. I do think it's possible, and I think anything's possible Something like that was discussed a few years ago. Game Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale was a recent guest on The Business of the Business Podcast to discuss a wide variety of subjects. No, probably not. GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale Discusses GCW's New FITE+ Deal, Possibly Working With WWE, Joey Janela's Future & More - Exclusive. He called Rick Ross his N-Word, and then he repeated a homophobic slur twice in a row. On December 26, 2020, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) announced via social media that they unilaterally wished to be released from their distribution agreement with IndependentWrestling.TV (IWTV). Odds & lines subject to change. This is a great opportunity for GCW and well see. It was my first ever GCW show and I was damn well entertained. Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper wins discrimination suit against USA Powerlifting. A Maryland native and graduate of Norfolk State University, Andrew Thompson has been covering wrestling since 2017. In 2021, IWTV sued GCW for breach of contract. GCW continues to grow thanks to the relationship they've built with their fans. Every show we do, we put everything on the line. Speaking to DAZN, GCW promoter, Brett Lauderdale credited the growth of GCW to its loyal fanbase and the knowledge that GCW will always put its best foot forward. They are all under the same umbrella now. While this is still our preference, unfortunately at this time we feel we have no option but to pursue legal action against GCW. AEW most definitely respects that, and they respect Mox. And I'm glad that it's finally here. So I'm sure that lends to whatever relationship there may be. GCW continued to run pay-per-view events, which were hosted on FITE TV, after trying to be released by their IWTV contract. We will make our first of many announcements this Saturday during GCWs event in Detroit, which will air LIVE on FiteTV!. Joey [Janela] got a lot of attention, obviously, when he started telling people to watch "Monday Night Raw." I have always been against the idea of contracts in GCW but there are exceptions to every rule. Im not going to 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, weve explore everything from following models that are already in place for individual streaming networks to creating our own from scratch, and this includes, I did have meetings with literal developers, multiple in different places, talking to people who have helped build networks for other companies outside of wrestling and just hearing how they build these and put these together and hearing how much work and how much it actually costs to build these things, which I learned theyre actually very expensive. Hes just here because theres a side of him that still loves indie wrestling. CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico (2/28/2023) Results: Atlantis, Los Infernales, Satanico, More Compete. Annual events include Backyard Wrestling, Bloodsport, Joey Janela's Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational, and the Tournament of Survival. We had no indication there were any issues and are taking. Mike Gordon aka "Dirty" Ron McDonald posted in a facebook group on Wednesday that he helped company founder Brett Lauderdale fake COVID-19 test results. 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. I love pro wrestling and hate BS. Fightful will continue to monitor this story and report any and all updates. So it always was just Mox, talking to him and him I guess handling whatever needed to get handled with AEW but, Im sure things are gonna change now [with his new contract]. "Los Angeles has become a second home for GCW," said Lauderdale. This was also the finals of the Nick Gage Invitational 6 tournament. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. With that being said, there are bundles when the company holds multiple live events in a single week. From day 1, Nick has put his body, and literally his life on the line for the fans inside the squared circle. 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+. 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. I think hell let me know, much of the same way that hes let me know over the last whatever it was, 399 days. These fans began making overtly sexual and misogynist comments towards the two, prompting Rae to respond by giving the group the middle finger and smiling while locking Katch in an abdominal stretch. I feel comfortable with, knowing that hey, moving to this model is a dramatic change for us, but it's worth it. Not only did this event give the fans one of the most important main events for. As of this writing neither Game Changer Wrestling not Brett Lauderdale have not responded to this song or Maven Bentleys accusation. It's not just us. For those unaware, GCW's live events typically run for $14.99 each. It was unusual circumstances that put it all in this position. With success has also come big names, like AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, who was a regular with the promotion before recently re-signing with AEW. Moxley will defend the GCW World title. Hes one of the biggest stars in the world so to see him wearing our title belt and wearing GCW sweatshirts on TV and doing crazy matches for us when he doesnt have to do them, its obviously a big deal for GCW and it opens our eyes, it takes us beyond the indie wrestling bubble and introduces new fans to us that otherwise would never know what GCW is and furthermore, I mean when other wrestlers, AEW wrestlers or just top-name international talent or even just top indie wrestlers, when they see Moxley willing to come and do GCW, knowing that the guy doesnt need the money, its not about a payday. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. Wrestlers received: $15,000 in donations GCW recieved: $0 for stream, $0 for tickets" : SquaredCircle Brett Lauderdale: "GCW paid: $1000 for venue, $900 for production team, $1000+ for flights and hotels. Gonna work harder than ever to get a 2nd chance. Weve explored everything from following models that are already in place for individual streaming networks to creating our own from scratch and this includes I did have meetings with literal developers, multiple, in different places. So just tell me a little bit about how it works, I guess. In an interview with DAZN, GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale spoke about the company advertising the return of Jon Moxley before AEW did this week. Grab the NordVPN. