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Iconic ‘WOS’ British Wrestling to Return to ITV

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曼彻斯特 | NASHVILLE – ITV Studios Entertainment Manchester announced today that it has teamed up with IMPACT摔跤, 的子公司 国歌体育 & 娱乐公司, 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 25日 May and Friday 26日 五月 (doors 7pm / bell time 7.30pm).

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

There will also be a launch event this Monday (27日 三月) 在 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, 额外: “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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国歌体育 & Entertainment Forms Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, 有限责任公司。, Acquires Control of IMPACT Wrestling

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For Immediate Release – January 4, 2017

多伦多, 加拿大 (一月 4, 2017) – 国歌体育 & 娱乐公司. 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, 全球首屈一指 24/7 多平台的通道专用于格斗运动的全覆盖, 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 & 娱乐公司, 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.”

先生. 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.”

女士. Carter will remain a minority equity stakeholder.
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国歌的FNTSY体育网络和扑网发动对Suddenlink通讯在美国.

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多伦多 (七月 6, 2015) — 国歌体育 & 娱乐公司. 今天公布 梦幻体育网 (蚂蚁), 世界上首次进行信道专用于幻想体育, 和 战网, 世界上首屈一指的格斗运动电视频道, have launched on Suddenlink通讯 整个美国, 使现有的渠道大约Suddenlink的基础 1.5 在全国百万用户.
Suddenlink是第七大U.S. 电缆公司, 客户服务在得克萨斯州, 路易斯安那州, 阿肯色州, 北卡罗来纳, 俄克拉何马州, 西弗吉尼亚州, 等市场.
两个通道均将在高清晰度可 (HD) 在Suddenlink体育加层.
FNTSY体育网是世界上首次 24/7 电视网络从底层向上设计的通知, 参与和娱乐比多 57 百万爱好者谁每年和每天玩梦幻体育. 幻想体育运动员的目标通道, 其节目内容包括精彩的现场演播室节目, 叩应节目, 专家小组, 名人和专家草稿, 现实编程和现场解说的体育场馆, 以及来自大陆各地的专家简式编程, 提供幻想体育的讨论和分析足球, 棒球, 篮球, 足球, 高尔夫球, 曲棍球, NASCAR和其他运动.
打网络是一个 24/7 电视频道，致力于完成覆盖格斗运动. 它宣扬集中在格斗运动风格的整个范围计划, 包括混合武术, 拳击, 跆拳道, 职业摔跤, 传统武术, 扑灭新闻与分析, 以及战斗为主题的电视剧, 真人秀, 纪录片和故事片. 战网的动态规划的阵容包括来自世界和广泛的新闻报道围绕的现场活动. 扑网是在美国已经上市, 加拿大及以上 30 在欧洲国家, 非洲和中东地区.
“短短一年我们推出的内, 由于其在全国范围内达到我们已经打到另一个里程碑与我们的Suddenlink分布,” 伦纳德说阿斯皮尔, 国歌体育首席执行官 & 娱乐公司. “随着鲜活的体育节目有很高的要求, 无论FNTSY体育网络和扑网，现在可以在两个顶级 10 有线运营商在美国, 履行新用户遍布全国各地的娱乐需求与我们从事的运动性能。”
“FNTSY体育网络和扑网提供的运动爱好者，以补充我们提供巨大的品种在我们的运动包全新的视觉和信息的选项,” 说Suddenlink高级副总裁兼首席编程官凯西·佩恩. “梦幻体育普及, 特别是, 增长迅速，近年来，我们的新产品将帮助这些受众的满足需求。”
FNTSY体育网络和扑网是由国歌拥有体育 & 娱乐公司.