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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 Anthem Deportes & 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 25º May and Friday 26º Mayo (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

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

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27º Marzo) en 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, adicional: “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 Deportes & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canadá (Enero 4, 2017) – Anthem Deportes & Entertainment 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, más importante del mundo 24/7 canal multiplataforma dedicado a completar la cobertura de los deportes de combate, 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.”

Sr. 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.”

Sra. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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FNTSY Sports Network de Anthem y Lucha Red para lanzar en Suddenlink comunicaciones a través de los EE.UU..

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TORONTO (Julio 6, 2015) — Anthem Deportes & Entertainment Corp.. anunció hoy que Fantasy Sports Network (Hormigas), del primer mundo jamás canal dedicado a los deportes de fantasía, y Fight Network, el principal canal de televisión de los deportes de combate del mundo, han puesto en marcha en Suddenlink Communications a través de los EE.UU., haciendo que los canales disponibles a la base de aproximadamente de Suddenlink 1.5 millones de suscriptores en todo el país.
Suddenlink es el séptimo más grande U.S. compañía de cable, servir a los clientes en Texas, Luisiana, Arkansas, Carolina del Norte, Oklahoma, Virginia Occidental, y otros mercados.
Ambos canales estarán disponibles en alta definición (HD) en Deportes Plus Nivel de Suddenlink.
FNTSY Sports Network es el mundo por primera vez 24/7 cadena de televisión diseñado desde cero para informar, atraer y entretener a los más de 57 millones de aficionados que practican deportes de fantasía anualmente y sobre una base diaria. El canal de destino para los jugadores de deportes de fantasía, su programación incluye emocionante programación estudio en directo, programas de llamadas en, paneles de expertos, celebridades y expertos borradores, programación de la realidad y el comentario en el sitio de las instalaciones deportivas, así como la programación de formato corto de los expertos de todo el continente, proporcionando discusión deportes de fantasía y de análisis para el fútbol, béisbol, baloncesto, fútbol, golf, hockey, NASCAR y otros deportes.
Lucha de la red es un 24/7 canal de televisión dedicado a completar la cobertura de los deportes de combate. Se transmite programas enfocados en todo el ámbito del género deportes de combate, incluyendo las artes marciales mixtas, boxeo, kickboxing, la lucha libre profesional, artes marciales tradicionales, luchar noticias y análisis, así como la lucha con temas de teatro, reality, documentales y largometrajes. Lucha oferta de programación dinámica de red incluye eventos en vivo de todo el mundo y una amplia cobertura de noticias. Lucha de red ya está disponible en los EE.UU., Canadá y más de 30 países de Europa, África y Oriente Medio.
“En tan sólo un año de nuestro lanzamiento, hemos tocado otro hito con nuestra distribución en Suddenlink debido a su alcance en todo el país,” dijo Leonard Asper, CEO de Anthem Deportes & Entertainment Corp.. “Con una gran demanda de programación deportiva en vivo y frescas, tanto FNTSY Sports Network y Lucha Red y ahora están disponibles en dos superiores 10 proveedores de cable en los EE.UU., el cumplimiento de las necesidades de entretenimiento de nuevos suscriptores en todo el país con nuestras propiedades que participan deportivas.”
“FNTSY Sports Network y Combate de red ofrecen los amantes del deporte nuevas opciones de visualización y de información que complementan la gran variedad que ofrecemos en nuestros paquetes deportivos,” dijo el vicepresidente Suddenlink Senior y Director de Programación Kathy Payne. “Fantasía popularidad deportes, en particular, ha crecido rápidamente en los últimos años y nuestras nuevas ofertas ayudarán a satisfacer las demandas de esa audiencia.”
FNTSY Sports Network y lucha red son propiedad de Anthem Deportes & Entertainment Corp..