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Before the main roster itself was formed, GFW announced agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) from Mexico,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/global-force-wrestling-partners-aaa Press release of agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) from Japan,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/njpw/ Press release of agreements with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany,<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/globalpartners/ Press release of agreements with several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> World Wrestling Professionals (WWP) from South Africa,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/wwp/ Press release of agreements with the World Wrestling Professionals (WWP)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> and several promotions from Australia and New Zealand.<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/downunder/ Press release of agreements with several promotions from Australia and New Zealand] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> After building a roster throughout 2015, which included the likes of Scott Steiner,<ref>[https://wrestlingrumors.net/alexbesong/scott-steiner-gfw-roster-addition/ ''Wrestling Rumors'' reporting on Scott Steiner joining GFW.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson,<ref>[https://stillrealtous.com/more-wrestlers-confirmed-for-the-global-force-wrestling-roster/ ''Still Real To Us'' reporting on various names joining GFW, including Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Shelton Benjamin,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/another-former-wwe-titleholder-joins-global-force-wrestling-updated-roster ''Sportskeeda'' reporting on Shelton Benjamin joining GFW, among others.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Mickie James, and Nick Aldis among others,<ref>[https://whatculture.com/wwe/gfw-adds-mickie-james-and-announces-womens-title-tournament ''WhatCulture'' reporting on Mickie James and Nickl Aldis joining GFW] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Jarrett announced the creation of ''GFW Amped'' on 9th July.<ref>[https://www.sescoops.com/2015/07/global-force-wrestling-announces-amped-tv-show/ ''SE Scoops'' reporting on the ''GFW Amped'' announcement.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Filming for the show began on 24th July, with further tapings on 21st August and 23rd October, all at the Orleans Arena.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/53818-global-force-wrestling-debuting-on-7-24-in-las-vegas/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the ''GFW Amped'' tapings.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> By the time filming wrapped up, the Global, NEX*GEN, Tag Team and Women's champions had been crowned,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/first-look-at-the-global-force-wrestling-championship-belts ''Sportskeeda'' reporting on the GFW champions being crowned.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> and 16 hours of footage, split into 16 one-hour shows, was captured.<ref name="hoursofcontent">[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/85003-gfw-amped-one-night-only-august-11/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the 16 hours of footage captured.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>
Before the main roster itself was formed, GFW announced agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) from Mexico,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/global-force-wrestling-partners-aaa Press release of agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) from Japan,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/njpw/ Press release of agreements with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany,<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/globalpartners/ Press release of agreements with several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> World Wrestling Professionals (WWP) from South Africa,<ref>[http://globalforcewrestling.com/wwp/ Press release of agreements with the World Wrestling Professionals (WWP)] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> and several promotions from Australia and New Zealand.<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/downunder/ Press release of agreements with several promotions from Australia and New Zealand] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> After building a roster throughout 2015, which included the likes of Scott Steiner,<ref>[https://wrestlingrumors.net/alexbesong/scott-steiner-gfw-roster-addition/ ''Wrestling Rumors'' reporting on Scott Steiner joining GFW.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson,<ref>[https://stillrealtous.com/more-wrestlers-confirmed-for-the-global-force-wrestling-roster/ ''Still Real To Us'' reporting on various names joining GFW, including Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Shelton Benjamin,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/another-former-wwe-titleholder-joins-global-force-wrestling-updated-roster ''Sportskeeda'' reporting on Shelton Benjamin joining GFW, among others.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Mickie James, and Nick Aldis among others,<ref>[https://whatculture.com/wwe/gfw-adds-mickie-james-and-announces-womens-title-tournament ''WhatCulture'' reporting on Mickie James and Nickl Aldis joining GFW] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Jarrett announced the creation of ''GFW Amped'' on 9th July.<ref>[https://www.sescoops.com/2015/07/global-force-wrestling-announces-amped-tv-show/ ''SE Scoops'' reporting on the ''GFW Amped'' announcement.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Filming for the show began on 24th July, with further tapings on 21st August and 23rd October, all at the Orleans Arena.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/misc-news/53818-global-force-wrestling-debuting-on-7-24-in-las-vegas/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the ''GFW Amped'' tapings.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> By the time filming wrapped up, the Global, NEX*GEN, Tag Team and Women's champions had been crowned,<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/first-look-at-the-global-force-wrestling-championship-belts ''Sportskeeda'' reporting on the GFW champions being crowned.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> and 16 hours of footage, split into 16 one-hour shows, was captured.<ref name="hoursofcontent">[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/85003-gfw-amped-one-night-only-august-11/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the 16 hours of footage captured.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>


