New Zealand Network Drops Impact Wrestling

– Impact Wrestling will no longer be airing on SKY TV in New Zealand after next month. TNA issued the following statement about the news: “We regret to inform our wonderful fans in New Zealand that TNA IMPACT WRESTLING will no longer air on the BOX beyond April 2013. Therefore the last episode of TNA IMPACT WRESTLING on the BOX will be on Saturday, April 27. It is the goal of everyone working at TNA IMPACT WRESTLING to find a new home for all TNA programming in New Zealand.”

SKY TV said the decision was ratings-related, noting in a statement, “Unfortunately due to low ratings we have to let TNA Impact Wrestling go from our schedule. The last episode of Impact will air on Saturday April 27th.”

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