Royce Issacs vs. Tavion Heights is the next match added to the card.
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.
Isaacs is a veteran that’s currently ½ of the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champion with Jorel Nelson of the World Class Wrecking Crew. In addition to New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Isaacs has worked in AEW, DEFY Wrestling, NWA, and Ring of Honor. This is Isaac’s fourth Bloodsport; his record is 2 - 2 when it comes to these events. His last match saw him lose via KO to Josh Barnett himself in December 2024.
This is Tavion Heights’ first Bloodsport match. The NXT star began his professional wrestling career in 2022 and he doesn’t have much indie experience besides his work in Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Tavion Heights vs. Royce Isaacs joins Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jonathan Gresham, JR Kratos vs. Karrion Kross, Karmen Petrovic vs. Maika, 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
- Karrion Kross vs. JR Kratos
- Karmen Petrovic vs. Maika
- Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Jonathan Gresham
- Royce Issacs vs. Tavion Heights
- Tom Lawlor in action
- Simon Gotch in action
- Jonathan Gresham in action
- Royce Isaacs in action
- Maika in action
- Konami in action
- Gabe Kidd in action