2300 Arena
{{short description|Multipurpose indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania}}
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{{Infobox venue
| name = 2300 Arena
| nickname = "ECW Arena"
| logo_image = File:2300 • Philadelphia.png
| image = 2300 Arena, Philly.jpg
| caption = 2300 Arena in 2024
| former_names = Viking Hall (1986–2002)
XPW Arena (2002–2003)
New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center (2004–2006)
New Alhambra Arena (2006–2009)
The Arena (2009–2010)
Asylum Arena (2010–2012)
| address = 2300 South Swanson Street
| city = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|39|55|3.51|N|75|8|50.01|W|type:landmark_scale:1000|display=inline,title}}
| publictransit = {{bus icon|12px}} {{rint|septa|60px}} SEPTA bus: {{SEPTA bus link|7|25|57|63|79}}
| owner = Stein & Silverman Family Partnership, Inc.
| operator = Roger Artigiani
| capacity = 1,300
| record_attendance = 1,850 (January 15, 2000)
| dimensions = {{convert|58408|sqft|m2}}
| built = 1920
| opened = May 14, 1993; 31 years ago
(as sports venue)
| renovated = 2004–2005, 2013–2014
| tenants = South Philly Vikings, 1986–2002
Extreme Championship Wrestling, 1993–2001
Xtreme Pro Wrestling, 2002–2003
Peltz Boxing Promotions, 2004–2009
Joe Hand Promotions, 2004–2009
Arena Operating LLC, 2012–2013
| website = {{URL|https://www.2300arena.com|2300 Arena}}
}}
2300 Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. Originally known as Viking Hall, the venue has since been named XPW Arena, New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, New Alhambra Arena, The Arena and Asylum Arena. It was known unofficially as ECW Arena when it was home to Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) from 1993 to 2001.
The venue has hosted professional wrestling broadcasts including the first ECW pay-per-view Barely Legal, the first Dragon Gate USA pay-per-view Enter the Dragon, and the WWE television special NXT 2300. It has hosted professional boxing broadcasts including Friday Night Fights and Wednesday Night Fights, for which it was named ESPN2's 2006 Venue of the Year.
Recognized as the birthplace of American hardcore wrestling, the venue has been home to the Hardcore Hall of Fame since 2002.
History
=1920–1985: Freight house=
The South Philadelphia venue was originally constructed in 1920 as a {{convert|58408|sqft|m2}} freight house.{{cite web | title=phila.gov | website=phila.gov | url=https://property.phila.gov/?p=884780900 | access-date=July 30, 2023}} Railway tracks next to the building allowed freight trains to drop off cargo for storage and then continue on to their destinations.{{cite web | title=The Evolution of a Bingo Hall | website=WWE | date=June 30, 2006 | url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/history/ecwarena | access-date=July 24, 2023}} The tracks were eventually paved over to become an extension of West Ritner Street, allowing West Ritner Street to intersect with South Swanson Street. An elevated stretch of Interstate 95 was later erected above the venue.
=1986–2002: South Philly Vikings management=
Elias Stein and Leon Silverman of the law firm Stein & Silverman Family Partnership, Inc. purchased the freight house in 1986.{{cite web | last=Shister | first=Gail | title=Philly's own shrine to hard-core wrestling | website=Inquirer | date=February 19, 2009 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/homepage/20090219_Philly_s_own_shrine_to_hard-core_wrestling.html | access-date=July 25, 2023}} The southern part of the facility was given the name Viking Hall when the South Philly Vikings, a local chapter of mummers, began utilizing it.{{cite web | last=Magee |first=Bob| title=AS I SEE IT 5/12: 15 years of the ECW Arena | website=pwbts.com | date=May 12, 2008 | url=http://www.pwbts.com/columns/2008/b051208.html | access-date=July 24, 2023}} They used the building to rehearse for the annual Mummers Parade, assembling and storing their floats within the facility. The South Philly Vikings also staged midnight bingo games at the venue to raise funds for their organization. Carmen "Butch" D'Amato of the South Philly Vikings served as the facility's general manager.{{cite web | last=Tuleya | first=R. Jonathan | title=Ring of controversy | website=South Philly Review | date=January 9, 2003 | url=https://southphillyreview.com/2003/01/09/ring-of-controversy/ | access-date=August 11, 2023}} The northern part of the building was occupied by retail space, most notably a dollar store and Forman Mills.{{cite web |last=Magee|first=Bob|title=As I See It: ECW Arena Memories, Part 1 - WrestlingInc.com | website=WrestlingInc | date=December 19, 2011 | url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2011/1219/547756 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204033507/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2011/1219/547756 | archive-date=February 4, 2012 | url-status=unfit | access-date=July 24, 2023}}
==Extreme Championship Wrestling residency, 1993–2001==
{{Further|Extreme Championship Wrestling}}
The southern part of the building gained worldwide recognition when it served as ECW Arena, home of professional wrestling promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling from May 1993 until the promotion's closure in April 2001.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-squared-circle/Tommy-Dreamer-2300-Arena-returning-their-roots-at-House-of-Hardcore-VII.html|title=Tommy Dreamer, 2300 Arena returning their roots at House of Hardcore VII|date=November 14, 2014|work=Philly.com}} The promotion was charged $1,000 per month by Stein & Silverman Family Partnership, Inc. to rent the venue, and was also responsible for any damage caused by its performers.{{cite book | last=Gordon | first=T. | last2=Oliver | first2=S. | title=Tod is God: The Authorized Story of How I Created Extreme Championship Wrestling | publisher=Permuted Platinum | year=2023 | isbn=978-1-63758-867-3 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Mt61EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT80 | access-date=August 11, 2023 | page=80}}
With the venue's size and intimacy reminiscent of Japan's Korakuen Hall, its vocal live crowds became synonymous with Extreme Championship Wrestling's presentation of hardcore wrestling.{{cite book | last=Jericho | first=C. | last2=Fornatale | first2=P.T. | title=A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex | publisher=Grand Central Publishing | year=2007 | isbn=978-0-446-40890-5 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6A8hvlrmYtEC&pg=PT259 | access-date=July 20, 2023 | page=259}} Attendance frequently exceeded the venue's legal seating capacity of 1,060.{{cite book | last=Lister | first=J. | title=Slamthology: Collected Wrestling Writings 1991-2004 | publisher=Lulu.com | year=2005 | isbn=978-1-4116-5329-0 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=80DO1mB_69gC&pg=PA27 | language=de | access-date=July 30, 2023 | page=27}} Fans Bring the Weapons matches encouraged audience members to purchase items from the adjacent dollar store for wrestlers to strike each other with.Foley, Mick. Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p. 291) The promotion was sued after a fire stunt in October 1995 burned a member of the crowd.{{cite web | title=Jury Selection To Begin Today for fan burned at ECW show | website=IGN | date=April 28, 2000 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/04/28/jury-selection-to-begin-today-for-fan-burned-at-ecw-show | access-date=August 12, 2023}} Frank Talent of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission was seen as an ally of the promotion, regularly turning a blind eye when regulations were violated.{{cite web | title=The View From Down Here – Learning About ECW – Inside Pulse | website=Inside Pulse | date=May 27, 2013 | url=https://insidepulse.com/2013/05/27/the-view-from-down-here-learning-about-ecw/ | access-date=August 1, 2023}}
