Details On How WWE’s Shayna Baszler Was Booked For GCW Bloodsport X

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Josh Barnett has commented on Shayna Baszler’s upcoming Bloodsport appearance, explaining how be was able to book the WWE star.

As was previously announced, WWE star Shayna Baszler will be in action at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X, an event as part of GCW’s The Collective on April 4.

While Baszler appears to be the perfect fit for Bloodsport, a show which hosts matches in rings with no ropes with victory achieved through submission or KO, many were surprised that WWE was willing to let another company use one of their stars during WrestleMania 40 week.

Speaking on the Under The Ring podcast, Josh Barnett credited his relationships with people in WWE for making Baszler’s upcoming appearance a possibility.

Barnett said:

“I guess the easiest way to describe it is just through my relationships with people there (WWE). That’s really what it comes down to.

“And with anybody, when speaking of a promotion, you’re always going to want, If you’re going to do anything outside of it, you want a certain level of trust and consideration given to you. And it’s hard to lend your toys out when there’s so much money put into them and the product itself.

“In general, of course, we see cross-promotion happening out there in the world of wrestling, but it’s really a big deal when you think about all the different things involved with it and the value of some of the athletes that are going back and forth. But fortunately, through relationships I’ve cultivated over the years, something like having Shayna Baszler at GCW Bloodsport is – it’s a reality now.

“And I’m just super happy and honored to be able to do it. And I know that Shayna’s going to do fantastic. I should know, I’ve been training her (for) her entire career.”

A previous report indicated that the decision to have Baszler compete at Bloodsport was made by WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H.

It has now been confirmed that Baszler will face off against TNA star Masha Slamovich at Bloodsport X. For more details on this match-up click here. 

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