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Anthem Reportedly Ready To Sell GFW (Impact Wrestling)

Global Force Wrestling is in a state of jeopardy, and things seem to be getting worse. After Jeff Jarrett took an indefinite leave of absence as Chief Creative Officer to focus on personal matters, Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso reports that GFW’s parent company Anthem Sports and Entertainment is preparing to sell the wrestling commodity.

Barrasso states that GFW is “hemorrhaging funds” and Anthem had to needed to “gut the Fight Network” just to finance GFW. It was just earlier this year that Anthem acquired the company after GFW’s merger with TNA Impact Wrestling. Barrasso reports that since Jarrett technically owns the name of Global Force Wrestling, Anthem would technically be selling Impact Wrestling.

Also, PWInsider reports that “multiple meetings” were held Tuesday afternoon to discuss the future of GFW. Members of the roster were called to reassure them of the company’s stability in the wake of the Jarrett announcement. But with these latest reports, it seems that Anthem is looking for suitors to get rid of GFW. Barrasso reports that among the potential suitors are WWE, Ring Of Honor and former TNA investor Billy Corgan.

Source: WrestlingINC

GFW Releases Statement Saying Jeff Jarrett Is Taking An ‘Indefinite Leave Of Absence’

Jeff Jarrett is taking an “indefinite leave of absence” from his position as Chief Creative Officer of GFW/Impact Wrestling … this according to a statement  from the company.

Effective immediately, Jeff Jarrett is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position as Chief Creative Officer to focus on personal matters. Jeff will be available on a consultative basis as needed.

Jarrett came back to the company in January when Anthem Sports took control from Dixie Carter. His return led to the exit of wrestlers like The Hardy Boyz, Drew McIntyre and Mike Bennett. He was also instrumental in signing Alberto El Patron, who hasn’t brought them the most positive public attention.

Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet

 

Taya Valkyrie Debuting Soon On GFW Impact

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Taya Valkyrie will be making her GFW TV debut soon. GFW posted the following on her arrival. You can also see two promos for her debut below:

Taya Valkyrie Set To Make IMPACT Debut SoonThere is a buzz amongst the Knockouts in GFW about the arrival of Taya Valkyrie to IMPACT. What is she planning upon her arrival? Who will she target once she arrives? Taya will certainly be a force to be reckoned with.

Originally from Canada, Taya is a former ballet dancer who always had a love for pro wrestling and now her career has taken her all over the world. A mainstay in Mexico for many years, Taya is the longest reigning AAA Reina de Reinas Champion (Women’s Champion) in history. Taya trained under the great Lance Storm and now looks to take IMPACT by storm as well.

She has excelled in every company she has worked for and we can only assume Taya will have her sights set on The GFW Knockouts Championship. With so many Knockouts vying for that top prize, what will happen next is anyone’s guess! One thing is for sure, the Knockouts Division is clearly heating up!

GFW Impact Preview 8/31/17

* Petey Williams return to GFW, his first singles match on Impact in 8 years.

* GFW World Heavyweight Champion Eli Drake and his Championship Celebration

* Fallah Bahh & Bokara vs. oVe

* The latest on Lashley & American Top Team MMA

Alberto El Patron’s GFW Return

Alberto El Patron is scheduled to return to Impact at the November TV tapings, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The original idea was that Patron would return as a heel, going against the company as he is mad about his recent suspension.

Source: WrestlingINC

GFW Signs New Deal With Pop TV

GFW and Pop TV have signed a new deal that will see the network carry Impact in 2018, according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. No word yet on how long the deal is for. It was noted that the deal is not “financially effective.”

Source: WrestlingINC

GFW Statement On Rosemary – Sexy Star

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GFW issued the following announcement on their website regarding Sexy Star purposely injuring Rosemary during their match at AAA TripleMania XXV this past weekend:

“It was an honor for GFW to be invited to participate in TripleMania XXV, held this past weekend in Mexico City. The AAA talent that we have worked with have been consummate professionals and the company organized and delivered an extraordinary event, in which both DJZ and Andrew Everett had spectacular showings following their recent surgeries. While the incident with Sexy Star marred an outstanding show, AAA executives have confirmed to us that appropriate measures are being taken in respect of this incident. Both AAA and Sexy Star have apologized to Rosemary. It is time to focus on the positives of the weekend (TripleMania XXV outrated the other sports entertainment event on Saturday evening in Mexico; Eddie Edwards became the first gaijin to win the GHC Heavyweight title at NOAH) and look forward to building our relationship with AAA and NOAH to bring an ever improving wrestling product to our fans.”

Pagano is Coming to GFW

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GFW announced that top AAA star, Pagano, will be coming soon. Pagano main evented last year’s TripleMania.

GFW Impact Preview 8/24/17

* TV debut of Johnny Impact (John Morrison)

* Gauntlet for the Gold to crown new GFW Champion (Eli Drake enters at #1, Low-Ki enters at #20)

* Grado says goodbye to America

* oVe will be in action

Low Ki Reportedly Gone From GFW

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Low Ki is reportedly gone from Global Force Wrestling, after asking for his release from the company during this week’s set of tapings. While there are a few different versions of the account, the similarities were that he did ask for his release and it was said to be an “amicable” split between the two parties.

One version stated that it was a financial issue that led to his leaving, while another said it was over his creative direction. Reportedly, Low Ki was expecting to work in the GFW Championship scene, but the direction given to him was headed towards the X Division, where he would be in a championship match at GFW Bound for Glory.

Last week, Low Ki was slated to take on Alberto El Patron at the live Destination X for the GFW Championship, but Patron was stripped of the title, which effectively cancelled their match.

Returning to GFW for a fourth time in April of this year, Low Ki was able to win the X Division Championship for a fifth time in a six-man match on an episode of Impact. He then lost the title to Sonjay Dutt in June.

Source: WrestlingINC