By Jesse Suchanek on July 19, 2004 at 6:08 PM EST

DISH Network to Launch TNA Wrestling on DISH on Demand Pay-Per-View


NASHVILLE, Tenn. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--07/19/2004--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and TNA Entertainment L.L.C. announced today that they have reached an agreement to offer Total Nonstop Action Wrestling on DISH Network's DISH On Demand Pay-Per-View beginning Wednesday, July 21.

TNA Wrestling is available live on DISH On Demand Pay-Per-View every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET to DISH Network's 10 million customers. Replays will be available during the week following the live show on Wednesday. Customers can order single shows for $9.95, or beginning in August, they can order a monthly package for $34.95.

"We are excited that millions of DISH Network customers will have front row seats in their living rooms to catch all the action of TNA Wrestling," said Dixie Carter, president of TNA Entertainment. "This provides more fans the opportunity to experience our unique brand of professional wrestling."

The alternative for the true wrestling fan, TNA Wrestling prides itself on delivering quality, family programming that is clean, innovative and cutting edge with the high-risk, high-flying athleticism that wrestling is known for.

About TNA Wrestling

TNA Wrestling is available on pay-per-view every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on satellite TV and TVN as well as Viewer's Choice Canada, Bell ExpressVu and Shaw PPV in Canada. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling - "Impact!" is broadcast Friday's at 3 p.m. on Fox Sports Net (check local listings). For more information, log onto www.tnawrestling.com.

About DISH Network

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) serves 10 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM) and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services. DISH Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs). Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 800-333-DISH (3474).

CONTACT:EchoStar's DISH Network Kelley Baca, 303-723-2012 or Trifecta Entertainment Brad Bernstein, 615-254-3333

SOURCE: DISH Network

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