BLOODSPORT…AN AFTERTHOUGHT?
There’s been lots of talk this week about the origins and future of Bloodsport. Game Changer Wrestling announced the upcoming “Bloodsport Reborn” on Monday evening. Former host of Bloodsport, Josh Barnett had issues with this announcement stating he wasn’t consulted on the new Bloodsport Reborn plans. Although his name was attached to the events, the concept was created by GCW, with the first one taking place during WrestleMania week in 2018 with Matt Riddle’s name attached to it.
Earlier today, Beyond Wrestling owner Drew Cordeiro, who worked commentary on the debut event, sounded off on the topic, calling the first Bloodsport event a total money grab and stated it was treated like an afterthought.
“As someone that worked the first show, I felt like it was treated like a complete afterthought. I got to pick my commentary partner shortly before the show went on air. All the matches went so short there was an impromptu intermission to draw out the run time. Total money grab.”
GCW owner Brett Lauderdale responded to the statement made on Twitter by Cordeiro. “Yes the show that drew 1000 people on a thursday afternoon with Matt Riddle (the hottest indie wrestler in the world at the time) vs Minoru Suzuki was an afterthought and a money grab. Meanwhile beyond wrestling drew 100 people…Which was the afterthought?”
Following the success of the debut event, Game Changer Wrestling went on to host 16 other Bloodsport events, with Josh Barnett’s name attached to the marquee.
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