Just Crouton Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Source Spike TV’s sudden announcement that it will no longer broadcast Impact Wrestling seemed to spell doom for Total Non-Stop Action (TNA) Wrestling, but the promotion has reportedly inked a promising new TV deal with the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Starting in September, Impact Wrestling will be added to the Wednesday afternoon line-up on OWN, sandwiched between Divine Design and Life With LaToya. Although the predominantly female demographic of OWN is a stark change from Spike TV’s male-dominated viewership, TNA president Dixie Carter is reportedly confident that “ratings can only go up.” According to a contract leaked online, the deal with OWN will necessitate some changes to the format and presentation of Impact Wrestling, including: The program will only be 30 minutes long, and will include at least one makeover per episode Dr. Oz will do all drug testing for TNA, to ensure wrestlers are on a strict regimen of homeopathic remedies and The Dr. Oz Miracle Lemon Ginger Cleanse® Every episode will be broadcast from a gently lit studio, where members of a studio audience will cheer wildly in hopes that Oprah will give away free stuff The TNA roster will be at least 80 percent female, and contain no fewer than three fabulous interior decorators Absolutely no fighting will be allowed According to a recent poll, the majority of wrestling fans surveyed said they plan to continue not watching Impact Wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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