Turkish Deal for WWE

May 17, 2012 World Screen Top Stories
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ISTANBUL: D-Smart has sealed a two-year TV distribution deal that brings WWE’s weekly flagship programs WWE Raw and WWE SmackDown to the digital broadcasting platform in Turkey.

The one-hour international versions of both shows will be available every Saturday night on D-Smart’s Smart Spor. SmackDown will air at 11 p.m., followed by Raw at 12 a.m.

“We’re thrilled to announce this new partnership with D-Smart which is representative of WWE’s plans in the region to expand the brand,” said Ed Wells, the senior VP and managing director of WWE International.
 
“It’s show time in Turkey for WWE fans,” added Ali Güven, D-Smart’s CEO. “The vivid action of WWE has huge appeal with fans in Turkey and will add more value to D-Smart’s rich array of content.”