IMAPCT Wrestling headed to the DAZN app/streaming service.

[RaginRonic]

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Anthem Sports & Entertainment and DAZN Announce International Multi-Year Distribution Partnership for Anthem’s IMPACT Wrestling

Press Release / November 29, 2022 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff

IMPACT’S Signature Series, PPV Events & Other Programming
To Be Televised By DAZN To More Than 170 Countries Beginning November 29

TORONTO, ON and LONDON, UK, November 29, 2022 – Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a global multi-platform media company, and DAZN — a leading global sports entertainment platform — announced today an international partnership that will deliver Anthem’s IMPACT Wrestling to more than 170 countries worldwide beginning on November 29.

The multi-year agreement will give DAZN viewers in 170+ countries — including the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Poland, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Brazil — the best seat in the house to IMPACT Wrestling’s weekly IMPACT! flagship series, home to larger-than-life characters, high-stakes matchups and blockbuster drama.

Additionally, DAZN viewers will have access to IMPACT’s high-octane PPV events and premium IMPACT Plus live specials, as well as select titles from IMPACT Wrestling’s archives, directly through the DAZN platform.

DAZN can be accessed on Smart TVs, games consoles, Amazon Fire TV/Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and Apple TV, as well via the DAZN app on iPhone, iPad, android and other tablet and mobile devices. For all the ways to watch, please visit www.dazn.com.

“DAZN is a global leader in premier sports programming, and we are proud to partner with them as we expand IMPACT Wrestling’s international reach even further,” said Scott D’Amore, Executive Vice President, Anthem Sports Media Group. “From the beginning, IMPACT Wrestling has enjoyed a worldwide audience of passionate and knowledgeable fans who crave high-quality professional wrestling content. With this announcement, we hope to make it even more convenient for them to enjoy our flagship series, premium specials and pay-per-view events, while also introducing the IMPACT Wrestling brand to even more sports enthusiasts across the globe.”

Said Veronica Diquattro, CEO of DAZN Global Markets: “We are incredibly excited to sign this multi-year partnership with Impact. This deal will see the promotion’s world-class professional wrestling content arrive on the DAZN platform in more than 170 countries worldwide, reinforcing our growing position as the global home of combat sports.”

Since its inception in 2002, IMPACT Wrestling has established itself as one of the largest professional wrestling organizations in the world and the premier destination for wrestling fans across the globe. Its extensive programming library boasts more than 5,000 hours of content, featuring legendary performers such as Ric Flair, Sting, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, AJ Styles, and many more throughout its storied legacy. IMPACT’s current roster puts the spotlight on a diverse blend of world-class athletes led by IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander and Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace, World Tag Team Champions Heath & Rhino, Knockouts World Tag Team Champions Death Dollz, X Division Champion Trey Miguel, and Digital Media Champion Joe Hendry. Other IMPACT stars include Bully Ray, Moose, Steve Maclin, Chris Bey, Rich Swann, Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, Sami Callihan, Tommy Dreamer and PCO, and the hard-hitting Knockouts Division featuring Deonna Purrazzo, Mickie James, Killer Kelly, Masha Slamovich and Rosemary.

In addition to the aforementioned countries, IMPACT Wrestling programming is televised globally in 120 countries including on Anthem properties AXS TV in the US and Fight Network in Canada, as well as the Commonwealth Of Independent States, Latin America, Mexico, the United Kingdom, India and its subcontinent, and Africa.

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About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City, Cleveland and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com.

About DAZN

DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialisation. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the leading global sport destination, as well as the popular sport portal, DAZN News.

DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sports entertainment anytime, anywhere. DAZN is available on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles, ensuring that fans have access to ground-breaking rights catalogue and slate of incredible content.

Visit www.dazngroup.com for more information.

A ballsy move here from IMPACT, I'll say. o.o

[erickman]

they like impact in england

[Mr. Nerfect]

I wonder how much the deal is for.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I won’t say this is a “game changer,” but DAZN pay out the ass for stuff, don’t they? If there’s an influx of cash it could allow Impact the means to make some stronger plays for talent.

It’s still Impact. It’s got a long way to go when it comes to drawing a crowd, etc. But hey, if they can put together something meaty, they could potentially do a big show to try and kick things up. I don’t like their chances though.

