From day 1, Nick has put his body, and literally his life on the line for the fans inside the squared circle. 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). And they have to be. And sometimes it pays off in ways where we get invited to nice things or nice places. "When we returned to LA in August, we were welcomed with open arms. Again, I think anything's possible. This is a great opportunity for GCW and well see. Oh, very cool. Replying to @Lauderdale11. 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. 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. And then when it became time to progress, DJ bailed. He called Rick Ross his N-Word, and then he repeated a homophobic slur twice in a row. Gambling problem? That's less than the price of what one pay-per-view cost up until this day. "People at this point trust GCW. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. And I would love to see the Big Man come through GCW. I am personally approachable and accessible to everyone during every show, and am ready, willing and able to assist with any concerns at any time. 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. I think that everything's on the table. 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. 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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. It was my first ever GCW show and I was damn well entertained. With a global audience spanning in the millions, it shouldnt come as a surprise that other wrestling promotions would want to partner with WWE. 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. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Grab the NordVPN. While this is still our preference, unfortunately at this time we feel we have no option but to pursue legal action against GCW. We had a signed MOU, which is a memorandum of understanding, where we outlined the terms and it was signed by all parties. I know Kevin Gill is getting some really nice seats these days. But one thing that I've learned about Joey as well over the years is that you can never doubt him. Sunil has been writing WWE content writing for over the last five years. With that being said, there are bundles when the company holds multiple live events in a single week. However, WWE has also been independent of any external partnerships. However, the lightheartedness of the experience was interrupted by an apparent altercation between Psycho Clown and Dr. Wagner. It also isnt the highest quality track in existence. Emo Fight is a. And I'll just tell you, I'm no dummy here. So we've always done our best to do good business and keep good relationships with everybody. We don't have B shows. The conversation's pretty brief and she's got a million people to talk to. Apologies to those those that witnessed the incident between Psycho Clown & Dr. Wagner during the Meet and Greet tonite in Dallas. Is it just like, you think that they're just trying to be nice to you guys to create an open relationship? What do you think the announcement could be? I expect over the next 12 months to continue the pace of the last 12 months, which is, I don't know, anywhere from 75 to 80 shows under the entire umbrella. 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. Though both men competed in hard-fought matches, they still confronted one another when the show was ending. IWTVs goal has always been to resolve this issue outside of the courts. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. They do massive boxing and MMA and bare knuckle events, all kinds of events beyond just wrestling. GCW held their Drop Dead show on 10/22 and on 10/23, theyll be running their Moment of Clarity show from Columbus, Ohio. So all the people that have reached out and said, "Hey, I wish I could order more shows, but it's just tough." 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. But the group piped up again during a match featuring female wrestlers Allie Katch and Kylie Rae. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale took to Twitter over the weekend to announce that a yearly pass for the promotion on FITE.tv is still in the works. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale Addresses Future Of GCWs Streaming. Sunday was a smash hit business wise for gcw. 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. Tell me and everyone else all about what this is. Yes. 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. However, recent reports have emerged that indicate WWE may be looking to work together with Game Change Wrestling. Joey Janela continued with his series of WWE-related tweets. [10] Since the buyout, GCW began to predominantly feature hardcore wrestling and continued to enjoy success in the New Jersey Wrestling scene. They booked one of their biggest shows of 2021 on the same night as a stacked UFC card and then trended higher than it on social media. And all along the whole way I've sympathized. I do think it's possible, and I think anything's possible Something like that was discussed a few years ago. To stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like me is to invite attack - but they never flinch. [9], In June 2015, Jersey Championship Wrestling rebranded itself to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)[3] after being purchased by Brett Lauderdale and Danny Demanto. 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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. He deserves, and has earned the right to be rewarded for 20+ years of hard work and sacrifice. 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. This past May, California-based promoter 'Dirty' Ron McDonald made allegations against Game Changer Wrestling promoter Brett Lauderdale. He claimed that Lauderdale told him that he hoped his mother died while using a racial slur. It was unusual circumstances that put it all in this position. And then there are other times where I think, 'Oh no, he'd be perfect for this.' But yeah, it's definitely possible. La empresa fue fundada por el luchador Ricky Otazu en 1999 como Jersey Championship Wrestling. Of course this is something that's been suggested, discussed many times over the years, the possibility of some sort of episodic program. [13], In March 2017, GCW produced Joey Janela's Spring Break show in Fern Park, Florida. 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. CMLL Martes de Arena Mexico (2/28/2023) Results: Atlantis, Los Infernales, Satanico, More Compete. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. 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. He also used the N-Word again in reference to an old busted p*ssy. This rap was full of slurs and offensive language. I can see us doing more in Europe. 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.". Known as the "Acid Cup," the 16-person single elimination tournament will stream live on IWTV.com at 7 p.m. Defeated Lucky 13 to become the inaugural champion. In an exclusive interview with Wrestling Inc, Lauderdale addressed the WWE partnership rumors directly. Images of his claims appeared on Twitter under the handle @DoxxxyStocksy The images can be seen below: GCW @ Atlanta, GA - WTBS Studios - January 14, 1984 TV taping: NWA World Champion Ric Flair defeated Zane Smith. They trust that they're going to get something that's exciting, unpredictable, chaotic, fun, and entertaining. He's happy, and it's exciting to see him find his smile again, so to speak. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. 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. 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. 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? Hes not doing it for the money. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The consumer and the platform are only going to pay so much. GCW is literally one of the most important . Alex, another fan in attendance, says fans should be ejected for exhibiting such behavior. 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. So it comes as no surprise that as GCW has continued to grow, its distribution has needed to grow with it. 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 this Hammerstein Ballroom show is going to be a good deal. 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]. Mox wanted to be here, and here he is.". 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 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. Independent wrestler "Dirty" Ron McDonald made the accusations via his social media page on Wednesday. Defeated Cole Radrick Fight Club: Night 2 in a, Nick Gage Invitational 3: Thy Kingdom Come. 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. 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. Annual events include Backyard Wrestling, Bloodsport, Joey Janela's Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational, and the Tournament of Survival. There are times when I think Joey's the exact opposite of fitting in an environment like that. I feel a spark again with Joey. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. 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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? We dont have house shows. With that being said, there are bundles when the company holds multiple live events in a single week. Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. [6] In April 2014, JCW opened its own training school in North Bergen. But I think the bottom line here is that Mox wants to be here. For those unaware, GCWs live events typically run for $14.99 each. 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JUNE 4TH, 2021 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. 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. There is a lot larger customer base available to them. He knew he was not going to be able to make every show due to his personal commitments and commitments to AEW. Are you getting subsidized by Triller and FITE now to do this deal? My reply: I have sent countless proposals including one as recently as Mid-April, trying to find an amicable resolution including for #ToS666 weekend. It will create a more comfy environment for everyone, Alex said. So, Im happy and excited to be able to make that announcement and to make GCW more accessible. 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