TORONTO – Fight Network has finalized a broadcast partnership with Canadian professional wrestling promoter Smash Wrestling to air a weekly show in Canada, the U.S., and globally in over 30 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Beginning on July 20, Fight Network will televise a weekly one-hour series from Smash Wrestling on Thursdays at 10:00 PM ET, following the weekly premiere of Impact Wrestling. The inaugural episode will feature Lio Rush vs. Tarik and ‘The Demon Assassin’ Rosemary vs. ‘The Endorsement’ Sebastian Suave.
The Smash Wrestling roster features Canadian talent such as Tyson Dux, Michael Elgin and Mike Bailey, plus regular appearances from Impact Wrestling stars Rosemary, Allie and Braxton Sutter, as well as international performers such as Zack Sabre Jr., Kyle O’Reilly and Sami Callihan.
“Fight Network was established in Canada, so we’re thrilled to add a distinguished Canadian organization such as Smash Wrestling to our extensive slate of professional wrestling programming, which also includes Impact Wrestling, New-Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor Wrestling,” said Ariel Shnerer, director of programming & communications for parent Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp., in the news release. “Smash Wrestling has a reputation on the Canadian wrestling circuit for its high-quality matchups, talented performers and fast-paced production, so we’re confident the weekly series will be a hit with our viewers.”
