{"id":119795,"date":"2023-08-17T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=119795"},"modified":"2023-08-17T03:39:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T07:39:41","slug":"preview-gcw-homecoming-8-19-23-night-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2023\/08\/17\/preview-gcw-homecoming-8-19-23-night-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: GCW Homecoming (8\/19\/23) &#8211; Night One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Game Changer Wrestling (GCW)<\/strong> is ready to celebrate another year of its own brand of violence in the only place comfortable enough to house the chaos, Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, August 19th. <strong>GCW<\/strong> has staked claim to Atlantic City by consistently displaying some of the best national, independent, and international talents.<\/p>\n<p>Through the years, Game Changer Wrestling has seen crowds excitedly pile into venues across the country, but none have proven themselves diehards like the Atlantic City crowd. Hosted over two nights, <em>GCW Homecoming<\/em> is the \u2018Mania of independent wrestling shows. This year&#8217;s <em>GCW Homecoming<\/em> brings a plethora of styles that will surely attract fans from around the country. Prepare yourselves for two nights of pain and gain.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">*THIS SATURDAY*<\/p>\n<p>RINA YAMASHITA defends the UV Title vs Takashi Sasaki during Night 1 of GCW Homecoming Weekend!<\/p>\n<p>Plus:<br \/>\nMaki Death Kill v Deathmatch Royalty<br \/>\nTremont v Violento<br \/>\nSugiura v JWM<br \/>\nJanela\/Sawyer v Mason\/Parrow<br \/>\nSlater v Price<br \/>\nThrussy v Macizos<\/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\/yVxZsp7jKo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yVxZsp7jKo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GCWrestling_\/status\/1691949907043667983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Rina Yamashita (c) vs. Takashi Sasaki \u2013 GCW Ultraviolent Title Match<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\"><strong>Rina Yamashita<\/strong> enters this match as not only the current GCW Ultraviolent Champion\u00a0but also an experienced deathmatch competitor. She&#8217;s seen victory in the <em><strong>Tournament of Survival 8<\/strong><\/em>, having claimed victories over <strong>Kasey Kirk<\/strong>, <strong>Sawyer Wreck<\/strong>, and <strong>John Wayne Murdoch<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">This defense could be challenging though, as <strong>Takashi Sasaki<\/strong> is also experienced in ultraviolent warfare. Sasaki, a regular for Japan\u2019s <strong>Freedom<\/strong> promotion, has been involved in brutal battles with the likes of <strong>Jun Kasai<\/strong> and <strong>Violento Jack<\/strong>. Both competitors are out for not only blood but also the opportunity to retain or capture gold. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Alec Price vs. Leon Slater<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Fresh off what is his biggest victory to date in winning the <strong>IWTV <\/strong>Championship, <strong>Alex Price<\/strong> looks to continue his newly found winning path against <strong>Leon Slater<\/strong>. Price\u2019s previous victory in GCW was on August 7th and has since suffered a few losses prior to winning the IWTV title. Leon Slater, however, was able to break even in his last GCW appearances with a win over <strong>Jack Cartwheel<\/strong> and a loss to <strong>Extreme Tiger<\/strong>. A win here for either Price or Slater could be the turning point for them in GCW. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Violento Jack vs. Matt Tremont \u2013 Death Match<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">When Deathmatch fans think of icons of the domain, <strong>Matt Tremont<\/strong> and Violento Jack both come to mind. Tremont has a long-storied career in America and has become a staple of deathmatch culture. His east coast upbringing in the pro wrestling scene has created one of the toughest deathmatch wrestlers of the modern era. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">However, Violento Jack of the Japanese promotion Freedom is not green to the deathmatch field of battle. Having served 19 years in the ring, his form of violence is often reserved for the toughest opponents and not a newcomer. Regardless of who picks up the victory, the ring crew should be ready for a long night of cleanup after this match. