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Iconic ‘WOS’ British Wrestling to Return to ITV

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MANCHESTER | NASHVILLE – ITV Studios Entertainment Manchester announced today that it has teamed up with EPEKTO Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., to bring WOS Wrestling back to ITV, with an initial commission for a 10-part series.

The commission from ITV’s Helen Warner follows a successful one-off-special, which aired on New Year’s Eve 2016. The Executive Producers for ITV Studios are Tom McLennan and Simon Marsh. Jeff Jarrett, the Chief Creative Officer for IMPACT Wrestling, will be the Executive Producer for IMPACT Wrestling.

Thirty years after the original WOS ended – and legendary stars such as Big Daddy, Mick McManus and Rollerball Rocco left British screens – this new series will feature the very best of today’s wrestlers from the current red-hot U.K. wrestling scene.

They will compete in front of a live audience at the intimate Preston Guild Hall on Thursday 25th May and Friday 26th Mayo (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

Tickets for these historic shows will go on sale at 9am on Friday 7th April from Gigsandtours.com /Ticketmaster.co.uk / prestonguildhall.co.uk

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27th Marso) sa 2 pm in Manchester, where the full details of the WOS live shows will be announced, including the roster. Press and fans are invited to attend to the launch, which will include a Q&A and meet & greet. Places are extremely limited, to reserve one please email wswaudience@itv.com

This initial commission is part of a comprehensive co-production agreement between ITV Studios and IMPACT Wrestling to relaunch the WOS Wrestling brand, bringing British stars to ITV while leveraging the roster and creative team of IMPACT Wrestling along with its expertise in live event production and international distribution.

“This opportunity to work with ITV Studios to revive this iconic brand in the United Kingdom is a perfect example of the ways in which we intend to leverage our strengths to build our presence in international markets in collaboration with local organizations,” said Ed Nordholm, president of IMPACT Wrestling.

Director of Entertainment, ITV Studios Manchester, Tom McLennan said: “Britain’s wrestling scene is thriving and there has never been a better time to bring it back to ITV after a gap of 30 years.”

Jeff Jarrett, Chief Creative Officer for IMPACT Wrestling, dugang pa: “The WOS brand is etched in professional wrestling tradition. My family’s lineage in the industry dates back 70-plus years, so I am honoured for the opportunity to work on reviving the legacy of this historic British series.”

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Anthem Sports & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canada (Enero 4, 2017) – Anthem Sports & Kalingawan Corp.. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TNA IMPACT Wrestling, and has formed Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. Anthem also owns Fight Network, ang kalibutan sa premier 24/7 multi-platform channel nga gipahinungod sa pagkompleto sa coverage sa combat sports, which is IMPACT Wrestling’s exclusive broadcast partner in Canada and worldwide digital partner.

“We are thrilled to have acquired TNA IMPACT Wrestling,” said Ed Nordholm, Executive Vice President of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., the parent of Fight Network. “As we grow Anthem’s linear, digital and mobile platforms globally, top tier content with global appeal is key to that success and this acquisition is a perfect strategic addition to our portfolio. IMPACT has been a dominant wrestling brand around the world for more than a decade and we are confident that Anthem can leverage its assets and strategic partnerships to take IMPACT Wrestling to even greater heights.”

Mr. Nordholm, who has been the managing director of the IMPACT Ventures Board of Managers since October 2016, will assume the position of President of Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. Dixie Carter will resign from her position as Chairman of Impact Ventures and join the Advisory Board of Fight Media Group, which holds all of the combat sports-related assets of Anthem, where her focus will be on the global growth of the combat sports-related brands owned by Anthem.

“Anthem has been a great partner for many years,” added Dixie Carter. “We have worked hard to find the right company who would acquire TNA, use its strategic influence and have a long-term commitment to the brand. TNA’s incredible fans, talent and staff deserved to see the brand continue to thrive after 15+ years of incredible growth. I’m excited to move to a new position and work with Anthem on their global strategic plan, and I am confident TNA IMPACT Wrestling is going to be a huge part of their success.”

