Various: Matt Riddle Accuses Josh Barnett Of Trying To Take Bloodsport For Himself In Response To Barnett’s Comments About GCW’s Bloodsport Revival, Current Card for 11/12 TNA Impact! Show, Indies/Misc

Nov 12, 2026

Matt Riddle Accuses Josh Barnett Of Trying To Take Bloodsport For Himself In Response To Barnett’s Comments About GCW’s Bloodsport Revival

As noted before, Game Changer Wrestling recently announced the revival of the Bloodsport brand with a new upcoming event called Bloodsport Reborn. Former MMA fighter and Bloodsport series promoter Josh Barnett recently responded on Twitter stating that he was not consulted on GCW’s plans for Bloodsport’s revival and had stated in a recent interview with The Ariel Helwani Show that he was shopping the Bloodsport brand around.

Major League Wrestling talent and original Bloodsport promoter Matt Riddle responded on Wednesday on Twitter accusing Barnett of trying to take the Bloodsport brand for himself despite Barnett not being the one who created it.

“I’m very happy and proud of where blood sport went after I got signed to WWE but the rules, the idea and even the name all came from me. It was my show and my vision and WWN and GCW made it possible along with all the talented wrestlers that participated. One thing I can say with 100% certainty is Josh Barnett did not create or even help with the original bloodsport and then tried to take it for himself, even when I saw him at wrestlemania this past year he said there wouldn’t be anymore blood sports then I replied “that’s not your choice, you don’t own blood sport”. And that was said with a smile and no malice but at the end of the day blood sport will continue and I can’t wait to see what happens next 🤙🏻”

I’m very happy and proud of where blood sport went after I got signed to WWE but the rules, the idea and even the name all came from me. It was my show and my vision and WWN and GCW made it possible along with all the talented wrestlers that participated. One thing I can say with 100% certainty is Josh Barnett did not create or even help with the original bloodsport and then tried to take it for himself, even when I saw him at wrestlemania this past year he said there wouldn’t be anymore blood sports then I replied “that’s not your choice, you don’t own blood sport”. And that was said with a smile and no malice but at the end of the day blood sport will continue and I can’t wait to see what happens next 🤙🏻
— Matthew Riddle (@SuperKingofBros) November 11, 2026

Current Card for Thursday’s TNA Impact! Show

TNA Wrestling announced the card for Thursday’s TNA Impact! show on AMC and Sportsnet 360.

Current card for November 12th TNA Impact! show:

TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Apex (Zoey Serrano & Shayna Baszler) vs. mystery opponents
Elayna Black vs. Heather by Elegance
Mustafa Ali vs. Frankie Kazarian
Moose vs. Samuel Shaw
Elijah vs. Nic Nemeth
TNA World Champion Leon Slater and Trey Miguel to take part in Destination Next

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Fightful Select reported that their sources stated that Major League Wrestling recently signed indies talent Terry ‘The Flip’ Sequoyah to an official contract with the company. It was reported that Sequoyah is currently sidelined with an injury but will join the MLW roster once he heals up.

As noted before, former AEW Vice President of Live Events and Touring Rafael Morffi had joined MLW this past October to be their new Senior Director, Live Events. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources within MLW stated that the reports of Morffi joining the company full-time are incorrect and instead Morffi’s Signature Moves company has taken on MLW as one of its clients. Johnson reported that Chad Brown and AJ Scales handled the responsibilities for MLW’s Saturday Night Superfight event in Cicero, Illinois due to Morffi was in Houston working for another client’s event.

Fightful Select also reported that Chavo Guerrero and longtime wrestling attorney Brad Small has launched a new agency called Not Too Small. It was reported that this new agency will represent wrestlers in the pro wrestling business and in Hollywood.

Oasis Pro Wrestling recently announced that Jacob Fatu will be making an appearance for the company at their November 14th event in Berkley, California. It was announced that Fatu will be participating in a fan meet & greet at the event. Fatu previously made appearances for Oasis Pro in 2022 and 2023 and last competed for the promotion in November of 2023.

TNA Wrestling announced that they will be releasing a new Immersed documentary on their official YouTube channel and TNA+ service this Friday. This upcoming new documentary was announced to be focusing on former TNA stable Order 4.

WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart was in attendance for the opening of the Stu Hart Memorial Bridge this past Tuesday near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In an interview with CTV News, Hart stated “It’s a special day for all of us. We all love the fact that they named a bridge after my dad. Because that’s what he stood for — he stood for being strong. I think he would be truly honoured and it would mean a lot to him.” Alberta’s minister of transportation and economic corridors Devin Dresshen also commented on the new bridge honoring the late Stu Hart stating “Naming this bridge after Stu recognizes the incredible legacy he and his family built right here in Calgary, and this bridge will serve as a lasting tribute to a family that has helped put Calgary on the map.“

NJPW English commentator Walker Stewart recently announced on Twitter that he won’t be able to make the trip for NJPW and CMLL’s co-promoted Lucha Kingdom event on November 16 at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. Stewart stated “Sad to report that I will not be able to attend NJPW/CMLL Lucha Kingdom in Arena Mexico as previously announced. Sorry for anyone who may be let down, congrats to anyone celebrating. Circumstances being out of anyone’s control, this card is still going to be fantastic. Please support the event because it’s going to rock and I can’t wait to watch from afar!“

Beyond Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their Rent Free event on November 21 in Cranston, Rhode Island: