Under the deal, which includes coverage in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the Maldives, ESS will broadcast TNA Wrestling from September 3 as well as two further programmes: TNA Xplosition and TNA iMPACT, which will be aired at 18:00 on Wednesdays and Thrursdays respectively.
ESS managing director, Manu Sawhney, said: “We are delighted to further extend our partnership with TNA Wrestling. Through our entertaining programming and innovative promotional efforts, we will build TNA Wrestling in the Indian subcontinent and with this new contract we are bringing in many more interactive and engaging opportunities for wrestling fans in South Asia. We are confident that fans will fully enjoy this unique experience.”
Prior to the deal, Star World held the broadcast rights for the 2007-2008 season of TNA Wrestling.
