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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 Cov kev ua si & 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 Tej zaum (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 Lub peb hlis ntuj) ntawm 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, ntxiv: “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 Cov kev ua si & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canada (Lub ib hlis ntuj 4, 2017) – Anthem Cov kev ua si & Lom ze 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, lub ntiaj teb premier 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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Anthem lub FNTSY Cov kev ua si Network thiab sib ntaus Network rau Tua tawm rau Suddenlink Communications Nyob rau hauv lub US.

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Toronto (Lub Xya hli ntuj 6, 2015) — Anthem Cov kev ua si & Lom ze Corp. tshaj tawm hnub no tias Fantasy Cov kev ua si Network (Ntsaum), lub ntiaj teb no tus thawj-puas channel nplooj siab rau fantasy kev ua si, thiab Sib ntaus Network, lub ntiaj teb no tus premier nqe ntaus rog kev ua si TV channel, tau launched nyob rau hauv Suddenlink Communications thoob plaws lub U.S., ua raws muaj nyob rau Suddenlink lub hauv paus ntawm kwv yees li 1.5 lab subscribers thoob plaws lub teb chaws.
Suddenlink yog lub xya-loj tshaj plaws U.S. cable lub tuam txhab, pab cov neeg muas zaub nyob rau hauv Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, thiab lwm yam ciaj uas muag.
Ob raws yuav muaj nyob rau hauv high-txhais (HD) rau Suddenlink tus kev ua si Plus Tier.
FNTSY Cov kev ua si Network yog lub ntiaj teb no tus thawj-puas tau 24/7 TV network tsim los ntawm cov av mus txog rau qhia, koom thiab ua kom zoo siab qhov ntau tshaj 57 lab enthusiasts uas ua si fantasy kev ua si txhua xyoo thiab nyob rau hauv ib tug txhua txhua hnub. Cov lo lus uas peb channel rau fantasy kev ua si players, nws programming muaj xws li exciting nyob studio programming, hu-nyob rau hauv qhia tau hais tias, cov kws muaj txuj panels, celebrity thiab cov kws muaj txuj drafts, kev muaj tiag programming thiab on-site tawm tswv yim los ntawm kev ua si venues, raws li tau zoo raws li luv luv-daim ntawv programming los ntawm cov kws txawj nyob ib ncig ntawm lub teb chaws, muab fantasy kev ua si sib tham thiab tsom xam rau football, baseball, basketball, ncaws pob, golf, hockey, NASCAR thiab lwm yam kev ua si.
Sib ntaus Network yog ib tug 24/7 TV channel nplooj siab mus ua kom tiav kev pab them nqi ntawm nqe ntaus rog kev ua si. Nws airs cov kev pab cuam teem rau tag nrho txhua cheeb tsam ntawm nqe ntaus rog kev ua si ib hom ntawv nyeem, xws li tov martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, kev sib mog, tsoos martial arts, sib ntaus xov xwm thiab tsom xam, raws li tau zoo raws li kev sib ntaus-themed ua yeeb yam, kev muaj tiag series, documentaries thiab feature films. Sib ntaus Network lub dynamic programming lineup muaj xws li nyob txheej xwm los ntawm ib ncig lub ntiaj teb no thiab nws kim heev cov xov xwm kev pab them nqi. Sib ntaus Network yog twb muaj nyob rau hauv lub U.S., Canada thiab tshaj 30 lub teb chaws nyob teb chaws Europe, Teb chaws Africa thiab Middle East.
“Tsis pub dhau xwb ib lub xyoo ntawm peb lub community launch, peb muaj ntaus lwm milestone nrog peb faib rau Suddenlink vim hais tias ntawm nws cuag thoob plaws lub teb chaws,” hais tias Leonard asper, CEO ntawm Anthem Cov kev ua si & Lom ze Corp. “Nrog ib tug siab thov nyob thiab tshiab kev ua si programming, ob FNTSY Cov kev ua si Network thiab sib ntaus Network thiab yog tam sim no muaj nyob rau ntawm ob sab saum toj 10 cable muab kev pab nyob rau hauv lub U.S., ua lub kev lom zem xav tau kev pab ntawm cov neeg rau npe tshiab nyob hauv lub teb chaws nrog peb koom kev ua si zog.”
“FNTSY Cov kev ua si Network thiab sib ntaus Network muaj kev ua si enthusiasts tshiab saib thiab cov lus qhia kev xaiv uas Nkij los txuam rau cov loj loj ntau yam peb muaj nyob rau hauv peb kev ua si pob,” hais tias Suddenlink Senior Vice President thiab Chief Officer Programming Kathy Payne. “Fantasy kev ua si chaw, nyob rau hauv kev, tau zus sai heev nyob rau hauv xyoo tsis ntev los thiab peb tshiab offerings yuav pab ntsib xav tau ntawm cov neeg tuaj saib uas.”
FNTSY Cov kev ua si Network thiab sib ntaus Network yog tus tswv ntawm Anthem Cov kev ua si & Lom ze Corp.