Brett Lauderdale

[2.0] "This reads as a broad indictment of GCW's leadership rather than its roster or core concept. The promotion's success feels accidental rather than directed, thriving in spite of Brett Lauderdale's management instead of because of it. The lack of authority and editorial control creates an environment where excess goes unchecked, and what once felt anarchic and refreshing gradually slides into self-parody. Lauderdale's commentary only reinforces this problem: unfocused, overly self-indulgent, and relentlessly "marky, " it actively detracts from the product whenever he's on the headset. GCW initially carved out a compelling niche by blending strong deathmatch wrestling with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, but that identity has been diluted by oversaturation and a refusal to meaningfully curate the product. The sheer volume of shows and matches gives the illusion of ambition and productivity, yet the end result is a noticeable drop in overall quality. Rather than sharpening the promotion's strengths, the booking leans into repetition and pretence, mistaking quantity and vibe for substance. In the end, the issue isn't a lack of talent or audience goodwill; it's the absence of discipline and vision at the top. What could have remained a sharp, countercultural force instead feels increasingly basic and self-satisfied, undermining the very reality it once successfully created."

[2.0] "GCW succeeds despite Brett Lauderdale, not because of him. His management style is what haters think Tony Khan's is. Zero attempt to exercise authority. His commentary is so, so bad. When he sits down in the booth you know you're about to hear the cringiest, markiest shit you'll hear until, well, the next time Brett Lauderdale is on commentary. The GCW London show was a particular low point. The only reason I'm giving him a 2 rather than a 1 or 0 is that there is obviously something going on upstairs for him to create my favourite wresting promotion. It's just a shame none of that translates to what comes out of his mouth"

[1.0] "He deserves a 1 even if he did everything else right for completely blowing the The Wrld on GCW show. It's their Starrcade 1997. What should have been a home run and a celebration of the growth saw the beginning of the end. I don't think GCW is going to shut down but they're nowhere near as popular as they were before that. He has Paul Heyman like tendencies when it comes to running his business and that's definitely not a good thing."

[1.0] "after recreating a reality with good deathmatch wrestling and a funny attitute he turns GCW in the most basic, but in the same time pretetending federation in the scene. the fact he made so much shows and matches in that for giving the sensation he is a great booker and promoter and downgrade the quality is only the first of the problems"

[1.0] "Considering the numerous opportunities hes had and everything hes mishandled, its clear he lacks the vision to build something that could grow beyond an edgy indie promotion. His odd booking decisions and unprofessionalism only reinforce that conclusion."