He's happy, and it's exciting to see him find his smile again, so to speak. A story from Maven Bentley. Game Changer Wrestling owner Brett Lauderdale was a recent guest on The Business of the Business Podcast to discuss a wide variety of subjects. La empresa fue fundada por el luchador Ricky Otazu en 1999 como Jersey Championship Wrestling. I love all you misfits and look forward to the . Gambling problem? And sometimes it pays off in ways where we get invited to nice things or nice places. [10] Since the buyout, GCW began to predominantly feature hardcore wrestling and continued to enjoy success in the New Jersey Wrestling scene. I mean, we're talking literally a 10th of that now for this price. Do you think this would be a good vehicle for it or is that not on the radar right now? 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. Big time learning experience. It was unusual circumstances that put it all in this position. 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 following results are from a recent Ring Of Honor W AEW Revolution To Air Live On Bleacher Report This Sunday, ICW Results: 11th Annual Square Go! 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! I mean, he had a nice arrangement with AEW, and I think it was a good experience that he was able to learn from. Ill be able to talk more about it very soon and Ill be happy to come talk about it once the announcement is made. Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This is a great opportunity for GCW and well see. 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. Only thing I ask is just to start booting people out. 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. GCW Promoter Brett Lauderdale promised the biggest announcement in the history of the promotion at Fight Club. Passionate pro wrestling fan. Bill wrote on 22.08.2018: [ 10.0] "GCW is truly changing the game, whether it be deathmatches or not, GCW excells. 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. I'm happy for him. It's not just us. Prior to last night's Game Changer Wrestling show,If I Die First,the promotion did a meet & greet with several of the talent taking photos and chatting with fans. 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. We do our best to stay on top of and deal with any incidents as they occur, Lauderdale posted on Twitter. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) es una empresa independiente de lucha libre profesional estadounidense fundada en 1999 como Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW). You've seen that we're going to be doing some stuff with DDT coming up, and I think this is really just a start. [2][3] JCW ran their first show on January 29, 2000, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. 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. Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! I cant speak for Brett, but Im not going to baby fans. All of them. 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. [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. It wasn't clear when the match would actually take place, though GCW's next event titledBelieve Meis scheduled for February 19. Editors' Picks To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Update: Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. And they have to be. He's super busy. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. As interested as people are, our revenue goes up the more we sell. 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 know that they're going to get their money's worth no matter what. Are you getting that ECW check each month? Years of experience in writing, journalism, and digging exclusive insider info for Ringside News. But yes, it was also significant, obviously having for obvious reasons. 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. 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. 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]. 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. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. He knew he was not going to be able to make every show due to his personal commitments and commitments to AEW. . And about a year ago, when I kind of had the vibe that Joey may be leaving for WWE. All records shattered and its not even close. 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. Joey [Janela] got a lot of attention, obviously, when he started telling people to watch "Monday Night Raw." document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale Addresses Future Of GCWs Streaming. And then there are other times where I think, 'Oh no, he'd be perfect for this.' You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. While many wrestlers associated with GCW were quick to denounce these claims, McDonald stands by his statement and further elaborated on his issues with Brett Lauderdale, the owner of GCW.. Good people know how to act and assholes will laugh at a code of conduct, and if youre actively a piece of shit I will kick you out personally. We had no indication there were any issues and are taking precautions to ensure there are no further incidents this evening. This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:40. On the subscription services like IWTV, there are only so many subscribers. It's just one of those things. For those unaware, GCWs live events typically run for $14.99 each. When asked about Jon Moxley's run as GCW Champion . And I bring up Triller there. Mox wanted to be here, and here he is.". 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. And while that may have been how the promotion restarted itself, it has since become known for so much more. Who knows, you could see GCW as part of one of these spectacles. [25][26], On February 7, 2022, GCW signed Nick Gage to a contract, which was referred to as "the first and only contract that GCW will offer". brett lauderdale @Lauderdale11. 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. Of course, we are aware of the speculation and the rumors surrounding GCW right now. 