Charlie Dempsey, the reigning NXT Heritage Cup Champion, has been announced as a participant in Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII, set to take place on November 24, 2024, at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey. This will be Dempsey's third appearance at Bloodsport, following his debut victory over Matt Makowski at Bloodsport X and a subsequent loss to Royce Isaacs at Bloodsport XI.
Dempsey will face AKIRA, a seasoned competitor from MLW, who is also seeking his first victory in the Bloodsport series. The event will feature a stacked card, including a headline bout between MVP and Josh Barnett himself.
*BLOODSPORT UPDATE*
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) November 9, 2024
Just Signed:
CHARLIE DEMPSEY
vs
AKIRA
Plus:
Josh Barnett vs MVP
Masha Slamovich vs Lei Ying Lee
Dominic Garrini vs Kevin Ku
Josh Alexander
Mike Bailey
Matt Makowski
Tix:https://t.co/IQjopnMFhP
Watch #JBBSXII LIVE on @FiteTV+
Sun 11/24 - 7PM pic.twitter.com/ZMBNuQlzIa
Bloodsport, an MMA-inspired pro wrestling event, has become a staple in the independent circuit, showcasing a unique blend of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts techniques. Dempsey's participation highlights the growing collaboration between WWE and independent promotions, allowing NXT talent to gain exposure and experience in different wrestling environments.
