TNA IMPACT WRESTLING and Challenge are delighted to announce a new exclusive wrestling programme, continuing this weekend!
TNA Presents: Countdown to the UK Tour will air over the next two weeks – taking fans backstage as the superstars of TNA prepare for one of the highlights of the wrestling year, the TNA MAXIMUM IMPACT Tour of the UK and Ireland.
ChallengeLogoHosted by Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme, the show is the first new programming to air as part of the recent multi-year deal between TNA and Challenge.
Episode 1 will premiere on Challenge at 10am on Saturday January 18. It will be repeated at 8.30pm on Sunday January 19, just before flagship TNA show IMPACT WRESTLING, and again at 1am on Tuesday January 21.
The first episode sees TNA superstars including World Heavyweight Champion Magnus, Austin Aries, Bobby Roode, Chris Sabin and the TNA Knockouts reliving their favourite memories of wrestling in the UK and Ireland. It also features footage from the recent TNA Christmas Party in London with Magnus, Rockstar Spud, Jeremy Borash and 500 rowdy fans.
Episode 2 will premiere on Challenge at 10am on Saturday January 25. It will be repeated at 8.30pm on Sunday January 26, again before IMPACT WRESTLING, and at 1am on Tuesday January 28.
This show includes exclusive footage of Magnus making his first public appearance in London, the day after becoming the first ever British World Heavyweight Champion for a major American wrestling group and ending a wait of 108 years. It also sees the TNA wrestlers predict how the fans will react to them on the MAXIMUM IMPACT Tour.
TNA President Dixie Carter said: “The fans in the UK and Ireland bring an incredible energy and we are delighted to be broadcasting a total of SIX episodes of IMPACT and one Pay-Per-View event on our upcoming tour. For the first time ever an episode of IMPACT will air on Challenge in the UK and Ireland before it airs in the US, a remarkable milestone for our company.
“These two must-see Countdown to the UK Tour shows will heighten the anticipation of our arrival later this month. Challenge continues to be an invaluable partner in developing and broadcasting entertaining programming to meet the fan’s thirst for the best professional wrestling in the world.”
Challenge Director Stephen Ladlow added: “TNA Wrestling has a huge fanbase in the UK and it’s great to be able to share in the excitement of the build up to TNA’s British and Irish tour dates with this exclusive programming for Challenge viewers.
“Packed with thrilling jaw-dropping action, and broadcast on Challenge throughout February, the UK Tour is a must-watch for fans and viewers alike.”
Challenge is available on Freeview channel 46, Sky 145, Virgin 139 and Freesat 145. Tickets for the TNA MAXIMUM IMPACT VI Tour are on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com/go/tnafan and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Full details of the UK and Ireland events are:
Wednesday 29 January 2014 Dublin National Stadium 0818 719 300
Thursday 30 January 2014 Glasgow The SSE Hydro 0844 811 0051
Friday 31 January 2014 Manchester Phones 4u Arena 0844 847 8000
Saturday 01 February 2014 London Wembley Arena 0844 815 0815
Sunday 02 February 2014 Birmingham NIA 0844 338 8000
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