by PUEBLO, Colo. – Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy, the final riders set to defend home soil as members of Team USA Wolves All-Native team
The fourth edition of the PBR Global Cup, the only nation vs. nation bull riding competition, will make its second stop at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on February 15-16, 2020. The new team tournament debuted in Edmonton, Alberta, in November 2017, visited Sydney, Australia, in June 2018, and most recently stopped in Arlington this past February. at the event akin to the “Olympics of bull riding” have been announced.
Under the leadership of first-time head coach Ted Nuce (Stephenville, Texas) and returning assistant Mike “Bo” Vocu (Oglala Lakota – Kyle, South Dakota), Cody Jesus (Navajo – Window Rock, Arizona), Colten Jesse (Potawatomi – Konawa, Oklahoma), Cannon Cravens (Cherokee – Porum, Oklahoma) and alternate Wyatt Rogers (Cherokee – Coweta, Oklahoma) will complete Team USA Wolves.
The already announced Wolves include: Ryan Dirteater (Cherokee – Hulbert, Oklahoma), Stetson Lawrence (Chippewa and Sioux – Williston, North Dakota) and Keyshawn Whitehorse (Navajo – McCracken Springs, Utah).
For the Wolves, Jesus, Jesse and Cravens will make their second-consecutive appearance for the all Native American contingent, while alternate Rogers is preparing to make his debut on the global bull riding stage.
In 2019, Jesus, who was a top contender for the year’s Rookie of the Year honor, finished a career-best No. 20 in the world, capped by a ninth-place result at his debut PBR World Finals. He was a key contributor for the Wolves at the 2019 PBR Global Cup USA, going 2-for-3 in their third-place campaign.
Following their Global Cup debuts, Jesse and Cravens, both had their 2019 seasons halted by injury, with Jesse undergoing shoulder surgery and Cravens sustaining a broken leg.
Both, however, returned as alternates at the 2019 PBR World Finals, before their World Championship contending form was back on display at the season-launch Unleash The Beast Major in New York City. Jesse delivered a strong 3-for-4 showing to finish sixth, while Cravens’ 1-for-3 effort earned him twelfth.
Tickets for the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy are on sale now and start at just $10. They can be purchased at the AT&T Stadium Box Office, online at ATTStadium.com or SeatGeek.com, or via the phone at (800) 732-1727.
For more information on the event, including premium experience and elite seats offerings, visit PBR.com/GlobalCup.
WHERE’S Dakota Louis Blackfeet, Northern Cheyenne 3 time All Indian World Chapuon !!!! Why ain’t he on the List ????? Alternate from Last years team.
I support the indian cowboys that are the level they’re at good luck gentlemans
This is great news the Native Team will be back!! Looking forward to more competition!
I went last year for the 1st time to the PBR in Arlington Texas at the AT&T stadium and the grand entry was awesome bringing in our native bull riders! I loved the show and pray that all the participants will be safe and out of harms way. Go Team Wolves!!! LuLu.