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 Fight Network Signs Broadcast Deal to Air Takedown Wrestling, USA Wrestling Weekly Programs
TORONTO (Oct. 31, 2014) — Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has signed a broadcast deal to add Takedown Wrestling Media‘s two traditional wrestling weekly news programs to its schedule – Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly.

 

The international programming deal with Fight Network is both important and strategic, increasing the number of homes receiving the wrestling news programs to 59 million homes first-run 52 weeks per year.

 

Fight Network’s market penetration includes Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

 

Beginning on Nov. 5 and premiering every Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. ET, Takedown Wrestling provides extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews.

 

Starting on Nov. 8, USA Wrestling Weekly will premiere on Saturdays with host Scott Casber presenting weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

 

Takedown Wrestling Media is excited to grow our partnership with Fight Network to keep fans up to date on the world of wrestling,” said Scott Casber, founder of Takedown Wrestling Media. “College and international styles alike will benefit from the wide and growing distribution of Fight Network.”

 

Casber’s views were mirrored by Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Media Group Inc., which operates Fight Network: “Wrestling holds a special place in the world of combat sports and Takedown’s coverage will enable our viewers to stay plugged into wrestling at every level. Through this partnership, Fight Network grappling fans can access the finest worldwide wrestling coverage available.”

 

USA Wrestling’s president James Ravanack added: “The increased coverage of USA Wrestling events and its athletes will serve to continue wrestling’s growth, especially in the United States. We’re confident that wrestling’s growth in the U.S. and around the world will benefit from the increased coverage and expanded distribution from our relationship with Fight Network.”

 

The agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Fight Network will work toward coverage of events (both live and taped) along with airing the traditional news shows they’ve produced over the years.

 

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com and follow on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

 

For More Information Contact:

 

Fight Network
Chad Midgley
VP Programming & Production 

[email protected]
www.fightnetwork.com 

Fight Network
Ariel Shnerer
Programming & Communications Manager

[email protected]
www.fightnetwork.com

ABOUT FIGHT NETWORK:  Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on Cablevision’s Optimum TV and Texas-based Grande Communications in the U.S., all major carriers in Canada and over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, a programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com), on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167. Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Media Group Inc. (www.anthemmediagroupinc.com) launched Fantasy (FNTSY) Sports Network (www.fantasysportsnetwork.com) across North America in March 2014 and also holds a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel.

 

ABOUT TAKEDOWN WRESTLING MEDIA: Takedown Wrestling Media started 17 years ago as a single one-hour radio program broadcast from Clear Channel’s KXNO studios in Des Moines. TDR pioneered Internet distribution of its weekly audio format and coverage of live events and specials. TDR TV was born as an addition to the radio program, initially available only on the Internet, the program is now available on a variety of different web sites, DirecTV, Dish Network and cable systems in the U.S. More information can be found at: Takedownradio.com.

 

ABOUT USA WRESTLING WEEKLY:  USA Wrestling Weekly was started in 2011 as a way to self promote the efforts of our U.S. wrestlers on the international level.  Starting with Internet distribution, USAWW has been successful in growing its programming base with cable affiliates around the country.  Host Scott Casber, well-known throughout the sports community, speaks to wrestling groups and promotes the sport wherever he can.  More information can be found online at USA Wrestling’s TheMat.com.

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