Josh Barnetts Bloodsport XIV just got a serious injection of grit with the return of two names straight from WWE and NXT.
Pete Dunne and Charlie Dempsey have been officially added to the card, joining a growing list of violent technicians ready to throw down on August 2 in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Barnett made the announcement himself, confirming that Pete Dunne will return to Bloodsport after his debut win over Timothy Thatcher back in April. Since then, Dunnes TV presence has dwindled, mostly popping up on WWE Main Event. Hes only wrestled three times since that first Bloodsport appearance, with his last match taking place in May.
Joining him is Charlie Dempsey, whos becoming a familiar face at Bloodsport. This will be his fifth time entering the pit, and he holds a 3-1 record in the format. Dempsey made his debut in April 2024 by defeating Matt Makowski, stumbled in July with a loss to Royce Isaacs, then bounced back strong with wins over Tracy Williams and Shinya Aoki. Dempseys no stranger to this styleand hes dangerous in it.
Also returning to the shoot-style event is GCW regular Slade. Though he hasnt competed in Bloodsport since a March 2022 loss to Alex Coughlin, Slades reputation for chaos still looms large. Bloodsport XIV will stream live on Triller+, with the card already stacking up. Heres the current lineup:
- Natalya vs. Masha Slamovich
- Janai Kai vs. Jordan Blade
- Pete Dunne in action
- Charlie Dempsey in action
- Timothy Thatcher in action
- Slade in action
- Jonathan Gresham in action
- Nick Comoroto in action
- Simon Gotch in action
- Matt Mako in action
- Dominic Garrini in action
Josh Barnetts Bloodsport has always been about no ropes, no nonsense, and pure violenceand this lineup is only getting nastier. With Dunne and Dempsey stepping back into the pit, expect stiff shots and no mercy.
Which match are you most looking forward to at Bloodsport XIV? Will Pete Dunne and Charlie Dempsey steal the show? Sound off in the comments below.
