GLORY kickboxing began airing on ESPN platforms one year ago this month, and while they continued to have play-by-play and color commentary covered with Mauro Ranallo (U.S. shows), Ron Kruck (international shows), and "Bazooka Joe" Valtellini, there was a growing need for a back stage reporter.
Kruck had handled that role previously, but shifted to his play-by-play duties. SiriusXM and MMAFighting's Luke Thomas held the role for several events while the promotion aired on Spike TV, but did not return after GLORY 19. And GLORY ring girl Clark Gilmer held it for all of one event, as did former WWE wrestler Bill Goldberg, but both failed to lock it up.