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Triller TV
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersSofia, Bulgaria[1][2]
Uniondale, New York,U.S.[1]
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerFlipps Media, Inc.[3]
ParentTriller, Inc
History
LaunchedFebruary 9, 2016(2016-02-09)[4]
Former namesFITE
Links
Websitewww.triller.tv

Triller TV(stylized asTrillerTV,formerly known asFITE,and currently marketed asTrillerTV powered by FITE) is a Bulgarian-based[2]American digitalvideo streaming service.

Owned by Flipps Media, Inc. and operated by its parent companyTriller, Inc,TrillerTV is dedicated tocombat sports-related programming (includingboxing,kickboxing,mixed martial arts,professional wrestling,andsubmission grappling). The service distributes free-to-air content,pay-per-viewevents, andSVODpackages.[1]As of December 2023, the service has over 8 million registered users worldwide.[5]

Notable wrestling content available on TrillerTV has includedNWA All Accessfrom theNational Wrestling Alliance(NWA),[6][7]AEW Plus fromAll Elite Wrestling(AEW),[8]andTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA)'s own streaming serviceTNA+(then known as Impact Plus), among other subscription packages.[9]

History

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As FITE

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FITE Logo

Founded in 2012, Flipps Media and their namesake app focused on online streaming content, including entertainment and sporting events.[2]On January 4, 2015, Flipps streamedGlobal Force Wrestling's presentation ofNew Japan Pro-Wrestling'sWrestle Kingdom 9event.[10]

On February 9, 2016, Flipps Media launchedFITE(also known asFITE TV[11]), a dedicated combat sports-oriented streaming platform.[4]

In April 2019, FITE officially provided international streaming for theprofessional wrestlingcompanyAll Elite Wrestling(AEW), including its weekly televised shows and pay-per-view events.[citation needed]By September of that year, AEW announced a new subscription package on FITE called "AEW Plus" for viewers outside the U.S. that allows them access to AEW's library for $5USD a month.[8]

In April 2020, a new monthly subscription option called FITE+ was launched, including access to live pay-per-view events and back catalogues of various combat sports promotions.[12]

In October 2020, FITE began adding coverage ofsoccerevents, acquiring rights toCONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[13][14]

On April 14, 2021,Triller, Incacquired the service for an undisclosed amount, ahead of the first Triller Fight Club event, featuring theJake Paul vs. Ben Askrenboxing match.[15]

In 2021, FITE began streaming professionalgrapplingevents after Third Coast Grappling moved to the platform fromFloGrappling.[16]In January 2023, it was announced that the North American-based professional grappling promotion Fight 2 Win was leaving FloGrappling and had signed an exclusive two-year deal with FITE.[17]

In 2022, FITE aired thepandemic-delayed2021 Rugby League World Cuptournaments in several territories includingGermany,Italy,Spainand the Americas, with most men's tournament matches available on a pay-per-view basis and all other games airing on FITE+.[18][19]

In February 2023, FITE announced that allBare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) events would be included with FITE+.[20]Previous BKFC events had been offered as standalone pay-per-view events on the service. A majority stake in the promotion was acquired by Triller the previous year.[21]

On May 2, 2023, FITE announced a new partnership withMajor League Wrestling(MLW) to air live events through FITE+, with its first event beingMLW Never Say Neveron July 8 of that year.[22]

On June 30, 2023,Colosseum Tournamentwas relaunched on FITE after a four-year hiatus.[23]

As TrillerTV

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In December 2023, FITE was rebranded asTriller TV(stylized asTrillerTVand marketed asTrillerTV powered by FITE) to closer align the service with its parent company.[5][24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^abcAbout FITE Digital Combat Sports Network - FITE
  2. ^abcPenkova, Sirma (May 13, 2021)."US-based TrillerNet acquires Bulgarian streaming platform Fite".Kapital Insights.RetrievedDecember 22,2023.
  3. ^"▷ Terms and Conditions".FITE.Retrieved2022-11-28.
  4. ^ab"Flipps Media Launches FITE with Jim Ross as Spokesperson"(Press release). February 9, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  5. ^ab"Sports Streaming Leader FITE Renamed TrillerTV".TrillerTV.December 11, 2023.RetrievedDecember 13,2023.
  6. ^We're Back — NWA
  7. ^NWA Powerrr Returning Soon, More On The NWA Relaunch On FITE
  8. ^abRose, Bryan (September 25, 2019)."Fite TV Announces AEW Plus for International TV Viewers".Wrestling Observer Newsletter.RetrievedOctober 4,2019.
  9. ^"Impact Plus Subscription Now Available on Fite TV Streaming Platform".Business Insider.August 30, 2019.RetrievedOctober 4,2019.
  10. ^"Global Force Wrestling, Jeff Jarrett present New Japan Pro Wrestling's 'Wrestle Kingdom 9' available via Flipps app".The Miami Herald.November 24, 2014. Archived fromthe originalon July 5, 2015.RetrievedMay 9,2015.
  11. ^"Flipps Media Launches FITE TV with Jim Ross as Spokesperson"(Press release). February 9, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  12. ^"FITE Announces Launch of FITE+ Subscription Service".April 8, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 13,2023.
  13. ^CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers available on Fanatiz, FITE and pay-per-view in new U.S. deal
  14. ^"Fite Announces Global Expansion with VIDAA".Fite.Retrieved2020-07-18.
  15. ^"Triller owner gets a new CEO with acquisition of Amplify.AI; also acquires live streaming service FITE TV".TechCrunch.14 April 2021.Retrieved2021-04-14.
  16. ^"Third Coast Grappling Leaves FloGrappling for FITE TV".31 January 2021.
  17. ^"Fight 2 Win Leaves FloGrappling, Signs Two-Year Deal with FITE TV".6 January 2023.
  18. ^"FITE to Deliver Rugby League World Cup to Largest Global Audience"(Press release).FITE TV.5 October 2022.Retrieved26 October2022.
  19. ^"FITE to air upcoming Rugby League World Cup".Associated Press. 4 October 2022.Retrieved26 October2022.
  20. ^Michael Shalik (20 February 2023)."BKFC Live Events Headed to FITE+ Subscription Service".Mma News | Ufc News, Results & Interviews.
  21. ^Shaun Al-Shatti (February 23, 2022)."Triller acquires 'majority stake' in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship".mmafighting.com.
  22. ^"MLW Never Say Never To Air Live On FITE TV On July 8".Fightful.May 2, 2023.RetrievedMay 23,2023.
  23. ^"Colosseum Tournament 39".fite.tv.RetrievedJune 29,2023.
  24. ^"FITE TV to rebrand as TrillerTV".World Boxing News.December 11, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 12,2023.
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