SKY PerfectTV! Says 'Yes' to PRIDE ... For Now
Stephen Martinez Jun 13, 2006
TOKYO — In a decision that could preserve the face of Dream Stage
Entertainment in the local market, Japan's leading digital
satellite broadcasting company announced on Monday that it will
continue to carry DSE shows like the PRIDE Fighting Championship
and HUSTLE.
"HUSTLE," DSE's pro-wrestling show, and the second round of PRIDE's Open-Weight Grand Prix, both scheduled for the Saitama Super Arena, will be broadcast live to millions of homes across Japan on SKY PerfectTV!, whose executives requested on June 6 that DSE President Nobuyuki Sakakibara discuss the fate of his company.
Sakakibara was asked to submit a report regarding Fuji TV's decision to sever ties with DSE-produced events and the restriction placed upon any fighter or person associated with DSE/PRIDE from participating in future Fuji TV broadcasts.
It’s important to note that SKY PerfectTV! executives mentioned the decision to carry DSE events is not final and any future problems regarding the alleged connection between DSE and Japanese mafia, as reported by Shukan Gendai, might be reason enough to discontinue the relationship.
"HUSTLE," DSE's pro-wrestling show, and the second round of PRIDE's Open-Weight Grand Prix, both scheduled for the Saitama Super Arena, will be broadcast live to millions of homes across Japan on SKY PerfectTV!, whose executives requested on June 6 that DSE President Nobuyuki Sakakibara discuss the fate of his company.
Sakakibara was asked to submit a report regarding Fuji TV's decision to sever ties with DSE-produced events and the restriction placed upon any fighter or person associated with DSE/PRIDE from participating in future Fuji TV broadcasts.
It’s important to note that SKY PerfectTV! executives mentioned the decision to carry DSE events is not final and any future problems regarding the alleged connection between DSE and Japanese mafia, as reported by Shukan Gendai, might be reason enough to discontinue the relationship.
