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The Wrld on GCW (2022)

The Wrld on GCW (stylized as The WRLD on GCW) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) that was held on January 23, 2022. The event was held at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, marking the promotion's debut in the Hammerstein Ballroom and the first wrestling event held in the venue since 2019. The event was available on FITE TV and via traditional PPV outlets, making it the first GCW event to air on traditional PPV.

The Wrld on GCW
Promotional poster featuring various GCW wrestlers
PromotionGame Changer Wrestling
DateJanuary 23, 2022
CityNew York City, New York
VenueHammerstein Ballroom
Attendance2,025 (sold out)[1][2]
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11 matches were contested at the event, including two on the Kickoff pre-show. In the main event, Matt Tremont and Nick Gage defeated The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) to win the GCW Tag Team Championship. In other prominent matches, Jon Moxley defeated Homicide to retain the GCW World Championship, Jeff Jarrett defeated Effy, and Matt Cardona defeated Joey Janela. The event also notably saw the GCW returns or debuts of Ruby Soho, Sean Waltman, Brian Myers, Marko Stunt, Virgil, Sabu, and Bill Alfonso.

Production

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Background

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On October 9, 2021, during their Fight Club event, GCW announced that they would be holding their inaugural event at the Hammerstein Ballroom on January 23, 2022.[3] The event was later revealed to be the fourth edition of the promotion's The Wrld on GCW event.[4][5] On November 26, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that the event was sold out.[4] On January 12, 2022, it was announced that the event would air on traditional pay-per-view (PPV) outlets in addition to FITE TV, making it the first GCW event to air on traditional PPV outlets.[6] In an article on January 20, DAZN referred to the event as GCW's most "significant event to date".[7] As part of The Wrld on GCW weekend, GCW held the 2022 Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony on January 22.[8]

In addition to GCW wrestlers, wrestlers from All Elite Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, and Ring of Honor were scheduled to appear at the event. "Heatwave '98" by Jynx and "Targeted Individual" by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal were the official theme songs for the event.[9]

Storylines

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The Wrld on GCW featured eleven professional wrestling matches, with different wrestlers involved in pre-existing scripted feuds, plots and storylines. Wrestlers portrayed either heels or faces as they engaged in a series of tension-building events, which culminated in a wrestling match.[10][11]

