The Manic Madness Keeps Going & Going: Effy's Big Gay Brunch, TJPW, DDT, GCW & JJSB on TrillerTV
GCW: Effy's Big Gay Brunch 10 - 11 AM PT (Venue Time)
Effy's Big Gay Brunch is professional wrestling's most unapologetically loud, proud and empowering celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, artistry and rebellion. Curated by GCW World Champion Effy, Big Gay Brunch blends the dazzling and charismatic with hard-hitting action, and its signature mix of combat and community. This is professional wrestling at its most inclusive and unforgettable. It is a signature event every year at The Collective on TrillerTV+!
This year's headlining match has Effy defending the GCW World Championship against Dark Sheik. It will be a battle between two competitors who have helped to define queer excellence across the spectrum of independent professional wrestling, and is no doubt the biggest match in Sheik's career. This bout between two of GCW's most loyal flag bearers may indeed become the stuff of legend at The Collective.
Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. will battle Kidd Bandit in a stylistic clash that may also become a showcase of identity and evolution. This promises to blend technical mastery with emotional storytelling. In an event that has style, self-expression, and storytelling, this may be a battle to behold.
In a match up of unique, magnetic figures, Sonny Kiss will battle Abadon. Kiss brings fluidity, athleticism, and grace. Abadon brings chaos, horror, and unpredictability. But only one fighter can achieve final victory! Plus, what happens when Max The Impaler arrives on the scene at Big Gay Brunch 10? Survey says devastation!
TJPW vs DDT vs GCW - 2 PM PT (Venue Time)
Three promotions. Countless competitors. Infinite chaos.
At The Collective 2025, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling, and DDT Pro-Wrestling will once again tear down barriers between styles, regions and expectations. Featuring dream trios, inter-promotional rivalries and unique alliances, three of the most creative professional wrestling companies on Planet Earth set the stage for one of the most unpredictable shows of the year. It streams exclusively for TrillerTV+ subscribers!
Among the unique attractions set for this event include Konosuke Takeshita & Masha Slamovich battling Miyu Yamashita & Shinya Aoki in a tag team bash that crosses every possible style boundary. Expect technical brutality, killer strikes and a no-nonsense fight with world-class implications that will blow viewers away.
Not to be outdone, the mind-blending six person tag team attraction featuring the devious Daisuke Sasaki & Dark Sheik & Ilusion stepping into battle against Marcus Mathers & ECW legend Super Crazy & Shoko Nakajima in a chaotic clash of personalities that span multiple generations. This one might break every expectation, but that's the entire reason for The Collective and an event like this to exist!
Also announced is Antonio Honda & Rika Tatsumi vs. Kidd Bandit & Shota. Expect absurdity and heart from Honda and Tatsumi, who must contend with the unpredictable pairing of Kidd Bandit, the anime protagonist come to life, and the technically gifted Shota. If you had to place a bet on what might happen – bet on everything and anything!
JJSB: Clusterf*ck Forever 2025 - 10 PM PT (Venue Time)
After everything that has transpired over Mania Week, there's only one way to close things up. Joey Janela's Clusterf*** returns once more as the grand finale of The Collective 2025, and as always, absolutely anything can happen.
Clusterf*** isn't just a match. It's an unadulterated spectacle without rules or reason. Surprise entrants, nostalgic returns, viral moments, absurd comedy, deathmatch violence, and maybe a few wrestlers you've never seen before — and may never see again.
Previous editions have featured everything from invisible men and literal zombies to surprise appearances. For the 2025 edition, Nasty Leroy, Super Crazy, Jai Vidal, Unagi Sayaka, and more are already confirmed for the unhinged finale.
Add in the return of the infamous Scramble Cage match, setting free even more insanity. With chaos, cameos, hidden gems and utter madness, Joey Janela's Clusterf*** is the can't-miss climax of Mania Week for fans who believe wrestling is at its best when it breaks all the rules. This highlight is available for subscribers of TrillerTV+, who live and die for professional wrestling at its boundary-breaking, creative best.
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From an article by Mike Johnson.
Mike Johnson is the lead reporter for PWInsider.com and has been writing about professional wrestling since 1996. He can be found on Twitter @MikePWInsider and MikeJohnsonWrites.com.
