The Huffington Post recently conducted an interview with Global Force Wrestling’s Jeff Jarrett, and below are some highlights:
On Sting signing with WWE:
“Finally! Very happy for him. Couldn’t be a better guy. He’s a good friend and I couldn’t be happier for him.”
On CM Punk signing with UFC:
“Win, Win, Win! Win for Dana White at UFC, a win for CM Punk fans and whether CM Punk wins or loses in that octagon it’s a win for him because I’ve got a lot of respect for a guy that follows his heart and follows his passion.”
WWE NXT:
“Brilliant. It’s where the stars of tomorrow obviously are and I can assure you that the guys on the main roster up there in WWE are feeling the pressure daily from the young hungry lions that are in NXT.”
So as you mention, you’re partnering with New Japan Pro Wrestling for “Wrestle Kingdom 9” on 4 January for GFW’s first presentation. Is it a sign of how you’re going to do business, working as an umbrella group for others?
“The answer is we’ll do both things. We’ll also be a fully functioning promotion with rosters and distribution and sponsorships and international deals but like I said, I’ve seen others and been a part of things. If you rush a product to market when it’s not ready, I’m a big believer in the first impression being a lasting impression so New Japan is the first presentation but it’s the first of many to come. We’re going to be making an announcement with a South African promotion very soon but we’re taking our time, doing it step by step, getting the brand awareness in place. That’s the big thing, when we finally step on the main stage, I want to make sure that the brand is widely exposed and it’s clearly defined what we’re about. These are the steps that we’re taking right now.”
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
