Izod Center Closing Down, Summerslam Moving to Barclays
Jan 14, 2015 18:50:06 GMT -5
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Edit: New venue comfirmed
www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/wwe-bringing-summerslam-barclays-center-time-article-1.2137721
The IZOD Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey is shutting down, according to a report at NorthJersey.com. The venue was scheduled to host SummerSlam 2015.
An official from Governor Christie’s administration said all events scheduled past March 31 would not take place at Izod Center, including WWE SummerSlam on August 23rd.
Wayne Hasenbalg, the President of the local sports authority, said the decision was a matter of economics.
“Just about everyone in New Jersey and the region has great memories of big-name concerts, basketball or hockey games or other family entertainment at the arena. Times have changed, however, and this should be viewed as a new opportunity for the entire Meadowlands entertainment complex, as interested parties – including the owners of American Dream Meadowlands – look at ways to rejuvenate and reintegrate the arena for optimal use, value and long-term success,” Hasenbalg added.
WWE will likely look to Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as potential hosts for SummerSlam.
The IZOD Center, formerly the Meadowlands Arena and Continental Airlines Arena, has hosted numerous WWE pay-per-view events over the years (SummerSlam 1989, 1997 and 2007, King of the Ring 2001, No Mercy 2004, Extreme Rules 2014) as well as numerous RAW, SmackDown and live events.
An official from Governor Christie’s administration said all events scheduled past March 31 would not take place at Izod Center, including WWE SummerSlam on August 23rd.
Wayne Hasenbalg, the President of the local sports authority, said the decision was a matter of economics.
“Just about everyone in New Jersey and the region has great memories of big-name concerts, basketball or hockey games or other family entertainment at the arena. Times have changed, however, and this should be viewed as a new opportunity for the entire Meadowlands entertainment complex, as interested parties – including the owners of American Dream Meadowlands – look at ways to rejuvenate and reintegrate the arena for optimal use, value and long-term success,” Hasenbalg added.
WWE will likely look to Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey as potential hosts for SummerSlam.
The IZOD Center, formerly the Meadowlands Arena and Continental Airlines Arena, has hosted numerous WWE pay-per-view events over the years (SummerSlam 1989, 1997 and 2007, King of the Ring 2001, No Mercy 2004, Extreme Rules 2014) as well as numerous RAW, SmackDown and live events.
Edit: New venue comfirmed
www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/wwe-bringing-summerslam-barclays-center-time-article-1.2137721
WWE’s biggest Superstars and Divas will be pile-driving their way back to the Big Apple this summer.
After six years on the West Coast, WWE is bringing its powerhouse pay-per-view event, SummerSlam, to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first time, the Daily News has learned.
The main event, to be held Sunday, Aug. 23, will conclude a week-long "celebration" of wrestling and entertainment.
"SummerSlam in New York matches one of the most iconic sports and entertainment celebrations with one of the world's greatest cities," John Saboor, WWE executive vice president for special events, told the Daily News.
The official announcement will be made later Thursday.
It’s a return to SummerSlam’s roots after the event sold out the Staples Center in L.A. for six straight years. New York, after all, is the city where the event first hit the mat, with the inaugural SummerSlam at Madison Square Garden in 1988.
"We thought it made great sense to come back to the East Coast," Saboor said, "and we could not think of a better host city."
“Brooklyn is an international brand and is the perfect stage for a major global event like WWE SummerSlam,” Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark said.
The last time WWE wowed Big Apple wrestling fans with one of its marquee events was in 2013, when WrestleMania29 invaded MetLife Stadium.
“It’s not just a one-day celebration,” Saboor promised.
Fans will also be able to meet their favorite stars at autograph signings and other fan events. WWE also plans to organize anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and other community outreach programs.
Tickets go on sale March 14 at 10 a.m.
After six years on the West Coast, WWE is bringing its powerhouse pay-per-view event, SummerSlam, to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the first time, the Daily News has learned.
The main event, to be held Sunday, Aug. 23, will conclude a week-long "celebration" of wrestling and entertainment.
"SummerSlam in New York matches one of the most iconic sports and entertainment celebrations with one of the world's greatest cities," John Saboor, WWE executive vice president for special events, told the Daily News.
The official announcement will be made later Thursday.
It’s a return to SummerSlam’s roots after the event sold out the Staples Center in L.A. for six straight years. New York, after all, is the city where the event first hit the mat, with the inaugural SummerSlam at Madison Square Garden in 1988.
"We thought it made great sense to come back to the East Coast," Saboor said, "and we could not think of a better host city."
“Brooklyn is an international brand and is the perfect stage for a major global event like WWE SummerSlam,” Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark said.
The last time WWE wowed Big Apple wrestling fans with one of its marquee events was in 2013, when WrestleMania29 invaded MetLife Stadium.
“It’s not just a one-day celebration,” Saboor promised.
Fans will also be able to meet their favorite stars at autograph signings and other fan events. WWE also plans to organize anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and other community outreach programs.
Tickets go on sale March 14 at 10 a.m.