Media Release: Monday, September 7
TNA WRESTLING FOUNDER, JEFF JARRETT, ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
AND BEGINS THE SEARCH FOR AN AUSTRALIAN SUPERSTAR
The founder of TNA Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett last night announced that he will be bringing TNA’s ‘Maximum Impact’
Tour to Australia in February / March 2010.
On their first ever national tour down under, Jarrett will be joined by a host of big name wrestlers, including Kurt
Angle, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christy Hemme, Beer Money (“Cowboy” James Storm & Robert
Roode, MMG
(Motorcity Machine Guns Daniels),
Beautiful People (Angelina Love & Velvet Sky), Suicide
& more to be
announced*
TNA’s ‘Maximum Impact’ Tour, promoted by Chugg Entertainment
will hit Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre on
Wednesday 24 February, travel to Sydney’s Acer Arena on Friday 26 February, followed by Rod Laver Arena in
Melbourne on Sunday 28 February. The heavyweights will make their way to Adelaide for an evening at the
Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 3 March and finish up at Perth’s Burswood Dome on Friday 5 March.
Michael Chugg, Executive Chairman of Chugg Entertainment can’t wait to get amongst the action “I love my
rock and roll, but I’m a sports fan at heart, and I’m in the business of live entertainment so how could I miss this
one! TNA are all about a real show and giving their fans something to cheer about. Seeing it live, you really get
an incredible buzz with an arena full of excited fans cheering their guy along, it’s something else!”
, tickets will go on sale to the general public at 9am on Tuesday October 6th through Ticketek, with a selection
of price categories available-allowing you to take in view
from a distance or experience the action
up close
and personal.
TNA, which stands
for “TOTAL NON STOP ACTION” is the fastest growing sports entertainment franchise in
America and has a growing legion
of fans in Australia who never miss FOX 8’s weekly 2-hour program
“iMPACT!”. As well as the weekly programming, Australian wrestling fans
regularly
tune in to TNA’s flagship
event, it’s monthly 3-hour Pay Per View (PPV) -
broadcast in Australia on Main Event every Tuesday at 6pm
(FOXTEL & AUSTAR).
TNA is not only popular with TV viewers in Australia, but it’s now viewed in more than 100 countries worldwide
and is ranked #10 in the all-time downloads on You Tube, with over 180 million views since February 2006.
Jeff Jarrett, who founded TNA Wrestling with his father in his hometown of Nashville Tennessee in June, 2002, has
held twelve world heavyweight championships throughout his career in the WCW, WWA, WWF (now WWE) &
TNA. He’s thrilled to be bringing his baby down under:
“TNA Wrestling is extremely pleased to announce this inaugural tour of Australia. We pride ourselves on creating
the best show atmosphere in wrestling and from the moment people walk in the doors they will be entertained."
Said Jarrett.
In Australia this week for a short promotional tour with TNA ‘Knockout’ Christy Hemme, Jarrett will also be
conducting a search for an Australian wrestler to join the TNA team.
Hemme commented, “I’m looking forward to our search for a TNA Australian Superstar –
I’m sure there are
some great wrestlers, crazy managers & would-be commentators out there.”
Don’t miss the action with TNA Maximum Impact, sign up now and be the first to buy your tickets for the 2010
Australian tour. For more information on the “search for an Australian Superstar, go to
MORE INFORMATION:
“TNA WRESTLING SEARCH FOR AN AUSTRALAIN SUPERSTAR”
Open Audition Call – Tuesday, September 8 at Martin Place, Sydney
(11:30 – Registration / Midday – Auditions)
or up load your audition tape at
TNA Wrestling is searching for a wrestler, knockout, crazy manager or would-be commentator to join them on
their Australian Tour next year. One winner will be selected in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia &
West Australia & be given a one-day contract with TNA. All details and T&C’s can be found at www.foxtv.com
TNA WRESTLING “MAXIMUM IMPACT”
AUSTRLIAN TOUR DATES:
Wednesday 24 February 2010 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Friday 26 February 2010 - Sydney, ACER Arena
Sunday 28 February 2010 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Wednesday 3 March 2010 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Friday 5 March 2010 – Perth, Burswood Dome
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM, TUESDAY OCTOBER 6TH THROUGH TICKETEK
REGISTRATION FOR EXCLUSIVE TICKET PRE-SALE OPPORTUNITES
For more information:
Exposure
+61 (0)2 8353 2299
Brett Hlywa
+61 (0)406 331 997
Garry Farrar
+61 (0)410 477 157
This media release was written and distributed by Exposure for and on behalf of Chugg Entertainment Pty Ltd
*Confirmed wrestlers touring Australia on the Maximum Impact tour subject to change.
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