Anthem Sports & Entertainment takes control of Impact Wrestling; launches Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions

TORONTO - Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in TNA Impact Wrestling, and has subsequently formed Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, LLC. Anthem also owns Fight Network, Impact Wrestling’s exclusive broadcaster in Canada and worldwide digital partner. The deal follows Anthem’s decision in November to provide a credit facility to Nashville-based Impact Ventures, parent company of TNA Impact Wrestling, to fund operations.Anthem EVP Ed Nordholm, who has been the managing director of the Impact Ventures board of managers since October, will assume the position of president of Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions. Dixie Carter will resign...