{"id":34004,"date":"2016-10-25T02:18:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T07:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=34004"},"modified":"2016-10-25T02:26:37","modified_gmt":"2016-10-25T07:26:37","slug":"flosports-announces-wwns-evolve-shimmer-full-impact-pro-dgusa-shine-brands-initial-affiliate-new-apple-tv-roku-wrestling-streaming-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/10\/25\/flosports-announces-wwns-evolve-shimmer-full-impact-pro-dgusa-shine-brands-initial-affiliate-new-apple-tv-roku-wrestling-streaming-network\/","title":{"rendered":"FloSports announces WWN&#8217;s EVOLVE, Shimmer, Full Impact Pro, DGUSA, SHINE brands initial affiliate on new Apple TV \/ Roku wrestling streaming network"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1585830898\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p>FloSports announced that World Wrestling Network&#8217;s\u00a0family of pro wrestling brands are the initial original content provider for the new FloSlam pro wrestling streaming service (detailed earlier on PWTorch <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/10\/24\/flosports-launching-wwe-network-like-streaming-service-available-apple-tv-roku-non-wwe-wrestling-promotions-worldwide\/\">HERE<\/a>). The brands include\u00a0DGUSA, EVOLVE, SHINE, Full Impact Pro, and SHIMMER. Gabe Sapolsky, a former long-time ROH booker and before that an\u00a0ECW understudy\u00a0to Paul Heyman, is the creative force behind the booking and talent selection.<\/p>\n<p>The first live event on the FloSlam platform will take place Nov. 4 with coverage of the SHINE 38 event fromYbor City, Fla. That will be the first of approximately 60 WNN events planned in the next year. The WNN-FloSlam deal\u00a0has been announced as a five-year exclusive.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This will allow us some very exciting and interesting possibilities with serial content among all the WWN brands,&#8221; Sapolsky said on Twitter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"js-tweet-text-container\">\n<p class=\"TweetTextSize TweetTextSize--26px js-tweet-text tweet-text\" lang=\"en\" data-aria-label-part=\"0\">WNN will continue to have a close working relationship with WWE, according to Sapoksly. That does not necessarily mean WWE was part of any negotiations between FloSports and WNN. Although WWE did invest money several months ago in FloSports, it was\u00a0before FloSports even conceived of the idea of initiating a pro wrestling channel within their network of amateur niche sports coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>FloSports has announced pricing for the FloSlam network. One month of access costs $20 and a year of access costs $150.<\/p>\n<p>The WNN archives will be available, also, dating back to 2003. Original documentaries will be created by the FloSports team.<\/p>\n<p>There are expected to be more pro wrestling promotions added that will air move live pro wrestling events and add to the library. This could be established international companies, other U.S.-based well known promotions, and also select indy promotions from around the United States and the world with a chance to establish a following.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone at WWN is excited to be partnering with such an innovative and groundbreaking company like FloSports,\u201d said Sal Hamaoui, President of WWN, Inc. in a prepared statement. \u201cI recently had the opportunity to meet and speak with their senior management and take a firsthand look at their operations in Austin, Texas. To say that I was impressed with the overall knowledge of their team, the quality of their live streams, and their user-friendly platforms would be an understatement. This relationship will allow us to continue to serve and expand our loyal, passionate fan base who will have access to all WWN-branded events at a very affordable monthly or annual price.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Keller&#8217;s Analysis: This is a big starting point for what FloSlam is aiming to build, but it is merely the first building block in what is expected to be a collection of diverse pro wrestling content from around the country and the world. The level of the success for this venture will be dependent on many factors, but adding some key additional brands so it feels like more than a streaming service for the WNN brand will be the next major and significant step in defining to the marketplace what FloSlam ultimately will be seen as and marketed as.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1775106717\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The full press release is below followed by Gabe Sapolsky&#8217;s Tweets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FULL PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\">FloSports Announces Five-Year Agreement With WWNLive To Live Stream All Events on FloSlam.tv<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content content\">\n<p><em>Exclusive Worldwide Partnership Includes EVOLVE, SHINE, Full Impact Pro, and WWN Supershow<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Austin, TX (Oct. 24, 2016)<\/strong> \u2013 FloSports today announced a five-year partnership with World Wrestling Network Live (WWNLive) to make <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floslam.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\">FloSlam.tv<\/a> the exclusive worldwide streaming partner of all WWNLive properties, including EVOLVE, SHINE, Full Impact Pro, and WWN Supershow.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement begins Friday, Nov. 4, with live coverage of SHINE 38 from Ybor City, Fla. There will be live coverage of approximately 60 events annually on FloSlam as part of this deal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to serve die-hard pro wrestling fans with live streams of some of the best independent promotions in the world,\u201d FloSports co-founder and CEO Martin Floreani said. \u201cThis is a groundbreaking agreement that will take WWNLive to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to live coverage and replays of all future WWNLive promotions, FloSlam will host archives from all WWNLive events dating back to 2003 and will produce a series of original documentaries focusing on the lives and stories of the athletes who compete in pro wrestling events across the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone at WWN is excited to be partnering with such an innovative and groundbreaking company like FloSports,\u201d said Sal Hamaoui, President of WWN, Inc. \u201cI recently had the opportunity to meet and speak with their senior management and take a firsthand look at their operations in Austin, Texas. To say that I was impressed with the overall knowledge of their team, the quality of their live streams, and their user-friendly platforms would be an understatement. This relationship will allow us to continue to serve and expand our loyal, passionate fan base who will have access to all WWN-branded events at a very affordable monthly or annual price.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Top independent pro wrestling stars including Timothy Thatcher, Matt Riddle, Zack\u00a0Sabre Jr., Tony Nese, and Drew Gulak will be featured in upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p>FloSlam users can access all live streams and premium content on the site via monthly ($20\/month introductory price) or annual ($150\/year) FloPRO subscription. Annual subscribers to FloSlam receive a universal pass to all premium content across the FloSports network, including FloWrestling, FloGrappling, FloCombat, FloKO, and others.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, FloSlam content is available on all screens now with the recent launch of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flosports.tv\/flosports-announces-launch-of-ott-apps-on-roku-and-apple-tv\/\">FloSports\u2019 Roku and Apple TV apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT FLOSPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FloSports is a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based sports media company based in Austin, Texas, that partners with event rights holders and governing bodies to unlock a world of sports coverage that true fans have been waiting for. Through live streaming of premier events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows, FloSports is growing the sports, the athletes and the fans. Current verticals under the FloSports header are Wrestling, Grappling, MMA, Elite Fitness, Boxing, Softball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Marching, Basketball, Volleyball, eSports, Pro Wrestling, Cheerleading, and Track.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT WWN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World Wrestling Network (WWN) is the destination for the finest wrestling and highest quality streams on the Internet. WWN was founded in 2001 by Sal Hamaoui and was immediately at the forefront of Internet streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) platforms. In 2003, WWN moved its efforts to DVD production and replication with the once acclaimed Ring of Honor series and currently with DGUSA, EVOLVE, SHINE, Full Impact Pro and SHIMMER. WWN returned to streaming video, with live iPPV and Video On Demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/FloSports\/status\/790659242306875392<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BookItGabe\/status\/790663481649422336<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BookItGabe\/status\/790663745903165440<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BookItGabe\/status\/790664540321095680<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BookItGabe\/status\/790667032240979968<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2554726297\"><div id=\"pwtor-2003228585\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>FloSports announced that World Wrestling Network&#8217;s\u00a0family of pro wrestling brands are the initial original content provider for the new FloSlam pro wrestling streaming service (detailed earlier on PWTorch HERE). 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