Brett Lauderdale Says Discussions With WWE Have Taken Place For Years

Brett Lauderdale discusses working with WWE. 

Shayna Baszler is headed to Bloodsport during WrestleMania week as she will compete against Masha Slamovich. With the regime change from Vince McMahon to Triple H, WWE has been more willing to work with other promotions. 

Speaking to Phil Strum on Under The Ring, GCW promoter Brett Lauderdale was asked if the regime change played a part in WWE and GCW working together for WrestleMania week. 

“Of course. Even in regards to Bloodsport. This wasn’t the first year that we had discussed stuff with WWE. WWE has had their eyes on Bloodsport for many years. For people who remember, Bloodsport in 2019 in Jersey City at White Eagle Hall, in the balcony, William Regal, Dean Ambrose (Jon Moxley) and Canyon Ceman were perched up watching the entire show from start to finish. WWE has been aware of us and specifically aware of Bloodsport. There have been light discussions for years. Until there was a change at the very top, they were probably never going to become more than discussions. Now that things have changed, it certainly seems like the WWE may be open to more allowing things that they’ve never allowed in the past. Bloodsport will be a good test to see how far they’re willing to go. It’s a wait and see. Maybe this goes great and it works out for everybody, as I think it will, and it could open up the door for more. I’m excited that we get to be that first bridge and I’m confident we will provide a good experience for the talent and the fans, which is most important,” he said.

Fans can find Josh Barnett’s comments on working with WWE by clicking here. 

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport takes place on April 4. Fans can check out the lineup for the event by clicking here. 

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