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Anthony Cicione Named President of TNA Wrestling
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., a global multi-platform media company, announced today the appointment of Anthony Cicione as the President of TNA Wrestling.
The move aims to further integrate TNA Wrestling into Anthem’s Entertainment Group, of which Cicione is the President, leveraging the entire Company’s resources to add more value in areas including production, distribution, marketing, viewership, customer acquisition, digital revenue streams, ad sales and sponsorships, digital tech operations, and more.
Cicione replaces Scott D’Amore, whose contract with Anthem has been terminated. D’Amore has been a part of TNA since 2003. He held many key leadership positions and played a vital role in the growth of the company leading to its strong industry reputation today, including the successful return of the TNA Wrestling brand in 2024. Anthem thanks him for the commitment he brought to the business, the talent, and the people who work outside the ring.
In addition to these duties as President of Entertainment, Cicione will now manage the day-to-day business operations for TNA Wrestling. He brings more than 30 years of executive-level management experience to the organization. Cicione has been with Anthem for the last 16 years, managing technical operations and multiple cable and digital channels. Prior to his time with Anthem, Cicione was a producer of sports content including catapulting The Score to success by bringing WWE to the channel.
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Toronto, Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City, and Cleveland. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and sports television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel with broadcast distribution across 10+ countries and available globally through multiple OTT platforms; TNA Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in sports wagering, Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. For more information, visit www.anthemse.com.
Anthony Cicione has been appointed as the new President of TNA Wrestling, according to a recent announcement by Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. This move is aimed at further integrating TNA Wrestling into Anthem’s Entertainment Group and leveraging the company’s resources to enhance various aspects of the business.
As President of TNA Wrestling, Cicione will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. With over 30 years of executive-level management experience, Cicione brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He has been with Anthem for the past 16 years, managing technical operations and multiple cable and digital channels. Prior to joining Anthem, Cicione played a crucial role in catapulting The Score to success by bringing WWE to the channel as a producer of sports content.
The appointment of Cicione comes as Scott D’Amore’s contract with Anthem has been terminated. D’Amore has been an integral part of TNA since 2003, holding various key leadership positions and contributing significantly to the growth and success of the company. Anthem expresses gratitude to D’Amore for his commitment and contributions to the business, talent, and staff.
With Cicione at the helm, TNA Wrestling aims to benefit from Anthem’s extensive resources in areas such as production, distribution, marketing, viewership, customer acquisition, digital revenue streams, ad sales and sponsorships, digital tech operations, and more. This integration will likely result in increased value for TNA Wrestling and its fans.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in several cities across North America. Their portfolio includes AXS TV, a prominent music, entertainment, and sports television channel and digital media company. They also own Gravitas Ventures, a global film distribution company, Fight Network, a leading combat sports channel with international broadcast distribution, Invicta Fighting Championships, a premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion, Game+, a leader in sports wagering, esports, and gaming content, GameTV, a channel dedicated to game shows and competition-based reality series, and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries.
The appointment of Anthony Cicione as President of TNA Wrestling marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing growth and development. With his extensive experience and Anthem’s resources, TNA Wrestling is poised to continue its success in the wrestling industry. Fans can look forward to exciting developments and improvements in various aspects of the organization under Cicione’s leadership.