GCW owner Brett Lauderdale is now speaking outand hes not holding back when it comes to the fallout from the canceled indie matches involving TNA and AEW. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale addressed the situation while speaking on the Two Man Power Trip podcast, offering a clear take on how the controversy looks from the outsideand it doesnt reflect well on TNA Wrestling. Lauderdale first pointed to All Elite Wrestlings willingness to let talent work independent shows, praising that approach given the risks involved. He then contrasted that with TNAs recent decision to pull talent from events involving AEW names, admitting even he isnt fully sure whats behind the movebut questioning how its being perceived. Lauderdale also addressed the growing speculation around outside influence, including talk that the decision may not have been entirely TNAs call. Regardless of the reasoning, he made it clear the situation isnt landing wellespecially when it comes to timing and public perception. He went even further, arguing that the decision doesnt appear to benefit anyoneand could actually hurt both fan perception and locker room morale. Lauderdale added that from his experience, AEW has been flexible when it comes to working with GCW, even if not every opportunity comes together. He closed by reinforcing that GCWs relationship with AEW remains strong despite occasional challenges over the years. This adds more fuel to an already tense situation involving canceled matches for names like MJF and Ricochet, and raises even more questions about how different promotions are handling talent freedom and cross-company cooperation. With multiple voices now speaking out, the issue has clearly grown beyond just a few canceled bookingsand into a larger debate about control, communication, and how these relationships are managed behind the scenes. So what do you thinkdid TNA make the right call pulling talent, or is this hurting the business more than helping it? Drop your thoughts below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
