Global Force Wrestling

History and Background

In April 2014, Jeff Jarrett departed from his role as minority investor with TNA Wrestling and subsequently debuted the branding of Global Force Wrestling. Jarrett began promoting the brand and establishing international partnerships with wrestling promotions across the world. The organization had a strategic partnership with 25/7 Productions and David Broome (creator of NBC's The Biggest Loser). After GFW was announced, Broome stated that the organization planned to create new on-air content 52 weeks per year. 

On July 9, 2015, Jeff Jarrett announced that the name of GFW's television program was "Amped". The first tapings for Amped took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 24, August 21, and October 23, 2015. These tapings were the beginning of success for Jarrett’s promotion. Broome, having a standing relationship with streaming service Netflix, pitched the concept of Global Force Wrestling to Netflix. The pitch was highly successful and Netflix executives saw the value of having a Netflix-exclusive wrestling promotion. As a result, GFW became the first ever Netflix original professional wrestling program, producing weekly episodic programs that appeal to both longtime wrestling fans and newcomers alike.

Now, nearly two years after its inception, Global Force Wrestling has developed a loyal fanbase that has come to appreciate the promotion for its high-octane action, compelling stories, and commitment to its fans. GFW has also assembled one of the best rosters in wrestling today, with an eclectic mix of familiar faces as well as exciting up-and-comers. With a brand new episode of Amped coming to Netflix each Tuesday of the week, GFW is building its reputation as being one of the most exciting, and forward-thinking wrestling promotions out there.

GFW TALENT AND STAFF
President: Jeff Jarrett
Ring Announcer/Backstage Interviewer: Jeremy Borash
Commentary Team: Mike Tenay and Tazz

SINGLES ROSTER

Aaron Stevens

Ariya Daivari

Brian Myers

Bobby Roode

Chris Adonis

Cody Rhodes

Darby Allin 

Doug Williams

Eric Young
Harry Smith

Johnny Gargano

Killer Kross

Lance Archer

Matt Riddle

Moose

Nick Aldis

PJ Black

Shane Strickland

Sonjay Dutt

Sting

TAG TEAM ROSTER

The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv/Harv)

The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows/Karl Anderson)

Wrestling’s Greatest Tag Team (Haas/Benjamin)

The Wolves (Richards/Edwards)



CHAMPIONS & HISTORY
GFW World Championship
July 24, 2015 - "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis
January 5, 2016 - Cody Rhodes
August 2, 2016 - TITLE VACATED DUE TO INJURY
August 23, 2016 - "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis
November 29, 2016 - "The Icon" Sting (current champion)

GFW NEXGEN Championship
August 21, 2015 - Bobby Roode
March 15, 2016 - Shane Strickland
May 2, 2016 - Eric Young
October 25, 2016 - Aaron Stevens (current champion)

GFW Tag Team Championships
October 23, 2015 - Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team (Haas/Benjamin)
February 23, 2016 - The Good Brothers (Anderson/Gallows, current champions)