GCW Announces Big 24 Hour Special Event To Support Indie Wrestlers

GCW Announces Big 24 Hour Special Event To Support Indie Wrestlers

Like a lot of the world, independent wrestlers have suffered a lot during the COVID pandemic, with several shows being postponed or even cancelled due to the ongoing global health crisis.

In order to try and help independent wrestlers struggling right now, GCW has announced a massive 24-hour special event with a digital telethon to help try and raise money for those taking part.

Last night at the GCW Good Riddance show, the promotion announced that the first-ever 24-hour wrestling show will commence on January 29 at 8pm and run until January 30 at 8pm.

Below is the press release that GCW sent across to WrestleTalk and other news outlets:

Game Changer Wrestling announces Fight Forever, the first ever 24-hour wrestling card, featuring a digital telethon to raise funds for independent wrestlers affected by COVID-19.

Streaming LIVE and FREE, Fight Forever will feature top stars from across all of independent professional wrestling competing in matches spanning a variety of styles and stipulations. In addition, GCW will partner with individual talent to book curated programming blocks over the course of the telethon. Participating wrestlers and match cards will be announced over the course of the next few weeks. 100% of donations will go directly to the performers, all of whom have seen their income dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Independent wrestling is built on the passion and dedication of its talented performers,” said Game Changer Wrestling’s Brett Lauderdale. “Their sacrifice fuels our industry. These athletes need support, and with no immediate end in sight to the current circumstances, FIGHT FOREVER is a historic opportunity for the wrestling community to come together and have their back when they need it the most.”

Seed funding for this event has been generously donated by Orange Crush: The Journal of Art & Wrestling.

In addition to the telethon donation model, Fight Forever will be making commercial time and hourly sponsorship blocks available to select partners. For additional information, please direct inquiries to gamechangerwrestling@yahoo.com(link sends e-mail).

Fight Forever will take place on a closed set. Negative COVID-19 test results will be mandatory for all parties in attendance, both wrestlers and staff. Masks are required and will be enforced.

This is a bold move, so hats off to all those involved with this event for thinking out-of-the-box for a way to help independent wrestling and independent wrestlers at this incredibly tough time.

WrestleTalk.com will keep you updated on any potential updates that emerge with regards to this special show.

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3 years ago by Wrestle Talk

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