Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On DECEMBER 23, 2000, ECW held their final event ever at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, known as “Holiday Hell.” Located at 2300 South Swanson Street, the arena was a historic venue for ECW.
Today In Pro Wrestling History (Dec 23): Saying Goodbye to The Bingo Hall
Here’s what happened in the final event held in the ECW Arena:
- Chilly Willy vs. The Blue Boy ended in a no-contest.
- Danny Doring and Amish Roadkill retained the ECW World Tag Team Championship against Da Baldies (Tony DeVito & Spanish Angel).
- Balls Mahoney defeated Bilvis Wesley.
- Jerry Lynn overcame Spike Dudley.
- EZ Money won against Nova via TKO.
- The Unholy Alliance (Mikey Whipwreck & Yoshihiro Tajiri) won 2-1 in a best-of-three falls match against The FBI (Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke).
- Steve Corino retained the ECW World Heavyweight Championship in a three-way dance match against The Sandman and Justin Credible.
The arena, also known as the 2300 Arena and previously named Viking Hall, New Alhambra Arena, and The Arena, has been a pivotal location in pro wrestling history.
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