Josh Barnett Provides Update on Bloodsport’s Potential Return
Josh Barnett isn’t ready to call time on Bloodsport just yet. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has provided an update on the future of his shoot-style wrestling series, revealing that he is actively seeking financial backing to bring the concept back in the format he originally envisioned.
Bloodsport went on hiatus in April following its 15th event, which Barnett had produced alongside Game Changer Wrestling. The decision came after he realised that expanding the project would require greater financial resources, additional staff, and dedicated infrastructure.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Barnett confirmed that discussions with potential investors are already underway, with some encouraging responses so far.
“We have been shopping it around a bit and trying to find some investing. We’ve had some good bites, people with a lot of interest in it,” Barnett revealed.
He also explained that producing Bloodsport wouldn’t require an enormous budget compared to other streaming and television projects. However, securing the right financial partner remains essential before operations can resume.
“If we can find that investor or that group that wants to get with us, we’ll get going full speed and we’ll get to work on putting all the essentials in place,” he added.
Despite his desire to revive the series, Barnett isn’t willing to compromise on its identity just to get another event off the ground.
“It’s not running at the moment. I would rather it sit buried than do anything less than what I’m trying to do,” he explained. He believes handing the concept to people without the necessary understanding could damage what makes Bloodsport different from traditional wrestling.
Barnett also revealed he had bigger ambitions for the series, including a potential match against Bill Goldberg in Japan and featuring Mike O’Hearn in a tournament.
For now, Bloodsport remains on hiatus, but Barnett’s search for investment offers hope that the concept could eventually return. The former UFC star wants its next chapter to be a step forward rather than simply another event on the calendar.