Smart wrestling fans traveled from all over the world to experience the venue's atmosphere.{{cite web | title=25 YEARS OF BRUCE MITCHELL – DAY 6 (1995): Bruce's first trip of ECW Arena | website=pwtorch.com | date=October 6, 2015 | url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/10/06/25-years-of-bruce-mitchell-day-6-1995-bruces-first-trip-of-ecw-arena/ | access-date=July 24, 2023}} Extreme Championship Wrestling founded their annual CyberSlam fan convention and supercard at the venue in February 1996.{{cite web | title=Cyber Slam '96 | website=Classic Wrestling Review | date=June 7, 2020 | url=https://classicwrestlingreview.com/2020/06/07/cyber-slam-96/ | access-date=August 5, 2023}} Future All Elite Wrestling founder Tony Khan attended The Doctor Is In as a teenager in August 1996, a show that featured his future star Chris Jericho.{{cite web | last=Douglass | first=Ian | title=Detonation by Design: The Inevitability of Tony Khan's 'Dynamite' | website=The Ringer | date=November 18, 2022 | url=https://www.theringer.com/2022/11/18/23464957/tony-khan-aew-dynamite-inevitability-interview | access-date=July 24, 2023}} The Elvis Depressedly album New Alhambra was named after the venue, with frontman Mathew Lee Cothran deriving inspiration from a bloody Rob Van Dam match he witnessed from the crowd.{{cite web | title=Elvis Depressedly: "In Christianity, it's kind of like a big pro wrestling match between Satan and Jesus" | website=DIY | date=January 9, 2015 | url=https://diymag.com/interview/elvis-depressedly-in-christianity-its-kind-of-like-a-big-pro-wrestling-match-between-satan-and-jesus | access-date=July 24, 2023}}
Extreme Championship Wrestling moved away from the supercard model, broadcasting its first pay-per-view event called Barely Legal from the venue in April 1997.{{cite web | title=ECW'S BARELY LEGAL: 15 YEARS LATER, HERE'S THE ORIGINAL REPORT | website=PWInsider.com | date=April 13, 2012 | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/67599/ecws-barely-legal-15-years-later-heres-the-original-report.html | access-date=July 25, 2023}} The promotion never ran another live broadcast from the venue, as their pay-per-view provider Request TV wanted the company to run events in larger cities.{{cite web | title=ECW BARELY LEGAL: DAVE SCHERER'S ORIGINAL REPORT FROM THE WRESTLING LARIAT NEWSLETTER | website=PWInsider.com | date=April 13, 2014 | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/84951/ecw-barely-legal-dave-scherers-original-report-from-the-wrestling-lariat-newsletter.html | access-date=August 3, 2023}}
=2002–2003: Xtreme Pro Wrestling management=
{{Further|Xtreme Pro Wrestling}}
File:Kevin Steen.jpg entering the venue for his match at CZW Cage of Death VI on December 11, 2004]]
Following the closure of Extreme Championship Wrestling in April 2001, Combat Zone Wrestling and Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling began running regular shows at the venue.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&sort=ort&land=3&stadt=7®ion=5&arena=16609&jahr=0&showart=0&ansicht=0&seite=1|title=Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database|author=Saalbach, Axel|work=wrestlingdata.com}} Ring of Honor opted to run their shows at nearby Murphy Recreation Center, citing the need to establish their own legacy separate from ECW.{{cite web|url=http://dgusawrestling.proboards.com/thread/175|title=Gabe's in-dept interview after Era of Honor Begins|work=proboards.com}}
Controversy arose when Xtreme Pro Wrestling signed an exclusive lease with the venue in December 2002 and renamed the building XPW Arena, preventing other promotions from utilizing it.{{cite web | title=Official XPW Press Release- Details On ECW Arena Lease | website=NEWSBOARD | date=December 13, 2002 | url=http://www.wrestling-news.com/nm/publish/news_1653.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061119214629/http://www.wrestling-news.com/nm/publish/news_1653.html | archive-date=November 19, 2006 | url-status=dead | access-date=August 7, 2023}} Kirk Farrington, who had worked for Xtreme Pro Wrestling in California, was named the venue's general manager.{{cite web | title=LUCHA LIBRE NYC | website=projects.jrn.columbia.edu | date=March 26, 2011 | url=http://projects.jrn.columbia.edu/digital/luchalibre/business.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817112239/http://projects.jrn.columbia.edu/digital/luchalibre/business.html | archive-date=August 17, 2018 | url-status=dead | access-date=August 7, 2023}} Forced to relocate, Combat Zone Wrestling moved their shows to CZW Arena in Southwest Philadelphia, Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling moved their shows to Electric Factory in Callowhill, and the South Philly Vikings established a new Viking Hall in East Passyunk Crossing.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwbts.com/columns/b012103.html|last=Magee|first=Bob|title=As I See It - 1/21/2003: New Venues, Debuts, TV, Awards, and other Philly Indy News|work=pwbts.com}}{{cite web | title=Hall available in South Philly | website=southphillyvikings.com | date=June 14, 2004 | url=http://southphillyvikings.com/hallrental.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040811143511/http://southphillyvikings.com/hallrental.html | archive-date=August 11, 2004 | url-status=dead | access-date=August 26, 2023}}
In January 2003, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission banned barbed wire and light tubes from professional wrestling matches in response to violent Xtreme Pro Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling events at the venue.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwbts.com/columns/b111802.html|last=Magee|first=Bob|title=As I See It - 11/18/2002: Pennsylvania Tax Dollars "At Work" Telling Fans What They Can See|work=pwbts.com}}
The building's ownership evicted Xtreme Pro Wrestling from the venue in February 2003 after the promotion failed to make lease payments.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwbts.com/columns/b030403.html|last=Magee|first=Bob|title=As I See It - 3/04/2003: Wrestling returns to the ECW Arena: XPW evicted...CZW returns|work=pwbts.com}} Combat Zone Wrestling resumed running shows at the venue in March 2003, with Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling returning in November 2003.
=2004–2012: Roger Artigiani management=
==Peltz and Hand residency, 2004–2009==
File:Rogers Mtagwa boxing Aldo Valtierra at New Alhambra Arena on July 20, 2007.jpg–Valtierra boxing card on July 20, 2007]]
Roger Artigiani became the venue's general manager in 2004.{{cite web | author=The Providence Journal | title=Marvez: Asylum Arena a throwback to days of ECW | website=ScrippsNews | date=October 26, 2010 | url=http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/57286 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310202157/http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/57286 | archive-date=March 10, 2012 | url-status=dead | access-date=July 31, 2023}} That same year, the building's name was officially changed to New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, which was later shortened to New Alhambra Arena in 2006. The name was suggested by J. Russell Peltz, who began co-promoting professional boxing cards at the venue with Joe Hand, Sr. in May 2004. It paid homage to the original Alhambra Movie Theater in South Philadelphia that hosted boxing in the 1950s and 1960s.{{cite web | title=And on this corner ... | website=South Philly Review | date=October 12, 2006 | url=http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/73717412.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716112943/http://www.southphillyreview.com/news/73717412.html | archive-date=July 16, 2011 | url-status=dead | access-date=July 24, 2023}}
Renovations were undertaken at a cost of $500,000 to improve the building's infrastructure and increase its suitability for boxing.{{cite book | last=Oppenheim | first=G. | title=Boxing in Philadelphia: Tales of Struggle and Survival | publisher=Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | year=2014 | isbn=978-1-4422-3646-2 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xsriBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA125 | access-date=July 30, 2023 | page=125}} A 16-foot boxing ring was installed at the insistence of J. Russell Peltz, who believed that the small dimensions would force boxers to engage with each other and make bouts more exciting. The venue's bleachers were removed and replaced with folding chairs and skyboxes. Land was acquired for a 500-space parking lot that was built across from the venue under Interstate 95.
