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Sony SIX (a part of Multi Screen Media Network) and TNA Wrestling, the international professional wrestling entertainment organization, have partnered up for India’s first ever live televised wrestling event.
Mr. Prasana Krishnan, Business Head of Sony SIX & Sony KIX, and John Gaburick, Executive Vice President of Television and Talent Relations for TNA, today announced three historic live TNA Wrestling events scheduled to take place in Mumbai from 2nd to 4th December of this year.
Also present at the launch were three of TNA’s most recognizable names – India’s own Mahabali Shera, former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III and Knockout Rebel, who are currently undertaking a seven-day international media tour of four of India’s major cities to promote the upcoming live events.
The expansive media and fan engagement tour kicked off in Mumbai today and will head to Ahmadabad, Hyderabad and Bangalore after this. TNA fans in India can look forward to meeting and interacting with their heroes in each city.
In addition to this, Sony SIX and TNA announced the launch of their search for India’s next big wrestling star – to join Mahabali Shera on the TNA roster. The project will give aspiring wrestlers from India an opportunity to showcase their talents on a global platform.
This announcement follows 2014’s grand unveiling of Shera, after a year-long talent search led by TNA Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle. Shera was TNA’s first ever Indian wrestler, and he has turned into a certified celebrity with his exploits in the ring.
Prasana Krishnan showed optimism about the talent in India and said, “India is a country that has an extensive history of wrestling, with such talent in abundance. Given the national interest for the sporting event, we want to showcase consistent content along with high quality and local programming to connect with our viewers.”
In a further exciting announcement, it was revealed that world-renowned wrestling star and Indian hero Dalip Singh a.k.a. The Great Khali will lead the search alongside Gaburick. Singh will be a part of the selection process and help mentor the contenders. He also gave his endorsement to December’s Live TNA events.
Dixie Carter, President of TNA Wrestling, is very excited about India as a wrestling hub and said, “Our phenomenal partners at Sony SIX have been tremendous in recognizing the powerful reach of professional wrestling and we are thrilled TNA programming has contributed to the network’s ranking as the most watched sports channel in all of India.”
She added, “We are also proud of the relationships we are forming with our fans across India and we are honoured to travel our incredible roster to India for three historic global live events emanating from Mahabali Shera’s home.”
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