(1888PressRelease)
September 16, 2009 - Total Sports Asia K.K. (TSA) has acquired the international media distribution rights to New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW). Founded in 1972 by the legendary Antonio Inoki, NJPW is the largest wrestling promotion in Japan and one of the most established in the world.
Some of the world’s biggest superstars have wrestled at NJPW events, including the great André the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Kurt Angle, and the current roster includes Japanese stars such as Masahiro Chono and Riki Choshu.
Under the terms of the appointment, TSA will distribute all media rights of NJPW including free-to-air, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and DVD across all territories worldwide except Japan, Taiwan, Spanish language rights in North America and Latin America, for all NJPW coverage produced by TV Asahi Corporation on an exclusive basis.
Chung See LIANG, Managing Director (Korea/Japan) of Total Sports Asia said, "We are extremely pleased with this appointment. We have an impeccable track record in the distribution of wrestling content over the years, and we believe this appointment is a sign of confidence in our capabilities. We have already secured a deal in France and are already in discussions with a number of broadcasters and distributors all over the world.”
Total Sports Asia will be present at the upcoming Sportel Monaco to showcase the product. Visit Stand F15, F16 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo from 12th to 15th October 2009 for more information.
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