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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 Riding & 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 May (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 Maret) ing 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, ditambahake: “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 Riding & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Kanada (Januari 4, 2017) – Anthem Riding & Hiburan 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, premier ing donya 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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FNTSY Sports Network Anthem lan Perang Jaringan kanggo bukak ing Suddenlink Komunikasi Across US.

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Toronto (Juli 6, 2015) — Anthem Riding & Hiburan Corp. ngumumake dina iki Fantasi Sports Network (Semut), donya kang kawitan-tau Channel darmabakti kanggo olahraga Fantasi, lan Perang Network, pertempuran premier saluran televisi olahraga donya, wis diluncurake ing Suddenlink Komunikasi tengen US, nggawe saluran sing kasedhiya kanggo basa Suddenlink kang kira-kira 1.5 yuta pelanggan tengen negara.
Suddenlink punika U.S kapitu paling gedhé. perusahaan kabel, porsi pelanggan ing Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, lan pasar.
Loro saluran bakal kasedhiya ing dhuwur-definisi (HD) ing Suddenlink kang Riding Plus undakan.
FNTSY Sports Network donya kang kawitan-tau 24/7 jaringan televisi dirancang saka lemah nganti ngandhani, melu lan panghibur luwih saka 57 yuta pecandu sing muter olahraga Fantasi tahunan lan ing basis saben dina. Saluran panggonan kanggo pemain olahraga Fantasi, Pemrograman sawijining kalebu macem Pemrograman studio manggon, nelpon-in nuduhake, Panel pakar, celebrity lan pakar daptar, program realita lan ing situs pangandikan saka panggon acara olahraga, uga Pemrograman short-wangun saka ahli watara bawana, nyediakake diskusi olahraga Fantasi lan analisis kanggo bal-balan, enggak, basketball, bal-balan, golf, Hockey, NASCAR lan olahraga liyane.
Perang Network punika 24/7 saluran televisi darmabakti kanggo ngrampungake jangkoan olahraga pertempuran. Iku airs program fokus ing kabeh orane katrangan saka aliran olahraga pertempuran, kalebu seni bela dhiri pipis, boxing, kickboxing, Gulat profesional, tukang pencak seni tradisional, perang warta lan analisis, uga perang-tema drama, kasunyatan seri, documentaries lan fitur film. Perang dinamis antrian Pemrograman Network kang kalebu acara manggon saka sak donya lan jangkoan warta ekstensif. Perang Network wis kasedhiya ing US, Kanada lan liwat 30 negara ing Eropah, Afrika lan Timur Tengah.
“Within mung siji taun Bukak kita, kita wis mejet tonggak sejarah liyane karo distribusi kita ing Suddenlink amarga tekan sawijining tengen negara,” ngandika Leonard Asper, CEO Anthem Riding & Hiburan Corp. “Karo dhuwur dikarepake kanggo Pemrograman olahraga urip lan seger, loro FNTSY Sports Network lan Perang Network lan saiki sing kasedhiya ing loro ndhuwur 10 panyedhiya kabel ing AS, manggoni kabutuhan hiburan pelanggan anyar antarane negara karo awake properties olahraga kita.”
“FNTSY Sports Network lan Perang Network kurban pecandu olahraga offline lan informasi opsi anyar sing nglengkapi macem-macem ageng kita kurban bendhelan olahraga kita,” ngandika Suddenlink Wakil Ketua Senior lan Kepala programming Officer Kathy Payne. “Fantasi olahraga popularitas, ing tartamtu, wis thukul kanthi cepet ing taun anyar lan kurban kita anyar bakal bantuan ketemu panjaluk pirsawan sing.”
FNTSY Sports Network lan Perang Network sing diduweni dening Anthem Riding & Hiburan Corp.