Karmen Petrovic vs. Maika is the latest match to be added to Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport.
This year’s show is scheduled for Las Vegas the week of WrestleMania. Talents from numerous promotions such as WWE, AEW, MLW, TNA/Impact Wrestling, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling are scheduled for this annual event. Thus far, Tom Lawlor, Timothy Thatcher, Simon Gotch, Royce Isaacs, David Modzmanashvili, Natalya Heidhart, Gabe Kidd, Pete Dunne and just recently, Charlie Dempsey are confirmed for the upcoming show.
Maika is a STARDOM prospect that came into the business in 2019. The 30-year-old quickly took STARDOM by storm by winning the Future of Stardom title in 2020 and she managed to keep the belt for 156 days. Maika would go on to win the World of Stardom Championship, Artist Of Stardom Championship (with Giulia and Syuri as Donna del Mondo), and the Goddesses of Stardom Championship. This is Maika's first Bloodsport event.
Karmen Petrovic is coming back following her successful debut at Bloodsport XII where she beat former ROH Women’s World Champion Sumie Sakai. This will be the first meeting between Karmen and Maika.
Petrovic vs. Maika joins Shinya Aoki vs. Charlie Dempsey, Leyla Hirsch vs. Jordan Blade, Pete Dunne vs. Timothy Thatcher and Natayla Neidhart vs. Miyu Yamashita on the growing Bloodsport card that’s scheduled for April 17, 2024.
For those who don’t follow the unique format, Bloodsport started in 2018 under Matt Riddle’s name. Once Riddle signed to WWE, the event was turned over to former UFC fighter Josh Barnett. The rules are quite simple: every match will end either by knockout or submission. Instead of the traditional pro wrestling ring, the canvas has no ropes or turnbuckles.
We’re just a little over a month away from the annual Bloodsport and matches are finally starting to form. Which match will be announced next for Bloodsport?
Below are the confirmed names for Bloodsport XIII:
Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII (4/17)
- Miyu Yamashita vs. Natalya Neidhart
- Pete Dunne vs. Timothy Thatcher
- Leyla Hirsch vs. Jordan Blade
- Charlie Dempsey vs. Shinya Aoki
- Karmen Petrovic vs. Maika
- David Modzmanashvili in action
- Tom Lawlor in action
- Simon Gotch in action
- Jonathan Gresham in action
- Royce Isaacs in action
- Konami in action
- Gabe Kidd in action
- Karrion Kross in action