- TNA announced today that they are officially heading to Destination America in 2015. The network will be the new home for the Impact Wrestling show. In the press release they mention some of the top stars as “Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley and Gail Kim”. Angle and Kim’s TNA deals had expired, so it would seem as if they have re-signed with the company. The press release does not announce the debut date, what night the show will air or if they are staying a 2-hour product. You can read the full announcement below…

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST RIGHTS TO TOP PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING LEAGUE, TNA IMPACT WRESTLING,
FOR DESTINATION AMERICA

Discovery Communications announced today that it has signed a multi-year deal with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) IMPACT WRESTLING to bring the popular league to homes nationwide on Destination America, the only network dedicated to celebrating the people, places and stories of the United States. Destination America officially enters the ring with its first world premiere of IMPACT WRESTLING in January 2015. The series features some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, Kurt Angle, Bobby Lashley and Gail Kim. The partnership includes the U.S. premieres of additional TNA WRESTLING series and specials and provides Discovery Communications with international broadcasting rights in select regions, to be announced at a later date.

“Our partnership in this uniquely entertaining franchise with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING provides a significant addition to Destination America’s programming strategy,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President of Destination America, Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel, Discovery Fit & Health and Discovery Family Channel. “The enduring, cross-generational enthusiasm of pro wrestling is felt by millions of fans around the country, from coast-to-coast and throughout the heartland. We are delighted to bring this beloved American pastime to the one and only network dedicated to celebrating the unique spirit of the U.S., Destination America.”

“Our knockout partnership with TNA IMPACT WRESTLING continues Destination America’s mission of bringing our viewers the best of all-American entertainment, and going center ring with one of the world’s foremost professional wrestling leagues fits perfectly within our DNA,” said Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America. “Wrestling has created a fiercely loyal, passionate and widespread fan base, and we look forward to being part of the TNA family.”

“We are very excited about Destination America being the new network for IMPACT WRESTLING and the partnership with Discovery Communications both domestically and across the globe. Their commitment to promote and grow our brand in innovative and compelling ways was instrumental in knowing we had found the right home,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “Together we will create an experience that takes our fans on a new journey that will push the envelope of technology, including where we take our cameras, going deeper into our superstars’ lives and showing the reality of what it takes to create a weekly professional wrestling show, all while showcasing the very best male and female athletes in the world.”

Since launching in 2012, Destination America has become one of cable’s top five fastest-growing networks*, earning 10 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth in Prime among P2+. With top series that explore unique American cultures and ways of life – including Mountain Monsters, A Haunting, Hillbilly Blood, Buying the Bayou, Buying Alaska, Ghost Asylum and BBQ Pitmasters – Destination America’s programming spans the nation from Alaska, Hawaii and Colorado to Louisiana, West Virginia and communities in between. To find Destination America, the new home of TNA’s IMPACT WRESTLING, go to destinationamerica.com/watchda.

TNA is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in TV properties, events, merchandise, music, and the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. TNA annually delivers more than 500 hours of original content to millions of fans around the world.

I get it on campus. but not at home.

So is ROH going to be available in more homes than TNA?

No. Not even really close. ROH reaches ~38% of homes whereas TNA will reach ~52% of homes*

And that might be a low estimate as the channel has grown substantially since that figure was released. They'll probably reach closer to ~60%.

Soon enough 0% will be watching TNA

I get that channel

I got the channel so...yay? Well maybe DA won't force TNA to book their wanna be UFC crap on Impact.

Destination America doesnt have anything sports related on their network

exactly

PWInsider.com is reporting the reaction to the TNA TV deal with Destination America is very positive, and TNA officials are extremely happy with the new deal.

It’s being said the new deal was agreed upon about a week ago and finalized this week. TNA is happy they have a television contract in place, meaning they can now work on signing talent to new deals, as well as flesh out creative plans and other changes.

One reason TNA was so happy with Destination America as a home is that the network is making TNA a cornerstone brand on their channel. Not only will Impact Wrestling air on the channel, but the deal leaves the option for more TNA programming in the future, which Dixie Carter made clear she didn’t just want a deal for Impact and nothing else. It was previously reported that Impact will get a first-run and replay airing on the channel, and could see more ‘unique specials’ or specialty programming, like a US run of British Boot Camp.

As far as the next television tapings go, TNA officials are working towards planning a December taping in the Midwest area. They previously placed a hold on the Manhattan Center in New York, but could release those dates in January and film sooner. TNA could tape the December shows, then film more episodes of Impact in January while they are on their annual tour of the United Kingdom.

TNA needs to stop taping so many shows at once. If they want the tape the show earlier in the week and air it on whatever day that's alright. But fucking two months of content!

2 episodes at once was already more than enough.

Thats how they fucked up the BFG thing