J. Russell Peltz and Joe Hand, Sr. announced in January 2009 that after a five-year partnership, they would stop promoting boxing cards at the venue and move their shows to The Blue Horizon.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/sports/37988424.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224160936/http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/sports/37988424.html|title=Hand, Peltz move boxing business to Blue Horizon|archive-date=February 24, 2009|work=philly.com}} Although their claimed reason for leaving was a rent increase from $1,000 per month to $6,000 per month, the new rental fee was in actuality $2,500.{{cite web | title=THE FORMER ECW ARENA, AS WE KNOW IT, IS INDEED DONE NEXT MONTH | website=PWInsider.com | date=December 21, 2011 | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/64372/the-former-ecw-arena-as-we-know-it-is-indeed-done-next-month.html?p=1 | access-date=August 12, 2023}} The venue was then renamed to The Arena by general manager Roger Artigiani.{{cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/sports/20090129_New_Alhambra_has_new_name__fight_card.html |title=New Alhambra has new name, fight card |publisher=Philly.com |date=January 29, 2009 |access-date=July 24, 2023}}
==Asylum Fight League naming rights, 2010–2012==
After The Blue Horizon closed in June 2010, J. Russell Peltz and Joe Hand, Sr. returned to once again promote boxing cards at the venue.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/7027718/boxing-closing-philadelphia-blue-horizon-gym-blow-boxing|title=Boxing - Closing of Philadelphia's Blue Horizon Gym is a blow to boxing|work=ESPN.com|date=September 27, 2011}}
Roger Artigiani announced in October 2010 that mixed martial arts group Asylum Fight League had purchased the naming rights to the venue and renamed it Asylum Arena.
=2012–2013: Arena Operating LLC management=
Joanna Pang of the Trocadero Theatre (dba Arena Operating LLC) signed an exclusive lease with the venue in February 2012 with plans to renovate and convert it to a concert hall.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/12/16/online-petition-demands-pro-wrestling-remain-at-south-philly-arena/? |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115235533/http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/phillynow/2011/12/16/online-petition-demands-pro-wrestling-remain-at-south-philly-arena/ |title=Online Petition Demands Pro-Wrestling Remain at South Philly Arena |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |work=philadelphiaweekly.com |url-status=dead }} Forced to relocate, Chikara moved their shows to Trocadero Theatre in Chinatown, while Combat Zone Wrestling moved their shows to Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.{{cite web | last=Namako | first=Jason | title=Indy News #1: CHIKARA, CZW, AWF | website=Wrestleview | date=November 21, 2012 | url=https://www.wrestleview.com/indy-news/37715-indy-news-1-chikara-czw-awf/ | access-date=August 8, 2023}}
Arena Operating LLC was evicted by the building's ownership in April 2013 after Joanna Pang failed to complete her proposed renovations.{{cite web | title=COMPANY THAT TOOK OVER ECW ARENA EVICTED FROM THE HISTORIC VENUE | website=PWInsider.com | date=April 4, 2013 | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/76638/company-that-took-over-ecw-arena-evicted-from-the-historic-venue.html?p=1 | access-date=August 8, 2023}} Pang started the project but never completed it, leaving the venue stripped down to its bare walls.{{cite web | title=FORMER ECW ARENA TO REOPEN | website=PWInsider.com | date=February 2, 2013 | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/75172/former-ecw-arena-to-reopen.html?p=1 | access-date=July 24, 2023}}
=2013–present: Roger Artigiani management=
The venue reopened as 2300 Arena in May 2014, hosting a Peltz Boxing Promotions card for its soft launch.{{cite web | title='New' Arena ready for rumble | website=Inquirer | date=May 16, 2014 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/boxing/20140516__New__Arena_ready_for_rumble.html | access-date=July 24, 2023}} The name referenced a newly constructed entranceway at 2300 South Swanson Street, replacing the original entrance at 7 West Ritner Street.{{cite web | title=Extreme Rising News: iPPV Update, Notes on TV Series, More | website=Extreme Rising News: iPPV Update, Notes on TV Series, More | date=May 16, 2014 | url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/extreme-rising-news-ippv-update-notes-on-tv-series-more/ | access-date=July 24, 2023}}
Renovations were performed that saw a bar constructed in the lobby, with overall seating capacity rising to 1,300. The venue was modernized to accommodate conventions and other large events such as banquets and fashion shows.{{cite web | last=Brennan | first=Chris | title=At the counter-conventions, wrestling the political narrative | website=Inquirer | date=July 18, 2016 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20160718_At_the_counter-conventions__wrestling_the_political_narrative.html | access-date=July 24, 2023}}{{cite web|last=Jones |first=Layla A. |url=http://www.uwishunu.com/2016/09/fashion-comes-philly-fall-events-parties-runway-shows-philadelphia-fashion-week/ |title=Philadelphia Fashion Week Hits Runways September 19–24 |website=Uwishunu.com |date=September 16, 2016 |access-date=March 27, 2017}}
Christy Bottie, an accomplished artist with Mural Arts Philadelphia and Roger Artigiani's business partner, was responsible for designing the renovated venue.{{cite web | last=Zimmaro | first=Mark | title=2300 Arena stands tall during pandemic | website=South Philly Review | date=December 10, 2020 | url=https://southphillyreview.com/2020/12/10/2300-arena-stands-tall-during-pandemic/ | access-date=July 25, 2023}}{{cite web | title=Next on tap: South Philly's event mega-palace, the 2300, is anything Philly needs it to be — - Entertainment Unleashed | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=May 31, 2019 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/2019/05/31/next-on-tap-south-phillys-event-mega-palace-the-2300-is-anything-philly-needs-it-to-be/ | access-date=July 25, 2023}}
{{wide image|File:ROH War of the Worlds Philadelphia.jpg|620px|The venue's renovated interior during ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds – May 14, 2017}}
Notable events
=Professional wrestling=
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An NWA World Title Tournament at the venue on August 27, 1994 ended with Shane Douglas defeating 2 Cold Scorpio in the finals to capture the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1117|title=NWA World Title Tournament|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}} Douglas then threw down the NWA belt and declared himself ECW World Heavyweight Champion, effectively launching Extreme Championship Wrestling as a national promotion.{{cite web | title=Paul Heyman on Shane Douglas and the birth of Extreme | website=WWE | date=August 27, 2014 | url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/ecw/birth-of-extreme | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
Extreme Championship Wrestling broadcast Barely Legal, their first live pay-per-view event from the venue on April 13, 1997. The event was headlined by Terry Funk defeating Raven to become ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Filmmaker Barry W. Blaustein included behind-the-scenes footage of this event in his documentary Beyond the Mat.{{cite web | title=Retro Review: Beyond the Mat DVD – What They Don't Want You To See! | website=Wrestling DVD Network | date=October 28, 2014 | url=https://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/retro-review-beyond-the-mat-dvd/75091/ | access-date=August 23, 2023}}
