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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 Awit 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 25ika May and Friday 26ika Mayo (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

Tickets for these historic shows will go on sale at 9am on Friday 7ika April from Gigsandtours.com /Ticketmaster.co.uk / prestonguildhall.co.uk

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27ika Marso) sa 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, Idinagdag: “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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Awit Sports & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC., Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

Toronto, Canada (Enero 4, 2017) – Awit 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 sa mundo 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 at Fight Network sa Ilunsad on Suddenlink Communications sa US awit ni.

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Toronto (Hulyo 6, 2015) — Awit Sports & Entertainment corp. announced today that Fantasy Sports Network (Ants), na channel na nakatuon ni unang-kailanman sa mundo na fantasy sports, at Away Network, premier combat channel sports telebisyon sa mundo, have launched on Suddenlink Communications sa kabila ng U.S., paggawa ng mga channels na magagamit sa base ng humigit-kumulang Suddenlink ni 1.5 milyong mga tagasuskribi sa buong bansa.
Suddenlink ay ang ikapitong-pinakamalaking U.S. cable kumpanya, paghahatid ng mga customer sa loob Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, West Virginia, at iba pang mga merkado.
Parehong channels ay magagamit sa high-definition (HD) on Sports Plus Tier Suddenlink ni.
FNTSY Sports Network ay unang-kailanman sa mundo 24/7 network ng telebisyon na dinisenyo mula sa lupa up upang ipaalam, umaakit at isaalang-alang ang higit pa sa 57 milyong taong mahilig na maglaro fantasy sports taun-taon at sa araw-araw. Ang destination channel para sa fantasy sports manlalaro, programming nito kabilang ang mga kapanapanabik na mga live na studio programming, palabas na tawag-in, expert panel, tanyag na tao at dalubhasa burador, Ang katotohanan sa mga programa at on-site na komentaryo mula sa sports venues, pati na rin ang short-form programming mula sa mga eksperto sa buong kontinente, pagbibigay fantasy sports talakayan at pagsusuri para sa football, baseball, basketbol, putbol, maggolp, hockey, NASCAR at iba pang sports.
Lumaban Network ay isang 24/7 Nakatuon ang channel sa telebisyon upang makumpleto ang coverage ng labanan sports. Ito ay maisahimpapawid sa programa na nakatutok sa buong saklaw ng genre labanan sports, kabilang ang mixed martial arts, boksing, Kickboxing, propesyonal na pakikipagbuno, tradisyunal na militar sining, labanan ang mga balita at pagtatasa, pati na rin ang away-themed drama, katotohanan serye, dokumentaryo at tampok na pelikula. Fight dynamic programming lineup Network kabilang ang mga live na kaganapan mula sa buong mundo at malawak na coverage ng balita. Fight Network ay magagamit sa U.S., Canada at sa paglipas ng 30 bansa sa Europa, Africa at sa Gitnang Silangan.
“Sa loob lamang ng isang taon ng aming launch, may hit namin ng isa pang milyahe sa aming pamamahagi sa Suddenlink dahil sa kanyang maabot sa buong bansa,” Si said Leonard asper, CEO ng awit Sports & Entertainment corp. “Sa pamamagitan ng isang mataas na demand para sa live at sariwang sports programming, pareho FNTSY Sports Network at Fight Network at ito ay magagamit na ngayon sa dalawang top 10 nagbibigay ng cable sa U.S., tuparin ang mga pangangailangan entertainment ng bagong mga subscriber sa buong bansa sa aming mga kaakit-akit na mga katangian ng sports.”
“FNTSY Sports Network at Fight Network ay nag-aalok ng sports Panatiko bagong opsyon sa pagtingin at impormasyon na makadagdag sa mga malaking iba't ibang nag-aalok kami sa aming mga pakete sports,” sinabi Suddenlink Senior Vice President at Chief Programming Officer Kathy Payne. “Fantasy katanyagan sports, lalo na, ay mabilis na lumago sa mga nakaraang taon at ang aming bagong handog ay makakatulong matugunan ang mga pangangailangan ng madla.”
FNTSY Sports Network at Fight Network ay pag-aari sa pamamagitan ng awit Sports & Entertainment corp.