Chael Sonnen Talks Global Force Wrestling, How He Got His Job There, Contacting Jeff Jarrett, More

Global Force Wrestling released a new video featuring future announcer and former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen. In the video, Sonnen elaborates on how he ended up getting his role in the promotion, noting that getting the job wasn't as easy as meets the eye.

"I wouldn't miss this," said Sonnen. "As soon as I found out this was going on, I contacted Jeff Jarrett, I tracked down his phone number. That's not easy to get. You have to put on your Columbo rain jacket to get ahold of this guy."

Sonnen also said that he practically begged Jeff Jarrett for the spot. Jarrett wasn't sure what kind of role he could find for Sonnen, who hasn't trained as a pro wrestler, and has no experience on the national scene.

"I said 'I gotta be a part of this. I want in on the ground floor. I know when something's going to work, I know when I want to attach myself to something, you have to let me in.' He said 'Chael, you're not a wrestler' and I just said to find something for me, please, please, search," Sonnen said.

Sonnen's persistence paid off in spades, as Sonnen was announced as the first commentator for the brand. Sonnen appeared proud of the move in the video, which you can see above.

"'He said 'fine, I'll find something for you. It took several months, but finally I found my position here," said Sonnen.