Bloodsport Returns: Brutality and Technical Skill Collide

Las Vegas, NV – Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) presented Bloodsport XIII on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as part of the Wrestlemania 41 festivities. held at the Pearl Theater within the Palms casino Resort, the event showcased a unique blend of wrestling styles, emphasizing knockouts and submissions over traditional pinfalls. This year’s card featured a mix of autonomous stars and recognizable names from major promotions like WWE, including appearances from Natalya Neidhart and Pete Dunne.

The Rules of Engagement: A Breakdown of Bloodsport’s Unique Format

Bloodsport distinguishes itself from typical wrestling events with its stringent ruleset, designed to promote a more realistic and intense combat atmosphere. Matches are won by knockout (KO), submission, referee stoppage, or by count-out. Disqualifications are rare but can occur for egregious rule violations.

Key Rules and Regulations:

• Winning Conditions: victory is achieved thru KO, submission, referee stoppage, or count-out.
• Ring Etiquette: If a competitor exits the ring, thier opponent must allow them the opportunity to return. A ten-count begins once a participant is outside the ring.
• Prohibited Actions: Biting, eye-gouging, hair-pulling, small joint manipulation (fingers, toes, wrists), low blows, and the use of foreign objects are strictly forbidden. Actions after the final bell also result in immediate disqualification.

These rules create a distinct atmosphere where technical prowess and raw aggression are equally valued.The emphasis on submissions and knockouts often leads to shorter, more impactful matches compared to traditional wrestling formats. For example, promotions like Submission Underground (SUG) have seen a surge in popularity, mirroring the growing interest in grappling-based combat sports. According to recent Nielsen ratings, combat sports viewership has increased by 15% year-over-year, indicating a strong appetite for this style of competition.

Time Limits:

• Standard Matches: 15-minute time limit, with a possible 5-minute extension.
• Main event: 20-minute time limit, with a possible 5-minute extension.
• Draw: If no winner is determined after the time limit and extension, the match is declared a draw.

Kross Welcomes Fans to Las Vegas

Before the matches commenced, Karrion “Killer” Kross addressed the crowd, expressing his excitement to be back in Las Vegas. He promised fans a night of intense action, highlighting the presence of top-tier submission specialists and knockout artists.

I am happy to be back home in Las Vegas and that this evening the fans will have for their money, because the best providers of “submission” and “KO” are ther.
Karrion “Killer” Kross

Match Results: A Night of Hard-Hitting Action

Here’s a rundown of the results from GCW Bloodsport XIII:

• Leyla Hirsch defeated Jordan Blade
• Maika (with HANAKO) defeated Petrovic Carmen
• Charlie Dempsey (accompanied by Heights Tavion) defeated Shinya Aoki
• Karrion Kross defeated JR Kratos
• Pete Dunne defeated Timothy Thatcher
• Nattie Neidhart defeated Miyu Yamashita
• Heights Table (accompanied by Charlie dempsey) defeated Unknown Opponent
• Shayna Baszler (accompanied by Michin) defeated Konami
• Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Jonathan gresham
• Gabe Kidd defeated Josh Barnett