Vermont sports body stands up for trans-inclusion during dispute with Christian high school. All Rights Reserved, Follow Us on Snapchat for All Our Breaking News. [8] Later that year, JCW would return to hosting the Jersey J-Cup. In a brief statement to Fightful, Lauderdale said, "I've referred this matter to my lawyer and as much as I'd like to comment, I've been advised not to." . We don't have B shows. You've got this huge announcement here that just dropped today. 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. 1,000 people can order it, 5,000 people can order it. Contents 1 History 2 Previous Logos 3 Championships 4 See also 5 External links History Previous Logos The event marked the first GCW event to air on traditional pay-per-view outlets. We had no indication there were any issues and are taking precautions to ensure there are no further incidents this evening. He's super busy. He called Rick Ross his N-Word, and then he repeated a homophobic slur twice in a row. Are you getting that ECW check each month? 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. ET on Thursday, as well as on Friday. From day 1, Nick has put his body, and literally his life on the line for the fans inside the squared circle. "We had no indication there were any issues and are taking precautions to ensure there are no further incidents this evening.". For those unaware, GCWs live events typically run for $14.99 each. Lauderdale is confident in this decision and said he would not make this move if it was not going to benefit GCW in the best way. You got to call it on the fly. No, we're not slowing down. In the lawsuit, IWTV says that damages cannot be calculated until GCW provides the full amount of revenue garnered by the pay-per-view events, but it is believed the damages are in excess of $500,000.. So FITE+ is a subscription. All records shattered and its not even close. 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. I don't know. During Brotherly Love Wrestling, Maven Bentley told a story about GCW owner Brett Lauderdale. In an exclusive interview with Wrestling Inc, Lauderdale addressed the WWE partnership rumors directly. Do you think this would be a good vehicle for it or is that not on the radar right now? Its quite obvious that WWE is one of the biggest professional wrestling promotions in the world. Right now he's at DDT, and I think he's wrestled in four or five countries in the last whatever, six weeks. Multiple promotions have implemented some form of a fan code of conduct outlining conduct and speech that are prohibited, including the kind of speech present Saturday night, as a proactive measure against hateful conduct. And I'll just tell you, I'm no dummy here. I have sent countless proposals including one as recently as Mid-April, trying to find an amicable resolution including for #ToS666 weekend. With FITE TV, theoretically, there is no ceiling. [18][19][20][21] In August 2019, GCW embarked on a two-day tour of Japan. 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.. When asked about Jon Moxley's run as GCW Champion . I don't know. 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. To stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like me is to invite attack - but they never flinch. Lauderdale wrote, 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. And this is when Joey's literally at his best. If you use any of the quotes above, please credit the original source with a h/t and link back to Fightful for the transcription. The promotion was originally founded by Ricky Otazu in 1999, it was rebranded under its current name in 2015, after a sale to Danny Demanto and current owner Brett Lauderdale. With that being said, there are bundles when the company holds multiple live events in a single week. GCW WWE TPWW Feb 8, 2022 Nick Gage has signed an exclusive, multi-year contract with Game Changer Wrestling, Fightful first reported. I love all you misfits and look forward to the . Is that something on your mind, like a weekly type episodic show? Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. [13], In March 2017, GCW produced Joey Janela's Spring Break show in Fern Park, Florida. brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) February 6, 2022, GCW Management Apologizes For Incident Before GCW: If I Die First. This agreement was signed in March 2020 and has been honored since then by IWTV. To stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like me is to invite attack but they never flinch. That's one thing I've learned in wrestling, is anything can happen. This was also the finals of the Nick Gage Invitational 6 tournament. And that's not even a dig at where he was or what he was doing before. However, the lightheartedness of the experience was interrupted by an apparent altercation between Psycho Clown and Dr. Wagner. 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. He was revealed as the mystery opponent of Seth Rollins and. 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. 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. We will make our first of many announcements this Saturday during GCWs event in Detroit, which will air LIVE on FiteTV!. Again, I think anything's possible. GCW would not have achieved the level of success it has without Nick F'N Gage, and we are proud to be able to say that GCW will remain Nick's home for the rest of his career".[27]. Big time learning experience. See our ethics statement. So yes, it's leaving behind our old model to come to this, is a dramatic change, but one that is again, with much negotiation and with much confidence. Hell shoot me a text and say, you know, What do you got coming up in this month? Or, When you are gonna be in this place? And thats how it would often come together so, I wouldnt be surprised if I hear from him again in a few months or six months or whatever, some time in the next year. 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. For us, is it worth it to put every show on there? I hate to get all Wrestlenomics. 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. Only thing I ask is just to start booting people out. 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. Triller of course is constantly expanding their portfolio. Original: GCW owner Brett Lauderdale was recently called out in a big way. In 2015, Brett Lauderdale bought famed independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling and rebranded it as Game Changer Wrestling. JUNE 4TH, 2021 [9], In June 2015, Jersey Championship Wrestling rebranded itself to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)[3] after being purchased by Brett Lauderdale and Danny Demanto. GCW founder Brett Lauderdale commented on allegations made Wednesday that he and his company purchased fake COVID-19 tests for talent. Talking to people who have helped build networks for other companies outside of wrestling. After that, we're only getting paid X amount per hour. A music video that was uploaded to Larry Legends YouTube channel in January also features what is said to be Lauderdale using many offensive terms in what technically qualifies as a rap song. And I'm glad that those people who have had trouble keeping up are now going to be able to keep up for not $9.99, but literally half of that, $4.99. Psycho Clown continuously threw chairs in the ring at Wagner and ultimately accepted the challenge. I think that everything's on the table. What's going on here, Brett? This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:40. Seasons maybe, if that makes sense. Before the historical event, GCW owner Brett Lauderdale sat down with DAZN News to preview the show, whether he thought the company would be where it's at, the breakthrough moment of GCW, and the decision to announce Moxley before he returned to AEW on Wednesday. 