{"id":119670,"date":"2023-08-03T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=119670"},"modified":"2023-08-03T05:28:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T09:28:44","slug":"gcw-my-name-is-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/08\/03\/gcw-my-name-is-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: GCW My Name Is (08\/04\/23)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"isPasted\">On Friday, August 4th, <strong>Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)<\/strong> returns to Harpos in Detroit, MI for \u201c<em><strong>GCW <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>My Name Is <\/strong><\/em>\u201d and is bringing a stellar lineup of talent for their event. On top of the already-announced card, <strong>Jeff Hardy<\/strong>, <strong>Nick Gage<\/strong>, and <strong>Maki Itoh<\/strong> are scheduled to make an appearance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">*THIS FRIDAY &#8211; DETROIT!*<\/p>\n<p>Just Signed:<\/p>\n<p>MASHA SLAMOVICH<br \/>\nvs<br \/>\nTOMMY VENDETTA<\/p>\n<p>Plus:<br \/>\nBlake\/Bailey<br \/>\nKomander\/Janela<br \/>\nMacizos\/Violence is Forever<br \/>\nRadrick\/Crazy King<br \/>\nSGC\/Rejects<br \/>\nBussy\/Bang \ud83d\udeab<br \/>\nSawyer\/Parrow<br \/>\nMDK<br \/>\nappearance by JEFF HARDY<\/p>\n<p>Tix:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b72ytTfn9n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/b72ytTfn9n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch LIVE on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FiteTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FiteTV<\/a>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c6fgToLGQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/c6fgToLGQg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCWrestling_\/status\/1686120559237595136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bussy vs. NOT Bang Bros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the recent cease and desist order hitting the team formerly known as \u201c<strong>Bang Bros<\/strong>\u201d, <strong>Davey Bang<\/strong> and <strong>August Matthews<\/strong> are looking to make a new name for themselves against the likes of <strong>Bussy<\/strong>. This matchup will pit Experience (Bussy) against the aerial tactics of Bang and Matthews.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>EFFY<\/strong> and A<strong>llie Katch<\/strong> bringing years of experience in both singles and tag team competition, they will most likely be able to counter some of the aerial attacks but could be upended by the speed of Bang &amp; Matthews. Surely, the winners here will be in the tag title picture sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Second Gear Crew vs. The Rejects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are looking for a matchup that potentially features buckets of blood mixed with take no prisoner attitudes, this is your match. Both teams have long-storied runs in <strong>GCW<\/strong> as both singles and tag competitors. Once the bell rings, the rules go right out the doors or through them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cole Radrick vs. Crazy King<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Raddy Daddy and <strong>Crazy King<\/strong> are meeting for the first time and things could get insane! <strong>Cole Radrick<\/strong> has repeatedly shown the fans of GCW that he can bring technical prowess to the death-match realm, and Crazy King is not going to shy away from a fight. If you want to see something new or innovative, this could be the match of the night for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Komander vs. Joey Janela\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In what can only be considered a clash of styles, <strong>Komander<\/strong> looks to see just how high <strong>Joey Janela<\/strong> can fly! Komander has recently been a regular feature of Janela\u2019s previous employer, <strong>All Elite Wrestling (AEW)<\/strong>, and this could be the catalyst for Janela to send Komander back to <strong>AEW<\/strong> with a receipt for the troubles.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Macizos vs. Violence Is Forever<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Macizos<\/strong> have been running through every tag team that GCW has offered up. With their hardcore stylings and never say die mentality, Macizos look to show they can hang with ANY style. Enter: <strong>Violence is Foreve<\/strong>r. <strong>Dominic Garrini<\/strong> and <strong>Kevin Ku<\/strong> come to GCW with a trailer load of gold behind their names and a technical ability matched by very few. This matchup could breed an interesting outcome.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sawyer Wreck vs. Parrow\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sawyer Wreck<\/strong> has been running through opponents on the indie scene lately and is returning for a serious challenge in <strong>Parrow<\/strong>. With Parrow being a larger-than-life opponent for some, Wreck has shown no fear when it comes to taking on all-comers. This showcase has the potential to feature hard hits and BIG slams.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Masha Slamovich vs. Tommy Vendetta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When someone thinks of hard hits and blood-soaked shirts, <strong>Masha Slamovich a<\/strong>nd <strong>Tommy Vendetta<\/strong> should both come to mind. That being said, this could potentially be the sleeper match of the night and has the potential to visit several areas of Harpos on its way to a dramatic end. It\u2019s guaranteed that someone leaves with an intentional injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blake Christian (c) vs. Speedball Mike Bailey for the GCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blake Christian<\/strong> has been at the end of hate from the fans at GCW for the last 6 months, while <strong>Mike Bailey<\/strong> is universally adored by all fans of pro wrestling.<\/p>\n<p>This match deserves a much bigger build, but it\u2019s hard to complain when you see a potential MOTY on a card. Christian has managed to turn from a loved baby face to utterly hated by GCW fans over the past year and a loss here could be the propulsion Speedball has deserved for some time. No matter the outcome, the fans watching at home and in attendance are the winners here.<\/p>\n<p>Though GCW is not as story-driven as other promotions, there is no denying that <strong>Brett Lauderdale<\/strong> and crew put together some great cards. August 4th in Detroit, MI looks to continue that tradition and produce a few MOTY candidates along the way. Make sure to catch it on FITE TV at 8 pm ET\/7 pm CT or get your tickets for the live event. No matter how you watch <em>\u201cGCW My Name Is\u201d,<\/em> you\u2019re getting the best in independent wrestling showcased.<\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em>Stay tuned to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a>\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. GCW Lifestyle is set to air Friday at 8 PM PDT on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fite.tv\/watch\/gcw-lifestyle\/2pd0v\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FITE+<\/a>. Tickets for the event can be purchased via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/gcw-presents-lifestyle-tickets-611487193657\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Friday, August 4th, Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) returns to Harpos in Detroit, MI for \u201cGCW My Name Is \u201d and is bringing a stellar lineup of talent for their event. 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