Nevertheless, GFW were seemingly unable to gain a US television deal,<ref>[https://wrestling-edge.com/further-update-on-global-force-wrestling-securing-a-tv-deal-in-the-u-k/ ''Wrestling-Edge'' noting the lack of progress GFW made concerning a US TV deal.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> despite securing agreements in the UK and New Zealand,<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/press-release-global-force-wrestling-partners-with-boulder-creek-international-to-distribute-tv/ Press release of GFW's UK TV deal from Boulder Creek International.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://411mania.com/wrestling/gfw-amped-gets-first-tv-clearance-in-new-zealand/ ''411 Mania'' reporting on GFW's New Zealand TV deal, which will be aired on then-new channel called DUKE (now TVNZ Duke).] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> and was represented in trade show/convention in French and Monaco by Boulder Creek International, with appearance on unknown TV broadcasters convention in Singapore was planned on December 2015, but eventually disappeared quickly without confirmation from Boulder Creek International.<ref>[https://pwinsider.com/article/98226/latest-global-force-wrestling-updates.html?p=1 ''PWInsider'' reporting on GFW's trade show/convention appearance.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> On 20th April 2017, it was announced by Karen Jarrett that Impact Wrestling (previously TNA) and GFW had merged, Jeff having already returned to the company as its chief creative officer earlier that same year.<ref>[https://www.cagesideseats.com/tna/2017/4/20/15378992/impact-wrestling-merges-with-global-force-wrestling-tna-jeff-karen-jarrett ''Cageside Seats'' reporting on the GFW-TNA merge, noting Jarrett's position in TNA creative.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> This deal would later turn sour, with it ultimately being terminated on 23rd October 2017, Jarrett also leaving the company having already taken an absence of leave months earlier.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/92463-impact-ends-relationship-jeff-jarrett/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the GFW-Impact Wrestling deal being terminated.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>
Nevertheless, GFW were seemingly unable to gain a US television deal,<ref>[https://wrestling-edge.com/further-update-on-global-force-wrestling-securing-a-tv-deal-in-the-u-k/ ''Wrestling-Edge'' noting the lack of progress GFW made concerning a US TV deal.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> despite securing agreements in the UK and New Zealand,<ref>[https://globalforcewrestling.com/press-release-global-force-wrestling-partners-with-boulder-creek-international-to-distribute-tv/ Press release of GFW's UK TV deal from Boulder Creek International.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://411mania.com/wrestling/gfw-amped-gets-first-tv-clearance-in-new-zealand/ ''411 Mania'' reporting on GFW's New Zealand TV deal, which will be aired on then-new channel called DUKE (now TVNZ Duke).] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> and was represented in trade show/convention in French and Monaco by Boulder Creek International. An appearance on a TV broadcasters convention in Singapore was planned on December 2015, but this ultimately did not transpire<ref>[https://pwinsider.com/article/98226/latest-global-force-wrestling-updates.html?p=1 ''PWInsider'' reporting on GFW's trade show/convention appearance.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref> On 20th April 2017, it was announced by Karen Jarrett that Impact Wrestling (previously TNA) and GFW had merged, Jeff having already returned to the company as its chief creative officer earlier that same year.<ref>[https://www.cagesideseats.com/tna/2017/4/20/15378992/impact-wrestling-merges-with-global-force-wrestling-tna-jeff-karen-jarrett ''Cageside Seats'' reporting on the GFW-TNA merge, noting Jarrett's position in TNA creative.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> This deal would later turn sour, with it ultimately being terminated on 23rd October 2017, Jarrett also leaving the company having already taken an absence of leave months earlier.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/92463-impact-ends-relationship-jeff-jarrett/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the GFW-Impact Wrestling deal being terminated.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>


