Sucks to see Bloodsport go. It’s been one of the most unique highlights of Mania week for years. The shoot style presentation isn’t for everyone, but that’s exactly what made it stand out. It carved out its own lane in a packed weekend and gave a platform to talent who might not otherwise get that spotlight. Bloodsport wasn’t just another show. It was a staple, and its absence will leave a noticeable gap.

Josh Barnett reveals his reasoning for ending Bloodsport:“I wasn’t trying to make a big deal out of it. I didn’t want it to come off as a gimmick. There were a lot of conflicting feelings within my own heart about whether this was going to be the case or not.When all is said and done, I feel like I absolutely made the right choice here. It wasn’t for anything negative. There wasn’t a tragedy, and there wasn’t some overarching bad issue or problem in that sense.For me, Bloodsport had an evolution