Results

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No.Results[18]StipulationsTimes[12][19]
1PBig Vin won by last eliminating Charles Mason[Note 1]Pabst Blue Ribbon Kickoff Battle Royal[12]16:01
2PGrim Reefer defeated Alex Zayne, Dante Leon, Shane Mercer, Jack Cartwheel, and Ninja MackPabst Blue Ribbon Kickoff Scramble match[13]7:54
3AJ Gray defeated PCO, Alex Colon, G-Raver, Tony Deppen, Jimmy Lloyd, and Jordan OliverGrab the Brass Ring Ladder match[12]
Winner will receive a match of their choosing at any time.[14]		16:47
4Team Gringo (Gringo Loco, Arez, and Demonic Flamita) defeated Team Bandido (Bandido, ASF, and Laredo Kid) by pinfallTrios match[12]
This match was held under Lucha Libre rules.[15]		14:09
5Blake Christian defeated Lio Rush by pinfallSingles match[12]12:34
6Matt Cardona (with Chelsea Green) defeated Joey Janela by pinfallSingles match[12]19:43
7Second Gear Crew (Mance Warner and Matthew Justice) (with Sabu and Bill Alfonso) defeated 44OH! (Atticus Cogar, Eddy Only, Gregory Iron, and Bobby Beverly) by pinfall4-on-2 handicap match[16]
Bill Alfonso counted the pinfall for this match.[16]		—
8Ruby Soho defeated Allie Katch by pinfallSingles match[17]9:36
9Jeff Jarrett defeated Effy by pinfallSingles match[12]11:13
10Jon Moxley (c) defeated Homicide by pinfallSingles match for the GCW World Championship[12]11:14
11Matt Tremont and Nick Gage (with Dewey Donovan) defeated The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) (c) by pinfallTag team open challenge for the GCW Tag Team Championship[12]5:28
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
P – the match was broadcast on the pre-show
  1. ^ The other participants were: Psycho Clown, Dark Sheik, Cole Radrick, Parrow, Hoodfoot, Ruckus, KTB, Juicy Finau, Steve Scott, Nate Webb, Brandon Kirk, Janai Kai, Dustin Thomas, Marcus Mathers, Yoya, B-Boy, Lufisto, and Thunder Rosa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "GCW The Wrld on GCW 2022". Wrestling Data. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "GCW The WRLD on GCW 2022". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  3. ^ Heydorn, Zack (October 10, 2021). "GCW announces Hammerstein Ballroom show in 2022". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Currier, Joseph (November 26, 2021). "GCW sells out tickets for Hammerstein Ballroom show". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "The WRLD on GCW". Cagematch. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  6. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (January 12, 2021). "The WRLD On GCW To Air On Traditional PPV". Fightful. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  7. ^ Muehlhausen, Steven (January 20, 2022). "GAME CHANGER WRESTLING'S BRETT LAUDERDALE ON PROMOTING JON MOXLEY BEFORE AEW RETURN, GCW SELLING OUT IN NEW YORK". DAZN. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  8. ^ Renner, Ethan (January 10, 2022). "CM Punk to induct Dave Prazak into GCW Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  9. ^ @wearejynx (January 4, 2022). "Thank you @GCWrestling_ for using "Heatwave '98" on the official soundtrack for #TheWRLDonGCW - live on PPV Jan 23rd on @fitetv from the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 23, 2021 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Grabianowski, Ed (13 January 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  11. ^ Madigan, Dan (2007). "El nacimient de un sueño (the birth of a dream)". Mondo Lucha A Go-Go: the bizarre & honorable world of wild Mexican wrestling. HarperCollins Publishers. pp. 41–50. ISBN 978-0-06-085583-3.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i "GCW The Wrld On GCW 2022". Cagematch. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  13. ^ @GCWrestling_ (January 18, 2022). "*BREAKING* Just Signed: @PabstBlueRibbon Kickoff Scramble: NINJA vs REEFER vs DANTE vs CARTWHEEL vs ZAYNE vs WAYNE Streaming LIVE & FREE from The Hammerstein Ballroom at 7PM prior to the start of #TheWrldOnGCW broadcast on @FiteTV! Feat: Live Matches Special Guests+more!" (Tweet). Retrieved January 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Middleton, Marc (January 18, 2022). "GCW Announces Grab The Brass Ring Ladder Match Participants And More For The Wrld On GCW". Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Carey, Ian (January 23, 2022). "The Wrld on GCW live results: Jon Moxley vs. Homicide". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  16. ^ a b Tees, David (January 23, 2022). "The WRLD On GCW Results, Live Coverage & Discussion: An ECW Legend Returns!". Fightful. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  17. ^ @GCWrestling_ (January 20, 2022). "*SUNDAY 8PM* *The Dream Match* ALLIE KATCH vs RUBY SOHO LIVE FROM THE HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM! #TheWrldOnGCW Plus Mox vs 187 Janela vs Cardona Effy vs Jarrett Briscoes vs ? Gresham vs Blake Brass Ring Ladder Match Lucha Tag Watch LIVE on PPV or @FiteTV" (Tweet). Retrieved January 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Powell, Jason (January 24, 2022). "GCW "The WRLD on GCW" results: Jon Moxley vs. Homicide for the GCW Championship, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe defend the GCW Tag Titles in an open challenge, Allie Katch vs. Ruby Soho, Joey Janela vs. Matt Cardona, Jeff Jarrett vs. Effy". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  19. ^ "GCW The Wrld On GCW 2022 - Kickoff Show". Cagematch. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
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