GCW Bloodsport

GCW Bloodsport is a professional wrestling event held by the American promotion Game Changer Wrestling (GCW).[1] This event consists of a unique ruleset compared to a traditional pro wrestling event, in that every match must end in either a knockout or submission.[2] The traditional wrestling ring is replaced by a ring canvas with no ropes or turnbuckles.

GCW Bloodsport
Promotion(s)Game Changer Wrestling
First eventMatt Riddle's Bloodsport
Signature match typesRopeless ring mixed martial arts-style matches

This event features worked matches presented in a "shoot" mixed martial arts style that mimics the early days of MMA and catch wrestling. It is common for Bloodsport competitors to have some knowledge in other combat sports and/or MMA, as well as professional wrestling, as these one on one matches often appear stiff and have a feel of semi-shoot style fights.[3]

Dates and venues
Event Date Location Venue Main event
Matt Riddle's Bloodsport April 5, 2018Kenner, Louisiana Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center Minoru Suzuki vs. Matt Riddle
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport April 4, 2019Jersey City, New Jersey White Eagle Hall Josh Barnett vs. Minoru Suzuki
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2 September 14, 2019Atlantic City, New Jersey The Showboat Josh Barnett vs. Chris Dickinson
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 October 11, 2020Marion County, Indiana Marion County Fairgrounds Jon Moxley vs. Chris Dickinson

Events

Matt Riddle's Bloodsport

Matt Riddle's Bloodsport took place on April 5, 2018 at Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana.[4]

No. Results Stipulations Times
1 Dominic Garrini (with Tom Lawlor) defeated KTB by submission Singles match 3:31
2 Eddie Kingston (with Matt Riddle) defeated Tracy Williams (with Wheeler YUTA) by knockout Singles match 6:02
3 Masada defeated Martin Stone by technical knockout Singles match 4:59
4 Walter defeated Tom Lawlor by submission Singles match 7:53
5 Dan Severn defeated Chris Dickinson by submission Singles match 8:48
6 Nick Gage defeated Timothy Thatcher by technical knockout Singles match 7:44
7 Minoru Suzuki defeated Matt Riddle (with Eddie Kingston) by submission Singles match 8:11
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport took place on April 4, 2019 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.[5][6][7][8]

No. Results Stipulations Times
1 Dominic Garrini defeated Phil Baroni by disqualification Singles match 4:12
2 J.R. Kratos defeated Simon Grimm by knockout Singles match 9:10
3 Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Killer Kross by submission Singles match 12:34
4 Masashi Takeda defeated Jonathan Gresham by knockout Singles match 7:01
5 Chris Dickinson defeated Andy Williams (with Pepper Parks) by submission Singles match 3:45
6 Frank Mir defeated Dan Severn by submission Singles match 3:43
7 Hideki Suzuki defeated Timothy Thatcher by knockout Singles match 12:00
8 Josh Barnett and Minoru Suzuki fought to a time limit draw Singles match 25:00
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2 took place on September 14, 2019 at The Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[9][10]

No. Results Stipulations Times
1 Matt Makowski defeated Rory Gulak by knockout Singles match 5:41
2 Sumie Sakai defeated Lindsay Snow by submission Singles match 4:40
3 Anthony Henry defeated Zachary Wentz by submission Singles match 4:20
4 Erik Hammer defeated J.R. Kratos by submission Singles match 10:26
5 Allysin Kay defeated Nicole Savoy by knockout Singles match 10:48
6 Anthony Carelli defeated Simon Grimm by submission Singles match 10:40
7 Timothy Thatcher defeated Ikuhisa Minowa by submission Singles match 9:34
8 Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Tom Lawlor by knockout Singles match 11:59
9 Killer Kross defeated Nick Gage by submission Singles match 3:27
10 Josh Barnett defeated Chris Dickinson by knockout Singles match 16:55
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 took place on October 11, 2020 at the Marion Country Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event was held as part of the Collective 2020 weekend.

It was originally scheduled to be held on April 2, 2020 at The Cuban Club in Tampa, Florida, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida.

The event included an inaugural Bloodsport Women's Tournament, which was the first professional wrestling tournament to ever be held at a Bloodsport event. The trophy was awarded to Lindsay Snow.

No. Results Stipulations Times
1 Simon Grimm defeated Matt Makowski by knockout Singles match 8:31
2 Allysin Kay defeated Killer Kelly by submission (women's tournament semifinal) Singles match 12:19
3 Lindsay Snow defeated Leyla Hirsch by submission (women's tournament semifinal) Singles match 4:28
4 Calvin Tankman defeated Alexander James by knockout Singles match 6:40
5 Erik Hammer defeated Kal Jack by submission Singles match 7:36
6 Tom Lawlor defeated Homicide by submission Singles match 8:46
7 Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Josh Alexander by knockout Singles match 5:01
8 Lindsay Snow defeated Allysin Kay by submission to win the women's tournament trophy Singles match 5:26
9 Jon Moxley defeated Chris Dickinson by submission Singles match 14:42
  • (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

Bloodsport Women's Tournament

Semifinals Final
      
Allysin Kay SUB
Killer Kelly 12:19
Allysin Kay SUB
Lindsay Snow 5:26
Lindsay Snow SUB
Leyla Hirsch 4:28

References
  1. "GCW Presents Josh Barnett's Bloodsport (4/4): Josh Barnett vs Minoru Suzuki". April 4, 2019.
  2. "Minoru Suzuki vs. Matt Riddle will now headline GCW's Bloodsport event". www.cagesideseats.com.
  3. "▷ Josh Barnett's Bloodsport - When MMA and Pro Wrestling Collide". FITE.
  4. "Matt Riddle's Bloodsport results: Matt Riddle vs. Minoru Suzuki". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. April 5, 2018.
  5. "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport results: Minoru Suzuki vs. Barnett". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. April 4, 2019.
  6. Benjamin, Andrew (April 2, 2019). "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Preview and Predictions".
  7. "Frank Mir making pro wrestling debut at Josh Barnett's Bloodsport". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results. January 11, 2019.
  8. "Top Ten 2019 WrestleMania Weekend Indie Shows Worth Checking Out". April 1, 2019.
  9. "GCW Presents Josh Barnetts Bloodsport 2". Eventnrite. August 11, 2019.
  10. "GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2". Cagematch.net. September 9, 2019.
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