Anthem
Sports & Entertainment's IMPACT Plus service will be powered by Leading Video
Solutions Provider Brightcove
TORONTO
– IMPACT Wrestling today announced the launch of IMPACT Plus, a multi-platform
digital subscription video-on-demand (VOD) service featuring live monthly premium
network specials, instant access to the 3,000-plus hour IMPACT Wrestling library,
groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries, exclusive events
from international promotional partners and historical content from old territories.
The 17-year library from IMPACT Wrestling includes every classic pay-per-view
event and features household names in professional wrestling such as Hulk Hogan,
Ric Flair, Sting, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Mick Foley, Booker T, Jeff Jarrett,
AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Bobby Roode and many more.
Beginning
today, May 1, IMPACT Plus is available on all major over-the-top (OTT) platforms
and devices, including web at plus.impactwrestling.com, iOS and Android, Apple
TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. A premium subscription will be priced at just US$7.99
per month with a 30-day free trial for new members. Annual subscriptions will
also be available for US$71.99.
"Anthem
Sports & Entertainment is proud to partner with Brightcove on the development
and launch of IMPACT Plus, the latest evolution of IMPACT Wrestling's subscription
video-on-demand service," said Ed Nordholm, EVP of Anthem Sports & Entertainment
and president of IMPACT Wrestling. "As our subscriber base has grown, we
have established the need for a more robust back-end technology, while looking
to enhance our user experience and content offering. Starting this Sunday, we
will be delivering a live premium event every month exclusively for IMPACT Plus
subscribers."
Brightcove
is the leading global provider of powerful cloud solutions for managing, delivering
and monetizing video experiences on every screen. A pioneering force in the world
of online video since the company's founding in 2004, Brightcove's award-winning
technology, unparalleled services, extensive partner ecosystem and proven global
scale have powered video solutions for thousands of companies in over 70 countries.
The
first live IMPACT Plus special – Code Red – takes place this Sunday,
May 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET in partnership with House of Glory. Emanating from NYC Arena
in Queens, NY, Code Red will feature top IMPACT Wrestling stars. The confirmed
matches include:
*
Johnny Impact & Taya Valkyrie vs. Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards *
Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack * LAX (Santana & Ortiz) vs. oVe (Dave &
Jake Crist) vs. New York Wrecking Krew (Smoothe Blackmon & Chris Seaton) *
Rich Swann vs. Ace Austin vs. Trey vs. Smiley vs. Evander James vs. Mantequilla
– HOG Crown Jewel Championship * The Rascalz (Dez & Wentz) vs. The
North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) * Tessa Blanchard & Violette vs.
Scarlett Bordeaux & Sonya Strong * Moose vs. Ken Broadway
IMPACT
Wrestling's four major annual pay-per-view events, including Slammiversary and
Bound For Glory, will also be available to purchase on IMPACT Plus. Anyone who
purchases a pay-per-view event on IMPACT Plus will also receive three months of
free access to IMPACT Plus with every pay-per-view purchase.
Legacy
subscribers to IMPACT Wrestling's Global Wrestling Network service will be migrated
to IMPACT Plus.
Users
will also have free access to episodes of the weekly flagship show IMPACT!, as
well as new weekly episodes of Xplosion and other original digital content featuring
top professional wrestling stars, including IMPACT World Champion Brian Cage,
Johnny Impact, Rob Van Dam, Eddie Edwards, Sami Callihan, Moose, Michael Elgin,
the high-flying X-Division and the Knockouts, including Taya Valkyrie, Tessa Blanchard,
Jordynne Grace, Rosemary, Madison Rayne and Su Yung.
