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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 IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Chwaraeon Anthem & 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 25fed May and Friday 26fed Mai (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

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

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27fed Mawrth) yn 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, Ychwanegodd: “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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Chwaraeon Anthem & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canada (Ionawr 4, 2017) – Chwaraeon Anthem & Adloniant 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, prif yn y byd 24/7 multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of 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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Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon FNTSY Anthem a Fight Rhwydwaith i Lansio ar Gyfathrebiadau Suddenlink Ar draws yr Unol Daleithiau.

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TORONTO (Gorffennaf 6, 2015) — Chwaraeon Anthem & Adloniant Corp. announced today that Rhwydwaith Chwaraeon Fantasy (Morgrug), yn y byd cyntaf erioed sianelu ymroddedig i chwaraeon ffantasi, ac Rhwydwaith Ymladd, prif brwydro yn erbyn sianel deledu chwaraeon y byd, have launched on Cyfathrebu Suddenlink ar draws y U.S., sicrhau bod y sianeli sydd ar gael i sylfaen Suddenlink o tua 1.5 miliwn o danysgrifwyr ledled y wlad.
Suddenlink yw'r seithfed-fwyaf U.S. cwmni cebl, gwasanaethu cwsmeriaid yn Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, a marchnadoedd eraill.
Bydd y ddwy sianel ar gael mewn diffiniad uchel (HD) ar Haen Suddenlink yn Chwaraeon a Mwy.
Rhwydwaith Sports FNTSY yn y byd cyntaf erioed 24/7 rhwydwaith teledu a gynlluniwyd o'r gwaelod i fyny i hysbysu, ymgysylltu a diddanu y rhai mwy na 57 miliwn o selogion sy'n chwarae chwaraeon ffantasi yn flynyddol ac o ddydd i ddydd. Mae'r sianel cyrchfan ar gyfer chwaraewyr chwaraeon ffantasi, ei raglennu cynnwys rhaglennu stiwdio byw cyffrous, sioeau galw i mewn, paneli arbenigol, enwog ac arbenigol drafftiau, rhaglennu realiti a sylwebaeth ar y safle gan leoliadau chwaraeon, yn ogystal â ffurf-fer raglennu gan yr arbenigwyr o gwmpas y cyfandir, gan ddarparu trafodaeth chwaraeon ffantasi a dadansoddi ar gyfer pêl-droed, pêl fas, pêl-fasged, pêl-droed, golff, hoci, NASCAR a chwaraeon eraill.
Ymladd Rhwydwaith yn 24/7 sianel deledu ymroddedig i gwblhau sylw a roddir i chwaraeon ymladd. Mae'n alawon rhaglenni sy'n canolbwyntio ar gwmpas cyfan y genre chwaraeon ymladd, gan gynnwys crefftau ymladd cymysg, bocsio, kickboxing, reslo proffesiynol, crefft ymladd traddodiadol, ymladd newyddion a dadansoddiadau, yn ogystal â drama thema-frwydr, gyfres realiti, rhaglenni dogfen a ffilmiau nodwedd. Ymladd lineup rhaglennu deinamig Rhwydwaith yn cynnwys digwyddiadau byw o bob cwr o'r byd a rhaglenni newyddion eang. Ymladd Rhwydwaith eisoes ar gael yn y U.S., Canada ac drosodd 30 gwledydd ar draws Ewrop, Affrica a'r Dwyrain Canol.
“O fewn dim ond un flwyddyn ein lansiad, rydym wedi taro carreg filltir arall gyda'n dosbarthiad ar Suddenlink oherwydd ei gyrhaeddiad ar draws y wlad,” meddai'r Leonard asper, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Chwaraeon Anthem & Adloniant Corp. “Gyda galw mawr am raglenni chwaraeon byw ac yn ffres, yn Rhwydwaith a Chwaraeon FNTSY Fight Network ac yn awr ar gael ar ddwy top 10 darparwyr cebl yn y U.S., diwallu anghenion adloniant o danysgrifwyr newydd ar draws y wlad gyda ein heiddo chwaraeon ymgysylltu.”
“Rhwydwaith Sports FNTSY a Fight Network yn cynnig selogion chwaraeon gwylio a gwybodaeth opsiynau newydd sy'n ategu'r amrywiaeth enfawr rydym yn eu cynnig yn ein pecynnau chwaraeon,” Dywedodd Suddenlink Uwch Is-lywydd a Phrif Swyddog Rhaglennu Kathy Payne. “Fantasy poblogrwydd chwaraeon, yn arbennig, wedi tyfu'n gyflym dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf ac mae ein offrymau newydd yn helpu i gwrdd â gofynion y gynulleidfa.”
Rhwydwaith Sports FNTSY a Fight Network yn eiddo i Sports Anthem & Adloniant Corp.