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. The entire GCW catalog and library will be available. 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. 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." . GCW has been accused of faking COVID-19 test results for their talent. I mean, as you said, Black Label Pro is moving their library and their live events over to FITE+, AIW from Cleveland is moving over to FITE+ and I'm not a liberty to speak on others, but I know there's more coming as well. This website uses cookies. A Maryland native and graduate of Norfolk State University, Andrew Thompson has been covering wrestling since 2017. It wasn't clear when the match would actually take place, though GCW's next event titledBelieve Meis scheduled for February 19. "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. But I think Stephanie and the current regime there, I think that they're very aware of what goes on and the wrestling world outside of just their bubble these days. There is a lot larger customer base available to them. 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). 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. 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GCW owner Brett Lauderdale said of the contract, "This is a major milestone moment for both Nick and GCW. 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. In 2015, Brett Lauderdale bought famed independent promotion Jersey Championship Wrestling and rebranded it as Game Changer Wrestling. And so for $4.99, do you get all of those promotions or is it just one a la carte? Right now he's at DDT, and I think he's wrestled in four or five countries in the last whatever, six weeks. 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. Joey Janela continued with his series of WWE-related tweets. Probably not. Just hearing how they build these and put these togethers and hearing how much work and how much it actually costs to build these things which I learned theyre actually very expensive. EFFY has made his thoughts clear on the "clout vampire." (Editor's note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) I don't know. I mean him at "NXT," that seems like a layup to me at the very least. Yes. Learn more here. But I think the bottom line here is that Mox wants to be here. I'm happy for him. 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. And sometimes it pays off in ways where we get invited to nice things or nice places. Is that something on your mind, like a weekly type episodic show? What do you think the announcement could be? 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. And again, that doesn't mean we're going to stop what we do right now, but it may be something that gets incorporated into what we do. However, the lightheartedness of the experience was interrupted by an apparent altercation between Psycho Clown and Dr. Wagner. . 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. Emo Fight is a. 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. 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. 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. He knew he was not going to be able to make every show due to his personal commitments and commitments to AEW. After that, we're only getting paid X amount per hour. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. He added that Moxleys contributions to GCW extend beyond the in-ring work. He's super busy. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages. It was unusual circumstances that put it all in this position. I hate to get all Wrestlenomics. I see us doing more in Japan in 2023. So it comes as no surprise that as GCW has continued to grow, its distribution has needed to grow with it. This agreement was signed in March 2020 and has been honored since then by IWTV. Psycho Clown continuously threw chairs in the ring at Wagner and ultimately accepted the challenge. I don't think there's anybody that could possibly think that we would come to Hammerstein Ballroom with anything less than our best. And anybody who follows the business of the business, or does the numbers, would ask that question. That's one thing I've learned in wrestling, is anything can happen. And I understood people who were asking for an alternative, and I've constantly told them, just hang in there, be patient. 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. Okay, so it's been in the works. Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), formerly known as Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW), is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in New Jersey. To stand shoulder to shoulder with someone like me is to invite attack but they never flinch. And yeah, it was basically a done deal. There was a conversation held about Jon Moxley. Editors' Picks Speaking on The Business of The Business, Lauderdale explained why the IWTV model didn't work for GCW compared to FITE TV. On June 4, it was reported IWTV was suing GCW for breach of contract. 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. If you would like to see full results from last night's GCW:If I Dieshow, they are available at this link. A lot of people that work for WWE or AEW started at GCW or came through GCW. I was promised a counter offer but it never came because Mike Burns was mad about Drew Cordiero's Food Truck. 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. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale set up a. 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. What does that look like for you guys? I know Kevin Gill is getting some really nice seats these days. 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. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. But again, I think Joey's at his happiest and at his best when he's busy. 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. 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. But I do think well see him again. Maybe more like a series, so to speak, a limited series or a limited episodic run. 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. The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team. They would go right up to them during entrances and when the wrestlers went backstage.. And about a year ago, when I kind of had the vibe that Joey may be leaving for WWE. He would later go on to confirm that he was approached by those at Pluto TV about migrating GCWs content onto their platform. Not just WWE or AEW, even beyond that. $4.99 is literally going to get you FITE+, which is going to get you every GCW show going forward. Again, I think anything's possible. GCW is literally one of the most important . No, probably not. Jeff Jarrett, at 54, will step into the Hammerstein and make his GCW debut against EFFY. 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. 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. [13], In March 2017, GCW produced Joey Janela's Spring Break show in Fern Park, Florida. So just tell me a little bit about how it works, I guess. Now I've seen y'all in the box seats at WrestleMania. That's a great question. 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.". Got played and I shoulda known better. It's not just a saying or something we promise. GCW does care. Joey [Janela] got a lot of attention, obviously, when he started telling people to watch "Monday Night Raw." 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 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. "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. I feel a spark again with Joey. They trust that they're going to get something that's exciting, unpredictable, chaotic, fun, and entertaining. [8] Later that year, JCW would return to hosting the Jersey J-Cup. . [23][24], On January 23, 2022, GCW held the sold out The Wrld on GCW event, their debut at the Hammerstein Ballroom. I can see us doing more in Europe. 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. [18][19][20][21] In August 2019, GCW embarked on a two-day tour of Japan. Mox wanted to be here, and here he is.". 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. So, you know, I think he's in a position where he's earned the ability to do a lot of the things that he wants to do, obviously. I think that everything's on the table. This was also the finals of the Nick Gage Invitational 6 tournament. 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. So I'm sure that lends to whatever relationship there may be. And I see a lot of potential and personality in him. And while that may have been how the promotion restarted itself, it has since become known for so much more. 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. "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. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale also came out to shut down the guys, as Abby puts it. Who knows, you could see GCW as part of one of these spectacles. 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. IMPACT Wrestling/NJPW Multiverse United: Only The Strong Survive. Those comments prompted pro wrestlers John Wayne Murdoch, Reed Bentley and Manders to come from backstage to confront the group as the match continued, telling them to stop or leave. Are you going to continue the same amount of shows? 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