TNA Xplosion

Infobox Television
show_name = TNA Xplosion


caption = "TNA Xplosion" logo
genre = Professional wrestling
camera = Multiple-camera setup
runtime = 1 hour per episode (44 minutes plus commercials)
starring = See Total Nonstop Action Wrestling roster
country = USA
location = TNA Asylum (2002 – 2004) iMPACT! Zone (2004 – present)
network = Sun Sports (2002 – 2006)
first_aired = October 5, 2002
last_aired = present
website = http://www.tnawrestling.com/tv/
tv_com_id = 30444

"TNA Xplosion" is a syndicated 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 Fact|date=February 2008 and is available on demand with BT Vision in the UK, with a deal that also shows the monthly Pay-per-views with a delay from their original transmission on Bravo.cite web|url= http://www.tnawrestling.com/content/view/885/84/|title=TNA Signs UK Media Distribution DealsResults|accessdate=2008-07-15|publisher=TNA]

Format and history

"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 TNA superstars.

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-present

As of May 2006, the hosts of the show are ring announcer/backstage reporter Jeremy Borash and Christy Hemme. Airing of "Xplosion" in the United States ceased at the end of 2006 although some of the exclusive matches can be seen on "TNA Today".

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