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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 Športové & 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 Máj (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 Marec) na 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, pridaný: “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 Športové & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Kanada (Január 4, 2017) – Anthem Športové & 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, svetová premiéra 24/7 multiplatformový kanál určený na úplné pokrytie bojových športov, 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.”

Pán. 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.”

Slečna. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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FNTSY Sports Network hymnou a boj sieť k štartu na Suddenlink komunikácií v USA.

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TORONTO (Júl 6, 2015) — Anthem Športové & Entertainment Corp. dnes oznámila, že Fantasy Sports Network (Mravce), svet je vôbec prvý kanál venovaný fantasy športy, a Boj Network, popredných svetových bojový šport televízny kanál, začali dňa Suddenlink Communications naprieč USA, takže kanály k dispozícii na základňu Suddenlink je približne 1.5 milióny zákazníkov po celej krajine.
Suddenlink je siedmou najväčšou na území USA. káblová spoločnosť, slúži zákazníkom v Texase, Louisiana, Arkansas, Severná Karolina, Oklahoma, Západná Virgínia, a iné trhy.
Obidva kanály budú k dispozícii v high-definition (HD) Na Suddenlink a šport Plus Tier.
FNTSY Sports Network je prvý na svete vôbec 24/7 televízna sieť navrhnutý od základu tak, aby informoval, zaujať a pobaviť viac než 57 milión nadšenci, ktorí hrajú fantasy športová ročne a na dennej báze. Cieľový kanál pre fantasy športová hráčov, jeho programovania zahŕňa vzrušujúce živej programovanie štúdio, volanie-in show, odbornej panely, celebrity a expertné návrhy, programovanie reality a na mieste komentár od športových zariadení, rovnako ako programovanie short-forma z odborníkov z celého kontinentu, poskytujúce fantasy športová diskusie a analýzy pre futbal, baseball, basketball, futbal, golf, hokej, NASCAR a iné športy.
Boj Network je 24/7 televízny kanál venovaný dokončiť pokrytie bojové športy. To vysiela programy zamerané na celom rozsahu bojové športy žánru, vrátane zmiešaných bojových umení, box, kickbox, profesionálny zápas, tradičné bojové umenia, bojovať správy a analýzy, rovnako ako boj s motívmi drámy, reality séria, dokumentárne a hrané filmy. Boj dynamické programovanie lineup Sieť zahŕňa živé udalosti z celého sveta a rozsiahle spravodajstvo. Boj Network je už k dispozícii v USA, Kanada a cez 30 krajinách Európy, Afrike a na Strednom východe.
“Počas jediného roka od nášho štartu, sme zasiahli ďalší míľnik našej distribúcie na Suddenlink pretože jeho dosah po celej krajine,” povedal Leonard Aspero, CEO Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. “S vysokým dopytom po živé a čerstvé športových programov, Obaja FNTSY Sports Network a boj siete a sú teraz k dispozícii na dvoch vrchole 10 poskytovatelia káblových v USA, naplňovanie zábavu potreby nových predplatiteľov v celej krajine s našimi zaberajúcich športovými vlastnosťami.”
“FNTSY Sports Network a boj Network ponúka športové nadšencov nové pozorovacie a informačné možnosti, ktoré dopĺňajú obrovskú škálu ponúkame v našich športových balíčkov,” povedal Suddenlink Senior Vice President a generálny riaditeľ programovanie Kathy Payne. “Fantasy športová popularita, najmä, rýchlo rástla v posledných rokoch a naše nové ponuky vám pomôže splniť požiadavky tohto publika.”
FNTSY Sports Network a boj Network sú majetkom Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp.