Since 1950, Television in Brazil is becoming one of the largest and most productive commercial television systems in this world. Brazil is also very popular in sports. Soccer is still one of the most popular sport in Brazil. Last year, Brazil hosted the biggest soccer tournament in history. The FIFA World Cup was held in Rio, Brazil. This popular event featured all star soccer athletes that represented for their country. Brazil and The United States were one of the 36 countries that participated in this event. Esporte Interactivo is an Interactive Sports Channel that gave the Brazilians updates on how their soccer team was doing in the tournament. And now another is also going to be very popular in Brazil during this year of 2015.
Since January of 2007, Brazilian Television got an Interactive Sports Channel. This Interactive Sports Channel is called Esporte Interativo. Esporte Interactivo has been broadcasting live soccer matches from the Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League since 2011. In 2013, the Turner Broadcasting Network became a business partner to this Interactive Sports Channel. Now in 2015, Turner is now controlling the whole entire Channel. In March of 2015, TNA Impact Wrestling have struck a deal to aired their channel on the Esporte Interactivo Channel in Brazil.
For those of you that are not familiar with TNA Wrestling. TNA stands for Total Nonstop Action. This Nonstop Action is where these professional wrestlers take no for an answer. This type of Wrestling was founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett. TNA Wrestling has been in The United States for over 13 years now. This type of Wrestling is an American Private Professional Wrestling Company.
TNA's president Dixie Charter was very excited after saying this statement " "To partner with Esporte Interactivo, a major Brazilian network with a reach of more than 100 million people, is another significant chapter in the incredible TNA international story and an important milestone as we look to expand across South America,"" to TNA News.
After saying this statement, many Brazilians are very excited that they will now watch a Wrestling Channel in their country. "TNA Superstars including Kurt Angle, Lashley, Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, MVP, EC3,". Said by Impact Wrestling.com. These big Superstars are going to lead popularity and a fan club to the Brazilians. The Brazilians are now able to watch and enjoy their favorite TNA Superstars on their popular Interactive Sports Channel.
Also TNA will join with global brands including the NFL. 105 million people in Brazil are going to be able to watch this Wrestling Channel on their Interactive Sports Channel. Since MMA Fighting will be aired on this channel, "Brazilian fans are very passionate about wrestling/MMA," A quote from Wrestling Forum.com.
TNA Wrestling had already became a huge impact to the Brazilians. Many Brazilians can't stop watching this wrestling on their Interactive Sports Channel. Esporte Interactivo is now the channel that the Brazilians will be paying close attention to during this year.