He claimed that Lauderdale told him that he hoped his mother died while using a racial slur. To me, it seemed like a bigger deal than had he been there every week or every show or once a month. Many fans have speculated about whether the incident was a part of the show or if Gage. They're constantly expanding their portfolio. So, Im happy and excited to be able to make that announcement and to make GCW more accessible. . 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. The final moments of the show saw the entire GCW roster coming out to pull the men apart. I see us doing more in Japan in 2023. 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? 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. 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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. I hate to get all Wrestlenomics. 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. "IWTV is a great service for some and at times it's a great service for GCW, but in my opinion, if you're just relying on a subscription service like IWTV or any Highspots, if that's the sole distributor of your product, you're going to hit a ceiling and you can only grow so much. . This past May, California-based promoter 'Dirty' Ron McDonald made allegations against Game Changer Wrestling promoter Brett Lauderdale. Triller of course is constantly expanding their portfolio. 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. Sunil has been writing WWE content writing for over the last five years. 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. Grab the NordVPN. News by Mitch Waddon 3 November, 2021 You've got this huge announcement here that just dropped today. 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. He is the GCW champion, and he cares about GCW. And about a year ago, when I kind of had the vibe that Joey may be leaving for WWE. 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. 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. 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." . 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. GCW has been accused of faking COVID-19 test results for their talent. So all the people that have reached out and said, "Hey, I wish I could order more shows, but it's just tough." Oh, very cool. And I would love to see the Big Man come through GCW. Spectacles. Again, I think anything's possible. I think that that's something that's maybe more conducive to what we do, and also very complimentary to this platform and this model going forward. An announcement about GCWs streaming is going to be made by November 1st. Lauderdale was asked to reflect on Moxleys reign and is appreciative of what Moxley did for the promotion. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. But again, just to remind everybody. So we've always done our best to do good business and keep good relationships with everybody. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale also came out to "shut down the guys," as Abby puts it. Are you getting that ECW check each month? "Los Angeles has become a second home for GCW," said Lauderdale. GCW held their Drop Dead show on 10/22 and on 10/23, theyll be running their Moment of Clarity show from Columbus, Ohio. 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. But I do think well see him again. IWTV issued the following statement on the lawsuit: PUBLIC STATEMENT ON IWTV/GCW LEGAL MATTER. Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper wins discrimination suit against USA Powerlifting. Sound off in the comments section. Not just WWE or AEW, even beyond that. Of course, we defer to Mox, and we defer to AEW. A story from Maven Bentley. 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. I have sent countless proposals including one as recently as Mid-April, trying to find an amicable resolution including for #ToS666 weekend. Are you going to continue the same amount of shows? 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. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. This is coming soon. [18][19][20][21] In August 2019, GCW embarked on a two-day tour of Japan. They took it seriously when fans said something, addressed the people directly and made sure they knew it was unacceptable, got more assertive when that was tested and it was ended., Dark Sheik also voiced support for GCW following the event, saying Thank you to GCW for supporting and believing in me. AEW most definitely respects that, and they respect Mox. The full interview is available at this link. 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. - Brett Lauderdale in DAZN GCW has a proven track record of capitalizing on their opportunities. 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. Fightful will continue to monitor this story and report any and all updates. We had no indication there were any issues and are taking. 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. Right now he's at DDT, and I think he's wrestled in four or five countries in the last whatever, six weeks. As interested as people are, our revenue goes up the more we sell. 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. Glasgow, Scotland (2/26), IMPACT Wrestling Results: No Surrender 2023 Las Vegas, NV (2/24), Report: WWE Planning Two Premium Live Events This May, RevPro Results: Live In Cardiff Cardiff, Wales (2/24), Spoilers: Full Results From February 25th IMPACT Wrestling Tapings, Spoilers: Full Results From February 25th ROH TV Tapings. For those unaware, GCW's live events typically run for $14.99 each. He called Rick Ross his N-Word, and then he repeated a homophobic slur twice in a row. Seasons maybe, if that makes sense. 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. I feel a spark again with Joey. The fact she did that to those fucking assholes who were chanting that fucked shit.QUEEN https://t.co/lLgAQfdNzM. 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. Okay, so it's been in the works. It sounds crazy. GCW founder Brett Lauderdale commented on allegations made Wednesday that he and his company purchased fake COVID-19 tests for talent. 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You got to call it on the fly. 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. What's going on here, Brett? Replying to @Lauderdale11. I noticed an incident last night during the Allie/Kylie match and I left my post immediately to address it. 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. He also used the N-Word again in reference to an old busted p*ssy. This rap was full of slurs and offensive language. He could not dive into specifics because hes not allowed to but spoke about the process that led to this. Of course this is something that's been suggested, discussed many times over the years, the possibility of some sort of episodic program. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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. They know that they're going to get their money's worth no matter what. You're starting to see GCW wrestlers pop up all over Japan, Freedoms, DDT, NOAH Again, I think this is just the beginning and that's really one of our targets for 2023. Defeated Cole Radrick Fight Club: Night 2 in a, Nick Gage Invitational 3: Thy Kingdom Come. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. I've always kind of shied away from the idea of TV or a regular weekly program. So far, the show is being touted as the largest crowd to ever watch a wrestling event at the Hammerstein and it is a loaded show. 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. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale said of the contract, "This is a major milestone moment for both Nick and GCW. 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. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), formerly known as Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW), is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in New Jersey.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. I don't know. GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale Discusses GCW's New FITE+ Deal, Possibly Working With WWE, Joey Janela's Future & More - Exclusive. 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