TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- First Canadian American Holding Corporation (Pink Sheets:FCDH) announces today Action Wrestling Entertainment (AWE) is ecstatic that they have come to terms with The Fight Network to begin broadcasting a Weekly 30-minute program titled AWE Overload.
"This is exactly what we've been striving for since the idea for AWE was born," said AWE's Director of Wrestling Operations, Mike Davidson. "This partnership with The Fight Network is precisely what we need to achieve greater recognition, and to further our brand in the marketplace."
"As a 24-hour-a-day combatant sports channel, The Fight Network is very excited about this opportunity to work with a home-grown wrestling promotion like AWE," commented Brian Sobie, Vice-President of Programming and Production with The Fight Network. They (AWE) have great performers and produce top notch television. We hope The Fight Network along with its nationally syndicated radio property, Live Audio Wrestling, will give AWE the exposure it deserves."
AWE will be taping their first six weeks of AWE Overload on October 8 at the Investors Group Athletic center in Winnipeg. Already confirmed to appear at the taping is international MMA, UFC, and former WWE Star Dan "The Beast" Severn.
"Dan Severn is a legend in the MMA scene, and we are very excited to have him be a part of AWE," Davidson continued. "We intend to announce more International Superstars that will be a part of AWE Overload in the coming days!"
More about Action Wrestling Entertainment Inc.
AWE is a Sports and Entertainment company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is our goal to become a National Organization, holding world class events with international superstars and the best Canadian independent talent.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davidson Director; Wrestling Operations Action Wrestling Entertainment (204) 612-8267 www.aweheat.com
More about The Fight Network:
The Fight Network is a cross-platform media company with interest in television, radio, print and online content offerings.
The Fight Network is prepared to launch its 24-hour television specialty service into the Canadian market in 2005, and will be the first and only service of its kind in North America.
The Fight Network is dedicated to delivering the best of boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts and related movies, documentaries twenty-four hours a day.
The Fight Network Inc. corporate headquarters is located in Toronto, Canada. Additional information on the company can be found at: www.thefightnetwork.com
About First Canadian American Holding Corporation.:
First Canadian American Holding Corporation is a holding company with subsidiaries in a range of businesses. The Company's subsidiaries conduct operations in areas of digital television, radio and building and construction and natural resources. The company is actively looking at several other opportunities in many different industries such as additional natural resources, wireless, technology and biotechnology.
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