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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 Wimbo wa Michezo & 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 Machi) katika 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, aliongeza: “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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Wimbo wa Michezo & 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) – Wimbo wa Michezo & 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, Waziri duniani 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.”

Bi. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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Wimbo wa taifa ya FNTSY Sports Mtandao na Kupambana na Mtandao wa uzinduzi juu ya Suddenlink Mawasiliano Kote Marekani.

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TORONTO (Julai 6, 2015) — Wimbo wa Michezo & Entertainment Corp. ametangaza leo kuwa Ndoto Michezo Mtandao (Mchwa), dunia ya kwanza kuwahi Channel wakfu kwa Ndoto michezo, na Kupambana Network, Waziri kupambana michezo televisheni Channel duniani, wamezindua tarehe Suddenlink Communications hela US, kufanya njia inapatikana kwa msingi Suddenlink wa takriban 1.5 milioni wanachama nchini kote.
Suddenlink ni saba kwa ukubwa U.S. cable kampuni, kuwahudumia wateja katika Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, na masoko mengine.
Wote njia itakuwa inapatikana katika high-definition (HD) juu Suddenlink ya Michezo Plus Tier.
FNTSY Sports Mtandao ni ulimwengu wa kwanza kuwahi 24/7 televisheni mtandao iliyoundwa kutoka ardhini hadi kuwajulisha, kushiriki na kuburudisha zaidi ya 57 milioni enthusiasts ambao kucheza michezo Ndoto kila mwaka na kila siku. marudio channel kwa wachezaji Ndoto michezo, programu yake ni pamoja na kusisimua programu live studio, piga-katika maonyesho, mtaalam vikao, celebrity na mtaalam rasimu, ukweli programu na kwenye tovuti ufafanuzi kutoka kumbi za michezo, ikiwa ni pamoja na muda fomu ya programu kutoka kwa wataalam katika bara zima, kutoa Ndoto michezo mjadala na uchambuzi kwa ajili ya soka, baseball, mpira wa kikapu, soka, golf, Hockey, NASCAR na michezo mingine.
Kupambana Network ni 24/7 televisheni wakfu kwa kukamilisha chanjo ya kupambana michezo. Ni airs programu ililenga wigo mzima wa kupambana na michezo ya Ghana, ikiwa ni pamoja na mchanganyiko karate, ndondi, kickboxing, mieleka, jadi karate, kupambana habari na uchambuzi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kupambana-themed mchezo wa kuigiza, ukweli mfululizo, makala na filamu kipengele. Kupambana na Mtandao wa nguvu programu lineup ni pamoja na matukio live kutoka duniani kote na wa kina chanjo habari. Kupambana na Mtandao tayari inapatikana katika US, Canada na zaidi ya 30 nchi katika Ulaya, Afrika na Mashariki ya Kati.
“Ndani ya mwaka mmoja tu wa uzinduzi wetu, sisi kugonga hatua nyingine na usambazaji wetu juu Suddenlink sababu ya kufikia yake nchini kote,” Said Leonard Asper, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Anthem Michezo & Entertainment Corp. “Pamoja na mahitaji makubwa kwa ajili ya programu ya kuishi na safi michezo, wote FNTSY Sports Mtandao na Kupambana Mtandao na ni sasa inapatikana kwenye miwili juu 10 watoa cable katika US, kutimiza mahitaji ya burudani ya wanachama wapya nchini kote na michezo yetu ya kujishughulisha mali.”
“FNTSY Sports Mtandao na Kupambana na Mtandao kutoa enthusiasts michezo kuangalia na habari chaguzi mpya ambayo inayosaidia aina kubwa sisi kutoa katika michezo yetu ya fedha za,” Alisema Suddenlink Makamu wa Rais na Afisa Programu Afisa Kathy Payne. “Ndoto michezo umaarufu, hasa, imeongezeka kwa kasi katika miaka ya hivi karibuni na sadaka zetu mpya itasaidia kukidhi mahitaji ya watazamaji huo.”
FNTSY Sports Mtandao na Kupambana na Mtandao ni inayomilikiwa na Anthem Michezo & Entertainment Corp.