Unless WWE gets into bed with them somehow. I read something about a big India show coming up? That seems insane because you’d think it would be announced. But you could tie Heath Slater into that by having him team with Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal, then you have those guys show up in Impact and do an eight-man with Heath & Rhino.

[XL]

This is a game changer.

[slik]

Is Impact now the third biggest wrestling company in the world with this move?

NJPW and AAA and CMLL in the MUD

[Destor]

The question is can the company use the cash influx to build off of. I say no. The brand is too tarnished to repair. There is something about lineage in wrestling that makes a rebounding exceptionally difficult and TNA has had a black eye for far too long.

[Destor]

There isnt a lot of talent in free agency though. I hear CM Punk is free but you gotta watch out Teddy Hart could show up and run him off again :lol:

[Tom Guycott]

This is a channel changer.

fix'd

[Tom Guycott]

Is Impact now the third biggest wrestling company in the world with this move?

NJPW and AAA and CMLL in the MUD

Hey, they're no Ocoee Championship Wrestling

[Mr. Nerfect]

Is Impact now the third biggest wrestling company in the world with this move?

NJPW and AAA and CMLL in the MUD

Possibly second biggest.

[erickman]

i like how impact has 6 month contracts to change people around. an also they know how to kill leaving wrestlers off like allie and eric young.

[XL]

Possibly second biggest.

Will be interesting to see how WWE react to being the #3 for the first time ever.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Will be interesting to see how WWE react to being the #3 for the first time ever.

WWE are as high as 3rd?!

[Mr. Nerfect]

I realistically don’t see much changing. It’ll probably make for some good Christmas bonuses and they’re now possibly profitable. They potentially have the weight to throw around when it comes to negotiating with free agents now. But will they want to upset their budget or just keep the money for themselves? What is realistically going to turn into an increased scope for them?

I think it’s possible for them to do some big things and catch up to AEW, but is it even worth it to them? If the executives are getting paid and Impact is sustainable, do they care?

I’d laugh if this was a scheme to get Jarrett to suggest Tony buy Impact for the international distribution, and Jarrett ends up running the show again.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I can see them having a good shot at signing Nick Aldis. It’s not exactly like signing Lesnar or Cena, but he’s got a good aura about him. You can tell he’s a star even when he shows up in the NWA.

[erickman]

I can see them having a good shot at signing Nick Aldis. It’s not exactly like signing Lesnar or Cena, but he’s got a good aura about him. You can tell he’s a star even when he shows up in the NWA.

ftr may wrestle for them when there contracts are up next year they said they will do the indys after there contracts are up.

[Mr. Nerfect]

ftr may wrestle for them when there contracts are up next year they said they will do the indys after there contracts are up.

I thought about FTR. If Impact can get the money right, it’s possible. But will Triple H come around with a bigger offer with more prestige attached? I would certainly be fine with FTR helping out a smaller promotion.

I was just thinking about how good TNA’s tag scene used to be. They had some pretty great modern teams come through there. Beer Money, LAX, XXX, America’s Most Wanted, Motor City Machine Guns. There’s even acts like The British Invasion that a lot of people would probably kill for these days.

[erickman]

i see ftr holding off on wwe for a year or two they know wwe does not give a crap on tag teams

[Mr. Nerfect]

Tag teams have always served a functional spot. They’ve arguably been treated better in WWE than AEW all along. That coupled with the change in management throws things up in the air. But you might be right in them working elsewhere at least for a little while. Get that truly independent run in before they go back to the regime.

[Mr. Nerfect]

At some point AEW has to shit or get off the pot with Miro. I can see him and AEW parting ways and Miro maybe getting a spot with Impact if Triple H thinks he’s too much of a headache.

If I were Impact, I’d be hiring CJ and having her prep the Impact Zone for the arrival of her “hot husband.”

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m actually somewhat interested in Hard to Kill. Wow.

[Mr. Nerfect]

He wouldn’t have exactly been a hard guy to get per se, but Impact have snatched up Jonathan Gresham.

I’m thinking the DAZN money might help them make plays for Nick Aldis and John Hennigan.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I could see them getting Mandy Rose, at least on a part-time schedule if she has bigger things going on. That might justify bringing in Sabby Piscitelli.

I doubt Sasha Banks would go because there isn’t much scope there (right now), but if they can put the money together, she’s probably better off having a program with Mickie James than Britt Baker.

I’m really pulling for Impact right now.