On June 10, 2005, an unauthorized Extreme Championship Wrestling reunion show called Hardcore Homecoming: An Extreme Reunion set a record gate for the venue with $135,000 in ticket sales.{{cite web | title=Timeline | website=Gerweck.net | date=August 8, 2009 | url=https://www.gerweck.net/information/timeline/ | access-date=August 1, 2023}} The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission lifted their January 2003 ban on barbed wire for the main event Three-Way Dance between Sabu, Shane Douglas and Terry Funk.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/232647-backstage-news-update-from-hardcore-homecoming|title=Backstage News Update From Hardcore Homecoming|author=Clark, Ryan|date=June 11, 2005|work=Wrestlezone}}
The ECW brand of WWE ran a house show at the venue on June 24, 2006, with tickets for the event selling out in under four minutes. Rob Van Dam successfully defended his WWE Championship in the main event against Kurt Angle.{{cite web | last=Csonka | first=Larry | title=411MANIA | website=ECW House Show Results 6.24.06 | date=June 24, 2006 | url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/ecw-house-show-results-6-24-06/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109151327/https://411mania.com/wrestling/ecw-house-show-results-6-24-06/ | archive-date=January 9, 2016 | url-status=dead | access-date=July 25, 2023}}
New Jack was banned from the venue following an incident during a Pro Wrestling Xplosion show on September 13, 2006 .{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/video_reviews/117383/Kayfabe!:-YouShoot-With-New-Jack.htm |title=Wrestling – Kayfabe!: YouShoot With New Jack |publisher=411mania.com |date=September 27, 2009 |access-date=February 12, 2013}} He famously ordered Sprite at the venue's concession stand and was instead given 7 Up, prompting him to verbally harass the stand attendant and assault a member of the ring crew.{{cite web | title=New Jack Taken Off By Police At Indy Show In Philly | website=411mania.com: Wrestling | date=September 14, 2006 | url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/45267/New-Jack-Taken-Off-By-Police-At-Indy-Show-In-Philly.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080312032518/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/45267/New-Jack-Taken-Off-By-Police-At-Indy-Show-In-Philly.htm | archive-date=March 12, 2008 | url-status=unfit | access-date=July 22, 2023}} This ban was later rescinded in 2012.{{cite web | title=COMPLETE EVOLVE 10 - TRIBUTE TO THE ARENA COVERAGE: LOW KI RETURNS, JOHNNY GARGANO DEFENDS THE DGUSA TITLE AGAINST RICOCHET, AND AN EXTREME TRIBUTE TO CLOSE THIS LEGENDARY VENUE | website=PWInsider.com | date=January 14, 2012 | url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=64979&p=4 | access-date=August 7, 2023}}
Scenes from The Wrestler were shot at the venue during the Combat Zone Wrestling show 9 F'N Years on February 9, 2008, with professional wrestler Necro Butcher having a prominent on-screen role in the film.{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1125849/trivia|title=The Wrestler (2008)|work=IMDb}}
A Ring of Honor card on February 28, 2009 was filmed for broadcast as the debut episodes of Ring of Honor Wrestling on HDNet.{{cite web|url=http://rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2566|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205115034/http://rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2566|title=ROH Wrestling|archive-date=February 5, 2009|work=rohwrestling.com}} The event was headlined by Bryan Danielson defeating Austin Aries.{{cite web|url=http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=57138|title=Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database|author=Saalbach, Axel|work=wrestlingdata.com}}
File:Eddie Kingston and Arik Cannon pay tribute to Larry Sweeney at King of Trios 2011.jpg (left) and Arik Cannon paying tribute to Larry Sweeney following their Chikara King of Trios match on April 16, 2011]]
Dragon Gate USA filmed their first pay-per-view event, Enter the Dragon at the venue on July 25, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_34910.shtml|title=Radican's DGUSA 9/4 Enter the Dragon PPV Review (Yamato-Hulk, Young Bucks-CIMA & Yokosuka)|publisher=PW Torch|access-date=October 7, 2009|first=Sean|last=Radican|date=August 31, 2009}} The card was headlined by Open the Dream Gate Champion Naruki Doi defeating Shingo Takagi in a non-title match. It was voted Best Major Show of 2009 by the readers of Wrestling Observer Newsletter.{{cite web | title=DGUSA News and Notes 12.30.10 | website=DGUSA News and Notes 12.30.10 | date=May 20, 2014 | url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/dgusa-news-and-notes-12-30-10/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
In September 2009, independent wrestler Matt Riot died following a Pro Wrestling Academy training session at the venue where he collapsed from a brain hemorrhage.{{cite web|url=http://cbs3.com/topstories/Matt.Lowry.South.2.1186405.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922171403/http://cbs3.com/topstories/Matt.Lowry.South.2.1186405.html|title=Philadelphia Police Probe Mysterious Death Of Minor League Wrestler - cbs3.com|author=CBS|archive-date=September 22, 2009|work=cbs3.com}}
Freedom Fight was filmed by Dragon Gate USA at the venue on November 28, 2009 for pay-per-view broadcast.{{cite web | title=003 DGUSA Open The Freedom Gate 11/28/2009 | website=Wrestling Recaps | date=January 14, 2011 | url=https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2011/01/14/003-dgusa-open-the-freedom-gate-11282009/ | access-date=July 23, 2023}} The event was headlined by BxB Hulk defeating CIMA, Gran Akuma and YAMATO in an elimination match to become inaugural Open the Freedom Gate Champion.
Dragon Gate USA filmed their second-annual Enter the Dragon event at the venue for pay-per-view on July 24, 2010.{{cite web | title=DRAGON GATE USA ENTER THE DRAGON II PPV TAPING LIVE REPORT FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA: BRYAN DANIELSON VS. SHINGO IN MUST SEE MATCH, BxB HULK VS. MOCHIZUKI, KAMIKAZE USA VS. CHIKARA AND MUCH MORE FROM BEST DGUSA SHOW EVER HELD | website=PWInsider.com | date=July 25, 2010 | url=https://pwinsider.com/article/49394/dragon-gate-usa-enter-the-dragon-ii-ppv-taping-live-report-from-philadelphia-pa-bryan-danielson-vs-shingo-in-must-see-match-bxb-hulk-vs-mochizuki-kamikaze-usa-vs-chikara-and-much-more-from-best-dgusa-show-ever-held.html?p=1 | access-date=July 23, 2023}} The card was headlined by Bryan Danielson defeating Shingo Takagi in a dark match.
Chikara held a memorial service for Larry Sweeney at the venue prior to the first night of their King of Trios event on April 15, 2011.{{cite web | title=Tapping into Philadelphia’s Ring | website=The Temple News | date=April 19, 2011 | url=https://temple-news.com/tapping-into-philadelphias-ring/ | access-date=April 19, 2024}} The finals of the 12 Large: Summit, a tournament named in Sweeney's honor, were held at the venue during High Noon on November 13, 2011.{{cite web | title=411’s CHIKARA High Noon Review 11.13.11 | website=411Mania | date=November 13, 2011 | url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-chikara-high-noon-review-11-13-11/ | access-date=April 19, 2024}} Eddie Kingston defeated Mike Quackenbush to win the tournament and become inaugural Chikara Grand Champion.
The venue hosted the premiere of the unauthorized Extreme Championship Wrestling documentary Barbed Wire City on April 20, 2013.{{cite web | title=BARBED WIRE CITY & ECW ARENA NOTES | website=PWInsider.com | date=April 21, 2013 | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/77066/barbed-wire-city-ecw-arena-notes.html?p=1 | access-date=August 7, 2023}} Wrestlers including Don E. Allen, Sal E. Graziano, Shane Douglas and The Blue Meanie were present for the event.
