Spike TV

Spike TV is a cable and satellite television network that broadcasts syndicated and original television programs. The network is a part of the MTV Network, and its content has been described as "guys only". It is marketed towards an audience of 18 to 34 year old males. Each year the station has an award show called "Guys Choice Awards". In 2010, the show aired on June 20th at 10:00P.M. EST.http://www.spike.com/guyschoice

On August 18, 2010, Reuters reported that the movie company Lionsgate sold the TV viewing rights of The Expendables to Spike.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67I0DJ20100819 The action adventure film, which starred numerous action movie legends such as Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li and Arnold Schwarzenegger, made $35 million in its opening weekend at the box office.http://examiner.com/asian-american-movie-in-los-angeles/the-expendables-takes-an-estimated-35-million-opening-weekend-box-office Spike will play the movie in 2013. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67I0DJ20100819

Spike originally launched as TNN back in 1983. It was changed to Spike TV in 2003. Some of the exclusive shows for men on Spike include MANswers, 1000 Ways To Die, Super Dave's Spike-Tacular and Real Cops Uncut. The network also features sports programming like UFC fighting matches and TNA Wrestling "iMPACT!" They have shows for auto aficionados like MuscleCar, Xtreme 4x4, PowerblockTV and Trucks!.http://www.spike.com/search?query=wrestling&mkt=en-us&FORM=VCM050 In the summer of 2010, Spike introduced a controversial late-night show called "Half Pint Brawlers", which features wrestling with little people.http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jun/02/entertainment/la-et-half-pint-20100602

Spike airs reruns of television shows like Entourage, CSI and Married...With Children. They also feature full length action movies like Gone in 60 Seconds and Predator 2.

Spike TV is the home of TNA Wrestling. Each Thursday night at 9:00 P.M. the station airs a two hour show program called "iMPACT". TNA "iMPACT" features wrestling matches between legendary wrestlers like Ric Flair and Jeff Hardy, as well as up-and-coming wrestling stars. TNA is recorded at Universal Studios in Florida but also tours across the U.S. so that fans can see their favorite wrestlers live and in person.http://www.tnawrestling.com/info/faqs

Spike.com is the official website of Spike TV. Viewers can watch recaps of Spike TV shows and see the latest videos. The website features UFC videos, action movies, sports news, music news, games and an entire section devoted to women. On Spike.com, a user can find television listings of all the programs on Spike TV.http://www.spike.com/channel/girls

Each year, Spike has a video game award show called the VGAs. The first VGAs were held in 2003, and the annual event is held in different locations. In 2009, the awards show was held in Los Angeles. At the Spike VGAs, awards are given for Game of the Year, Studio of the Year, Best XBox 360 Game, Best PS3 Game, Best Wii Game, Best Role Playing Game, Best Shooting Game, Best Fighting Game and more. Awards are also presented to the games with the best graphics, soundtracks and even the best game based on a movie or TV show.http://www.gametrailers.com/event/vga/ The VGAs air on Spike and also include special guests and musical performances.

Spike is the official home of all programing related to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitions with the exception of pay-per-view events. Spike airs UFC Primetime as well as any specials like Countdown to UFC, Best of Pride, UFC Fight Night and marathons like UFC Unleashed.http://www.ufc.com/