Danaher’s News Wave squad shocks the grappling world by entering Craig Jones’ million-dollar tournament.

New Wave Jiu-Jitsu is in! But there’s a plot twist… After months of radio silence, New Wave just shocked the grappling world by joining CJI 2. But here’s the twist… no Gordon Ryan.
Yeah. Let that sink in for a sec.
A Surprise Nobody Saw Coming!
If you’ve been following the whole CJI vs ADCC saga, you probably thought Danaher and his crew were sitting this one out—again. They skipped CJI 1. They were loyal to ADCC.
And honestly, I didn’t blame them.
Suddenly, Craig Jones reveals the shocking news: “New Wave has officially entered CJI2.”
Bro… I had to read it twice.
Danaher & Craig Rebuilding Bridges?
This isn’t just about a team entering a tournament. This is history being made.
Remember—John Danaher used to coach Craig.
Then the squad split. Craig built B-Team. Danaher formed New Wave. And let’s be real, there was tension.
So when Craig posted about “rebuilding bridges”… We thought it was just talk.
Turns out, he meant business.
No Gordon? No problem.
Okay, so Gordon Ryan’s sitting this one out.
Not surprised!
He’s busy with ADCC superfights and IG stories. But New Wave’s still stacked.
We’re talking about Giancarlo Bodoni. Garry Tonon. Dan Manasoiu. Luke Griffith. World champs. ADCC medalists. Straight-up monsters.
So even without their king, New Wave is looking like a legit threat. Right?
Finally!
This isn’t just big news for BJJ nerds like me. This indicates that the barrier between CJI and ADCC is beginning to weaken.
If New Wave can walk into Craig’s event—after skipping the first one— Then who’s next? Atos? AOJ? The Gracie Barra Avengers?
The whole game’s changing. And we’re here for it.
So what do you think? Is this a new era for Jiu-Jitsu? Can CJI really challenge ADCC? And who do you have—New Wave or B-Team? Drop a comment. Let’s talk!
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