Guest stylz Report post Posted July 15, 2004 For all you fellow Canucks...I saw a commercial on TSN saying that TNA (I assume Impact) will begin on the network in August. Day/time TBA. J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mister foozel 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 For all you fellow Canucks...I saw a commercial on TSN saying that TNA (I assume Impact) will begin on the network in August. Day/time TBA. J man if that's true thats awesome im gonna go to their website right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cue_meanie 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 Its not TSN, its ESPN Classics which is a TSN network, and its on Wednesday @ 6 O'clock starting August 4th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Last Free Voice Report post Posted July 15, 2004 This is good news... I guess. But why would it be on a retro channel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/2004/7/15/news.html "Nashville, TN (July 16, 2004) – TNA Entertainment ,LLC announced today it has signed a new one-year deal with ESPN Classic Canada providing the network with complete access to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s pay-per-view programming library. ESPN Classic Canada will televise the entire TNA Wrestling collection, chronologically, every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET (encores at 12 midnight ET, and Thursdays at 6 a.m. ET and 4 p.m. ET). The ringside action premieres Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. ET with TNA Wrestling’s first ever pay-per-view event from June 2002." I figured they'd air Impact!, but nuts to that. This just rawks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Astro101 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Well aside from the awesome X matches from the bottom, early beginning of the ppvs are kinda meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Yeah, rest your erect penises. All you guys are getting are the first year of TNA on ESPN Classics Canada. Which means you guys get to relive such gems as: -- Midgets jacking off in trash cans -- Bruce, Miss TNA -- The Dupp Cup -- The wrestling penises Have fun with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 That's like the first 4 shows.... Don't be a bitter Barry. They'll also get all the incredible X-Stuff. some swank X-Tag matches, and the beginning of Raven, Truth, and countless others pushes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 I'd still rather have the old X and ignore the shit, than watch (and pay for) most of what's going on today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Staravenger Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Don't forget Cheex from week 2, the most disgusting wrestler since stan Hansen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigSwigg 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 I wonder if they're paying for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 But they also get Monty Brown...when it was a 'Who the fuck is this guy!?' lol He was decent in the beginning though...although his finisher...it was worse then the pounce.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Oh yeah, they'll also get "I don't want to be Buff anymore" Marcus Alexander Bagwell, an angle that was promptly followed up with absolutely nothing as he was never seen again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecha Mummy 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 Yeah, rest your erect penises. All you guys are getting are the first year of TNA on ESPN Classics Canada. Which means you guys get to relive such gems as: -- Midgets jacking off in trash cans -- Bruce, Miss TNA -- The Dupp Cup -- The wrestling penises Have fun with that. Mmmhmm. AND they're getting the Styles/Lynn/Low-Ki X Division matches, Jarrett vs. Styles, Raven's start in TNA, the New Jack/Shark Boy segments, some great tag matches, and tons of great segments (D'Lo's debut, anyone?). I'd say it's a fair trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karnage 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 If Impact! were to air in Canada, it would most likely air on Roger's Sportsnet who airs some of FSN's baseball games and shows when they need to fill a time slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 07.15.04 | ESPN CLASSIC CANADA TO AIR TNA! ESPN Classic Canada to Televise TNA Wrestling Nashville, TN (July 16, 2004) – TNA Entertainment ,LLC announced today it has signed a new one-year deal with ESPN Classic Canada providing the network with complete access to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s pay-per-view programming library. ESPN Classic Canada will televise the entire TNA Wrestling collection, chronologically, every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET (encores at 12 midnight ET, and Thursdays at 6 a.m. ET and 4 p.m. ET). The ringside action premieres Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. ET with TNA Wrestling’s first ever pay-per-view event from June 2002. "TNA Wrestling's popularity continues to grow around the world, especially in Canada,” said Dixie Carter, President, TNA Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to have ESPN Classic Canada as a partner." “Our new deal with TNA Entertainment offers wrestling fans a rare chance to revisit the birth of one of the sport’s most exciting and intense divisions,” said Phil Piazza, Director, ESPN Classic Canada. “It’s a perfect fit for our network’s Wednesday night wrestling lineup.” TNA Wrestling’s diverse roster includes such squared circle luminaries as three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett, veteran grappler Dusty Rhodes and ‘The Most Hated Man in America’ Jonny Fairplay of Survivor: Pearl Islands fame. Country music superstar Toby Keith, actor/comedian Chris Rock, NFL Pro-Bowler Brian Urlacher and NASCAR drivers Hermie Sadler and Sterling Marlin have made celebrity appearances during TNA Wrestling events. Wrestling legends Dory Funk Jr., Harley Race, Jackie Fargo, Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat and ‘Bullet’ Bob Armstrong have also appeared. The alternative for the true wrestling fan, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling prides itself on delivering quality, family programming that is clean, innovative, cutting edge and with the high-risk, high-flying athleticism that TNA Wrestling is known for. Available on pay-per-view every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on, iN DEMAND, and TVN as well as Viewer’s Choice, Bell ExpressVu and Shaw PPV in Canada. