
Joseph Janela, better known by his ring name Joey Janela, is an American professional wrestler known for his work on the independent circuit and as an early member of AEW. He debuted in 2006 with National Wrestling Superstars and has since competed in Major League Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and Combat Zone Wrestling, where he gained prominence for his hardcore and high-risk style.
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Don't miss Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 — live and exclusive on TrillerTV+, streaming straight from Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV! The event features a brutal No Rope Barbed Wire Match, as Sabu faces off against Joey Janela. Also on the lineup: The Senior Scramble Match Doug Gilbert vs Tommy Rich vs Ricky Morton vs The Warlord vs George South vs Mike Jackson JCW Title Match Masha Slamovich (c) vs Suzu Suzuki Zack Sabre Jr. vs 1 Called Manders Six Man Tag Team Match Los Desperados (Arez, Gringo Loco & Jack Cartwheel) vs The Wagner Family (Dr. Wagner Jr., El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. & Galeno Del Mal) Mask vs Career Anything Goes Match Atticus Cogar vs Fuego Del Sol Gabe Kidd vs Mance Warner Megan Bayne vs Bozilla Minoru Suzuki vs Matt Tremont *lineup subject to change

“SABU” is an intimate documentary that follows the enigmatic career of professional wrestler Sabu as he seeks closure in his storied life—a final match. From his tumultuous upbringing under the influence of The Sheik to the electrifying days of ECW, Sabu reflects on his evolution as a performer and the extreme style that defined his legacy. The film captures the highs and lows of his journey, including personal challenges, injuries, and the emotional turmoil that shaped him both inside and outside the ring.

On April 5th Joey Janela's Spring Break 8 is live and exclusive on TrillerTV+ straight from Penns Landing Caterers in Philadelphia, PA. The event features the GCW World Title Match where Blake Christian faces off Joey Janela w/ Missy Hyatt. Also in the lineup Tanaka and Suzuki vs Rina and Masha Dragon Gate 6-Man Tag East West and Bailey vs RNR Express *lineup subject to change

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Directed by North East filmmaker Alex Ayre, this gripping behind-the-scenes journey follows NORTH Wrestling through the summer of 2023, leading up to its most ambitious event yet—Thunderstruck. Equal parts thrilling, humorous, and heartfelt, the film showcases the passion and dedication that go into staging a professional wrestling event. "Watch The Lights" has cemented itself as a standout celebration of independent wrestling and filmmaking, earning a Royal Television Society Regional Award nomination. The Film Magazine hails it as "...a must-watch documentary." For newcomers, it offers a fascinating introduction to the artistry of wrestling, while die-hard fans will gain deeper insight into the NORTH Wrestling community—both in and out of the ring.

On March 31st Joey Janela's Spring Break 7 is exclusively live on FITE+! The lineup is already stacked and you can check it below: Mike Bailey vs El Hijo del Vikingo. Tag Team Match Team Bussy (Allie Katch & Effy) vs Maki Death Kill (Maki Itoh & Nick Gage) Kota Ibushi vs Joey Janela GCW Tag Team Title Match The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) (c) vs The East West Express (Jordan Oliver & Nick Wayne) Grab The Brass Ring DLC Match Gringo Loco vs Tony Deppen vs Cole Radrick vs Komander vs Billie Starkz vs Blake Christian vs Alec Price vs Jack Cartwheel

On July 8th GCW: Clean Up Man 2023 is live on FITE+ straight from The Webster in Hartford, CT. The first matches are already announced, and you can check them below: Six Man Tag Team Match Jimmy Lloyd & Wasted Youth (Dyln McKay & Marcus Mathers) vs The SAT (Joel Maximo, Jose Maximo & Wil Maximo) Nick Gage vs Psycho Clown GCW World Title Match Blake Christian (c) vs Richard Holliday

Tournament of Survival 8 Saturday, June 3, 2023 The Terminal, Showboat Hotel Atlantic City, New Jersey This was an incredible show in front of the largest audience GCW has had at the Showboat, the new venue was great and provided some good echoes during the high spots.

GCW's 'Cage of Survival 2' event emanated from the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 4, with the event airing on FITE TV. The show featured Matt Cardona, Mike Bailey, El Hijo del Vikingo, and Joey Janela in action on the undercard, while the advertised main event featured Masha Slamovich defending the GCW World Championship against Rina Yamashita.

On August 11th GCW: No Signal in the Hills 3 is live on FITE+ straight from Ukrainian Culture Center in Los Angeles, CA. The event features the GCW World Title Match where Blake Christian defends his title against Chris Bey. Also in the lineup Four Way Match Maki Itoh vs Allie Katch vs Steph De Lander vs Masha Slamovich Jacob Fatu vs Effy Six Man Tag Team Match Lil Cholo & Los Macizos (Ciclope & Miedo Extremo) vs Unguided 2.0 (Bodhi Young Prodigy, Damian Drake & Matt Vandagriff) Gringo Loco vs Mance Warner Jack Cartwheel vs Leon Slater Nick Gage vs Johnny Game Changer (John Hennigan) Tag Team Match Joey Janela & Sawyer Wreck vs The Rejects (John Wayne Murdoch & Reed Bentley)
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