WWE NXT wrestler Charlie Dempsey announced for Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIII

WWE NXT wrestler Charlie Dempsey is returning to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport for its WrestleMania week event.

Barnett announced in a social media post Tuesday that Dempsey will be in action at Bloodsport XIII set for Thursday, April 17. It will be the fourth Bloodsport event for Dempsey, who was also featured on the three most recent Bloodsport cards in 2024.

Bloodsport is a co-promotion between Barnett and GCW. The April 17 show will stream live on Triller as a pay-per-view from The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas

WWE is sending Dempsey, and Karmen Petrovic from the NXT brand, and main roster talent including Natalya, Karrion Kross, and Pete Dunne to take part in Bloodsport XIII in Las Vegas. Zack Sabre Jr., Leyla Hirsch, Miyu Yamashita, Konami, Royce Isaacs, Maika, Shinya Aoki, David Modzmanashvili, Simon Gotch, Tom Lawlor, and Timothy Thatcher are among the independent talent also set for the show.

Barnett posted in announcing Dempsey:

A modern wrestler who seems like a someone who has stepped out of the past with his Catch-as-Catch-can skills and approach. Lighting suplexes, limb wrenching submissions, and the ability to scramble in and out of position like the best of them – Is it any wonder that he’s making his 4th return to Bloodsport? Not in the least. Charlie Dempsey – Josh Barnett’s: Bloodsport XIII. Get your tickets now!