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Beginning December 22, 2008, "Xplosion Xclusive" matches are broadcast as web matches on the TNA website and TNA's [[YouTube]] page. The show was revamped at the June 14, 2010, tapings of the 300th episode of ''Xplosion'', becoming more of an original program instead of a highlight show, with Jeremy Borash working as the lead play-by-play commentator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_41951.shtml|title=TNA News: TNA revamping Xplosion show with new format and lead announcer|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-06-14|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2010-06-15}}</ref> This was confirmed by [[Dixie Carter-Salinas|Dixie Carter]], who announced that ''Xplosion'' would be re-fitted to feature new and exclusive matches with the TNA |
Beginning December 22, 2008, "Xplosion Xclusive" matches are broadcast as web matches on the TNA website and TNA's [[YouTube]] page. The show was revamped at the June 14, 2010, tapings of the 300th episode of ''Xplosion'', becoming more of an original program instead of a highlight show, with Jeremy Borash working as the lead play-by-play commentator.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_41951.shtml|title=TNA News: TNA revamping Xplosion show with new format and lead announcer|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-06-14|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2010-06-15}}</ref> This was confirmed by [[Dixie Carter-Salinas|Dixie Carter]], who announced that ''Xplosion'' would be re-fitted to feature new and exclusive matches with the TNA personalties, as well as updates on everything TNA, including coverage of its flagship series ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'', saying “TNA features more talented superstars than ever before in company history, so it made sense to refresh ''Xplosion'' and make it a more important part of the TNA brand.” In addition to the format changes, ''Xplosion'' received a new logo, graphics and theme music performed by Victory Records recording artist [[Taproot (band)|Taproot]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/item/2010-tna-relaunches-xplosion-program|title=TNA Relaunches "Xplosion" Program|accessdate=2010-06-21|publisher=TNAwrestling.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:26, 19 January 2011
| TNA Xplosion | |
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| File:TNA Xplosion Logo.jpg TNA Xplosion logo | |
| Genre | Sports entertainment Professional wrestling |
| Created by | Dixie Carter |
| Starring | TNA roster |
| Opening theme | "Trophy WiFi" by Taproot |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Production locations | TNA Asylum (2002 – 2004) TNA Impact! Zone (2004 – present) |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour per episode (44 minutes plus commercials) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sun Sports (2002 – 2006) Extreme Sports Channel (2010 – present) |
| Release | October 5, 2002 – present |
TNA Xplosion is a television program produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), featuring both highlights from TNA Impact! and exclusive taped matches. It is now produced only for international markets, no longer airing in the United States. It currently airs in Canada on The Fight Network, in Asia and the Middle East on ESPN Star Sports, the Arab World on MBC Action, in Australia on One HD, and is available on the Extreme Sports Channel in the UK.[1] [2]
Format and history
2002-2003
Xplosion was launched on November 27, 2002 as TNA's only regular cable show and featured exclusive matches from the TNA Asylum as well as exclusive interviews with all the TNA Wrestling Personalties.
2004-2005
On November 18, 2004, the show became a recap show of the previous week's Impact! in light of alterations in the taping schedule. However, Xplosion resumed airing exclusive matches (billed as "Xplosion Xclusives") once more on October 7, 2005 in addition to recapping Impact!. The "Xplosion Xclusives" also aired on the now-ceased TNA Global Impact! internet show.
All of the matches seen on Xplosion are taped ahead of time along with Impact!. Matches normally feature wrestlers who rarely appear on Impact!. Occasionally, wrestlers may make their debut or return on Xplosion and angles have also taken place.
2006-2008
As of May 2006, the hosts of the show are ring announcer/backstage reporter Jeremy Borash and SoCal Val. Airing of Xplosion in the United States ceased at the end of 2006 although some of the exclusive matches could be seen on TNA Today.
2008-present
Beginning December 22, 2008, "Xplosion Xclusive" matches are broadcast as web matches on the TNA website and TNA's YouTube page. The show was revamped at the June 14, 2010, tapings of the 300th episode of Xplosion, becoming more of an original program instead of a highlight show, with Jeremy Borash working as the lead play-by-play commentator.[3] This was confirmed by Dixie Carter, who announced that Xplosion would be re-fitted to feature new and exclusive matches with the TNA personalties, as well as updates on everything TNA, including coverage of its flagship series Impact!, saying “TNA features more talented superstars than ever before in company history, so it made sense to refresh Xplosion and make it a more important part of the TNA brand.” In addition to the format changes, Xplosion received a new logo, graphics and theme music performed by Victory Records recording artist Taproot.[4]
Commentators
| Commentators | Dates |
|---|---|
| Mike Tenay and Don West | October 5, 2002 – August 13, 2009 |
| Mike Tenay and Taz | August 20, 2009 – June 7, 2010 |
| Jeremy Borash and Taz | June 14, 2010 - present |
| Taz and Eric Young | November 10, 2010 |
References
- ^ "TNA Signs UK Media Distribution". TNA. Archived from the original on 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2008-07-15.
- ^ "TNA XPLOSION - TNA'S ONE-HOUR SYNDICATED SHOW". TNA. Retrieved 2009-09-26. [dead link]
- ^ Caldwell, James (2010-06-14). "TNA News: TNA revamping Xplosion show with new format and lead announcer". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ "TNA Relaunches "Xplosion" Program". TNAwrestling.com. Retrieved 2010-06-21.