SPIKETV, TNA TOUT IMPACT RETURN TO THURSDAYS, JUNE DEBUT OF TNA REACTION
By
Mike Johnson on 2010-05-04 00:38:26
SpikeTV issued the following press release:
“ReAction†Joins “TNA Wrestling Night†On Thursday, June 24 At 8:00pm
New York, NY – Spike TV will launch the re-branded “TNA Thursdays,†featuring
the “TNA iMPACT!†on Thursday, May 13 (9:00-11:00pm ET/PT).
“The fans have spoken and with their input we have determined the best
timeslot to maximize the TNA audience is on Thursday nights where we are
confident it will be among the most-watched shows with young men,†said Brian
J. Diamond, senior vice president, sports and specials.
Regarding the move to the Thursday time slot, TNA President Dixie Carter
added: “Our fans made it clear that they preferred the Thursday night time
period. By moving to Thursdays,†this is a win/win opportunity for both TNA
and the fans. We are looking forward to delivering what the fans are asking
for!"
On Thursday, June 24, Spike TV will expand “TNA Thursdays†to three hours with
the addition of “ReACTION.â€
“ReACTION†is a one-hour docu-series that will focus on the stories and
characters of TNA Wrestling and preview the upcoming action-packed episode of
“TNA iMPACT!†in a new format. The new show will kick off “TNA Thursdaysâ€
at 8:00 pm ET/PT (beginning June 24), and serve as the lead-in to “iMPACT!â€. If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section,
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