03/11/2020
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM GULF-STATES WRESTLING ALLIANCE: At Gulf-States Wrestling Alliance the safety and well being of our wrestlers, staff, and fans is our primary concern. Due to the recent spike of reported cases of COVID-19 directly affecting the state of Texas, the GWA has made the difficult decision to postpone our January 3, 2021 launch of events, seminars, etc., to a projected date of April 11, 2021.
As seen below, Texas has seen a 62% increase of positive COVID cases in the last 3 weeks. We understand that overall testing is up and that positive result figures are a direct result of increased testing and not necessarily indicative of an increased ratio of COVID positive residents - however we do see this as an opportunity to become more aware of the presence of the virus within our Texas-based community and state population.
The majority of our roster has been acquired from outside of the state of Texas, and will be traveling countless miles and, in many cases, across multiple state lines to arrive here in Texas each week. It is for this reason that we have made this difficult decision to protect our roster which consists primarily of the best talent from across the country, rather than simply Texas based talent. Our entire GWA roster anxiously awaits the opportunity to showcase their ability, energy, and wrestling skill for the fans of Texas and the entire Gulf States region, but as we remain vigilant and committed to our athletes’ and their families’ safety, we refuse to put them at risk by intentionally bringing them into a COVID hotspot for the sake of a dollar. Likewise, we will not risk the safety of our GWA supporters and fans, or their friends and families’ safety.
MAKE NO MISTAKE - Gulf-States Wrestling Alliance is still going full force behind the scenes, and we are going to hit Texas and the Gulf Region with wrestling events unlike anything that has been seen in decades. That is our commitment to you - the GWA fans - and all who are committed to this passion project. Understand that when the virus is 100% GONE, the GWA will be 100% ON! We strongly encourage all promotions in the COVID “hotspots” around the country to take every available precaution to protect your fans and the atheletes on your roster(s). Remember that they are the life blood of your promotions, and their safety should not be sacrificed at any cost. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all at the newly projected launch scheduled for April 2021!
