UK TV Network Dropping TNA Wrestling, TNA Issues Statement Seeming to Blame Spoilers

UK TV Network Dropping TNA Wrestling

Challenge TV in the UK has issued the following statement noting that they will be dropping TNA Impact Wrestling from their schedule starting in January 2017:

We know that many TNA fans will be disappointed to hear this, but we wanted to let you all know that as of January 2017, Challenge will no longer be the home of TNA in the UK. TNA has been a huge and important part of Challenge’s story over the years and we will treasure some great moments like the British Bootcamp and UK tours. We have been proud to bring UK viewers coverage of TNA and have huge respect for the company and its fans. TNA is packed with great talent and we know they will continue to do great things – we wish them all the best.

This is a major blow to TNA since Challenge TV has been running TNA since January 2011. Challenge TV as well as TNA’s deal with Sony Six in India were two of the companies biggest revenue streams at the moment.

Since the news of Challenge TV dropping TNA has come out TNA has issued the following statement blaming spoilers for the cancellation:

We are proud to have had such a great relationship with Challenge, and appreciate how the channel brought Impact Wrestling to our avid viewers through the years. In today’s world, spoilers are inevitable. We’ve heard from the amazing fans in the UK and know you do not want to wait 3-5 days to watch the program after it airs in the US.

Our goal is to broadcast Impact Wrestling in the UK as close to the US premiere as possible. We look forward to announcing that opportunity soon, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we hope you continue to watch Impact Wrestling on Challenge, Sunday nights at 9pm, as well as Xplosion and pay-per-views and follow us on social media. Thank you.