Exciting news broke yesterday in the world of WWE as it was announced that a former Women’s Tag Team Champion would be participating in WrestleMania weekend. However, the twist is that she won’t be wrestling at NXT Stand & Deliver or WrestleMania itself.
Shayna Baszler, former NXT Women’s Champion, has been revealed to compete at Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport X. This event, hosted by Game Changer Wrestling, has long been a part of WrestleMania weekend’s lineup of indie shows.
While many assumed that Shayna’s appearance signaled her departure from WWE, that’s not the case. Shayna remains a part of the company and is slated to continue on the RAW brand in the foreseeable future.
*BREAKING*
WWE Superstar SHAYNA BASZLER will make her GCW debut on Thursday, April 4th at JOSH BARNETT'S BLOODSPORT during The @collective2024 in Philadelphia!
Tickets are *SOLD OUT!*
You can watch #JBBSX LIVE on @FiteTV+! pic.twitter.com/FFUkUU0wCH
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) March 15, 2024
But the intrigue doesn’t stop there. Reports suggest that WWE will feature other stars on various GCW shows during WrestleMania weekend, hinting at a potential collaboration between WWE and Game Changer Wrestling.
This move underscores Triple H’s efforts to establish connections beyond WWE, as seen with partnerships with Reality of Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and TNA Wrestling in recent times.
Shayna’s involvement in an outside promotion comes at a crucial time, following recent setbacks in WWE. On a recent episode of RAW, Shayna and her tag team partner Zoey Stark fell short in their bid for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles against The Kabuki Warriors, Asuka, and Kairi Sane, aided by their Damage CTRL stablemates Dakota Kai and IYO SKY.
Can @ZoeyStarkWWE & @QoSBaszler dethrone @WWEAsuka & @KAIRI_official tomorrow night on #WWERaw? pic.twitter.com/B7adbFMU0F
— WWE (@WWE) March 10, 2024
The loss undoubtedly dealt a blow to both Shayna and Zoey, with Shayna seeking her first title since 2023 and Zoey aiming for her inaugural main roster championship.
Despite the setback, they must regroup and refocus. Perhaps there’s potential for Zoey to join Shayna at Bloodsport X?
The prospect of WWE talents appearing on the indie scene during WrestleMania weekend adds an intriguing layer to the wrestling landscape. It opens doors for fresh matchups and collaborations, showcasing the diverse talent pool within the industry.
As fans eagerly await WrestleMania weekend, the presence of Shayna Baszler at Bloodsport X serves as a reminder of the exciting possibilities that lie ahead, both inside and outside the WWE universe.