File:Kazuchika Okada poses during Night 2 of ROH-NJPW War of the Worlds.jpg posing at the venue during ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds on May 13, 2015]]
Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling jointly presented War of the Worlds '15 at the venue over two consecutive nights on May 12, 2015 and May 13, 2015.{{cite web | title=COMPLETE ROH-NEW JAPAN WAR OF THE WORLDS COVERAGE FROM PHILADELPHIA | website=PWInsider.com | date=May 12, 2015 | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/93679/complete-rohnew-japan-war-of-the-worlds-coverage-from-philadelphia.html?p=1 | access-date=August 10, 2023}}{{cite web | title=COMPLETE RESULTS FROM RING OF HONOR NIGHT WAR OF THE WORLD NIGHT TWO FROM PHILLY | website=PWInsider.com | date=May 14, 2015 | url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/93701/complete-results-from-ring-of-honor-night-war-of-the-world-night-two-from-philly.html?p=1 | access-date=August 10, 2023}} Originally scheduled as a one-night event, a second night was added after tickets for the original date sold out immediately.{{cite web | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | title=ROH announces another date with New Japan | website=Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Weekly | date=March 11, 2015 | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/104-ring-of-honor/41540-roh-announces-another-date-with-new-japan | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605194710/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/104-ring-of-honor/41540-roh-announces-another-date-with-new-japan | archive-date=June 5, 2015 | url-status=dead | access-date=August 10, 2023}} The first night was headlined by Kazuchika Okada and Shinsuke Nakamura defeating The Briscoes, and the second night was headlined by Adam Cole, Matt Taven and Michael Bennett defeating A.J. Styles and The Young Bucks.
Ring of Honor broadcast Final Battle 2015 on live pay-per-view from the venue on December 18, 2015, an event headlined by Jay Lethal retaining his ROH World Championship against AJ Styles.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/18/1218-roh-final-battle-ppv-results-caldwells-ongoing-live-report/|title=12/18 ROH Final Battle PPV Results - CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|date=December 19, 2015}}
Major League Wrestling presented their inaugural SuperFight card from the venue on February 2, 2019.{{cite web | last=Pizzazz | first=Manolo Has | title=MLW SuperFight Live: Tom Lawlor violently choked out Low Ki to become champ | website=Cageside Seats | date=February 5, 2019 | url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2019/2/5/18212583/mlw-superfight-live-tom-lawlor-violent-choke-low-ki-champion | access-date=July 23, 2023}} The event aired live on beIN Sports and was headlined by Tom Lawlor defeating Low Ki to become MLW World Heavyweight Champion.
Evolve 131 aired live on WWE Network from the venue on July 13, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/evolve-wrestling-131-10th-anniversary-celebration-adam-cole-matt-riddle-wwe-network/|title=Evolve Wrestling's 10th Anniversary Celebration to Stream Live on WWE Network (Exclusive)|date=June 26, 2019}} Adam Cole successfully retained his NXT Championship in the main event against Akira Tozawa.{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/join-411s-live-evolve-10th-anniversary-coverage/|title = 411Mania}}
The VICE series Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential was filmed at the venue in December 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/142320/dark-side-of-the-ring-season-three-update.html?p=1 |title = DARK SIDE OF THE RING SEASON THREE UPDATE {{!}} PWInsider.com}}
Ring of Honor broadcast Death Before Dishonor XVIII on live pay-per-view from the venue on September 12, 2021, an event headlined by Bandido retaining his ROH World Championship against Brody King, Demonic Flamita and EC3 in an elimination match.{{cite web | title=ROH Death Before Dishonor live results: Four-way World title match | website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results | date=September 12, 2021 | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-death-dishonor-live-results-four-way-world-title-match-353036 | access-date=September 18, 2021}}
File:Maika and Megan Bayne in April 2024.jpg (right) raising the arm of Maika at the venue following their Stardom American Dream match on April 4, 2024]]
The venue hosted the inaugural Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame induction ceremony on December 17, 2022.{{cite web | title=Jazz, Madusa, And Luna Vachon Inducted Into Women's Wrestling Hall Of Fame | website=Yahoo Finance | date=December 19, 2022 | url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jazz-madusa-luna-vachon-inducted-011613073.html | access-date=August 14, 2023}} Jazz and Madusa were both on hand to receive their awards, with Gangrel accepting Luna Vachon's posthumous induction on her behalf.{{cite web | title=Jazz, Luna , Madusa Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction | website=YouTube | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Yb7rusoYE | access-date=August 14, 2023}}
New Japan Pro-Wrestling broadcast All Star Junior Festival USA 2023 on live pay-per-view from the venue on August 19, 2023.{{cite web | title=All Star Junior Festival Results (8/19): Mike Bailey, Hiromu Takahashi, Nick Wayne In Action | website=Fightful News | date=August 19, 2023 | url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/all-star-junior-festival-results-819-mike-bailey-hiromu-takahashi-nick-wayne-action | access-date=August 20, 2023}} It was headlined by Mike Bailey defeating Kevin Knight to win the inaugural All Star Jr. Festival USA tournament.
Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling jointly presented Multiverse United 2 on live pay-per-view from the venue on August 20, 2023.{{cite web | title=IMPACT x NJPW Multiverse United 2 (8/20) Results: Alex Shelley Defends Against Hiroshi Tanahashi | website=Fightful News | date=August 20, 2023 | url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/impact-x-njpw-multiverse-united-2-820-results-alex-shelley-defends-against-hiroshi-tanahashi | access-date=August 21, 2023}} Alex Shelley defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi in the main event to retain his Impact World Championship.
World Wonder Ring Stardom broadcast Stardom American Dream 2024 on live pay-per-view from the venue on April 4, 2024.{{cite web | title=▷ Stardom: American Dream 2024 in The Keystone State | website=TrillerTV | url=https://www.trillertv.com/watch/stardom-american-dream-2024/2pep2/ | access-date=March 10, 2024}} Maika defeated Megan Bayne in the main event to retain her World of Stardom Championship.{{cite web | last=C. | first=Steve | title=Stardom American Dream 2024 Results – April 4, 2024 – Maika vs. Megan Bayne | website=TPWW | date=April 4, 2024 | url=https://www.tpww.net/2024/04/stardom-american-dream-2024-results-april-4-2024-maika-vs-megan-bayne/ | access-date=April 5, 2024}}
The venue hosted the NWA 76th Anniversary Show on August 31, 2024.{{cite web | last=Pritchard | first=Bill | title=NWA 76 Confirmed To Take Place On August 31 In Philadelphia | website=Yahoo Entertainment | date=April 2, 2024 | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nwa-76-confirmed-place-august-144142441.html | access-date=April 18, 2024}} It was headlined by Thom Latimer defeating Ethan Carter III to become NWA World's Heavyweight Champion.{{cite web | last=Wilkins | first=Rob | title=Thom Latimer Wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship At NWA '76 | website=Fightful News | date=September 1, 2024 | url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/thom-latimer-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-champion-nwa-76 | access-date=September 1, 2024}}
WWE broadcast NXT 2300 live on The CW from the venue on November 6, 2024.{{cite web | last=Currier | first=Joseph | title=WWE has date booked at former ECW Arena | website=F4W/WON | date=October 17, 2024 | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/wwe-has-date-booked-at-former-ecw-arena/ | access-date=October 18, 2024}} The event was headlined by a 10-woman tag team match that saw Giulia, Jordynne Grace, Kelani Jordan, Stephanie Vaquer, and Zaria defeat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx), Cora Jade, and Roxanne Perez.{{cite web | last=Wells | first=Kelly | title=NXT TV RESULTS (11/6): Wells’s live report on NXT 2300 featuring Bubba Ray Dudley & Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page & Ridge Holland, ten-woman tag match, Lola Vice vs. Jaida Parker in a Hardcore match, more | website=pwtorch.com | date=November 6, 2024 | url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2024/11/06/nxt-tv-results-11-6-wellss-live-report-on-nxt-2300-featuring-bubba-ray-dudley-trick-williams-vs-ethan-page-ridge-holland-ten-woman-tag-match-lola-vice-vs-jaida-parker-in-a/ | access-date=November 7, 2024}}
All Elite Wrestling will stage a multi-week residency at the venue from August 27, 2025 to September 11, 2025.{{cite web | last=Alba | first=Jon | title=AEW Announces Residency At Historic ECW Arena | website=Sports Illustrated | date=May 2, 2025 | url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/aew/aew-announces-residency-at-historic-ecw-arena | access-date=May 2, 2025}} The residency will include live broadcasts of AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor XXII.
=Professional boxing=
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Scenes from Rocky Balboa were shot at the venue in January 2006.{{cite web | title=Behind the Scenes ROCKY BALBOA | website=Total Rocky | date=January 4, 2022 | url=https://totalrocky.com/the-films/rocky-balboa-2006/production-notes/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast a Golden Boy Promotions card from the venue on March 3, 2006 that saw Demetrius Hopkins defeat Mario Ramos by unanimous decision to capture the vacant USBA Junior Welterweight championship.{{cite web | agency=Associated Press | title=Hopkins beats Ramos on decision | website=Deseret News | date=March 6, 2006 | url=https://www.deseret.com/2006/3/6/19941591/hopkins-beats-ramos-on-decision | access-date=July 26, 2023}} ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights then broadcast a Peltz Boxing Promotions card from the venue on August 2, 2006 where Rogers Mtagwa retained his USBA Featherweight championship by knockout over Alvin Brown. Following these broadcasts, ESPN2 commentator Joe Tessitore named it their 2006 Venue of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2542157|title=Wednesday Night Fights' top moments of 2006|work=ESPN.com|date=August 8, 2006}}
Rogers Mtagwa defeated Aldo Valtierra by split decision at the venue on July 20, 2007 to win the vacant NABF Featherweight championship.{{cite web | last=Gelman | first=Bill | title=Mtagwa wins title | website=South Philly Review | date=July 26, 2007 | url=https://southphillyreview.com/2007/07/26/mtagwa-wins-title/ | access-date=July 25, 2023}} The Don Chargin Productions card was broadcast live by Solo boxeo on TeleFutura.{{cite web | last=Donovan | first=Jake | title=Mtagwa and Valtierra Dance Again on Telefutura | website=BoxingScene.com | date=March 5, 2008 | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/mtagwa-valtierra-dance-again-on-telefutura--12965 | access-date=July 25, 2023}}
Bronco McKart defeated Enrique Ornelas by split decision at the venue on August 10, 2007 to capture the vacant NABF Middleweight championship.{{cite web | last=Tornambe | first=Larry | title=McKart Earns the NABF Middleweight Belt | website=BoxingScene.com | date=August 11, 2007 | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/mckart-earns-nabf-middleweight-belt--9883 | access-date=July 25, 2023}} The Golden Boy Promotions card was broadcast live by Solo boxeo on TeleFutura.{{cite web | last=Boxing | first=Peltz | title=Ornelas-McKart Collide on August 10 | website=BoxingScene.com | date=July 5, 2007 | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/ornelas-mckart-collide-on-august-10--9364 | access-date=July 25, 2023}}
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast a Shalyte Entertainment card from the venue on July 10, 2009 that saw Matt Godfrey defeat Shawn Hawk by unanimous decision to retain his NABF Cruiserweight championship.{{cite web | title=FERRANTE vs. BAILEY STEALS SHOW | website=PHILLY BOXING HISTORY | date=July 10, 2009 | url=https://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/fight_stories/stories/2009/20090710_sparena_01.htm | access-date=August 10, 2023}}
A Main Events card on January 21, 2012 aired live from the venue as the debut episode of Fight Night on NBC Sports Network.{{cite web | last=Breen | first=Matt | title=NBC-SN launches boxing series at South Philly arena | website=Inquirer | date=January 21, 2012 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/boxing/20120121_NBC-SN_launches_boxing_series_at_South_Philly_arena.html | access-date=July 25, 2023}} Bryant Jennings defeated Maurice Byarm in the headlining slot by unanimous decision to capture the vacant Pennsylvania Heavyweight championship.{{cite web | title=Jennings Wins While Rosado Steals the Show on NBC's "Fight Night" | website=MyBoxingFans | date=January 24, 2012 | url=https://www.myboxingfans.com/2012/01/jennings-wins-while-rosado-steals-the-show-on-nbcs-fight-night/ | access-date=July 31, 2023}} This bout received the Briscoe Award for 2012 Philly Fight of the Year.{{cite web | title=Philly Boxing History Briscoe Award Winners | website=PHILLY BOXING HISTORY | date=January 21, 2012 | url=https://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/briscoe/winners_2012.htm | access-date=July 31, 2023}}
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast a Peltz Boxing Promotions card from the venue on May 8, 2015 that saw Amir Mansour defeat Joey Dawejko by unanimous decision to capture the vacant Pennsylvania Heavyweight championship.{{cite web | last=Campbell | first=Brian | title=Mansour defeats Dawejko by unanimous decision | website=ESPN.com | date=May 9, 2015 | url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/12850599/amir-mansour-defeats-joey-dawejko-unanimous-decision | access-date=August 10, 2023}} This bout received the Briscoe Award for 2015 Philly Fight of the Year.{{cite web | last=DiSanto | first=John | title=Mansour vs. Dawejko Voted Philly Fight of the Year by Fans | website=PHILLY BOXING HISTORY | date=October 15, 2016 | url=https://www.phillyboxinghistory.com/fight_stories/stories/2016/20161015_fight_01.htm | access-date=August 10, 2023}}
Vyacheslav Shabranskyy defeated Paul Parker by technical knockout at the venue on June 30, 2015 during a Golden Boy Live! event that aired on Fox Sports 2.{{cite web | last=Fischer | first=Doug | title=Vyacheslav Shabranskyy survives two knockdowns, stops Paul Parker | website=The Ring | date=July 1, 2015 | url=https://www.ringtv.com/393241-vyacheslav-shabranskyy-survives-two-knockdowns-stops-paul-parker/ | access-date=August 9, 2023}}
ESPN broadcast a live Premier Boxing Champions card from the venue on August 5, 2016 that saw David Benavidez defeat Denis Douglin by technical knockout.{{cite web | title=Undefeated Rising Star David Benavidez Knocks Out Denis Douglin in Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN & ESPN Deportes Main Event from Philadelphia's 2300 Arena | website=Inside the Ropes Boxing – Your #1 source for boxing news. | date=August 6, 2016 | url=https://itrboxing.com/2016/08/05/undefeated-rising-star-david-benavidez-knocks-denis-douglin-premier-boxing-champions-espn-espn-deportes-main-event-philadelphias-2300-arena/ | access-date=July 20, 2023}}