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. 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 don't have B towns. And I'm glad that it's finally here. GCW has since grown from running shows based in New Jersey, to holding events across the United States, as well as internationally in Japan and Mexico. We do our best to stay on top of and deal with any incidents as they occur, Lauderdale posted on Twitter. 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. It wasn't clear when the match would actually take place, though GCW's next event titledBelieve Meis scheduled for February 19. With that being said, there are bundles when the company holds multiple live events in a single week. But again, just to remind everybody. 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. A story from Maven Bentley tells of inappropriate behavior and is seemingly backed up by audio with very concerning 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. So I'm excited for everybody to be able to catch up on what they might have missed and then join us now And new people I expect, and I hope, will join us along the way. It was explained to him that by GCW content being on Pluto TV, the promotion would make money off ads. All of them. A recent episode of The Business of the Business podcast had Game Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale as the guest. Every show we do, we put everything on the line. On the subscription services like IWTV, there are only so many subscribers. So, Im happy and excited to be able to make that announcement and to make GCW more accessible. 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. They know that they're going to get their money's worth no matter what. 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. Brett Hart defeated Gary Royal . So it comes as no surprise that as GCW has continued to grow, its distribution has needed to grow with it. 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. What do you think the announcement could be? The sold-out show will feature some of the companies most high profile matches to date, including some featuring top LGBTQ performers (EFFY vs. Jeff Jarrett, Allie Katch vs. Ruby Soho, Dark Sheik vs. an unannounced opponent). Annual events include Backyard Wrestling, Bloodsport, Joey Janela's Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational, and the Tournament of Survival. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Sunil has been writing WWE content writing for over the last five years. And about a year ago, when I kind of had the vibe that Joey may be leaving for WWE. Do you think that he would fit in Triple H's bubble? However, I think that there are ways to do it. They know that this Hammerstein Ballroom show is going to be a good deal. The main event of the show featured Dr. Wagner defeating Joey Janela, while earlier in the evening, Psycho Clown defeated Gringo Loco in a Falls Count Anywhere match that saw the two men jumping from football goalposts. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale speaks with Fightful about the new direction for the company's streaming, as well as WWE and AEW rumorsExclusive! I know ive been saying it for a while now, but hang in there a little longer and i promise it will be worth it, I know ive been saying it for a while now, but hang in there a little longer and i promise it will be worth it https://t.co/VaO0AW2vcG, brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) August 27, 2022. Okay, so it's been in the works. Then he used a homophobic slur. "People at this point trust GCW. GCW has been accused of faking COVID-19 test results for their talent. The conversation's pretty brief and she's got a million people to talk to. GCW continues to grow thanks to the relationship they've built with their fans. They're constantly expanding their portfolio. "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. 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. But the group piped up again during a match featuring female wrestlers Allie Katch and Kylie Rae. 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. 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. Actualmente es propiedad del rbitro independiente Brett Lauderdale. 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. Got played and I shoulda known better. On June 4, it was reported IWTV was suing GCW for breach of contract. And it's not just us. Pro beachballs at pro wrestling shows, pro dives if someone catches, anti bullies, olives, and pineapples on pizza. But again, I think Joey's at his happiest and at his best when he's busy. One thing that a lot of people were interested in was a possible episodic GCW show. 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. 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'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. Ron McDonald speaks on the record about the situation. Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 16, 2023, Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 9, 2023, Ring of Honor TV Spoiler Results for March 2, 2023. 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.". This isnt near the first time Ive had to go to them about a situation like this and each time they improve, she said. And I understood people who were asking for an alternative, and I've constantly told them, just hang in there, be patient. 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. brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) January 25, 2022. And all of that will be available literally for $4.99 a month. Gage was wearing a Game Changer Wrestling t-shirt and was accompanied by GCW Co-Owner Brett Lauderdale. 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. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2015present: Rebranding as Game Changer Wrestling, Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:40, "Jersey Championship Wrestling - History", "Game Changer Wrestling Continues to Change The Game", "Nick Gage Invitational Ultraviolent Tournament", "JOEY JANELA'S SPRING BREAK 3, PT. What's your next market? AEW Dynamite Report: Casino Battle Royale, Face of the Revolution Ladder Match, NXT ranks #21 on cable, lowest viewership since December, Bryan Danielson still has dream to compete in the G1 Climax, Sonya Deville reportedly arrested for possession of a firearm without correct permit, Yuya Uemura says Im good after match was stopped during IMPACT tapings, Brett Lauderdale returned to The Business of the Business podcast, Up until Fight Club night one on October 8th, reigning as GCW World Champion since September 2021, reached a new long-term agreement with AEW, AEW Dynamite 3/1/23 POST Show | REWIND-A-DYNAMITE, Fuego Del Sol reveals his foot is fractured in five places, could be out for three months. GCW held their Drop Dead show on 10/22 and on 10/23, theyll be running their Moment of Clarity show from Columbus, Ohio. No comment. He is the GCW champion, and he cares about GCW. As interested as people are, our revenue goes up the more we sell. 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