As expected, it was announced today that Magnus, who will now wrestle under his real name, Nick Aldis, has joined Global Force Wrestling (GFW) following the expiration of his contract with TNA. The company sent out the following press release to reveal as much:
Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion and UK superstar, Nick Aldis, formerly known as Magnus at TNA Wrestling, has signed on with Global Force Wrestling and will be part of their next GFW Grand Slam Tour live events on July 9 in Wisconsin, July 10 in Pennsylvania, and July 11 in Ohio. He will also be headlining the first ever world television taping on July 24th, in Las Vegas.
"I'm ready to explore opportunities as a free agent that haven't been open to me before. Jeff Jarrett has been instrumental in my career development and I have always respected him as a performer and promoter. As soon as I heard about GFW I knew that one way or another I would play a part. I'm very excited about that.," said Aldis.
GFW Founder and CEO Jeff Jarrett could not be happier that Magnus has decided to join the force. "Nick is one of the brightest stars in professional wrestling today and I could not be more excited to have him front and center promoting GFW. His star power in the UK will help give Global Force Wrestling the brand exposure we are looking for."
Aldis also appeared on the United Kingdom revival of Gladiators, where he was known by the name Oblivion.
"Aldis star power transcends pro wrestling and he is someone that we have had our eye on for months," said Karen Jarrett Co Founder of Global Force Wrestling.
That would indicate he won't be exclusive to GFW, of course, but there are some who still believe this is all one big elaborate work we're watching play out before our eyes. Indeed, PW Insider reports that TNA still hopes to work with him moving forward. Either way, Aldis will work for GFW as a featured star at its upcoming tapings.