Other Sports TNA Completed Deal With Pop. Is This The Final Hurrah? by Daniel Yanofsky November 20, 2015 For months, Impact Wrestling has struggled to secure their future post-Destination America. It is obvious that Impact Wrestling and Destination America are not getting along, and declining ratings are not helping. The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) has had a countdown for the “Death of TNA” for quite some time, waiting to hit zero. However, it is Impact Wrestling’s countdown that has garnered attention. Recently, TNA put an unknown timer on their site, and when it hit zero, major news came out. Starting Tuesday, January 5, 2016, TNA Impact Wrestling will premiere on Pop. httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgNo0T5ujT0 What exactly is Pop? According to its site, Pop, “…gives fans a dedicated channel that loves being a fan as much as they do. A channel that respects talent over celebrity. A channel filled with optimism, passion, humor, and excitement.” It is a joint venture of the CBS Corporation and Lionsgate, two very big names in the media industry. This most likely influenced the decision for TNA President Dixie Carter to partner with the program. In regards to the network, Dixie stated, “Pop’s enthusiasm for our partnership and the network’s fan focus is a perfect fit for our company.” Pop has a lot to gain from this, adding a cornucopia of wrestling fans into their fan base. This is also a fantastic opportunity for the wrestling company. For one thing, Pop has shown excitement about the new deal without hesitation. Pop president Brad Schwartz stated, “Wrestling has been a fan-fueled staple since the ’50s, and continues to be some of the most-watched appointment television today. The die-hard fandom and extraordinary passion surrounding Impact Wrestling captures the spirit of Pop as a network that celebrates fan-driven entertainment and excitement.” Someone who shows great interest for a wrestling company and means it is best for business. It could also provide a huge ratings boost for TNA, as Pop provides coverage to over 80 million homes, more than the over 57 million homes Destination America reaches. Impact Wrestling reaches 20 countries around the world and broadcasts in 17 languages. With this move, we may see a massive increase in viewers around the world. This new deal gives TNA Impact a lot of opportunities for growth, and a hopeful long-term future. It will be interesting to see after January what the results are financially, and how long the relationship lasts. If not, this might be TNA’s final hurrah. Post Views: 1,011 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Daniel Yanofsky Baseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event. Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related TopicsImpact WrestlingPop TVTNA Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in Other Sports The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics The 2021 Summer Olympic games are scheduled to take place from July 23 –... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... Wrestlemania 37 Weekend Review This past weekend was monumental for WWE, as for the first time in over... TNA Impact Wrestling Moves To Pop TV, Set For January Debut What can WWE Fans Expect to See at Survivor Series PPV?