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Its quite obvious that WWE is one of the biggest professional wrestling promotions in the world. Jan 25. 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. GCW shuts down homophobic fans ahead of Hammerstein show, West Virginia MMA coach and fighters are offering security for a drag brunch. [5] They would continue to host the tournament until 2004, when JCW was sold to rival company National Wrestling Superstars (NWS). Fans in attendance told Outsports the group made transphobic comments and chanted a homophobic slur during the events early matches, which featured LGBTQ wrestlers Dark Sheik and Speedball Mike Bailey. But the last event on the Road to Hammerstein saw that growing focus on inclusion challenged by the group. But yeah, it's definitely possible. In 2015, Brett Lauderdale bought famed independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling and rebranded it as Game Changer Wrestling. Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. Lauderdale was asked to reflect on Moxleys reign and is appreciative of what Moxley did for the promotion. This past May, California-based promoter 'Dirty' Ron McDonald made allegations against Game Changer Wrestling promoter Brett Lauderdale. But of course, the more shows we do, it's obviously harder for people to be able to follow every show on the pay-per-view formula. On the subscription services like IWTV, there are only so many subscribers. brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) January 25, 2022. So, as I saw it, I loved him being champion for that entire time because it made him seem extra special every time he would come and every time he would have a match, put the title on the line. Of course, she's so busy on a day like WrestleMania. However, recent reports have emerged that indicate WWE may be looking to work together with Game Change Wrestling. It's just one of those things. [23][24], On January 23, 2022, GCW held the sold out The Wrld on GCW event, their debut at the Hammerstein Ballroom. 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. EFFY has made his thoughts clear on the "clout vampire." Apologies to those those that witnessed the incident between Psycho Clown & Dr. Wagner during the Meet and Greet tonite in Dallas. 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. I see us doing more in Japan in 2023. Are you getting that ECW check each month? It's not a typo. And ultimately I think they're going to put all of this under the FITE+ umbrella at some point. Joey Janela continued with his series of WWE-related tweets. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). Instead, he teased that a major announcement can be expected soon. But I think the bottom line here is that Mox wants to be here. She's definitely gang affiliated. It wasn't clear when the match would actually take place, though GCW's next event titledBelieve Meis scheduled for February 19. 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By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Brett expressed that he felt it was not a good move. They survived a pandemic that killed many independent promotions by taking the opportunity to do outdoor shows. Game Changer Wrestling promoter Brett Lauderdale states that an announcement is coming by November 1st about streaming as it relates to GCW October 23, 2022 Andrew Thompson NEWS Photo Courtesy: Game Changer Wrestling An announcement about GCW's streaming is going to be made by November 1st. [9], In June 2015, Jersey Championship Wrestling rebranded itself to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)[3] after being purchased by Brett Lauderdale and Danny Demanto. Is it just like, you think that they're just trying to be nice to you guys to create an open relationship? Gambling problem? As interested as people are, our revenue goes up the more we sell. We don't have B towns. [2][3] JCW ran their first show on January 29, 2000, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. . Defeated Alex Colon at Homecoming: Part 1. In an interview with Piers Austin (later . I don't think there's anybody that could possibly think that we would come to Hammerstein Ballroom with anything less than our best. He uses the N-Word in reference to shooting a gun. 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. This was a deal that was very beneficial for us and them You have to remember, they have a customer base that goes beyond just independent wrestling. Update: Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. - Brett Lauderdale in DAZN GCW has a proven track record of capitalizing on their opportunities. And while that may have been how the promotion restarted itself, it has since become known for so much more. They know that they're going to get their money's worth no matter what. He deserves, and has earned the right to be rewarded for 20+ years of hard work and sacrifice. Learn more here. Seasons maybe, if that makes sense. Weve looked at every option, weve weighed every option, weve looked at the numbers of everything on all those options and what those numbers would mean, and what they could mean before coming to our conclusion and ultimately, I think the route were taking is the one that makes the mose sense for us, and will be the easiest transition for our fans, so I am again very excited for this and I think its great for the fans and I also think its great for GCW, and if I was not sure this was going to be great for GCW, I would not be doing it, because this is a game-changer in how people will view GCW and how it will be streamed and its a big difference in going from a literal every show is a pay-per-view model to what were going to be doing, so without the circumstances in place, I wouldnt be doing this and were very fortunate. In December 2020, Game Changer Wrestling formally announced that they were looking to be released from their contract with IWTV with GCW owner Brett Lauderdale saying at that time, "our existing agreement with IWTV isn't sustainable & we need a change.". Well again, Ive had very little interaction with AEW itself over the years and booking [Jon] Moxley, I never spoke to AEW. Defeated Cole Radrick Fight Club: Night 2 in a, Nick Gage Invitational 3: Thy Kingdom Come. 