==Lawsuits==
==Lawsuits==
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==Availability==
==Availability==
''GFW Amped'' was never aired on television as a stand-alone show, despite 16 hours of shows having been filmed.<ref name="hoursofcontent">[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/85003-gfw-amped-one-night-only-august-11/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the 16 hours of footage captured.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Nevertheless, four hours (or 25%) of content would be televised by Impact Wrestling as part of its ''Impact One Night Only'' 2017 events.<ref>[https://www.wrestling-online.com/tna/gfws-amped-television-shows-to-air-as-a-4-part-pay-per-view/ ''Wrestling-Online'' reporting on ''GFW Amped'' footage being aired as part of ''Impact One Night Only''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology'' would be aired on 11th August 2017, with part 2 televised on 15th September, both parts containing matches from the 24th July 2015 tapings.<ref>[https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/08/16/gfw-amped-anthology-part-1-results-and-review/ ''Voices of Wrestling'' reviewing Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-one-night-gfw-amped-anthology-part-ii-review/ ''411 Mania'' reviewing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[http://realnerdcorp.com/archives/18566 '' NerdCorp'' reviewing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182735 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129706 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Part 3, consisting of footage from the 21st August taping, was aired on 13th October.<ref>[http://realnerdcorp.com/archives/18852 '' NerdCorp'' reviewing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2019/03/22/one-night-only-amped-anthology-part-iii-what-else-can-they-do/ '' KB's Wrestling Reviews'' reviewing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129708 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Despite the GFW agreement having already been terminated by this point, Impact Wrestling aired part 4, containing footage from the 23rd October taping.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129707 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 4 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>  
''GFW Amped'' was never aired on television as a stand-alone show, despite 16 hours of shows having been filmed.<ref name="hoursofcontent">[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/85003-gfw-amped-one-night-only-august-11/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on the 16 hours of footage captured.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Nevertheless, four hours (or 25%) of content would be televised by Impact Wrestling as part of its 2017 ''Impact One Night Only'' events.<ref>[https://www.wrestling-online.com/tna/gfws-amped-television-shows-to-air-as-a-4-part-pay-per-view/ ''Wrestling-Online'' reporting on ''GFW Amped'' footage being aired as part of ''Impact One Night Only''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology'' would be aired on 11th August 2017, with part 2 televised on 15th September, both parts containing matches from the 24th July 2015 tapings.<ref>[https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2017/08/16/gfw-amped-anthology-part-1-results-and-review/ ''Voices of Wrestling'' reviewing Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-impact-one-night-gfw-amped-anthology-part-ii-review/ ''411 Mania'' reviewing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[http://realnerdcorp.com/archives/18566 '' NerdCorp'' reviewing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182735 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 1 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129706 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 2 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Part 3, consisting of footage from the 21st August taping, was aired on 13th October.<ref>[http://realnerdcorp.com/archives/18852 '' NerdCorp'' reviewing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2019/03/22/one-night-only-amped-anthology-part-iii-what-else-can-they-do/ '' KB's Wrestling Reviews'' reviewing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 17 Dec '21</ref><ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129708 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 3 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> Despite the GFW agreement having already been terminated by this point, Impact Wrestling aired part 4, containing footage from the 23rd October taping.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=129707 ''Cage Match'' detailing Part 4 of ''GFW Amped Anthology''.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref>  


