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| Acronym | GCW |
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| Headquarters | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Founder(s) | Ricky Otazu |
| Owner(s) | Ricky Otazu (1999–2004, 2013–2015) Brett Lauderdale and Danny Demanto (2015–2019) Brett Lauderdale (2019–present) |
| Formerly | Jersey Championship Wrestling (1999–2015) |
| Website | GCWMerch.com |
Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), formerly known as Jersey Championship Wrestling (JCW),[a] is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in New Jersey. The promotion was originally founded by Ricky Otazu in 1999; it was rebranded under its current name in 2015, after a sale to Danny Demanto and current owner Brett Lauderdale. The promotion specializes in hardcore wrestling, as well as mixed martial arts–inspired shoot style matches.
GCW has grown from running shows based in New Jersey, to holding events across the United States, as well as internationally in Japan and Mexico. Annual GCW events include Backyard Wrestling, Bloodsport, Joey Janela's Spring Break, the Nick Gage Invitational, and the Tournament of Survival.
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