Spike TV and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling have agreed to a new, three-year extension of their partnership, it was announced jointly today by
The deal, which begins
“TNA: iMPACT!” is coming off its highest-rated and most-watched quarter on Spike TV. During 2Q09, more than 1.8 million viewers on average tuned in to “TNA: iMPACT!” on Spike each week. Overall, “TNA: iMPACT!” saw an impressive 31% overall growth compared to YAGO, with double digit increases in the key demographics of M18-49 (+33%) and P18-49 (+40).*
“With the tremendous success and record ratings we have achieved over the past three years, we are very happy to continue as Spike TV’s wrestling partner,” said Carter. “We are excited to continue our relationship with the fantastic team that has supported TNA from the very beginning and look forward to even greater success with all of our TNA programming on Spike TV.”
“TNA Wrestling has consistently delivered strong ratings in key male demographics and has continually grown its weekly audience. In the past year alone, ‘iMPACT!’ has seen a remarkable increase of 30% in overall growth,” said Kay. “We are excited to not only continue but also expand our relationship with the world’s fastest growing wrestling organization.”
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