The entirety of ''GFW Amped Anthology'' would later be sold on DVD, and remains as the only publicly accessible footage of ''GFW Amped''. However, the original lawsuit caused Impact Wrestling to pull the sale of the DVDs, making the footage somewhat of a collector's item.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/111796-impact-pulls-gfw-amped-dvds-styles-joe-tna/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on Impact Wrestling pulling the sales of the ''GFW Amped Anthology'' DVDs.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> The remaining footage of ''GFW Amped'' is now considered permanently irrecoverable due to the destruction of the master tapes.
The entirety of ''GFW Amped Anthology'' would later be sold on DVD, and remains as the only publicly accessible footage of ''GFW Amped''. However, the original lawsuit caused Impact Wrestling to pull the sale of the DVDs, making the footage somewhat of a collector's item.<ref>[https://www.wrestleview.com/impact-wrestling-news/111796-impact-pulls-gfw-amped-dvds-styles-joe-tna/ ''Wrestleview'' reporting on Impact Wrestling pulling the sales of the ''GFW Amped Anthology'' DVDs.] Retrieved 16 Dec '21</ref> The remaining footage of ''GFW Amped'' is now considered permanently irrecoverable due to the destruction of the master tapes.
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[AJ Styles vs Kenny Omega (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2006)]]
*[[Alberto Del Rio vs CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler vs Jack Swagger vs John Cena (partially found master tape footage of untelevised Hell in a Cell match; 2011)]]
*[[Awesome Kong vs Melissa Anderson (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2009)]]
*[[Bill Longson vs Whipper Billy Watson (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 1947)]]
*[[Bill Longson vs Whipper Billy Watson (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 1947)]]
*[[Blood Circus (partially found Santo Gold film; 1985)]]
*[[Braden Walker's "Knock Knock" promo (lost original pre-tapes of WWE backstage segment; 2008)]]
*[[Braden Walker's "Knock Knock" promo (lost original pre-tapes of WWE backstage segment; 2008)]]
*[[Bradshaw vs Christian (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 2001)]]
*[[Bret Hart-Hulk Hogan photoshoot (lost professional wrestling promotional photos; 1993)]]
*[[Bret Hart-Hulk Hogan photoshoot (lost professional wrestling promotional photos; 1993)]]
*[[Bret Hart vs Tom Magee (found untelevised professional wrestling match; 1986)]]
*[[Bret Hart vs Tom Magee (found untelevised professional wrestling match; 1986)]]
*[[Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling (lost early BBC televised professional wrestling matches; 1938-1939; 1946-1947)]]
*[[Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling (lost early BBC televised professional wrestling matches; 1938-1939; 1946-1947)]]
*[[Celebrity Wrestling (partially found ITV professional wrestling reality show; 2005)]]
*[[Celebrity Wrestling (partially found ITV professional wrestling reality show; 2005)]]
*[[Chowdaheads (partially found unaired professional wrestling cartoon show; 1999)]]
*[[Collision in Korea (found professional wrestling event in North Korea; 1995)]]
*[[Collision in Korea (found professional wrestling event in North Korea; 1995)]]
*[[Collision in Korea wrestler sketches (lost North Korean pencil sketch portraits of professional wrestlers; 1995)]]
*[[Collision in Korea wrestler sketches (lost North Korean pencil sketch portraits of professional wrestlers; 1995)]]
*[[Cultaholic (found debut video of professional wrestling YouTube channel; 2017)]]
*[[ECW Anarchy Rulz (lost build of cancelled Nintendo 64 port of professional wrestling game; existence unconfirmed; 2000)]]
*[[ECW Anarchy Rulz (lost build of cancelled Nintendo 64 port of professional wrestling game; existence unconfirmed; 2000)]]
*[[ECW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
*[[ECW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
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*[[FMW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
*[[FMW at E3 2000 (partially found footage of professional wrestling at gaming trade event; 2000)]]