Ms. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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Anthem sa FNTSY Sports Network ug Fight Network sa Ilunsad sa Suddenlink Communications Tabok sa US.

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Toronto (Hulyo 6, 2015) — Anthem Sports & Kalingawan Corp.. announced today that Fantasy Sports Network (Hulmigas), sa kalibutan sa unang-nga walay katapusan channel nga gipahinungod sa pantasya sports, ug Fight Network, ang kalibutan sa una nga combat sports telebisyon channel, have launched on Suddenlink Communications tabok sa US, sa paghimo sa mga channels nga anaa sa Suddenlink ni base sa gibana-bana nga 1.5 milyon nga mga subscribers sa tibuok nasud.
Suddenlink mao ang ikapito nga kinadak-ang U.S. cable kompaniya sa, sa pag-alagad sa mga kustomer sa Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, ug ubang mga merkado.
Ang duha mga kanal mahimong anaa sa hatag-as nga-kahulugan (HD) sa Suddenlink ni Sports Plus Tier.
FNTSY Sports Network mao ang kalibutan sa unang-nga walay katapusan 24/7 network sa telebisyon nga gidisenyo gikan sa yuta ngadto sa pagpahibalo, paghimo ug kalingawan sa labaw pa kay sa 57 milyon nga mahiligon nga play pantasya sports matag tuig ug sa ibabaw sa usa ka adlaw-adlaw nga basehan. Ang destinasyon channel alang sa pantasya sports players sa, ang iyang mga programming naglakip sa kulbahinam nga live studio programming, pagtawag-sa shows, eksperto sa panel, celebrity ug eksperto drafts, kamatuoran programming ug on-site komentaryo gikan sa mga sports venues, ingon man usab sa mubo-porma programming gikan sa mga eksperto sa palibot sa mga kontinente, paghatag og Pantasya sports panaghisgutan ug analysis alang sa football, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, hockey, NASCAR ug sa ubang mga sports.
Sa pagpakig-away Network mao ang usa ka 24/7 telebisyon channel gipahinungod sa pagkompleto sa coverage sa combat sports. Kini matag programa nga nakapunting sa sa tibuok gidak-on sa combat sports genre, lakip na ang nga sinaktan martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, propesyonal nga wrestling, tradisyonal nga martial arts, sa pagpakig-away balita ug analysis, ingon man usab sa pagpakig-away-tema nga drama, kamatuoran sunod-sunod nga, documentaries ug bahin sa mga pelikula. Fight Network sa dinamikong programming lineup naglakip sa live nga mga panghitabo gikan sa tibuok kalibutan ug sa halapad nga mga balita coverage. Fight Network na anaa sa US, Canada ug sa ibabaw sa 30 mga nasud sa tibuok Europe, Africa ug sa Middle East.
“Sulod lang sa usa ka tuig sa atong paglusad, kita naigo sa laing milestone uban sa atong apod-apod sa Suddenlink tungod sa makab-ot sa tibuok nasud,” Miingon Leonard Asper, CEO sa Anthem Sports & Kalingawan Corp.. “Uban sa usa ka hataas nga panginahanglan alang sa buhi ug lab-as nga sports programming, ang duha FNTSY Sports Network ug Fight Network ug anaa na karon sa duha ka top 10 cable providers sa US, sa pagtuman sa mga kalingawan sa mga panginahanglan sa bag-ong mga subscribers sa tibuok nasud uban sa atong pag-apil sa sports kabtangan.”
“FNTSY Sports Network ug Fight Network sa paghalad sa sports enthusiasts bag-o nga sa pagtan-aw ug impormasyon kapilian nga komplemento sa dako nga matang kita sa paghalad sa atong mga sports packages,” miingon Suddenlink Senior Vice President ug Chief Programming Officer Kathy Payne. “Pantasya sports pagkapopular, sa partikular, paspas nga midaghan ang sa bag-ohay ka tuig ug ang among bag-ong mga halad makatabang sa angay gipangayo sa sina nga mga tagpalamati.”
FNTSY Sports Network ug Fight Network gipanag-iya sa Anthem Sports & Kalingawan Corp..