Top United States wrestling company Impact Wrestling finally has a new home on UK television – around two years since it last aired in the country.
Impact, formerly known as TNA, will now be shown on sports streaming giant DAZN.
The channel is available to most Brits via an app on the Sky Q box or on the DAZN website, and content will be available from today (November 29).
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As well as the UK, the new mega deal also sees the company secure deals in more than 170 countries through DAZN, including Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Poland, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Brazil.
The company's weekly IMPACT show, and its pay-per-view events will be available to watch – as well as an extensive archive of previous Impact content.
As well as on Sky Q and the website, it 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 Apple and Android devices.
Impact's and parent company Anthem Sports Media Group's executive Vice President – and former leader of the Team Canada faction – Scott D'Amore said: “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.
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“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.”
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No details have yet been released on whether this deal could see Impact return to the UK for a tour – which fans have been clamouring for for many years – despite Impact World Champion Josh Alexander telling the Daily Star earlier this year that he would “love” to see it happen.
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