One former WWE star is set to debut in GCW.
Sidney Bateman underwent a number of identity changes since signing with WWE in 2020. The star first debuted as Carmella’s sommelier named Reginald, who played a large part in Carmella’s feud with Sasha Banks. Reginald even faced Banks in rare intergender action on SmackDown.
After being fired by Carmella in March of 2021, he began an unlikely alliance with Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler, though that also proved to be short-lived as the team turned on him the following July.
Renamed Reggie, the star went on to become the longest-reigning 24/7 Champion in WWE history, holding the belt for 112 days in a single reign. The former Cirque du Soleil performer had plenty of ups and downs when it comes to the 24/7 Title, with his aspirations leading to a chaotic wedding and then divorce from Dana Brooke.
In October of 2022, mysterious vignettes featuring a masked performer named Scrypts began airing in NXT, and months later, it was revealed that the former Reggie was the man behind the Scrypts mask.
In recent months, Scrypts formed an alliance with Bronco Lima and Lucien Price of Out The Mud (OTM). However, it was reported in late April that the star’s contract would not be renewed when it expired on June 1st, and the former Reggie was set to become a free agent. Now going by the named Sidney Akeem, the star posted a video on social media to confirm the news.
When Will Former WWE Star Sidney Akeem Make His GCW Debut?
A new announcement on GCW’s official social media reveals that Akeem is set to debut in GCW in mid-June. The post read as follows:
*BREAKING*
SIDNEY AKEEM makes his GCW debut and will perform on 3 big shows starting in June!
June 15 – Los Angeles GCWHITLA.EVENTBRITE.COM
June 29 – Dallas GCWCRIME.EVENTBRITE.COM
July 19 – St Louis GCWSTLHIGH.EVENTBRITE.COM
Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+!
*BREAKING*
SIDNEY AKEEM makes his GCW debut and will perform on 3 big shows starting in June!
June 15 – Los Angeleshttps://t.co/g5aWHlckee
June 29 – Dallashttps://t.co/GLRjgqHgPI
July 19 – St Louishttps://t.co/7B4oqWk54W
Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+! pic.twitter.com/nu7s5IclcP
— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) May 21, 2024
Additionally, the former WWE star was recently seen spotted with Mercedes Mone.