GCW’s Brett Lauderdale advised not to comment on fake COVID-19 test allegations
GCW founder Brett Lauderdale commented on allegations made Wednesday that he and his company purchased fake COVID-19 tests for talent.
The comment? No comment.
In a brief statement to Fightful, Lauderdale said, “I’ve referred this matter to my lawyer and as much as I’d like to comment, I’ve been advised not to.”
FIST Wrestling owner Mikey Gordon (aka “Dirty” Ron McDonald) took to a Facebook group Wednesday to make the claims against Lauderdale which can be seen below in a Twitter image complication:
https://twitter.com/DoxxxyStocksy/status/1529527662145937409
Gordon took umbrage with how much Lauderdale is paying GCW talent, his friendship and management of promotional star Nick Gage, and took credit for several shows GCW ran in California that he allegedly covered costs for.
He also asked why Atticus Cogar and Mike Gevorgian no longer work with GCW as proof of his claims. Cogar split with GCW earlier this year.
“Who did Brett ever make famous? Joey “I’m a (expletive)” Janela? Joey got famous for being tossed off a building and got a contract. Once AEW realized he had no talent, they benched and eventually didn’t resign him. Why? Because he’s a (expletive) unsafe (expletive) who can’t light a limb on (fire).”
Janela didn’t take the comments lightly.
My wrestlemania weekend money has gone to a new rack of teeth Lmfao
In which will be placed on my mouth on 6/8
If you believe any of that you’re believing a legit crack head, and a well documented steroid abusing headcase.. https://t.co/B7wwAzcKjK
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) May 25, 2022
It’s unclear why or what sparked Gordon’s comments.
GCW regular Tony Deppen took to Twitter to defend Lauderdale and the company’s practices.
Before every show we had a group chat where we’d talk about her recautions and the deadlines for our covid tests. I also had to sit out two shows cause my tests didn’t come back in time – and that was at the request of Brett.
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) May 25, 2022
https://t.co/MyLTiyMq8D pic.twitter.com/LS8bVMxdAZ
— Tony Deppen (@Tony_Deppen) May 25, 2022
Jordan Oliver also supported GCW.
GCW made me send my test results to head referees.Brett made it clear to me many times if you test positive or dont get a test you cant compete,I believe he took it very serious.On top of that GCW pays ME very good.And that has been since DAY1.Ofcourse these are MY experiences. https://t.co/8h76J2xan1
— Jordan Oliver (@TheJordanOIiver) May 25, 2022
GCW returns this Saturday on pay-per-view in Las Vegas.