*[[The Game (partially found Disturbed cover of professional wrestling theme song; mid 2000s)]]
*[[The Game (partially found Disturbed cover of professional wrestling theme song; mid 2000s)]]
*[[The Giant's moonsault (lost footage of professional wrestling move; existence unconfirmed; 1990s)]]
*[[Girls Gone Wild: Live from Spring Break (found WWE/Girls Gone Wild crossover special; 2003)]]
*[[Girls Gone Wild: Live from Spring Break (found WWE/Girls Gone Wild crossover special; 2003)]]
*[[GLOW (lost unfinished final season of Netflix comedy-drama series; 2019-2020)]]
*[[GLOW (lost unfinished final season of Netflix comedy-drama series; 2019-2020)]]
*[[Goldberg's pre-television debut matches (lost footage of professional wrestling dark matches; 1997)]]
*[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1908)]]
*[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1908)]]
*[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1911)]]
*[[Gotch-Hackenschmidt Match Film (lost world championship match; 1911)]]
*[[Jake "The Snake" Roberts DDTs Hulk Hogan (lost Snake Pit segment; 1986)]]
*[[Jake "The Snake" Roberts DDTs Hulk Hogan (lost Snake Pit segment; 1986)]]
*[[Johnny Gargano vs Velveteen Dream (lost footage of alternate finish to professional wrestling match; 2019)]]
*[[Kurt Angle vs Owen Hart (lost footage of professional wrestling match; 1999)]]
*[[The Last Battle of Atlanta (found untelevised professional wrestling steel cage match; 1983)]]
*[[The Last Battle of Atlanta (found untelevised professional wrestling steel cage match; 1983)]]
*[[Lita's training matches (partially found training videos of professional wrestler; late 1990s-2000)]]
*[[Low Ki & Mercury vs Ric Blade & TCK (partially lost footage of hardcore wrestling tag team match; 2000)]]
*[[Mark Jindrak in Evolution (partially found unaired vignettes of professional wrestling stable; 2003)]]
*[[Pat Tanaka vs Rocco Rock (lost footage of "Body Count" professional wrestling match; 1993)]]
*[["Plane Ride From Hell" (lost photographs of drunk wrestler incidents; 2002)]]
*[["Plane Ride From Hell" (lost photographs of drunk wrestler incidents; 2002)]]
*[[Radio WWF (lost professional wrestling radio show; 1993-1994; late 1990s-2000)]]
*[[Radio WWF (lost professional wrestling radio show; 1993-1994; late 1990s-2000)]]
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*[[Strange Kentucky People (lost recording of Chris Jericho "tribute"; 1994)]]
*[[Strange Kentucky People (lost recording of Chris Jericho "tribute"; 1994)]]
*[[TNA Impact! 2 (lost build of unfinished professional wrestling game; 2009)]]
*[[TNA Impact! 2 (lost build of unfinished professional wrestling game; 2009)]]
*[[TNA International and TNA Wrestling Collection (completely lost pro-wrestling TV shows; 2006)]]
*[[TNA Xplosion (partially found TV series; 2002-2016)]]
*[[WCW 2000 (lost work on unfinished PlayStation 2 game; 2000)]]
*[[WCW 2000 (lost work on unfinished PlayStation 2 game; 2000)]]
*[[WCW All Nighter (partially lost professional wrestling compilation show; 1994-1995)]]
*[[WCW All Nighter (partially lost professional wrestling compilation show; 1994-1995)]]
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*[[WWE 24x7 (lost professional wrestling compilation show; 2007)]]
*[[WWE 24x7 (lost professional wrestling compilation show; 2007)]]
*[[WWE Brawl (lost build of cancelled fighting game based on professional wrestling; 2012)]]
*[[WWE Brawl (lost build of cancelled fighting game based on professional wrestling; 2012)]]
*[[WWE Crush Hour (lost build of cancelled Xbox port of vehicular combat game; 2002)]]
*[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw Online (lost build of cancelled online professional wrestling PC game; 2010-2011)]]
*[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw Online (lost build of cancelled online professional wrestling PC game; 2010-2011)]]
*[[WWE Wrestlemania 36 (lost footage of alternate finishes to professional wrestling matches; 2020)]]
*[[WWF Attitude (lost professional wrestling recap show; 2001-2002)]]
*[[WWF Attitude (lost professional wrestling recap show; 2001-2002)]]
*[[WWF Backlash (non-existent unfinished Nintendo 64 professional wrestling game; 2001)]]
*[[WWF Backlash (non-existent unfinished Nintendo 64 professional wrestling game; 2001)]]

