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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, een dochteronderneming van 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 Mei (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 Maart) bij 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, toegevoegd: “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 (Januari 4, 2017) – Anthem Sports & 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, premier van de wereld 24/7 multi-platform kanaal gewijd aan de dekking van de vechtsporten te voltooien, 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.”

Mevrouw. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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FNTSY Sports Network Anthem en Vecht Network te lanceren op Suddenlink Communications in de VS.

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TORONTO (Juli 6, 2015) — Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. vandaag aangekondigd dat Fantasy Sports Network (Mieren), 's werelds allereerste kanaal gewijd aan fantasy sports, en Fight Network, 's werelds grootste vechtsporten televisiezender, hebben gelanceerd op Suddenlink Communications over het U.S., van de distributie kanalen Suddenlink's base van ongeveer 1.5 miljoen abonnees in het hele land.
Suddenlink is de zevende grootste U.S.. kabelmaatschappij, bedienen van klanten in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Noord Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, en andere markten.
Beide kanalen zal beschikbaar zijn in high-definition te zijn (HD) op Suddenlink's Sports Plus Tier.
FNTSY Sports Network is de eerste ooit in de wereld 24/7 televisienetwerk ontworpen vanaf de grond opgebouwd om te informeren, betrekken en vermaken de meer dan 57 miljoen enthousiastelingen die fantasie sporten jaarlijks en op een dagelijkse basis. De bestemming kanaal voor fantasy sports spelers, haar programmering omvat spannende live-studio programmering, call-in shows, expert panels, beroemdheid en expert tocht, werkelijkheid programmering en on-site commentaar van sportstadions, evenals verkorte vorm programmering van de experts over de hele continent, het verstrekken van fantasy sports bespreking en analyse voor het voetbal, baseball, basketbal, voetbal, golf, hockey, NASCAR en andere sporten.
Fight Network is een 24/7 televisiekanaal dat zich toelegt op de dekking van vechtsporten te voltooien. Het wordt uitgezonden programma's gericht op de volledige omvang van de vechtsporten genre, waaronder mixed martial arts, boksen, kickboksen, professionele worstelen, traditionele vechtsporten, vechten nieuws en analyse, evenals strijd thema drama, reality serie, documentaires en speelfilms. Fight Network dynamische programmering line-up bestaat uit live-evenementen uit de hele wereld en een uitgebreide berichtgeving. Fight Network is al beschikbaar in de VS, Canada en meer dan 30 landen in Europa, Afrika en het Midden-Oosten.
“Binnen slechts één jaar van onze launch, we hebben een nieuwe mijlpaal hit met onze distributie op Suddenlink vanwege zijn bereik in het hele land,” Said Leonard Asper, CEO van Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. “Met een grote vraag naar live-en verse sportprogramma's, zowel FNTSY Sports Network en Fight Network en zijn nu beschikbaar in de twee top 10 kabel providers in de VS, het vervullen van de entertainment-behoeften van nieuwe abonnees in het hele land met onze boeiende sportieve eigenschappen.”
“FNTSY Sports Network en Fight Network bieden sportliefhebbers nieuwe bekijken en informatie over opties die de enorme verscheidenheid die wij in onze sport-pakketten te vullen,” zei Suddenlink Senior Vice President en Chief Programming Officer Kathy Payne. “Fantasy sports populariteit, in het bijzonder, is snel gegroeid in de afgelopen jaren en onze nieuwe aanbod zal helpen voldoen aan de eisen van dat publiek.”
FNTSY Sports Network en Fight Network zijn eigendom van Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.