Bloodsport offers a more unplanned and unscripted style, a clear alternative to what has become mainstream wrestling – a surefire paradox. Whether it be Joey Janela’s Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational or the Tournament of Survival, GCW is at the precipice of everything that is unique in American pro wrestling.īut why exactly is Bloodsport what wrestling needs in 2021? Well, in an industry which continues to be most visible in its “sports entertainment” form, it is the complete opposite to see a more “shoot” style based competition. GCW achieves this magnificently, as they are very shrewd in the way they promote wrestling. An integral commodity to every wrestling company, as in the modern age any promotion, show and match, is easily accessible to wrestling fans, so a promotion has to offer something interesting and noticeably different from their rivals in order to stand-out from the crowded scene. It also brings to it a uniqueness which is ultimately key for Bloodsport’s apparent success in today’s industry. This makes clear the style Bloodsport wants to get across – a fusion of pro wrestling, MMA and other prominent fighting divisions. The first show (April 2018) pre-dated Barnett’s direct involvement in Bloodsport, with its namesake being Matt Riddle (who main evented against Minoru Suzuki).īloodsport offers a stripped back presentation reminiscent of underground styled MMA, epitomised by the traditional wrestling ring being replaced by merely a ring canvas: No ropes. Since 2019’s WrestleMania weekend in New York, Barnett has engineered five Bloodsport shows, the most recent two on February 13th and 20th respectively. Josh Barnett’s GCW (Game Changer Wrestling) promoted Bloodsport is a breath of fresh air in the current wrestling landscape.
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