Joey Janela recently spoke with Fightful about the upcoming GCW Collective shows in Los Angeles, which take place ahead of WWE WrestleMania 39 weekend.
During his interview, The Bad Boy discussed his annual JJSB event, which is moving back to just one night this year, as well as how GCW was able to book former NJPW Superstar Kota Ibushi for their shows. Highlights from the interview can be found below.
How GCW was able to book Kota Ibushi:
One day, [GCW owner] Brett Lauderdale hit me in the DMs and he said, ‘We might have Ibushi for Spring Break.’ I was confused as to what he was talking about. ‘Kota Ibushi?’ ‘Yes. Barnett is going to get us Kota Ibushi.’ I guess Kota Ibushi has been following GCW, following Bloodsport, and wanted to participate in Bloodsport. We got him for Bloodsport and Spring Break. Kota Ibushi fits right in the GCW world, 100%.
Why he decided to make Spring Break just one night again:
I like to switch it up, I don’t like doing two nights every year. There is so much stuff runnning this year, too. I think there is a lot more stuff running this year than there was last year. It is hard. Next year in Philly, we’re definitely doing two nights.