Global Force Wrestling re-launched it’s website today and has a roster list. Big names on the roster include – Jim Cornette, WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall, Takaaki Watanabe and Jeff & Karen Jarrett.
Andrew Everett, The Young Bucks, Takaaki Watanabe, Trent Baretta, Thea Trinidad, Sonjay Dutt, Shelton Benjamin, Scott Hall, Seiya Sanada, PJ Black, New Heavenly Bodies, Luke Hawx, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Lance Hoyt, Jimmy Rave, Jeff Jarrett, Karen Jarrett, Jim Cornette, Jigsaw, Jamin Olivencia, The Hotshots, George T. Murdoch, Davey Boy Smith Jr. Cliff Compton, Chuck Taylor, Chris “The Adonis” Mordetzky, Chael Sonnen, Quinn “Moose” Ojinnaka and Lei’D Tapa
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Jeff Jarrett has been talking to WGN, Spike, Fox Sports 2 and CMT about a possible television deal for Global Force Wrestling.
There is no deal between GFW and Jim Ross, but the two sides are in negotiations. Jarrett is hoping to get more financial backing as well.
Both TNA and ROH talents are not allowed to work TV for GFW. ROH is allowing their roster members to work house shows for GFW. TNA talents are still waiting word if they will be allowed to work GFW house shows. Despite this, Tyrus has accepted a spot on GFW’s roster.
More Global Force Wrestling roster members was revealed today. A few of the familiar names added to the roster were – Tyrus/Brodus Clay, Cliff Compton/Domino and Bullet Club members, The Young Bucks.
GFW begins roster reveal; Chael Sonnen will have role as an analyst
For Immediate Release
May 6, 2015
LAS VEGAS – Global Force Wrestling revealed some of its talent roster in a press conference today at the Orleans Arena. The roster includes talented international athletes, former NFL players, mixed martial artists and more.
“We have slowly but steadily been building toward this day,” said Jeff Jarrett, GFW founder and CEO. “The feedback I have received in my international travels has been off the charts. Fans are ready for the reveal of the entire GFW roster and they’re eager for their voices to be heard!”
Staying true to the GFW mission statement, the roster offers “elite professional athletes from five different continents,” as well as “real stories, real people and real meaning.” Fans will be able to see stars like the “Bullet Club” tag team of “Machine Gun” Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows; the “Killer Elite Squad,” a tag team composed of Lance Hoyt and Davey Boy Smith Jr., who have made a name for themselves in Japan as well as stints throughout the world. Also joining GFW are Chris “The Adonis” Mordetsky, South African sensation PJ Black, former NFL offensive lineman Quinn “Moose” Ojinnaka, and women’s stars Lei’D Tapa and Thea Trinidad, with more names to come. GFW has alliances with 13 promotions on five continents, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Mexico’s AAA and more top independent organizations in Europe, Australia and Africa.
Also at the press conference, outspoken MMA star and ESPN broadcaster Chael Sonnen announced his role as an expert analyst for Global Force Wrestling.
“Chael Sonnen is someone we’ve talked about for a long time,” said Jarrett. “He’s not one to shy from speaking his mind, and we’re all eager to see what he has to say about the GFW athletes.”
The GFW Las Vegas TV tapings will take place on Friday, July 24; Friday, August 21; and Friday, October 23. Tickets for all three events will go on sale on Friday, May 15 at noon, with an exclusive pre-sale beginning on Monday, May 11 at noon. Tickets are available starting at $30 and can be purchased online at orleansarena.com, by phone at 702-284-7777 or in-person at Boyd Gaming box offices. VIP tickets will include a Meet & Greet with GFW talent. Join the conversation online with the hashtag #GFWVegas.
Jeff and Karen Jarrett hosted the Global Force Wrestling press conference today at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas. Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen was announced as the Expert Analyst or commentator for GFW.
Sonnen announced the first 4 wrestlers for GFW who will debut at the first GFW tapings on July 24th:
Davey Boy Smith Jr.
PJ Black (Justin Gabriel
Bullet Club members – Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows
We will have more information about other roster members when it comes available.
Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling will be having a press conference Wednesday at 1pm EST at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas to reveal the GFW roster. Apparently there will be a special guest. GFW tweeted the following:
Jeff Jarrett and his Global Force Wrestling have been reaching out to a lot of wrestlers lately. Jarrett has Scott D’Amore and Sonjay Dutt working on the office side for GFW. Dutt has been calling wrestlers. Jarrett is reportedly going after ROH and TNA wrestlers that have contracts expiring soon and wrestlers who are good but not under contract. Roderick Strong is said to be one of the biggest names GFW has reached out to, but there are rumors that they have reached out to Team 3D, Chris Masters and Shelton Benjamin. Jarrett has reportedly offered some of the wrestlers the possibility of working 39 dates.
Global Force Wrestling announced the following today:
Global Force Wrestling brings sizzle to hot summer nights at a ballpark near you
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – You might be able to buy peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and there’s sure to be a crowd. But this will be a whole new ballgame.
The historic first Global Force Wrestling show will be held on Friday night, June 12 at The Ballpark at Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. as part of GFW’s “MiLB Grand Slam Tour.” The tour will feature stops from Florida to California and several points in between.
It’s grassroots approach building toward the first GFW broadcast event on Friday, July 24 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Minor-league parks operated by both private ownership and municipalities have agreed to play host to Global Force Wrestling shows when their baseball-playing tenants are out of town. It’s an easy win for the parks, which gain another great source for revenue. For GFW it’s a chance to build momentum, show off its roster and deliver on its mission statement to be the most fan interactive brand in sports entertainment.
“These ballparks are the center of attention in the summer in most of these cities, and we’re eager to get out there and mix with our fans and show them what the GFW brand is all about,” said Jeff Jarrett, Global Force Wrestling founder and CEO.
The stars of GFW will be appearing in such cities as Knoxville, Tennessee, Richmond, Virginia, and Clinton, Iowa. Dates for the summer ballpark tour are available on globalforcewrestling.com, and more will be added in the coming weeks.
“Global Force Wrestling presented us with a great plan, one that will be beneficial to us and all ballparks, teams and cities as well as to their burgeoning brand,” said Todd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond (Va.) Flying Squirrels. “We know GFW will generate a lot of interest and excitement, not only the night of the show but for weeks in advance.”
Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski is excited about the alliance of his profession and his pastime.
“Wrestling and baseball make a great tag team, ” said Pierzynski, a wrestling aficionado. “And I’m thrilled to see so many minor-league parks, some of which I’ve played in, jump on board.”
Global Force Wrestling will roll out it’s talent roster in the next couple of weeks. It’s a lineup filled with speed and power, righties and lefties, starters and closers, sure to provide thrills at every ballpark.
Jeff Jarrett has started the process of contacting talent to appear at the upcoming Global Force Wrestling TV tapings in Las Vegas beginning in July. Jarrett confirmed in a interview that he was in talks with at least three networks regarding a TV deal. According to Dave Meltzer from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, of the talent being contacted for the tapings, Jarrett is reportedly offering better money than Ring of Honor.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter via WrestleView
According to Wrestling Observer Newslettter, TNA and Mexico’s AAA promotion have been in talks about TNA possibly sending a three-man team to the Lucha Libre World Cup trios tournament in late May, which could re-open relation between the two companies.
TNA and AAA resuming their relationship could hurt Jeff Jarrett because he has been talking about using AAA talent in his Global Force Wrestling promotion.
There will be just two teams from AAA in their Lucha Libre trios tournament. One will be made up of Alberto El Patron, Rey Mysterio and Myzteziz (the original Sin Cara in WWE).
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