Baron Corbin, now competing under his real name Tom Pestock, is set to make his debut for GCW this Sunday during The People vs. GCW event at the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom. The promotion confirmed the news today, announcing that Pestock will face Josh Barnett in a Bloodsport rules match.
“Pestock is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist and Golden Gloves Champion entering Bloodsport for the first time,” GCW noted in their official announcement. This match marks Pestock’s return to the independent wrestling scene following his release from WWE in November 2024. Reacting to the announcement on social media, Pestock stated, “Grit your teeth and protect your neck!!”
The People vs. GCW event will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City and will air live on Triller as a pay-per-view. Below is the event’s announced lineup:
- GCW World Championship: Mance Warner (c) defends against Effy or Allie Katch
- Effy vs. Allie Katch (winner faces Mance Warner later in the night)
- GCW Tag Team Championship: Dominic Garrini & Kevin Ku (c) vs. Cole Radrick & Alec Price
- Doors, Ladders & Chairs match for the vacant GCW Ultraviolent Championship:
Matt Tremont vs. Brandon Kirk vs. Drew Parker vs. John Wayne Murdoch vs. Matthew Justice vs. Dr. Redacted - Super Crazy, Tajiri & Little Guido vs. Arez, Gringo Loco & Jack Cartwheel
- Masato Tanaka vs. Joey Janela
- El Hijo del Vikingo vs. Sidney Akeem
- Bloodsport rules match: Josh Barnett vs. Tom Pestock
- Steel cage match: Charles Mason vs. Richard Holliday
- Megan Bayne vs. Atticus Cogar
- Matt Cardona vs. TBA
- NYC OGs (Homicide, Grim Reefer & Amazing Red) vs. Tony Deppen, Kerry Morton & Griffin McCoy
- Additional appearances by PCO, Maki Itoh, and more
- Sabu returns to GCW
With a stacked card featuring veterans, up-and-comers, and legendary names, The People vs. GCW promises to deliver a memorable evening of action.