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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 6:29:45 GMT -5
Many housed so much history so figured we make a nice tribute thread here. Me being from Philly gotta start with The Spectrum...   Home of my fav SSlam in 1990 and worst KOTR in 1995 . A true mecca for rasslin back in the day.Nothing like seeing a show there with a HOT crowd. I remember passing by it numerous times when they were tearing it down back in 2010/11 and feeling sad as it was a big part of my fandom back in the day. Wells Fargo is nice and all but it just isnt the same. |
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Post by wwfcollector1973 on Dec 27, 2023 7:50:21 GMT -5
Many housed so much history so figured we make a nice tribute thread here. Me being from Philly gotta start with The Spectrum... Home of my fav SSlam in 1990 and worst KOTR in 1995 . A true mecca for rasslin back in the day.Nothing like seeing a show there with a HOT crowd. I remember passing by it numerous times when they were tearing it down back in 2010/11 and feeling sad as it was a big part of my fandom back in the day. Wells Fargo is nice and all but it just isnt the same. I didn't knew the Spectrum was torn down. Such a shame that a lot of classic arenas are gone. |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 7:57:50 GMT -5
I liked how they had the Spectrum logo on the ring canvas during the televised house shows
Never was a fan though of Dick Graham in the booth. I'll always remember his famous line ''Dontcha just love it!''
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 8:05:41 GMT -5
I bet Gorilla loved coming here as it was a short trip from his home in Willingboro NJ  |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 8:26:38 GMT -5
I'll leave it up to Grenouille to reminisce about this building...  |
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Post by Grenouille on Dec 27, 2023 8:37:58 GMT -5
 Lots of great memories in the old barn when it comes to the Bruins, Celtics and of course the WWF. My first live event here was in June '89 with a Hogan-Savage main event. Savage won via CO, but in the end you know how it goes, Hogan must pose. Another memory is my uncle taking me and my cousin to Survivor Series '93. Getting out of school early was awesome even if the show itself wasn't the best. One thing I liked when seeing the Garden on TV was all the banners in the rafters. Later on I learned the reason there were so many Bruins banners was because they were jealous of the Celtics success. Red Auerbach would only hang a banner for a world championship and they won many, the Bruins would hang one for blowing their nose just to keep up. |
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Post by Grenouille on Dec 27, 2023 8:39:18 GMT -5
It was said that there weren't any bad seats in the building. Well, that was very false since quite a few had this.  |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 8:43:03 GMT -5
It was said that there weren't any bad seats in the building. Well, that was very false since quite a few had this. Seeing this makes me nervous as I hope the pillars dont block my view at Mania in April at the Linc lol |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 8:46:32 GMT -5
Savage beating Tito for the IC strap in 86 always comes to mind when I think of the ol' Boston Gahden
Plus I'll always have a soft spot for the Bruins as they were my dads fav team
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 9:03:29 GMT -5
Silverdome another one. WM III looked awesome.Wouldve been cool to see another one there at some point  |
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Post by Grenouille on Dec 27, 2023 9:11:02 GMT -5
Silverdome another one. WM III looked awesome.Wouldve been cool to see another one there at some point They ran quite a few house shows there with not so great gates. WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - May 29, 1988 (1,800) Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Haku & High Chief Afi The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via disqualification Don Muraco pinned Jim Neidhart Jim Duggan fought Andre the Giant to a double disqualification Probably configured for a smaller attendance, but ouch 1800. |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 9:16:44 GMT -5
Silverdome another one. WM III looked awesome.Wouldve been cool to see another one there at some point They ran quite a few house shows there with not so great gates. WWF @ Pontiac, MI - Silverdome - May 29, 1988 (1,800) Rick Martel & Tito Santana defeated Haku & High Chief Afi The One Man Gang pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Jake Roberts fought Rick Rude to a double count-out The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hercules Greg Valentine defeated George Steele via disqualification Don Muraco pinned Jim Neidhart Jim Duggan fought Andre the Giant to a double disqualification Probably configured for a smaller attendance, but ouch 1800. Not the smartest move to host house shows in an 80k plus stadium. That's what the Joe and Cobo were for |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 9:21:03 GMT -5
Speaking of the Joe... /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63171079/shutterstock_1310916092.0.jpg) Taker beating Hogan and the YETTTTTTTAYYYYYY!! among the highlights or in the latter lowlights... |
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Dec 27, 2023 10:13:52 GMT -5
For me, it has to be the old Meadowlands Arena/Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ.
It was the venue that hosted SummerSlam in 1989 as well as 1997 which was the first PPV I ever attended live. My first-ever wrestling show also took place there which was part of a house show loop in July 1994 dubbed the "WWF Summer Sizzler Tour." Still have the picture of me and my brother sitting in our seats rocking some brand-new Hitman shades.
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 10:20:10 GMT -5
For me, it has to be the old Meadowlands Arena/Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. It was the venue that hosted SummerSlam in 1989 as well as 1997 which was the first PPV I ever attended live. My first-ever wrestling show also took place there which was part of a house show loop in July 1994 dubbed the "WWF Summer Sizzler Tour." Still have the picture of me and my brother sitting in our seats rocking some brand-new Hitman shades. Is it still abandoned? I know it hasnt hosted wrestling in years |
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Dec 27, 2023 10:22:29 GMT -5
For me, it has to be the old Meadowlands Arena/Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. It was the venue that hosted SummerSlam in 1989 as well as 1997 which was the first PPV I ever attended live. My first-ever wrestling show also took place there which was part of a house show loop in July 1994 dubbed the "WWF Summer Sizzler Tour." Still have the picture of me and my brother sitting in our seats rocking some brand-new Hitman shades. Typical conversation in NJ: I saw wrestling at the Meadowlands. Where? Brendan Byrne Arena. Where? Continental Airlines Arena? Where? The Izod Center!? Oh! You mean the old racetrack! But I always wanted to see the Sportatorium in Dallas, TX. |
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 10:28:56 GMT -5
Been throughout Jersey just never went to the Meadowlands
Best opener in SSlam history in 89 with Harts/Busters
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 10:45:30 GMT -5
Also gotta shout out the Philly Civic center. WCWs spot back in the day when they came here. Hosted Havoc 89/92 and Slamboree 94. Also the spot where the Midnights beat Arn/Tully in 88  |
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Post by CM Tusk on Dec 27, 2023 12:45:19 GMT -5
We used the have the Hara Arena, home of such classics as the 1993 King Of The Ring and ECW Heatwave. Hate that they tore it down but tornado damage did it no favors.
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Post by The Brain on Dec 27, 2023 14:12:02 GMT -5
We used the have the Hara Arena, home of such classics as the 1993 King Of The Ring and ECW Heatwave. Hate that they tore it down but tornado damage did it no favors. KOTR was at the Nutter Center. Hara had GAB 95 and Heatwave like you said |
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