Press release: More names for GFW roster
Posted by Aaron Rift on 05/06/2015 at 02:09 PM
For Immediate Release
May 6, 2015
Talent Announced for Global Force Wrestling at Orleans Arena
Chael Sonnen named GFW Analyst; Roster includes international talents, former professional football players and more
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 theyre 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 womens stars LeiD Tapa and Thea Trinidad, with more names to come. GFW has alliances with 13 promotions on five continents, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Mexicos 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.
As an expert analyst, Chael Sonnen is something weve talked about for a long time, said Jarrett. Hes not one to shy from speaking his mind, and were 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 www.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.
About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility located just west of the Las Vegas Strip, is one of the nations leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities and the 2014 recipient of the Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers. Orleans Arena hosts more than 200 events each year, including nationally touring concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows, motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call 702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com. Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleansarena) and on Twitter (@orleansarena). Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com. Boyd Gaming and Orleans Arena press releases are available at boydgaming.mediaroom.com.
About Global Force Wrestling
Global Force Wrestling is a privately owned professional wrestling and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2014, Global Force Wrestling is changing the wrestling and entertainment industry with an innovative and groundbreaking approach to fan interactivity, storytelling and overall entertainment to engage audiences across television, digital and social media platforms.
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