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Jonathan Gresham’s opponent for in-ring return revealed

Posted on by Bryan Rose

More details on Jonathan Gresham’s in-ring return.

It was announced on Sunday that Gresham will face Lee Moriarty in his return match on February 1 as part of the upcoming Superpower Slam charity event presented by Orange Crush, JCW, and GCW.

Gresham, 37, revealed back in August that he was unable to use the left side of his body and struggled to talk after waking up. He was taken to the hospital where it was revealed he had suffered two strokes. He last wrestled at Josh Barnett’s Bloodspot XIV on August 2, losing to Pete Dunne. 

The charity event will raise funds for the Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment. The center provides resources, therapies, and services for neurodivergent children and their parents. Billie Starkz, Matt Cardona, Mance Warner, and Joey Janela have been announced, and matches set include Paul Walter Hauser vs. Mad Dog Connelly and Willow Nightingale vs. Mara Sade.

After Superpower Slam, Gresham is also booked for JCW’s 2026 Jersey J-Cup on February 6 & 7 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Orange Crush to hold Superpower Slam benefit event for neurodivergent community

Posted on by Bryan Rose

A benefit show highlighting the neurodivergent community will take place next year.

Orange Crush announced on Tuesday that a benefit show highlighting the community called Superpower Slam will take place at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on February 1. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday. Additional information can be found here.

“SUPERPOWER SLAM will bring together top names from art, entertainment, and professional wrestling to help raise funds for New York City’s first comprehensive resource hub and digital portal for neurodiverse children and their families, a place where families can access therapies, resources, and community support,” the press release reads.

In addition to ticket sales and live donations, Orange Crush will organize an exclusive art and experience sale featuring ROH Pure Champion Lee Moriarty’s first print edition in collaboration with EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. The show is being organized by Game Changer Wrestling, Jersey Championship Wrestling, and the Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment. It will stream live on GCW’s YouTube channel.

Wrestlers confirmed for the event include Paul Walter Hauser, Matt Cardona, Effy, Joey Janela, Mad Dog Connelly, Manders &  Thomas Shire, Jordan Oliver & Alec Price, and Allie Katch.