GCW Bloodsport is a professional wrestling event held by the American promotion Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). Bloodsport usually takes place during the weekend of WWE's WrestleMania and SummerSlam events. 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. 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.

Dates and venues EventDateLocationVenueMain eventMatt Riddle's BloodsportApril 5, 2018Kenner, LouisianaPontchartrain Convention & Civic CenterMinoru Suzuki vs. Matt RiddleJosh Barnett's BloodsportApril 4, 2019Jersey City, New JerseyWhite Eagle HallJosh Barnett vs. Minoru SuzukiJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 2September 14, 2019Atlantic City, New JerseyShowboat Resort Atlantic CityJosh Barnett vs. Chris DickinsonJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 3October 11, 2020Indianapolis, IndianaMarion County Fairgrounds ColiseumJon Moxley vs. Chris DickinsonJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 4February 13, 2021Los Angeles, CaliforniaElectric Pony StudiosJeff Cobb vs. Chris DickinsonJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 5February 20, 2021Jon Moxley vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6April 8, 2021Tampa, FloridaCuban ClubJosh Barnett vs. Jon MoxleyJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 7October 22, 2021Los Angeles, CaliforniaUkrainian Cultural CenterChris Dickinson vs. Minoru SuzukiJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 8March 31, 2022Dallas, TexasFair ParkChris Dickinson vs. Minoru SuzukiJosh Barnett's Bloodsport 9March 30, 2023Los Angeles, CaliforniaUkrainian Culture CenterTimothy Thatcher vs. Josh BarnettJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XApril 4, 2024Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPenn's Landing Caterers Josh Barnett vs. Johnny BloodsportJosh Barnett's Bloodsport: BushidoJune 22, 2024Sumida, Tokyo, JapanRyōgoku KokugikanJon Moxley vs. Josh BarnettJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XIJuly 28, 2024New York City, New YorkRoulette IntermediumShayna Baszler vs. Miyu YamashitaJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XIINovember 24, 2024Jersey City, New JerseyWhite Eagle HallJosh Barnett vs. MVPJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XIIIApril 17, 2025Paradise, NevadaPearl Concert TheaterJosh Barnett vs. Gabe KiddJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XIVAugust 2, 2025Rutherford, New JerseyThe Williams CenterNattie Neidhart vs. Masha SlamovichJosh Barnett's Bloodsport: LondonSeptember 28, 2025London, EnglandElectric BallroomJosh Barnett vs. Oli ThompsonJosh Barnett's Bloodsport XVApril 17, 2026Las Vegas, NevadaHorseshoe Las VegasJosh Barnett vs. Yuji Nagata

Events Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 took place on October 11, 2020, at the Marion County 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 Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 took place on February 13, 2021, at Electric Pony Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 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.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 took place on April 8, 2021, at The Cuban Club in Tampa, Florida.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 took place on October 22, 2021, at the Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 took place on March 31, 2022, at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 9 took place on March 30, 2023, at the Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, California.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XI took place on July 28, 2024, at the Roulette Intermedium in New York City, New York.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII took place on November 24, 2024, at the White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII took place on April 17, 2025, at the Pearl Concert Theater in Paradise, Nevada.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIV Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIV took place on August 2, 2025, at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XV Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XV took place on April 17, 2026 at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. This would also be the final time that Bloodsport would take place for the foreseeable future.

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