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. I don't think there's anybody that could possibly think that we would come to Hammerstein Ballroom with anything less than our best. We don't have B shows. 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. We had no indication there were any issues and are taking. AEW Dark: Elevation Spoilers For 3/6 (Taped On 3/1). Does this open the door, I guess, for you guys to be working with other people in the FITE+ Triller universe? [18][19][20][21] In August 2019, GCW embarked on a two-day tour of Japan. They know that they're going to get everything we have with every show. It is true. He could not dive into specifics because hes not allowed to but spoke about the process that led to this. And I understood people who were asking for an alternative, and I've constantly told them, just hang in there, be patient. Images of his claims appeared on Twitter under the handle @DoxxxyStocksy The images can be seen below: If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 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. 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. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. They trust that they're going to get something that's exciting, unpredictable, chaotic, fun, and entertaining. For us, is it worth it to put every show on there? In 2021, IWTV sued GCW for breach of contract. Are you getting subsidized by Triller and FITE now to do this deal? No, probably not. [22], In December 2020, GCW attempted to end their partnership with streaming platform Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV), later moving their content to FITE TV. 1,000 people can order it, 5,000 people can order it. But I do think well see him again. "Apologies to those that witnessed the incident between Psycho Clown & Dr. Wagner during the Meet and Greet tonight in Dallas," Brett Lauderdale tweeted out as the show was going on the air. Tell me and everyone else all about what this is. And yeah, it was basically a done deal. Seasons maybe, if that makes sense. 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? They know that this Hammerstein Ballroom show is going to be a good deal. Abby informed McKenna of the group after the homophobic chant had broken out and the groups offensive comments seemed to lessen for a period. 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. 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. Update: Brett Lauderdale has denied all allegations, and he is seeking legal council. The final moments of the show saw the entire GCW roster coming out to pull the men apart. If you would like to see full results from last night's GCW:If I Dieshow, they are available at this link. And then when it became time to progress, DJ bailed. I wouldnt be surprised if he comes back again and stops in for another event but you know, I mean again, he does have priorities and I dont expect it I wouldnt be surprised and Ill continue to look at it as a bonus any time he comes around. You can hear the track below, but we must warn you that this is for mature audiences only. And both with our existing partners at Freedoms and also outside of Freedoms, we've started to make new relationships in Japan. [14] This would become an annual tradition for the company. So all the people that have reached out and said, "Hey, I wish I could order more shows, but it's just tough." Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper wins discrimination suit against USA Powerlifting. Is schedule changing at all? 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. When it comes to Jon coming back to GCW, Lauderdale cant see Tony Khan saying no forever. [6], The promotion would remain dormant for nearly a decade until September 2013 when, after the closure of National Wrestling Superstars,[7] Otazu reclaimed the rights to JCW and reopened the promotion. Thanks, the statement reads. 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. The conversation's pretty brief and she's got a million people to talk to. Jan 25. 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Do you have another market you want to target and really set up shopping? What does that look like for you guys? They've done these huge, I call them rocking wrestling, boxing type shows. 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GCW owner Brett Lauderdale said on Twitter that it's the first and likely last contract GCW will ever offer, and he's "against the idea of contracts for talent" but made an exception for Gage. A lot of people that work for WWE or AEW started at GCW or came through GCW. In 2015, Brett Lauderdale bought famed independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling and rebranded it as Game Changer Wrestling. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. GCW WWE TPWW Feb 8, 2022 Nick Gage has signed an exclusive, multi-year contract with Game Changer Wrestling, Fightful first reported. 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.". But one thing that I've learned about Joey as well over the years is that you can never doubt him. And all along the whole way I've sympathized. 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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. The future of where Game Changer Wrestling events will stream is going to be formally announced by November 1st. 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. 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. 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. However, WWE has also been independent of any external partnerships. I see us doing more in Japan in 2023. Apologies to those those that witnessed the incident between Psycho Clown & Dr. Wagner during the Meet and Greet tonite in Dallas. We're working on something. Brett Lauderdale, the Owner and Promoter of Game Changer Wrestling, spoke further in regard to the launch of LA Fights. Sunil still gets excited when he gets to tell people that he gets paid to watch pro wrestling. 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