Nick Gage enters treatment, sidelined from GCW indefinitely

Nick Gage, a prominent figure on the independent wrestling circuit, has entered treatment and will be sidelined indefinitely, Game Changer Wrestling founder Brett Lauderdale said Wednesday in a social media post. Lauderdale said Gage has been in treatment for several weeks and will not attend any upcoming shows for the foreseeable future, and that the wrestler plans to remain in care for an extended period.

Lauderdale addressed growing online speculation about Gage’s absence and said promoters who paid deposits for events Gage will miss will be reimbursed. He added that fans can expect a direct update from Gage when he is ready. The promotion’s public statement was intended to reassure promoters and supporters while confirming that Gage’s focus has shifted away from in-ring work to personal care.

Gage, known for his work in hardcore and deathmatch wrestling, returned briefly to Game Changer Wrestling earlier this year at the Homecoming event, where he took part in an on-stage confrontation. His most recent recorded match was on September 20, when he defeated Brian Bayside at a Focus Pro Wrestling event. Lauderdale said Gage has not been scheduled to appear at shows while he...