Latest revision as of 13:14, 22 February 2024

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GFW Amped logo.

Status: Partially Found

GFW Amped was an unaired professional wrestling show. Produced by Global Force Wrestling (GFW), 16 hours of content was filmed at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas from July-October 2015,[1] but none of it aired by the time GFW merged with Impact Wrestling in early 2017. On 14th August 2018, GFW owner Jeff Jarrett sued Impact Wrestling's owner Anthem Sports & Entertainment after it transpired that the latter deleted the GFW Amped master tapes.

Background

GFW was founded by Jeff and Karen Jarrett on 7th April 2014.[2][3] A professional wrestler most known for his time in the WWF and WCW,[4] Jarrett was previously the owner of TNA Wrestling, founding it alongside his father Jerry.[5] After selling a controlling stake to Panda Energy in October 2002, Jarrett's influence in the organisation faded over the years.[6] Nevertheless, Jarrett was interested in starting a new promotion, and with the assistance of Dave Broome's 25/7 Productions, aimed to create a weekly professional wrestling television show.[7]

Before the main roster itself was formed, GFW announced agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) from Mexico,[8] New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) from Japan,[9] several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany,[10] World Wrestling Professionals (WWP) from South Africa,[11] and several promotions from Australia and New Zealand.[12] After building a roster throughout 2015, which included the likes of Scott Steiner,[13] Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson,[14] Shelton Benjamin,[15] Mickie James, and Nick Aldis among others,[16] Jarrett announced the creation of GFW Amped on 9th July.[17] Filming for the show began on 24th July, with further tapings on 21st August and 23rd October, all at the Orleans Arena.[18] By the time filming wrapped up, the Global, NEX*GEN, Tag Team and Women's champions had been crowned,[19] and 16 hours of footage, split into 16 one-hour shows, was captured.[1]

Nevertheless, GFW were seemingly unable to gain a US television deal,[20] despite securing agreements in the UK and New Zealand,[21][22] and was represented in trade show/convention in French and Monaco by Boulder Creek International. An appearance on a TV broadcasters convention in Singapore was planned on December 2015, but this ultimately did not transpire[23] On 20th April 2017, it was announced by Karen Jarrett that Impact Wrestling (previously TNA) and GFW had merged, Jeff having already returned to the company as its chief creative officer earlier that same year.[24] This deal would later turn sour, with it ultimately being terminated on 23rd October 2017, Jarrett also leaving the company having already taken an absence of leave months earlier.[25]

Lawsuits

On 14th August 2018, Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment sued Anthem Sports & Entertainment over copyright infringement.[26] A second lawsuit was filed by Jarrett on 19th February 2019, accusing Impact Wrestling of having deleted the master tapes for GFW Amped. Anthem Sports & Entertainment and Impact Wrestling later admitted that they had destroyed the footage to save storage space,[27] but countersued, claiming Jarrett knew in advance that the master tapes were to be deleted.[28] The trial ultimately concluded in January 2021, with a private settlement between Jarrett and Anthem Sports & Entertainment having been reached.[29]

Availability

GFW Amped was never aired on television as a stand-alone show, despite 16 hours of shows having been filmed.[1] Nevertheless, four hours (or 25%) of content would be televised by Impact Wrestling as part of its 2017 Impact One Night Only events.[30] Part 1 of GFW Amped Anthology would be aired on 11th August 2017, with part 2 televised on 15th September, both parts containing matches from the 24th July 2015 tapings.[31][32][33][34][35] Part 3, consisting of footage from the 21st August taping, was aired on 13th October.[36][37][38] Despite the GFW agreement having already been terminated by this point, Impact Wrestling aired part 4, containing footage from the 23rd October taping.[39]

The entirety of GFW Amped Anthology would later be sold on DVD, and remains as the only publicly accessible footage of GFW Amped. However, the original lawsuit caused Impact Wrestling to pull the sale of the DVDs, making the footage somewhat of a collector's item.[40] The remaining footage of GFW Amped is now considered permanently irrecoverable due to the destruction of the master tapes.

Gallery

Videos

TonyPizzaGuy video on Global Force Wrestling promotions, including information about GFW Amped.

Markyd123 video on Global Force Wrestling promotions, including information about GFW Amped.

Part 1 and Part 2 (24th July 2015)

Promo of 24th July taping.

Another promo of 24th July taping.

First 5 minutes footage of GFW Amped Anthology Part 1.

Preview of GFW Amped Anthology Part 1.

Preview of GFW Amped Anthology Part 2.

Highlights of GFW Amped Anthology Part 1.

Bobby Roode vs Kevin Kross from Part 1.

PJ Black vs Senada from Part 1.

Brian Myers vs Chris Mordetzky from Part 2.

Fan recording of the 24th July 2015 matches.

Another fan recording of the 24th July 2015 matches.

A third fan recording of the 24th July 2015 matches.

Part 3 (21st August 2015)

Promo of 21st August taping, containing footage from previous GFW Amped matches as a placeholder.

Kevin Kross vs Juicy Joey.

Part 4 (23rd October 2015)

Promo of 23rd October taping, containing footage from previous GFW Amped matches as placeholder.

First part of GFW Amped Anthology Part 4.

