| GCW Bloodsport | |
| Promotions: | Game Changer Wrestling |
| Firstevent: | Matt Riddle's Bloodsport |
| Featuredmatches: | Ropeless ring mixed martial arts-style matches |
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.
This event features worked shoot matches in a 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 a classic Shoot-style wrestling fights.[3]
| Event | Date | Location | Venue | Main event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Riddle's Bloodsport | April 5, 2018 | Kenner, Louisiana | Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center | Minoru Suzuki vs. Matt Riddle | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport | April 4, 2019 | Jersey City, New Jersey | White Eagle Hall | Josh Barnett vs. Minoru Suzuki | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2 | September 14, 2019 | Atlantic City, New Jersey | The Showboat | Josh Barnett vs. Chris Dickinson | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 | October 11, 2020 | Marion County, Indiana | Marion County Fairgrounds | Jon Moxley vs. Chris Dickinson | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 | February 13, 2021 | Los Angeles, California | Electric Pony Studios | Jeff Cobb vs. Chris Dickinson | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 | February 20, 2021 | Los Angeles, California | Electric Pony Studios | Jon Moxley vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 | April 8, 2021 | Tampa, Florida | The Cuban Club | Josh Barnett vs. Jon Moxley | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 | October 22, 2021 | Los Angeles, California | Ukrainian Cultural Center | Chris Dickinson vs. Minoru Suzuki | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8[4] | March 31, 2022 | Dallas, Texas | Fair Park | Chris Dickinson vs. Minoru Suzuki | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 | March 30, 2023 | Los Angeles, California | Ukrainian Culture Center | Timothy Thatcher vs. Josh Barnett | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X | April 4, 2024 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Penn's Landing Caterers | Josh Barnett vs. Johnny Bloodsport | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido | June 22, 2024 | Sumida, Tokyo, Japan | Ryōgoku Kokugikan | Jon Moxley vs. Josh Barnett | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI | July 28, 2024 | New York City, New York | Roulette Intermedium | Shayna Baszler vs. Miyu Yamashita | |
| Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII | November 24, 2024 | Jersey City, New Jersey | White Eagle Hall | Josh Barnett vs. MVP |
Matt Riddle's Bloodsport took place on April 5, 2018, at Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana.[5] The main event was originally booked as a match between Low Ki and Matt Riddle, but the former was replaced by Minoru Suzuki prior to the event.[6]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport took place on April 4, 2019, at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.[7] [8] [9] [10]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2 took place on September 14, 2019, at The Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[11] [12]
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.
Bloodsport Women's Tournament
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 took place on February 13, 2021, at Electric Pony Studios in Los Angeles, California.[13]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 took place on February 20, 2021, at Electric Pony Studios in Los Angeles, California, only a week removed from Bloodsport 4.[14]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 took place on April 8, 2021, at The Cuban Club in Tampa, Florida.[15]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 took place on October 22, 2021, at the Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California.[16] [17]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 took place on March 31, 2022, at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.[18]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 took place on March 30, 2023, at the Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California.[19] [20]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport X took place on April 4, 2024, at Penn's Landing Caterers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[21]
Bloodsport Women's Tournament
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport Bushido took place on June 22, 2024, at Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan.[22]
Bloodsport Bushido Tournament
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI took place on July 28, 2024, at the Roulette Intermedium in New York City, New York.[23]
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII took place on November 24, 2024, at the White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.[24]