Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling has added “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner to it’s roster. There are hints of more announcements on the way very soon.
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Global Force Wrestling has removed WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall from it’s roster page. This past weekend Hall was escorted from an independent wrestling event. The promoters claimed Hall was too intoxicated to perform at the show. Here is a video of the incident that TMZ Sports posted:
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
http://www.globalforcewrestling.com
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.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
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.
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.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that one TNA wrestler got so agitated over his late pay, he threatened to quit and would go work for Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling. Apparently the issue got straightened out quickly.
Eddie Edwards who has been out of action from a broken heel injury returned to the ring on April 25 for Super Smash Wrestling. He was expected to be out until May. Edwards should be back in action at the upcoming TNA tapings in May.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter via WrestlingINC.com
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.
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