TNABaddboi 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2005 TNA issued the following press release this afternoon, touting a new three-year deal for India and the Asian market: ESPN STAR Sports launches TNA WRESTLING in India Nashville, TN, May 9, 2005 – TNA Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has entered into a three year deal with ESPN STAR Sports to broadcast all TNA Wrestling programs on its channels in India and the rest of Asia. Under the deal, ESPN STAR Sports will showcase the TNA programs – ‘TNA Impact’, ‘TNA Xplosion’ and a special weekly program from the archives of TNA Wrestling. In addition, STAR Sports will also feature a ‘Monthly Special.’ The ‘Monthly Specials’ kick off with ‘Lockdown’ and will be followed with one special every month. “Asia has always been a hotbed for professional wrestling,” said Dixie Carter, President TNA Entertainment “We are thrilled to have ESPN STAR Sports on board to showcase our brand of professional wrestling.” This deal with ESPN STAR Sports joins the growing international interest in TNA Wrestling. Speaking on the development, R. C. Venkateish, MD, ESPN Software India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Viewer interest in professional wrestling has been on the rise in India. Some of the big names from the world of professional wrestling have ardent fan following in the country. Our understanding of the viewers in India has lead us to believe that the viewers have a hunger for more and more of professional wrestling. TNA Wrestling is a leading wrestling property and is popular the world over. With big names and a very innovative format, it is bound to catch the viewers’ imagination. We plan to market and build the popularity of TNA wrestling across the country.” Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “iMPACT!” airs Fridays at 4PM on FSN (check local listings) with a Saturday midnight(local) replay and a Thursday night 2AM replay. TNA “Xplosion” is a syndicated program (check local listings). credit: PWInsider.com TNA seems to actually be having some success getting international clearance. For awhile, the PPVs were broadcasted in Australia (don't know if they still are though), the European clearance, and now this. I wonder if the shows will be behind though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2005 I guess that means packed houses for their Indian and Asian tours. Well, if they ever decide to go there, that is. Unless TNA are getting paid for this, it's a bad idea. They need to focus on paying for more coverage in areas where they actually might tour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2005 So, this means a push for Sonjay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
