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).
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling announced a deal with Bandit Lites for their upcoming live shows. Here is the press release:
GFW TO PARTNER WITH BANDIT LITES, THE GLOBAL LEADER IN EVENT AND CONCERT LIGHTING
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Global Force Wrestling brings i’s fresh, high-energy, fan-friendly brand to Las Vegas for their first taping of its broadcast shows on July 24 at the Orleans Arena, Bandit Lites will light the way.
Bandit, a 22-time winner of lighting company of the year is the worldwide leader in event and concert lighting. Born in the 1960s in Kingsport, Tennessee, Bandit is headquartered in Knoxville and has offices in Nashville, San Francisco, London, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The company has done all of the lighting for Garth Brooks concerts and specials for years, as well as hundreds of other musical acts including Aerosmith, Queen, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffett, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban. Bandit has lit special events for President Clinton, the NFL and the Make A Wish Foundation, among myriad others.
Bandit also is no stranger to combat sports, having done lighting for the UFC, WCW and WWE, including 16 WrestleManias.
“Bandit Lites is innovative, committed and the worldwide leader in its field.” said Jeff Jarrett, GFW Founder and CEO. “Those are traits that make it a perfect partner for Global Force Wrestling as it embarks in its journey to capture the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world.”
GFW’s first three shows at the Orleans Arena will take place on Friday, July 24; Friday, Aug. 21 and Friday Oct. 23.
“We’re looking forward to bringing the best production values in al of entertainment to GFW at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas,” said Michael T. Strickland, Founder and CEO of Bandit.
According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jeff Jarrett has reportedly been unable to secure a paid TV deal for Global Force Wrestling to air a weekly show.
TV industry sources report that Jarrett proposed a concept to at least one network, said to be a channel without full national clearance and probably other networks. Jarrett also was unable to secure a deal for this concept. Jarrett’s idea is to do a test-run live special that would feature talents from the indies, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and AAA under the GFW banner.
It was noted earlier that PWInsider reported that Jarrett was expected to announce GFW TV tapings for Las Vegas soon.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling is expected to announce TV tapings for Las Vegas soon. PWInsider reports that one source claims there are tapings tentatively planned for the first week of May, while another source claims that TV taping dates are for July will be announced.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
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According to PWInsider Jeff Jarrett is reportedly preparing to make Global Force Wrestling announcements next month during WrestleMania week, that’s the same time he made GFW announcement last year. Word is that the announcement will have to do with GFW talents and live events.
PWInsider also reports that there has been discussions of doing another live pay-per-view with New Japan Pro-Wrestling this spring and bringing a AAA live pay-per-view to the United States.
PWInsider reports that Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling is not expecting to sign a venue deal for their first official tapings until after the New Year. It appears that GFW will be taping shows somewhere in Las Vegas.
Jim Ross is featured in the latest promo for the New Japan Pro Wrestling January 4th pay-per-view Wrestle Kingdom 9 from the Tokyo Dome being presented by Global Force Wrestling. The video focuses on The Bullet Club and JR notes that they group is very good as a unit.
JR noted on Twitter that his GFW – NJPW announcing gig is for one night only.
Global Force Wrestling Founder & CEO Jeff Jarrett crashed New Japan Pro Wrestling press conference & says he is the Chairman of the Bullet Club.
Last night Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated AJ Styles for the IWGP championship. Tanahashi will defend his newly won title against Kazuchika Okada at the Wrestle Kingdom show on January 4th at the Tokyo Dome.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
It’s being reported by Wrestling Observer Newsletter that TNA Impact Wrestling & Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force Wrestling have been in talks with the same TV networks because very few networks are interested in picking up pro wrestling.
TNA has the upper-hand over GFW because they are operational, have history & have stars under contract. Spike TV not renewing TNA is making it harder for GFW to get a TV deal.
Another issue for TNA is that most of the networks that TNA are rumored to be talking with don’t air in Canada. There has always been strong support for pro wrestling in Canada.
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