GCW Homecoming Weekend 2025 Night 1 8/23/25 Today Show
GCW Homecoming Weekend 2025 Night 1 8/23/25 Today Show
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Date & Time
Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Location
The Showboat Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Event Overview
GCW kicked off its Homecoming Weekend celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an explosive Night 1. The event featured championship battles, deathmatches, and high-profile appearances that showcased why GCW remains one of the leading names in independent wrestling.
Match Card & Results
Garage Beer World Championship
Shotzi Blackheart defeated Matt Cardona to win the championship. The match included chaos with appearances from Nick Gage, Jimmy Lloyd, Mance Warner, Tommy Invincible, Killer Kross, and Scarlett.
Singles Match
Drew Parker defeated Marcus Mathers.
Deathmatch
Dr. Redacted defeated Ultramantis Black in a brutal showdown.
Six-Man Tag Team Match
Joey Janela, Masha Slamovich, and Matt Tremont defeated VNDL48 (Atticus, Otis, and Christian Napier).
GCW World Tag Team Championship
YDNP (Alec Price & Jordan Oliver) retained against Los Desperados (Gringo Loco & Jack Cartwheel).
Deathmatch Scramble
Bear Bronson defeated Bam Sullivan, Mr. Danger, Lil Sicko, Ciclope, and John Wayne Murdoch.
Singles Match
AJ Gray defeated Austin Luke.
GCW World Championship
Effy (c) successfully defended his title against KJ Orso.
Deathmatch
Masashi Takeda defeated SLADE in a violent main event.
Match Previews & Context
- Shotzi Blackheart’s victory over Matt Cardona was one of the night’s biggest moments, with interference turning the match into pure chaos.
- Effy vs. KJ Orso kept fans on edge as Orso’s rise made him a legitimate threat, but Effy proved why he’s a dominant GCW champion.
- Deathmatches throughout the card highlighted GCW’s hardcore legacy, while scramble and tag bouts brought variety and fast-paced action.
- Rising stars and returning legends both had their moments, giving the anniversary event a true balance of past, present, and future.
Event Conclusion
GCW Homecoming Weekend 2025 Night 1 delivered everything fans expected and more: extreme violence, surprise moments, and title-changing drama. As the opening chapter of the two-night celebration, the event captured the raw spirit of GCW while setting the stage for Night 2’s explosive follow-up.