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Cole Radrick &amp; John Wayne Murdoch vs. TBD &amp; Toru Sugiura \u2013 Tag Team Death Match <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\"><strong>Cole Radrick<\/strong> finds a solid and experienced partner in John Wayne Murdoch. Both men have competed against each other in GCW, and both have battled it out in deathmatches. While Radrick brings innovation to the team, Murdoch presents a ruthless brawling take-no-prisoners attitude. These two will surely complement each other when presented with the unknown competitor and the seasoned <strong>Toru Sugiura<\/strong>. This match has the potential to be a beautiful disaster. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Gringo Loco vs. Arez vs. Komander vs. El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Alex Zayne vs. Ninja Mack \u2013 Six-Way Scramble Match <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Scramble Matches are some of the most entertaining bouts featured on GCW\u2019s cards. This scramble, however, looks to be an aerial spectacle that will leave everyone&#8217;s jaws unhinged and dragging the floor. All competitors featured have made it known they are not friends with gravity and will make even seasoned luchadors of the past surely cringe. A certain writer needs to plan on potentially expanding past five stars after witnessing this feature. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Crazy King &amp; Los Macizos (Ciclope &amp; Miedo Extremo) vs. Thrussy (Allie Katch, Dark Sheik &amp; Effy) \u2013 Six-Man Tag Team Match <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">The concept of six-man tag matches continues to garner more appreciation and this one will only work to better the appeal. <strong>Crazy King<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Los Macizos<\/strong> are looking to make a name for themselves as a trio, all the while <strong>Thrussy<\/strong> continues to build on their reputation. The story of this is as simple as two teams looking to wreck each other and continue dominance. This is not a love story per se, but you\u2019d be hard-pressed not to acknowledge every involved talent\u2019s sadist tendency. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Joey Janela &amp; Sawyer Wreck vs. Charles Mason &amp; Parrow \u2013 Double Dog Collar Match <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">This matchup looks like something struck from the pages of <strong>Stephen King<\/strong>, the soundtrack to <em><strong>Castlevania<\/strong><\/em>, and the direction of a <strong>John Carpenter<\/strong> movie. The \u201cBad Boy\u201d <strong>Joey Janela<\/strong> represents a mix of the old and new violence. Sawyer Wreck wants to wreak havoc on everyone. <strong>Charles Mason<\/strong> is your leading villain for your favorite ninety\u2019s slasher film. And <strong>Parrow<\/strong> is the beast within that finds a way out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">Throw these four in a tag dog collar match and you are sure to be thrown back to an older, more brutal form of violence. This is primitive combat in a new-age format. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;style&quot;:100,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1},&quot;fontHints&quot;:1}\">Matt Cardona &amp; Steph De Lander vs. Maki Death Kill (Maki Itoh &amp; Nick Gage) \u2013 Tag Team Match<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">This is the match that GCW fans have been drooling over for nearly six months. Fans get the chance to witness <strong>Matt Cardona<\/strong> and <strong>Nick Gage<\/strong> go unhinged and lay waste to get each other. They also bear witness to the first meeting between <strong>Maki Itoh<\/strong> and <strong>Steph De Lander<\/strong> since the inception of <strong>Maki Death Kill<\/strong>. If you are into the idea of buckets of blood, sweat, and tears then this will speak volumes to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-tt=\"{&quot;paragraphStyle&quot;:{&quot;alignment&quot;:4,&quot;writingDirection&quot;:1}}\">With eight high-profile matches scheduled for <em>GCW Homecoming<\/em> Night One, you must question the need for a second night. Will any competitors be in condition for the following night? What does the future of GCW look like following the end of night one? Tune into <strong>FITE TV<\/strong> on Saturday, August 19th at 8 pm ET to find out!<\/span><\/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>Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) is ready to celebrate another year of its own brand of violence in the only place comfortable enough to house the chaos, Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, August 19th. GCW has staked claim to Atlantic City by consistently displaying some of the best national, independent, and international talents. 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