GCW Owner Brett Lauderdale Comments On WWE-GCW Relationship

Brett Lauderdale promises an announcement on Saturday.

GCW star Joey Janela has been promoting WWE Raw on his social media in recent weeks while GCW owner Brett Lauderdale has also tweeted that he wants to use guys like Omos in GCW. Lauderdale has touted and joked about his friendship with Stephanie McMahon since the two took a photo together at WrestleMania weekend.

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Dave Meltzer wrote in the Wrestling Observer that there is "something going on" with a GCW and WWE relationship.

Speaking to Fightful, Lauderdale gave the following comments regarding a potential GCW and WWE relationship.

"Of course, we are aware of the speculation and the rumors surrounding GCW right now," Lauderdale said. "We are very excited for the future of GCW, which includes a number of exciting partnerships as well as a game-changing announcement in regards to how people will be able to stream and watch GCW events going forward! We will make our first of many announcements this Saturday during GCW's event in Detroit, which will air LIVE on FiteTV!"

Fightful was given the same statement by Lauderdale.

In August, Lauderdale stated that a GCW yearly pass for events would be "coming soon."

Fightful will have results and coverage from GCW Drop Dead on October 22. Fans can check out results from past GCW events at Fightful's results section.

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