Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s TNA Wrestling has sealed a deal with SPORT1 to bring its weekly flagship series, Thursday Night iMPACT!, to audiences in Germany.
SPORT1 will feature German-language broadcasts of the series beginning November 3 with exclusive commentary and localization.
“Professional wrestling has a passionate and established fanbase in Germany, and we are pleased to welcome TNA Wrestling to SPORT1,” said Andreas Gerhardt, chief content and distribution officer at SPORT1. “TNA combines compelling personalities, athletic competition and entertaining storytelling, and we look forward to introducing its weekly programming to our audience.”
Carlos Silva, president of TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports Group, added, “Germany has always been an important market—both for professional wrestling and TNA, in particular. We are excited to join forces with SPORT1 to bring TNA content back to fans across the country. SPORT1 has firmly established itself as a major platform in sports and sports entertainment, making them an ideal partner as we continue expanding TNA’s international presence. We look forward to giving German fans a consistent destination to experience TNA every week.”