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “Impact!” on Fridays at 3 p.m. on Fox Sports Net (check local listings). ESPN Classic Canada, where the legends come to play, features great individual performances, controversial victories, huge upsets, momentous comebacks and unforgettable team dynasties. ESPN Classic Canada has encore broadcasts of the most cherished classic games and moments from the world of sports. The network has all the bases covered with baseball, basketball, hockey, football, curling, golf, wrestling, boxing, soccer, tennis, skating, Reel Classics sports movies and much more. ESPN Classic Canada's Web site is located at www.tsn.ca/classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?showtopic=58076 Sort of the thread already about it..even though the name's a little off lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Yeah, I'll do some merging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Thanks...I think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 WHOOO HOOO! I needs me some different-kindsa free wrestlin right now as the WWE style is killing me... or at least the part of me that likes wrestling. I used to watch WOW when it was on TV, so fuckit, I'll enjoy some TNA as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 Anyone gonna be watching this? I convinced my dad to order ESPNCC, so I'm set. I know there's a lot of shit during the first year, but I only got to see two full shows (05/14 and 1AS) and a few of the better X matches. I'm interested to see how things got started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bort Report post Posted August 3, 2004 ESPN Classic Canada has had a Wensday Wrestling Night for the past few years, normally they would air an Off the Record that featured wrestlers and then 2 hours of Old school feds like PWF, ACW, UWF and Texas stuff. Now that TNA is starting they have cut the Off the Record and 1 hour of Old school stuff, I think the episodes may be clipped 2 one hour episodes each as checking my Tv Guide thing it says at 6 we will see TNAs First show and then at 7 it says somthing about highlights. ESPN Classic is a pay channel it costs something like 2.95 a month and really i only ever watch it when wrestling is on, otherwise its alot of crap minus the Boxing Marthons they sometimes do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2004 I think the episodes may be clipped 2 one hour episodes each as checking my Tv Guide thing it says at 6 we will see TNAs First show and then at 7 it says somthing about highlights. Canada.com's TV listings and ExpressVu's on-screen guide have it listed as two one-hour blocks, but TSN.ca's schedule has "NWA-TNA Wrestling: Inaugural Episode (2 hours)". http://tsn.ca/classic/Schedule.asp?ShowDat...0&Channel=ESPNC I'm a little concerned about what kind of editing they'll do for content, and whether they'll have commercials. Still, it's better than nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bort Report post Posted August 3, 2004 ya im pretty sure there will be commercails if its like there normal programing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marty2Hotty Report post Posted August 4, 2004 Weird... I know TNA Wrestling says it's on ESPN Classic Canada.. But my brother saw this on the TSN ticker... I think it's coming to TSN!!! I think it's also a little weird that they're giving away their pay per views (although 2 years old) for free on television I hope Impact clears any channel in Canada! I haven't had the opportunity to see the last 4-5 shows.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bort Report post Posted August 4, 2004 ESPN and TSN are owned by the same people, they adivirtise the classic channel all the time on the ticker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2004 James Storm & Psicosis vs. Dick & Rod Johnson? Definitely a lot of shit. The 6-man tag was good enough, but, damn. A lot of shit. Anyhow. They're taking commercial breaks, but they're pretty short, so the whole show might still fit in the 2-hour slot. Edit: Stan Dupp, Bo Dupp and Fluff Dupp. Aside from the weak finish, their match with York & Matthews was alright. Hey, country singing. I may cheer for Jarrett the first time ever when he runs in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bort Report post Posted August 5, 2004 It was alot of shit but the opening match was good, the breaks were done pretty well as they seemed to limit them to 1 every 20 min, did u watch the PWF after TNA Also i noticed that TNA had a Scott Steiner look a like guy named Del somthing, he even had a Superman logo like Scott Also Abyss has to be the most improved wrestler of the last 2 years, he wrestled as Justic in the Main event and sucked so bad, he threw 3 really bad kicks and looked alot fatter almost like a bigger fatter rhyno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2004 I didn't see PWF. I'm not even sure what it is. I watched the TNA PPV preview show, then the Next Action Star movie. If it's on next week, I'll take a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnonymousBroccoli 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2004 The ads being used for the TNA shows are using clips from Impact! and calling it "family-friendly". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
