Brett Lauderdale Says Nick Gage Is In Treatment Indefinitely

Nick Gage has put his wrestling career on hold, as he’s entered treatment. GCW owner Brett Lauderdale posted to Twitter on Wednesday to cut down speculation about Gage’s status. He announced that the GCW regular has been in treatment for some time and will be staying indefinitely.

Lauderdale wrote:

“Was gonna hold off on any kind of public update but ive seen people speculating, so ill give a brief update…

Nick Gage will not be attending any shows for the forseeable future. He is currently in treatment (and has been for several weeks) and plans to stay indefinitely

Any promoters that have made deposits for shows coming up that he will not be able to attend will be made whole as soon as possible

Expect an update directly from the man himself when the time is right… in the meantime, thanks to all who have been supportive, MDK all fn day“

Gage has been open about his past issues, confirming in October of 2024 that he went to rehab and saying, “I was headed down the wrong path. I’m glad I noticed that and that I had people in my corner; I’m glad I went there. It helped me out. I will never apologize for going there.”

Gage is a former three-time GCW World Champion and a one-time GCW Tag Team Champion. His last match was on September 20th. He defeated Brian Bayside at Focus Pro Wrestling’s My Friends Over You.

On behalf of 411, our best wishes to Gage in his recovery.

Any promoters that have made deposits for shows coming up that he will not be able to attend will be made whole as soon as possible

Expect an update directly from the man himself when the time is right… in the meantime, thanks to all who have been supportive, MDK all fn day

— brett lauderdale (@Lauderdale11) October 22, 2025