It’s well known by now that Sports Illustrated published a report earlier this week that stated that Anthem Sports was looking to sell GFW. According to the SI article, “GFW is hemorrhaging funds, and sources close to the situation have confirmed that Anthem is ready to withdraw itself from the wrestling industry and sell GFW.”
According to PWinsider, GFW officials talked about the company’s plans going forward at this week’s meetings. It was noted that there “was no inkling of plans to shut down or sell off the video library.” Also, it was noted that there has been no indication from the WWE front that there have been discussions to purchase the tape library.
Global Force Wrestling Vice President of Production Kevin Sullivan took to Twitter to refute the report:
@SInow when did it become ok to print bs? As a journalism major, I find your fact checking to be less than diligent.
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
@SInow will you be following up with another story with the facts? @GFWWrestling is: Launching the Global Wrestling Network.
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
Is launching on Pluto TV. Is launching in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, via ran FIGHTING. And extended their deal on @PopTV
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
@SInow "Anthem is committed to broadening Global Force Wrestling’s footprint, as we work alongside international broadcast partners…
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
@SInow "…digital platforms and professional wrestling promotions to bring our passionate fans a high-quality product…
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
@SInow "…that not only stands out in today’s media landscape, but continues to thrive into the future.”
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
@SInow Uncertain future?
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullyTV) September 7, 2017
