GCW has settled its lawsuit with IWTV.
Game Changer Wrestling has announced that they’ve settled their lawsuit with Independent Wrestling TV, which was filed in June 2021. IWTV claimed breach of contract was asking for damages due to GCW pulling its shows from the streaming platform back in December of 2020.
According to the lawsuit, Game Changer Wrestling and IWTV entered into an agreement in March of 2020, but GCW requested to be released from its contract months later, which is something that IWTV seemingly denied. Now, GCW says [sic] the two sides have reached a settlement, calling it a “major step forward” for the company.
Game Changer Wrestling is pleased to announce that we have comes to terms on a settlement agreement with IWTV that brings an end to litigation between the parties.
This agreement represents a significant milestone for GCW, but most importantly serves as a victory for INDEPENDENT Wrestling and its fans.
This agreement also affirms our long held belief that GCW is the SOLE OWNER of our extended library, which includes all Game Changer Wrestling, Jersey Championship Wrestling and LA Fights events.
This is important not just for GCW, but for independent wrestling promotions across the United States and abroad as we all navigate the ever changing landscape of professional wrestling.
Further, this agreement removes obstacles that had previously limited our ability to capitalize on our content and clears the way for us to move forward with ambitious plans to “change the game” in 2022 and beyond.
Most importantly, this settlement allows us to focus all of our efforts and resources on what matters… producing and delivering the best product possible for our rapidly growing and global fanbase.
Finally, while this agreement defines a conclusion to our relationship with IWTV, it doesn’t mean it’s the last time you will see GCW on the platform. As part of this arrangement, GCW will provide IWTV with “The Settlement Series” a series of 8 live events spanning the course of the next year. We look forward to announcing dates and details on these events in the coming weeks.
This last year has been trying. As a small business, our resources are not unlimited. Litigation was a last resort, but a necessary step in establishing our independence. At the end of the day, we thrive in the arena, and our resources are best directed towards the ring…not the courtroom.
Enduring this process would NOT have been possible without the support of our crew, our performers, and most importantly…the fans. Your loyalty has been unwavering and together, we have continued to make history and take both Game Changer Wrestling and independent wrestling to new heights.
We have reached a settlement in our lawsuit with IWTV.
This is a major step forward for GCW.
Thank you to everyone who has stood by and supported us throughout this process. pic.twitter.com/OieHhrYlbD
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) April 20, 2022
IWTV also issued a statement on the matter, explaining that the settlement verifies that GCW has been held accountable for the original agreement it signed with IWTV.
From IWTV:
IndependentWrestling.tv (IWTV) is pleased to announce that it has settled it’s lawsuit with Game Changer Wrestling (GCW). This settlement verifies IWTV’s contention that GCW should be held accountable to the agreement which they had previously signed with IWTV. The lawsuit was never over ownership of the video footage — as IWTV partners can attest, the IWTV agreements clearly state that the promoters retain all rights, title, and interest to the programs.
Rather than continue to waste time and money on legal fees which could be better spent on boosting independent wrestling and our independent wrestling partner promotions, IWTV has agreed to ccept a series of eight GCW live events which will be shown EXCLUSIVELY on IWTV as well as distributed on DVD and B/R via SmartMarkVideo.
IWTV wants to take this moment to thank its fans and partner promotions for staying loyal to independent wrestling and to IWTV during this period. With this distration finally removed, we now looks forward to years of streaming the best independent wrestling from our partner promotions.
PS – There are seven live streams this weekend starting this Thursday on IWTV. Check the link for more details.
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IWTV is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Game Changer Wrestling.
PS – Here's what's streaming live this weekend ⬇️https://t.co/yB5gt26Eu7 pic.twitter.com/RbaTbaqzS3
— IWTV (@indiewrestling) April 20, 2022
