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Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling announces summer schedule

Posted: Mar 30th 2015 By: www.f4wrestling.com

Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling announced three shows -- 7/24, 8/21 and 10/23 -- as television tapings at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. No other details were announced regarding names or a broadcast partner.

The official press release:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The glitz and glamour of Sin City will meet the hard-charging, high energy of professional wrestling when Global Force Wrestling brings its brand to Las Vegas for the first taping of its broadcast event shows on Friday, July 24 at the Orleans Arena.

The gaming and ?Entertainment Capital of the World? has been the site for some of the biggest boxing and MMA fights in history. Now, Las Vegas has another major sporting event to add to that list.

?This time, what happens in Vegas will not stay in Vegas,? said Jeff Jarrett, GFW founder and CEO. ?Global Force Wrestling is looking forward to bringing the freshest brand of professional wrestling to fans from all over the world; and, it all starts right here in the fight capital of 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. GFW has alliances with 13 affiliates on five continents, including New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Mexico?s AAA and federations in Europe, Australia and Africa.

?Las Vegas hosts some of the world?s best entertainment and sporting events -- we are thrilled to be the home of the GFW brand and introduce fans to the next great wrestling franchise,? said Darren Davis, Executive Director of the Orleans Arena. ?Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Wrestling promise to bring something new and exciting to the sport.?

Jarrett, a third-generation wrestling promoter, has been laying the groundwork for GFW for the past year. In addition to international partnerships, the former wrestling champion has been scouring North America for the newest and freshest talent professional wrestling has to offer.

Details about tickets, special VIP opportunities and other important information about the inaugural GFW tapings will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.GlobalForceWrestling.com or www.OrleansArena.com. Join the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #GFWVegas.