Wrestler Pete Dunne is set to appear at GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV, scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, starting at 3 p.m. This announcement was made by Josh Barnett on Wednesday, much to the excitement of fans anticipating the event.
Dunne’s Previous Appearances and Wrestling Persona
Josh Barnett highlighted Dunne’s return by saying,
“After making his Bloodsport debut last year, the ‘Bruiserweight’ had so much fun playing ‘Kill or be killed’, he just had to come back and do it all again. Pete Dunne is returning to Josh Barnett’s: Bloodsport. The Horseshoe Vegas, 4.17.26 at 3pm”
– Josh Barnett, Promoter.
Last year, Dunne made his Bloodsport debut at Bloodsport 13 on April 17, 2025, defeating Timothy Thatcher at a show held at the Pearl Theater located inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. He returned later that year at Bloodsport 14 in August, where he defeated Jonathan Gresham in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Currently, many fans associate Dunne with his role as the character Rayo Americano in WWE. However, this week on WWE Raw, he was defeated by El Grande Americano while portraying this persona.
Additional Wrestlers Confirmed for Bloodsport XV
Other notable wrestlers confirmed to participate in the upcoming Bloodsport event include Shayna Baszler, Miyu Yamashita, and Erick Stevens. The lineup continues to excite followers of this unique wrestling format that emphasizes striking and submission holds in a “kill or be killed” style.
What This Means for the Wrestling Community
Pete Dunne’s return to Bloodsport signals continued interest from well-known wrestlers in this hybrid style of competition promoted by Josh Barnett. The event’s presence at a prominent location like Horseshoe Las Vegas suggests growing popularity, offering fans a distinctive wrestling experience outside mainstream promotions. Observers and fans alike will be watching closely to see how Dunne’s performance this year compares to his previous appearances.
After making his Bloodsport debut last year, the "Bruiserweight" had so much fun playing "Kill or be killed", he just had to come back and do it all again.
Pete Dunne is returning to Josh Barnett's: Bloodsport.
The Horseshoe Vegas, 4.17.26 at 3pm
Get your tickets now as this… pic.twitter.com/RZviZS9Cpj
— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) March 4, 2026
