GCW Evil Deeds ROCKS the Motor City from the Legendary Harpos

Detroit was electric last night as Game Changer Wrestling returned to the Motor City. Once again emanating from the iconic Harpos Concert Theatre, the event added another chapter to the venue’s storied history.

Uncle Chase Burnett vs. Tre Lamar vs. Kj Orso vs. Brayden Toon vs. Gary Jay

We kicked off the night with a scramble match that was, to quote Hall of Famer Bully Ray, pure “Detroit Rock City.”
Past guest of the show Uncle Chase stole the spotlight, showcasing his ring rope wizardry. Don’t let his veteran presence fool you—he had the whole crowd chanting his name by the end. This was also my first time seeing “Kj Orso,” formerly Fuego Del Sol, and I was blown away. His style has evolved, but his star power remains, and he pulled out the victory. Even in defeat, Uncle Chase reminded Michigan and GCW fans that he’s not to be slept on.

Mance Warner vs. Beastman

Ole Mancer had a BIG challenge in past guest Beastman. Mance has been on a tear since his shocking arrival in TNA, and last night was no different. Beastman proved that size matters as they brawled all over Harpos, with the crowd chanting “HUSK!” Ultimately, Mancer’s trusty staple gun was the great equalizer, sealing his victory.

Shotzi vs. Megan Bayne

Next up was a standout clash between Shotzi and AEW’s Megan Bayne. Shotzi has been setting the indies on fire since leaving WWE, and while her feud with Matt Cardona has made headlines, this was all about her battle with the “Megasus.”
Shotzi looked sharp and genuinely seemed to be enjoying herself. Megan Bayne, meanwhile, continues to impress—her power, capped off by a Liger Bomb tribute to the legendary Jushin Thunder Liger, secured the win. Bayne could very well be one of the next breakout stars in women’s wrestling.

One Called Manders vs. Dominic Garrini

One thing GCW nails is entrance music—it’s always got ECW vibes. Manders came out to Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and the Detroit crowd sang along. Garrini’s “Zombie” by The Cranberries was cut short, but these two made up for it by beating the brakes off each other. Manders ultimately picked up the victory.

The Cogars vs. The Bev & Matt Tremont

Open the pit and start throwing chairs—this one was chaos. Former 44OH! members Otis and Atticus Cogar battled Matt Tremont and past guest Bobby Beverly. With so much history among them, the match felt personal. Tremont’s “Separate Ways” entrance added extra hype.
I really enjoyed the new team of Beverly and Tremont—hopefully we’ll talk to them soon on Knockouts and 3 Counts. The Cogars scored the win thanks to Christian Napier, who hit one of the wildest dives I’ve ever seen. Prayers up for him after that gnarly bump! Post-match, Slade and Charles Mason jumped the Cogars, setting up more chaos to come.

Dr. Redacted vs. Crazy King

Dr. Redacted has been carving his name into the deathmatch scene worldwide, and his showdown with Crazy King was as insane as expected. Light tubes were in abundance, with Redacted smashing at least 10 across his opponent before finishing with a dragon sleeper and a bag over Crazy King’s head. Brutal, but afterward it felt like these two had earned each other’s respect—the thought of them teaming up is terrifying.

Four-Way Tag Match: Effy & Gringo Loco vs. Bang & Matthews vs. Boisterous Behavior (Leon Slater & Man Like DeReiss) vs. Joey Janela & Marcus Mathers

Boisterous Behavior lit up Harpos with their entrance alone! Seeing Leon Slater, the youngest TNA X Division Champion, in tag action was a treat—gravity clearly doesn’t apply to him. The match even broke into a mid-ring dance-off until Joey Janela reminded everyone what was at stake.
Gringo Loco’s original partner, Arez, was sidelined with injury, so Effy stepped in. Together, they went wild, including a huge dive from Gringo, and picked up the win.
Post-match, Janela paid tribute to Jakka and Sabu, with Sabu’s family in attendance as “Hoka Blues” played one last time through Harpos.

GCW & JCW Tag Title Riddle Box Match: Alec Price & Jordan Oliver (YDNP) vs. The Brothers of Funstruction (Ruffo & Yabo the Clown)

The long-running war between GCW and Juggalo Championship Wrestling came to a head. YDNP looked cohesive as ever, reminding me of TNA’s Rascalz, but the Brothers of Funstruction thrived in their element.
The riddle box stipulation filled the ring with clown-friendly weapons—juggling pins, balloons, fire extinguishers, and more. In the end, Ruffo and Yabo reclaimed the belts for JCW. Curious to see how Oliver and Price respond—watch out for the clown horn!

Main Event: The Pillars (MM3 & Tommy Vendetta) vs. The Rejects (Reed Bentley & John Wayne Murdoch)

We closed with a deathmatch war. The Rejects brought experience, but Monroe and Vendetta proved why they’re rising names worldwide. The fight spilled into the crowd with two cans full of light tubes ensuring carnage.
Though the Rejects took the win, they praised the Pillars on the mic, calling them a “real deathmatch tag team” and saying they’d fight them any day of the week. A doomsday Detroit Destroyer ended the show in fitting fashion.

Detroit showed out big, and based on the energy, GCW’s return to the Motor City can’t come soon enough.

Massive thanks to Game Changer Wrestling for having us.

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