Second part of GFW Amped Anthology Part 4.

Third part of GFW Amped Anthology Part 4.

Highlights of GFW Amped Anthology Part 4.

Fan recording of Enigma vs Bestia 666 vs Cielo Escorpion.

Photos

Part 1 and Part 2 (24th July 2015)

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PJ Black vs Seiya Sanada
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Bobby Roode and Nick Aldis Ring Segments
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Phoenix Star & Zokre & Misterioso, Jr. vs Bestia 666 & Blood Eagle & Steve Pain
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The Bollywood Boyz vs Akbars
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KUSHIDA vs Virgil Flynn
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Karen Jarrett Ring Segments
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Christina Von Eerie vs. Mickie James vs. Lei'D Tapa
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Jigsaw vs. Sonjay Dutt
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Chael Sonnen Ring Segments
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Brian Myers vs. Chris Mordetzsky
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Reno Scum vs. Phoenix Star & Zokre
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See Also

External Links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wrestleview reporting on the 16 hours of footage captured. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  2. ↑ Fansided reporting on Jeff Jarrett announcing GFW. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  3. ↑ SB Nation reporting on Jeff Jarrett announcing GFW. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  4. ↑ WWE's Jeff Jarrett biography. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  5. ↑ Wrestling News where Jarrett discussed founding TNA Wrestling. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  6. ↑ The Sportster detailing TNA/Impact Wrestling's ownership history. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  7. ↑ Hollywood Reporter reporting on GFW announcing a venture with 25/7 Productions. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  8. ↑ Press release of agreements with Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  9. ↑ Press release of agreements with New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  10. ↑ Press release of agreements with several promotions from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  11. ↑ Press release of agreements with the World Wrestling Professionals (WWP) Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  12. ↑ Press release of agreements with several promotions from Australia and New Zealand Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  13. ↑ Wrestling Rumors reporting on Scott Steiner joining GFW. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  14. ↑ Still Real To Us reporting on various names joining GFW, including Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  15. ↑ Sportskeeda reporting on Shelton Benjamin joining GFW, among others. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  16. ↑ WhatCulture reporting on Mickie James and Nickl Aldis joining GFW Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  17. ↑ SE Scoops reporting on the GFW Amped announcement. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  18. ↑ Wrestleview reporting on the GFW Amped tapings. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  19. ↑ Sportskeeda reporting on the GFW champions being crowned. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  20. ↑ Wrestling-Edge noting the lack of progress GFW made concerning a US TV deal. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  21. ↑ Press release of GFW's UK TV deal from Boulder Creek International. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  22. ↑ 411 Mania reporting on GFW's New Zealand TV deal, which will be aired on then-new channel called DUKE (now TVNZ Duke). Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  23. ↑ PWInsider reporting on GFW's trade show/convention appearance. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  24. ↑ Cageside Seats reporting on the GFW-TNA merge, noting Jarrett's position in TNA creative. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  25. ↑ Wrestleview reporting on the GFW-Impact Wrestling deal being terminated. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  26. ↑ Ringside News reporting on Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment suing Anthem Sports & Entertainment over copyright infringement. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  27. ↑ 411 Mania reporting on Anthem Sports & Entertainment and Impact Wrestling admitting that they had destroyed the footage. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  28. ↑ Fightful reporting on Anthem Sports & Entertainment countersuing. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  29. ↑ Wrestling Inc reporting that a private settlement had been reached. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  30. ↑ Wrestling-Online reporting on GFW Amped footage being aired as part of Impact One Night Only. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  31. ↑ Voices of Wrestling reviewing Part 1 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  32. ↑ 411 Mania reviewing Part 2 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  33. ↑ NerdCorp reviewing Part 2 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  34. ↑ Cage Match detailing Part 1 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  35. ↑ Cage Match detailing Part 2 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  36. ↑ NerdCorp reviewing Part 3 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  37. ↑ KB's Wrestling Reviews reviewing Part 3 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 17 Dec '21
  38. ↑ Cage Match detailing Part 3 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  39. ↑ Cage Match detailing Part 4 of GFW Amped Anthology. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
  40. ↑ Wrestleview reporting on Impact Wrestling pulling the sales of the GFW Amped Anthology DVDs. Retrieved 16 Dec '21
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