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| − | [[File:Global_Wrestling_Federation.gif|thumb]]Global Wrestling Federation was a professional wrestling promotion based in Dallas, Texas. It started in June 1991 and folded in September 1994. At one time its shows were presented on the ESPN television network. On many weeks, the promotion provided programming five days a week airing at 4 p.m. Eastern with current matches. |
+ | [[File:Global_Wrestling_Federation.gif|thumb]]'''Global Wrestling Federation''' was a professional wrestling promotion based in Dallas, Texas. It started in June 1991 and folded in September 1994. At one time its shows were presented on the ESPN television network. On many weeks, the promotion provided programming five days a week airing at 4 p.m. Eastern with current matches. |
The GWF was the last pro wrestling promotion to be seen on ESPN regularly. Beginning in the mid-1990s, the network began to emphasize talk shows in the mid-afternoon hours, supplanting pro wrestling. |
The GWF was the last pro wrestling promotion to be seen on ESPN regularly. Beginning in the mid-1990s, the network began to emphasize talk shows in the mid-afternoon hours, supplanting pro wrestling. |
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* GWF North American Heavyweight Championship |
* GWF North American Heavyweight Championship |
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* GWF Television Championship |
* GWF Television Championship |
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| − | * GWF Texas Heavyweight Championship |
+ | * GWF Texas Heavyweight Championship / NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship |
* GWF Brass Knuckles Championship |
* GWF Brass Knuckles Championship |
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* GWF Light Heavyweight Championship |
* GWF Light Heavyweight Championship |
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Latest revision as of 09:58, 23 December 2015
Global Wrestling Federation was a professional wrestling promotion based in Dallas, Texas. It started in June 1991 and folded in September 1994. At one time its shows were presented on the ESPN television network. On many weeks, the promotion provided programming five days a week airing at 4 p.m. Eastern with current matches.
The GWF was the last pro wrestling promotion to be seen on ESPN regularly. Beginning in the mid-1990s, the network began to emphasize talk shows in the mid-afternoon hours, supplanting pro wrestling.
It was announced that ESPN Classic would start showing re-runs on August 5, 2013.
Championships
- GWF North American Heavyweight Championship
- GWF Television Championship
- GWF Texas Heavyweight Championship / NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
- GWF Brass Knuckles Championship
- GWF Light Heavyweight Championship
- GWF Tag Team Championship