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. And about a year ago, when I kind of had the vibe that Joey may be leaving for WWE. Replying to @Lauderdale11. Of course, for the last few years, our shows have all been on FITE TV on a pay-per-view model, where people basically have to pay for each show or even by the bundle, depending on if it's a busy weekend or whatnot. Contents 1 History 2 Previous Logos 3 Championships 4 See also 5 External links History Previous Logos Ill be able to talk more about it very soon, and Ill be happy to come talk about it once the announcement is made.. And tell me a little bit more about what FITE+ is, because I know that Black Label Pro, it sounds like, is going to be doing this FITE+ thing. Mox wanted to be here, and here he is.". We're working on something. When asked about Jon Moxley's run as GCW Champion . Passionate pro wrestling fan. COVID-19 had a profound effect on professional wrestling, forcing the industry to make major changes. It was clear they were trying to get attention from wrestlers, Abby said. He went on to state that when it came to Moxley appearing for GCW, Lauderdale did not deal with AEW and he always dealt with Moxley. It is hard to pay $10 every time you want to see a show. Thats where he came from and its part of his personality, you know? So it comes as no surprise that as GCW has continued to grow, its distribution has needed to grow with it. And yeah, it was basically a done deal. 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. So we have lots of friends in high places and all these companies. [6] In April 2014, JCW opened its own training school in North Bergen. Triller of course is constantly expanding their portfolio. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). My reply: I have sent countless proposals including one as recently as Mid-April, trying to find an amicable resolution including for #ToS666 weekend. [10] Since the buyout, GCW began to predominantly feature hardcore wrestling and continued to enjoy success in the New Jersey Wrestling scene. IWTVs goal has always been to resolve this issue outside of the courts. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale speaks with Fightful about the new direction for the company's streaming, as well as WWE and AEW rumorsExclusive! If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. I was promised a counter offer but it never came because Mike Burns was mad about Drew Cordieros Food Truck. We do our best to stay on top of and deal with any incidents as they occur, Lauderdale posted on Twitter. "People at this point trust GCW. Over the top pageantry, right? This inspires hope. I think theres always a time and a place or a reason that could make sense so, well see. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), formerly known as Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW), is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in New Jersey. And for, honestly, a couple years now. This isnt near the first time Ive had to go to them about a situation like this and each time they improve, she said. This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:40. Do you think it's out of the realm of possibility with this new regime that WWE could have a hand or some kind of participation in The Collective during a WrestleMania weekend or no? Again, I think anything's possible. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For us, is it worth it to put every show on there? He also used the N-Word again in reference to an old busted p*ssy. This rap was full of slurs and offensive language. The event was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City , marking the promotion's debut in the Hammerstein Ballroom and the first wrestling event held in the venue since 2019. Who knows, you could see GCW as part of one of these spectacles. Feel like I let a lot of people down. Or maybe Triller will want GCW to host a spectacle, who knows? IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. For some companies, it's a great deal because you're included in this network and there are eyes watching you that would not be buying on FITE TV. There was people that approached me about putting our stuff on there [Pluto TV] and I remember them saying to me, Well yeah, youll get money based on the ads and yeah, I just remember it not sounding like it made sense, at all, because Im not about to start putting we protected the integrity of our library this whole time with the intent of, you know, really making it worth something at some point. However, the lightheartedness of the experience was interrupted by an apparent altercation between Psycho Clown and Dr. Wagner. Brett Lauderdale: "GCW paid: $1000 for venue, $900 for production team, $1000+ for flights and hotels. A story from Maven Bentley. When the suggestion that GCW be similarly proactive arose on Twitter following the event, the official Twitter account for Orange Crush, a pro wrestling art periodical operated by Adam Abdalla and Susan Globus that co-owns GCW affiliate Jersey Championship Wrestling, responded. I want to thank you for the time, man. And as our fan base has grown and the enthusiasm for our product has grown, we've been looking for ways to make it easier to follow and watch everything we do. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! They do massive boxing and MMA and bare knuckle events, all kinds of events beyond just wrestling. Abby, a fan at the show, told Outsports she notified pro wrestler and regular GCW production crew member Kaia McKenna of the groups comments during the first half of the 312-hour broadcast. I know LA is another market you guys really settled into obviously as well with LA Fights. I actually had a deal to buy CZW. 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. Johnny Haught, who owns an MMA training school in the Ohio Valley, is standing up for drag queens. 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. "We had no indication there were any issues and are taking precautions to ensure there are no further incidents this evening.". 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.". Sunday was a smash hit business wise for gcw. Are you going to continue the same amount of shows? Brett Lauderdale, the Owner and Promoter of Game Changer Wrestling, spoke further in regard to the launch of LA Fights. So all the people that have reached out and said, "Hey, I wish I could order more shows, but it's just tough." [16] In April 2018, GCW partnered with Matt Riddle to produce Matt Riddle's Bloodsport, a show that fused professional wrestling and mixed-martial arts rules. GCW @ Atlanta, GA - WTBS Studios - January 14, 1984 TV taping: NWA World Champion Ric Flair defeated Zane Smith. I don't know. Speaking to DAZN, GCW promoter, Brett Lauderdale credited the growth of GCW to its loyal fanbase and the knowledge that GCW will always put its best foot forward.
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