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Paige Collett Says She Missed Chance To Meet Steve Austin At WrestleCon After Taking A Nap Backstage

JCW personality Ring Rat (Paige Collett) revealed she missed an opportunity to meet Steve Austin during WrestleCon weekend after going upstairs to nap and do her hair and makeup while Austin was downstairs at the GCW event. She only learned about missing the chance to meet the WWE Hall of Famer and take a photo when her brother Shane Mercer posted about it on social media afterward.

3 months ago101 views

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Internal Reaction to Josh Barnett Ending Bloodsport

Josh Barnett announced that Bloodsport would be ending under his leadership, with reports indicating that many wrestlers reacted emotionally and were disappointed by the news. According to Fightful Select, there were "a number of very sad wrestlers to learn that Josh Barnett's Bloodsport was ending." The Bloodsport brand is expected to continue under GCW, similar to how it moved forward after Matt Riddle's departure when he was signed by WWE.

3 months ago74 views

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Josh Barnett Explains Decision To Put Bloodsport On Hiatus

Josh Barnett explained his decision to put Bloodsport on hiatus during an appearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show," which occurred a few days after he made the initial announcement. Barnett provided his reasoning for bringing the promotion to a temporary close during the interview.

3 months ago128 views

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Josh Barnett's Bloodsport, Staple Of WrestleMania Weekend, Going On Indefinite Hiatus

Josh Barnett announced Friday night after their show in Las Vegas that Bloodsport is going on indefinite hiatus. The event has been a staple of WrestleMania weekend programming.

3 months ago81 views

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Shayna Baszler Busted Open In Bloody Fight With Nattie Neidhart At Bloodsport XV

Shayna Baszler was busted open during her fight with Nattie Neidhart at Bloodsport XV, which ended in a countout victory for Neidhart after Baszler was driven into the steel steps at ringside and couldn't return to the ring in time. The fight continued even after the bell, with both wrestlers throwing strikes until their entourages intervened to break up the chaos.

3 months ago82 views

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Iconic Chicagoland Indie Wrestling Venue Cancelling Events

A Chicagoland independent wrestling venue is cancelling events after operating for 22 years. The venue has been hosting wrestling events since it began operations over two decades ago.

4 months ago76 views

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GCW Events Cancelled at Berwyn Eagles Hall After Fan Incident Forces Venue Shutdown

Game Changer Wrestling announced that all future events at the Berwyn Eagles Hall in Illinois have been canceled after a fan incident during a Ruthless Pro Wrestling death match show weeks ago, where a fan got physically involved with wrestler Krule and claims emerged that Krule was stabbed. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale confirmed the venue informed his company that their upcoming June 20th event could no longer take place there, with the situation reportedly bringing attention from local officials, lawyers, and police. The shutdown ends more than two decades of wrestling history at the venue, which had hosted independent wrestling events including many SHIMMER shows.

4 months ago164 views

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NWA Powerrr Tampa Tapings Could Play Into Launching New TV Era

NWA has confirmed that Powerrr will be moving to the Comet network under Sinclair Broadcast Group, with the announcement made during Crockett Cup on April 4. According to Ringside News, the upcoming NWA tapings on April 25 in Tampa could potentially be used to create the first batch of content for the promotion's transition to its new TV home, though this remains at rumor-level status.

4 months ago109 views

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Report Details Stabbing At Midwest Independent Wrestling Show

A stabbing incident occurred between MLW star Mads Krule Krügger and a fan at a Midwest independent wrestling show. Additional information has been released about the incident one week after the initial report.

4 months ago118 views

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Al Snow Recalls Life-Threatening Moment Saving Child From Rip Current

Al Snow revealed on the Going Ringside podcast that he once saved a young boy from a dangerous rip current while vacationing in Destin, Florida. Snow described how he ran into the water despite warning markers and grabbed the child just before the situation became fatal, with both of them being pulled underwater by the powerful current. He managed to escape the rip current by instinctively moving at an angle and successfully brought the boy back to safety on the beach.

4 months ago130 views

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Midnight Express Legend Dennis Condrey Passes Away At Age 74

Dennis Condrey, a founding member of the legendary tag team The Midnight Express, has passed away at age 74. Condrey wrestled from 1973 to 2011 across multiple promotions including American Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Alliance, and Jim Crockett Promotions, forming the influential Midnight Express alongside Bobby Eaton and manager Jim Cornette. Dax Harwood of FTR has created a GoFundMe campaign with permission from Condrey's wife Theresa to help with funeral expenses and bills.

4 months ago188 views

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JCW Star Alice ‘Big Al’ Crowley Credits Vince Russo For Helping Unlock Her Promo Confidence

JCW star Alice "Big Al" Crowley credits Vince Russo for helping her develop promo confidence and discover aspects of her character she didn't realize she could portray on camera. The 23-year-old wrestler explained that Russo's conversational approach, which involves discussing ideas before filming and then turning those conversations into promos, helped her translate her natural personality into wrestling segments. Crowley said the process took time to adjust to when she first arrived in JCW, but ultimately helped her grow and better understand her character.

4 months ago135 views