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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 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 Mai (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 Mars) ved 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, lagt: “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 (Januar 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, verdens fremste 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 er FNTSY Sports Network og Fight Network å lansere på Suddenlink Communications over hele USA.

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TORONTO (Juli 6, 2015) — Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today that Fantasy Sports Network (Maur), verdens aller første kanal dedikert til fantasy sports, og Fight Network, verdens fremste kamp sports tv-kanal, have launched on Suddenlink Communications over USA, gjøre de kanaler tilgjengelig for Suddenlink base på ca. 1.5 millioner abonnenter over hele landet.
Suddenlink er den syvende største US-. kabelselskapet, betjener kunder i Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, og andre markeder.
Begge kanalene vil være tilgjengelig i HD- (HD) på Suddenlink Sport Plus Tier.
FNTSY Sports Network er verdens første noensinne 24/7 TV-nettverket utviklet fra grunnen av for å informere, engasjere og underholde mer enn 57 million entusiaster som spiller fantasy sports årlig og på daglig basis. Målkanalen for fantasy sports-spillere, sin programmering inkluderer spennende live-studio programmering, call-in show, ekspertpanel, kjendis og ekspert utkast, virkelighet programmering og kommentarer på stedet fra sportsarenaer, samt kort skjema programmering fra ekspertene rundt kontinentet, gi fantasy sports diskusjon og analyse for fotball, baseball, basketball, fotball, golf, hockey, NASCAR og annen type sport.
Fight Network er en 24/7 TV-kanal dedikert til full dekning av kampsport. Det airs programmer som fokuserer på hele omfanget av kampsport sjangeren, inkludert mixed martial arts, boksing, kickboksing, profesjonell bryting, tradisjonelle martial arts, kjempe nyheter og analyser, samt fight-tema drama, reality-serien, dokumentarer og spillefilmer. Fight Network dynamiske programmerings lineup inkluderer direktesendinger fra hele verden og omfattende nyhetsdekning. Fight Network er allerede tilgjengelig i USA, Canada og over 30 land i Europa, Afrika og Midt-Østen.
“I løpet av bare ett år av vår lansering, Vi har truffet en ny milepæl med vår distribusjon på Suddenlink grunn av sin rekkevidde over hele landet,” Said Leonard Asper, CEO i Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. “Med en høy etterspørsel for live og friske sport programmering, både FNTSY Sports Network og Fight Network og er nå tilgjengelig på to top 10 kabel-leverandører i USA, oppfylle underholdning behovene til nye abonnenter over hele landet med våre engasjerende sportsegenskaper.”
“FNTSY Sports Network og Fight Network tilby sportsentusiaster nye visnings og informasjons alternativer som utfyller den store variasjonen vi tilbyr i vår sport pakker,” sa Suddenlink Senior Vice President og Chief Programmering Officer Kathy Payne. “Fantasy sports popularitet, spesielt, har vokst raskt de siste årene, og våre nye tilbud vil bidra til å møte kravene til målgruppen.”
FNTSY Sports Network og Fight Network eies av Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.