Top Rank Boxing aired live from the venue on March 30, 2019, with the ESPN broadcast featuring Oleksandr Gvozdyk defeating Doudou Ngumbu by technical knockout to retain his WBC Light Heavyweight championship.{{cite web | last=Muehlhausen | first=Steven | title=Oleksandr Gvozdyk earns unusual TKO over Doudou Ngumbu to retain WBC title | website=Sporting News | date=August 12, 2021 | url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/oleksandr-gvozdyk-vs-doudou-ngumbu-results-highlights-espn-boxing-light-heavyweight/e6cs1j13r5i01vh6t4vkid7oe | access-date=July 19, 2023}}{{cite web | last=Rafael | first=Dan | title=Gvozdyk stops injured Ngumbu in 5th, keeps title | website=ESPN.com | date=March 31, 2019 | url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/26403490/gvozdyk-stops-injured-ngumbu-5th-keeps-title | access-date=July 20, 2023}}
=Cultural=
File:Super Bowl LII Ring - NFL Draft Experience 2021.jpg of the Philadelphia Eagles, which was unveiled at the venue on June 14, 2018]]
The Republican National Committee used the venue for its RNC at the DNC event in July 2016 to counter the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center.{{cite web | last=Brennan | first=Chris | title=At the counter-conventions, wrestling the political narrative | website=Inquirer | date=July 18, 2016 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20160718_At_the_counter-conventions__wrestling_the_political_narrative.html | access-date=August 4, 2023}}
Subaru of America held their annual convention at the venue on April 17, 2018.{{cite web | title=Subaru Event at 2300 Arena | website=Derek Brad Photography | date=April 17, 2018 | url=https://www.derekbrad.com/r2tg/subaru-event-at-2300-arena | access-date=July 25, 2023}}
Following their victory at Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles received their Super Bowl rings during a private ceremony at the venue on June 14, 2018.{{cite web | last=Zangaro | first=Dave | title=Eagles say 'the bigger and blingier, the better' for Super Bowl rings | website=NBC Sports Philadelphia | date=June 14, 2018 | url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/eagles-say-the-bigger-and-blingier-the-better-for-super-bowl-rings/340045/ | access-date=August 4, 2023}} Meek Mill and Rick Ross performed at the ceremony.{{cite web | last=Harling | first=Danielle | title=Meek Mill & Rick Ross Celebrate Philadelphia Eagles Receiving Super Bowl Rings | website=HipHopDX | date=June 15, 2018 | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.47285/title.meek-mill-rick-ross-perform-at-philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-ring-party | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
The Silverback Open Championships were held at the venue in October 2018, with over 850 breakdancers competing during the two-day event.{{cite web | title=Silverback Bboy Events | website=Silverback Bboy Events | date=December 17, 2020 | url=https://silverbackbboyevents.com/championships2018/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
Pig Iron Theatre Company and Mimi Lien staged the premiere of their avant-garde work Superterranean at the venue over several nights in September 2019.{{cite web | last=Timpane | first=John | title=Pig Iron and Mimi Lien go big at MMA arena in South Philly | website=Inquirer | date=September 12, 2019 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/arts/pig-iron-superterranean-mimi-lien-philadelphia-fringe-festival-review-20190912.html | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
Mural Arts Philadelphia held their annual Wall Ball at the venue on April 27, 2023.{{cite web | title=Mural Arts annual Wall Ball honors Philly's first poet laureate | website=The Philadelphia Tribune | date=May 3, 2023 | url=https://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/out_and_about/mural-arts-annual-wall-ball-honors-phillys-first-poet-laureate/article_73b48fb0-60f5-5435-a2d2-8534ce43c7bb.html | access-date=August 12, 2023}} The event featured a Def Poetry Jam reunion performance to honor Sonia Sanchez.{{cite web | last=Given | first=Molly | title=Mural Arts Wall Ball returns with a special performance – Metro Philadelphia | website=Metro Philadelphia | date=April 17, 2023 | url=https://metrophiladelphia.com/mural-arts-wall-ball-2023/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
The national tour of The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience staged a performance at the venue on May 11, 2024.{{cite web | last=Black | first=Matt | title=Mickie James To Star In ‘The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience’ On Tour | website=Yahoo Entertainment | date=March 15, 2024 | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mickie-james-star-last-match-135313679.html?guccounter=1 | access-date=March 31, 2024}} The show was directed by Jeremiah James and starred Afa Anoa'i Jr., Bull James, Matthew Rehwoldt and Mickie James.{{cite web | last=Quinton | first=Jeff | title=Saturday: The Last Match at 2300 Arena in Philly | website=DMV Wrestling News | date=May 10, 2024 | url=https://www.dmvprowrestling.com/p/saturday-the-last-match-at-2300-arena | access-date=May 12, 2024}}
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance appeared at the venue on August 6, 2024 to counter Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appearing at Liacouras Center to announce her running mate for the 2024 United States presidential election.{{cite web | last=Terruso | first=Julia | title=Republican VP nominee JD Vance is coming to South Philly on Tuesday | website=Inquirer | date=August 4, 2024 | url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/jd-vance-philadelphia-campaign-stop-trump-pennsylvania-20240804.html | access-date=August 5, 2024}}
Independent Women's Voice staged their Stand with Women: Equality Isn't a Game event at the venue on October 27, 2024.{{cite web | title=Playbook: Trump closes with cringe | website=POLITICO | date=October 28, 2024 | url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2024/10/28/trump-closes-with-cringe-00185785 | access-date=October 28, 2024}} It featured conservative speakers including Riley Gaines and Tulsi Gabbard.
Records
This is a list of records set by both individuals and groups in various categories at 2300 Arena.
