TNA PRESS RELEASES TNA CLEARS DIRECT TV FOR VICTORY ROAD PPV
TNA issues the following press release this afternoon, announcing that they had cleared Direct TV for their monthly PPVs. The satellite carrier had carried TNA's weekly PPVs but dropped them towards the latter end of the run. Now, TNA has the full PPV universe available to order their PPVs beginning with Victory Road on 11/7.
Dave: This is a much needed boost for TNA. This should pump the buyrate up by 20% or so.
DIRECTV TO OFFER TNA WRESTLING PAY-PER-VIEW EVENTSBEGINNING WITH VICTORY ROAD, NOVEMBER 7TH
Nashville, TN (October 27, 2004) – TNA Entertainment, LLC announced today that satellite TV provider DIRECTV will begin offering Total Nonstop Action Wrestling pay-per-view events beginning November 7, with “Victory Road”.
“We are thrilled to have DIRECTV offering our pay-per-view events,” said Frank Romano, COO TNA Entertainment. “Our fans who subscribe to DIRECTV have been asking about our pay-per-view events and especially about ‘Victory Road’, now they will have the opportunity to see our brand of professional wrestling monthly on pay-per-view.”
DIRECTV is the nation's leading digital multichannel television service provider with more than 13 million customers.
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. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “iMPACT!” airs Fridays at 3:00 p.m. on FSN (check local listings). TNA “Xplosion” is a syndicated program (check local listings). TNA Wrestling pay-per-views are available on iN DEMAND, DISH Network, DIRECTV, TVN, Viewers Choice Canada, Bell ExpressVu and Shaw Communications. For more information, log on to www.tnawrestling.com.
TNA ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF CROSSOVER WITH BEST DAMNED SPORTS SHOW
TNA issued the following press release, confirming PWInsider.com reports of a planned crossover with The Fox Sport Network's Best Damned Sports Show. The release notes that the specials will be part of a "Wrestling Week" on the popular sports series as well. The complete release reads as follows:
BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD & TNA WRESTLING TEAM UP FOR PRIMETIME
Nashville, TN (October 22, 2004) – TNA Entertainment, LLC announced today that the popular FSN Show “Best Damn Sports Show Period” will join forces with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling for two 90-minute primetime specials that will tape at Universal Studios @ Universal Orlando Resort on October 27th.
“Our relationship with FSN has been a great one,” said Dixie Carter, President TNA Entertainment. “We are happy to welcome ‘Best Damn Sports Show Period’ to the “iMPACT!” Zone and look forward to showcasing both programs talented stars in these specials.”
The two shows are part of BDSSP’s “Best Damn Wrestling Week” that will air in November. Featured are the cast of BDSSP along with TNA Wrestling Superstars in action from the set of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “iMPACT!” at Universal Studios, Soundstage 21. Tom Arnold, John Salley, Bryan Cox, Chris Rose, Lee Ann Tweeden and others will be on hand, as well as TNA Wrestling Superstars such as Jeff Jarrett, Monty Brown, AJ Styles, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, Rowdy Roddy Piper and many more.
“I've been with a lot of big women, but never with little men. It's going to be a new and exciting experience for me," said Tom Arnold, co-host of BDSSP. Arnold will be stepping into the ring to referee a hardcore match with little people as one of the night's many off-the-wall events.
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. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling “iMPACT!” airs Fridays at 3:00 p.m. on FSN (check local listings). TNA “Xplosion” is a syndicated program (check local listings). TNA Wrestling pay-per-views are available on iN DEMAND, DISH Network, TVN, Viewers Choice Canada, Bell ExpressVu and Shaw Communications. For more information, log on to www.tnawrestling.com
