MTV Wrestling Society X Rating; TNA Press Release; Raw & Impact Airing Head To Head
The debut episode of MTV Wrestling Society X scored a 1.0 rating.
WWE Raw and TNA Impact will be airing head to head two times during the month of February.
Raw on 2/15 will air Thursday from 8PM to 10PM due to the Dog Show airing on Monday night. TNA Impact will air in its regular slot from 9PM to 10PM.
A replay of Raw will also air 2/17 from 11PM to 1AM on USA. The replay of TNA Impact will air in its regular timeslot from 11PM to midnight.
As we previously reported, TNA will air a two hour primetime episode on Spike TV 2/12. Here's the official TNA Press Release issued by TNA earlier today:
With No 'Doggone' Competition, Spike TV Will Telecast Two-Hour TNA Wrestling Special Monday, February 12
Two-Hour Wrestling Special Features 5 Of The Greatest Bouts In TNA History, Never-Before-Seen On Cable And Showcases TNA's Innovative Concept Matches With Members Of Its All-star Roster Including Kurt Angle, Sting, Christian Cage, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss and Samoa Joe
Countdown The Top 5 Moments In TNA Wrestling History
TNA To Unveil Newest Concept Match To Debut At March PPV Event
Spike TV and Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling today jointly announce that they will telecast a special primetime two-hour wrestling event on Monday, February 12 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) entitled "This is TNA!" The two-hour special encores on Thursday, February 15 (7:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT), and will be followed by an all new "TNA: iMPACT!" (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).
"Spike's not going to stand by and let wrestling go to the dogs on Monday February 12th. Wrestling fans deserve better!" says Kevin Kay, EVP and General Manager, Spike TV. "This special event is an opportunity for viewers not familiar with TNA's distinct brand of high-impact wrestling to tune-in and see what TNA is all about."
"This is TNA!" will offer die-hard fans and the casual viewer a fast- paced, action-packed look at TNA Wrestling. The two-hour spectacular will showcase five of the greatest bouts in TNA history never before seen on television except pay-per-view, featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling today including Kurt Angle, Sting, Christian Cage, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss and Team 3-D, as well as TNA's amazing young talent -- AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe and Chris Sabin. The special will spotlight TNA's innovative concept matches including "King of the Mountain" and "Six Sides of Steel." Throughout the night, there will be a countdown of some of the most extraordinary moments in TNA history -- recalling the timeless wrestling memories that will stay emblazoned on the minds of wrestling fans forever.
"TNA is proud to answer the call of fans and bring the best wrestling in the world to a Monday night event. 'This is TNA' will give new fans an introduction and TNA fans a chance to relive their favorite moments," says Dixie Carter, president of TNA Entertainment, LLC. "We're confident that by experiencing the unforgettable action of our past and present, fans will call out the future of professional wrestling by chanting 'TNA.'"
An added bonus for viewers, TNA will reveal its newest concept match which will debut at their March 11 "Destination X" PPV event.
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