There is some more information about the new Impact Wrestling Digital Media Championship.

Impact introduced the championship during a promo video on Sept. 30. The video package included both male talent and Knockouts. Of course, this led many to speculate that female competitors can also challenge for the gold.

That assumption is correct. In a press release, the EVP of Impact, Scott D’Amore confirmed that Knockouts can challenge for the championship.

“In the fine tradition of the iconic television titles from pro wrestling history, IMPACT Wrestling will add a fourth singles championship on October 23rd. The inaugural Digital Media Champion will be crowned in a six-way match, with the winner making history.

“Twelve contenders, drawn from both the Knockouts and male rosters, will compete in six single-elimination matches over the next three weeks. The winners of those matches will be the final six who go on to BEFORE THE GLORY and the Digital Media Championship six-way.”

A tournament will begin on Oct. 5 with the finals taking place on the pre-show of Bound For Glory on Oct. 23. On top of that, elimination matches will be airing on Impact Plus. Those who are Ultimate Insiders on Impact Wrestling’s official YouTube channel will also have access to the matches.

It appears this title was created as a way to help boost the subscription count for Impact’s digital offerings. It appears all matches involving the new championship, at least for now, will be exclusive to subscription services. It makes sense given the name of the title.