Independent wrestling star and Cleveland native Johnny Gargano was recently profiled by WZIP 88.1 in Ohio while promoting the recent Global Force Wrestling event in Lake County.
Gargano talks about working for the new promotion, what he hopes to get out of GFW, being known as a “Cleveland Guy”, and more. The interview also features quotes from GFW founder and promoter Jeff Jarrett offering praise for Gargano. You can read a few excerpts below:
Johnny Gargano Talks Global Force Wrestling, His Hopes For The Promotion:
“I have high hopes for it, I think we all do. They’re booking a lot of great guys, a lot of great talent here. The atmosphere is absolutely electric, so I really think there’s something special here.
“I think that there’s a good opportunity for a lot of guys, and I think big things are on the way.”
Jarrett Talks Gargano’s Level Of Talent:
“Johnny in the ring, he can go, I saw it a year ago and you will too.
We’re fortunate enough that he gets to wrestle in front of his hometown on this stage.”
Gargano On Being Known On The Indy Scene As A ‘Cleveland’ Guy:
“I take pride in being the ‘Cleveland, Ohio Guy,’ I guess. It’s cool that when people think of wrestling—‘indy wrestling’ that is—they think of me and they want me on their show, so it’s cool.”
His thoughts on fans taking to AIW (Absolute Intense Wrestling) shows:
“The crowd last night was absolutely amazing. It always amazes me when I’m in Cleveland, Ohio, when I’m in my hometown, and flocks of wrestling fans—like 500 people—flock to this building to watch this promotion I’ve basically watched grow from nothing. It was a cool night for all of us.”