= Professional wrestling =
File:Claudio Castagnoli BDK.jpg (left) wrestling Daisuke Sekimoto at the venue during Chikara King of Trios on April 25, 2010]]
- Most matches: 150, Ruckus{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers-with-most-ecw-asylum-arena-appearances.html|title=Wrestlers with Most Asylum Arena (ECW Arena) Appearances in the Database|work=profightdb.com}}
- Most events: 136, Combat Zone Wrestling{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=14|title=Combat Zone Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- Highest attendance: 1,850, Mike Awesome vs. Spike Dudley, January 15, 2000{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000a.html|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling January - March 2000|work=prowrestlinghistory.com}}
- First match: Road Warrior Hawk defeated Don E. Allen and The Samoan Warrior, May 14, 1993{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1993b.html|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling April - June 1993|work=prowrestlinghistory.com}}
- Longest match: 1:04:00, Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston, Gran Akuma, Mike Quackenbush and The Colony (Fire Ant, Soldier Ant and Worker Ant) vs. Atsushi Ohashi, Daisuke Sekimoto, Jaki Numazawa, Katsumasa Inoue, Ryuji Ito, Shinya Ishikawa and Yuji Okabayashi, October 19, 2008{{cite web | last=Saalbach | first=Axel | title=Longest matches ever | website=wrestlingdata.com | url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=matches | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- Shortest match: 0:09, The Sandman vs. Chad Austin, March 4, 1994; Tommy Dreamer and Johnny Gunn vs. Johnny Hotbody and Tony Stetson, November 13, 1993{{cite web | last=Saalbach | first=Axel | title=Shortest matches ever | website=wrestlingdata.com | url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=matches&kategorie=&liga=&jahrzehnt=&jahr=&monat=&art=1 | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- Most tournament wins: 4, Claudio Castagnoli{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=314|title=Tag World Grand Prix 2006|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1507|title=Last Team Standing Tournament|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=13849|title=CHIKARA Cibernetico & Robin|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1634|title=King Of Trios 2010|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
= Professional boxing =
File:Mike Jones boxing at New Alhambra Arena.jpg at the venue for his ninth professional fight against Doel Carrasquillo on July 20, 2007]]
- Most matches: 12, Mike Jones{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/336576|title=BoxRec - Mike Jones|work=boxrec.com}}
- Most events: 44, Peltz Boxing Promotions{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Russell Peltz | website=BoxRec | date=October 4, 2019 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413159 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2019}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- Highest attendance: 1,433, Christian Carto vs. Victor Ruiz, February 8, 2019{{cite web |url=http://phillyboxinghistory.com/fightlogs/2019_fights.htm |title = 2019 Philadelphia Boxing Events}}
- First match: Earl Clark defeated Kevin Swain, September 24, 1993{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=9812|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408043348/http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=9812|title=BoxRec Boxing Records|archive-date=April 8, 2015|work=boxrec.com}}
- Longest match: 12 rounds, Keita Obara vs. Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, March 30, 2019;{{cite web | last=Idec | first=Keith | title=Gvozdyk-Ngumbu Undercard Results From Philadelphia | website=BoxingScene.com | date=March 30, 2019 | url=https://www.boxingscene.com/gvozdyk-ngumbu-undercard-results-from-philadelphia--137540 | access-date=July 19, 2023}} Derek Ennis vs. Gabriel Rosado, July 30, 2010;{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1518926|title=BoxRec - Derek Ennis v Gabriel Rosado|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621220705/http://boxrec.com/bout/1518926|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}} Enrique Ornelas vs. Bronco McKart, August 10, 2007;{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1214407|title=BoxRec - Enrique Ornelas v Bronco McKart|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621213412/http://boxrec.com/bout/1214407|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}} Rogers Mtagwa vs. Aldo Valtierra, July 20, 2007;{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1196435|title=BoxRec - Rogers Mtagwa v Aldo Valtierra|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621213916/http://boxrec.com/bout/1196435|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}} Demetrius Hopkins vs. Mario Ramos, March 3, 2006;{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1057367|title=BoxRec - Demetrius Hopkins v Mario Ramos|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621220643/http://boxrec.com/bout/1057367|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}} Larry Mosley vs. Miguel Figueroa, March 3, 2006{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1057368|title=BoxRec - Larry Mosley v Miguel Figueroa|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621221049/http://boxrec.com/bout/1057368|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}
- Shortest match: 0:22, Derrick Webster vs. Obodai Sai, November 25, 2014{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/bout/1933519|title=BoxRec - Derrick Webster v Obodai Sai|work=boxrec.com|access-date=June 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621220745/http://boxrec.com/bout/1933519|archive-date=June 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}
= Mixed martial arts =
- Most matches: 4, Sean Brady{{cite web | last=Critchfield | first=Tristen | title=Sean Brady MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography | website=Sherdog | date=November 23, 1992 | url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sean-Brady-126971 | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- Most events: 29, Cage Fury Fighting Championships{{cite web | title=Cage Fury Fighting Championships Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more | website=Sherdog | date=July 20, 2023 | url=http://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Cage-Fury-Fighting-Championships-813 | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- Highest attendance: 1,300, LeVon Maynard vs. Matt Makowski, February 27, 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.thirdpopmma.com/daily/2010/3/1/matrix-fights-1-delivers-a-new-standard-for-phillys-local-mm.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628042515/http://www.thirdpopmma.com/daily/2010/3/1/matrix-fights-1-delivers-a-new-standard-for-phillys-local-mm.html|title=ThirdPopMMA - Daily - Matrix Fights 1 delivers a new standard for Philly's local MMA scene. |archive-date=June 28, 2012|work=thirdpopmma.com}}
- First match: Dan Matala defeated Nick Simonetta, August 21, 2009{{cite web | title=TAA - The Arena Assault | website=Sherdog | date=August 21, 2009 | url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/TAA-The-Arena-Assault-16050 | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- Longest match: 5 rounds, Cedric Gunnison vs. Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov, March 31, 2023;{{cite web | title=CFFC 117 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 117: Gunnison vs. Kamchybekov | website=Sherdog | date=March 31, 2023 | url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/CFFC-117-Cage-Fury-Fighting-Championships-117-Gunnison-vs-Kamchybekov-96436 | access-date=July 20, 2023}} Bassil Hafez vs. Evan Cutts, April 1, 2021;{{cite web | last=Pettry | first=Jay | title=CFFC 94 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 94 | website=Sherdog | date=April 1, 2021 | url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/CFFC-94-Cage-Fury-Fighting-Championships-94-88896 | access-date=July 20, 2023}} Jason Norwood vs. Jeremiah Wells, August 17, 2018{{cite web |url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/CES-MMA-52-Norwood-vs-Wells-69971 |title = CES MMA 52 - Norwood vs. Wells}}
- Shortest match: 0:15, Brylan Van Artsdalen vs. Shane Hutchinson, June 11, 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/events/MF_Matrix_Fights_2/33899|title=MF - Matrix Fights 2|work=MMA-Core}}
Promotional history
=Professional wrestling=
These professional wrestling promotions have held events at 2300 Arena.
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- {{flagicon|United States}} Extreme Championship Wrestling (1993–2000){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=3|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Soul City Wrestling (1998){{cite web | last=Cipriano | first=Ralph | title=Wrestling Fans Get A Hold Of Some 'Good, Clean Fun' The Audience Won't Find Foul Language Or Chair-throwing In The New Soul City League. | website=Philly.com | date=May 25, 1998 | url=http://articles.philly.com/1998-05-25/news/25739679_1_wrestlers-clean-fun-foul-language | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103205236/http://articles.philly.com/1998-05-25/news/25739679_1_wrestlers-clean-fun-foul-language | archive-date=January 3, 2014 | url-status=unfit | access-date=July 28, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Break the Barrier (1999){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=26786|title=Break The Barrier|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Jersey All Pro Wrestling (2000–2010){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=30|title=Jersey All Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Main Event Championship Wrestling (2001){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=36|title=Main Event Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Combat Zone Wrestling (2001–2018)
- {{flagicon|United States}} Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling (2002–2005){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=16|title=Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Women's Extreme Wrestling (2002–2009){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1489|title=Women's Extreme Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Major League Wrestling (2002–2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=22|title=Major League Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Xtreme Pro Wrestling (2002–2003){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=39|title=Xtreme Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Independent Championship Wrestling (2002){{cite web | title=Independent Wrestling Results - November 2002 | website=onlineworldofwrestling.com| url=https://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2002-11.html | access-date=July 28, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Heritage Wrestling Alliance (2003){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1258|title=Heritage Wrestling Alliance|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling World-1 (2004){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=27|title=Pro Wrestling World-1|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Hardcore Homecoming (2005){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=286|title=Hardcore Homecoming|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} IWA Mid-South (2005–2007){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=10|title=IWA Mid-South|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|Canada}} International Wrestling Syndicate (2005){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=50|title=International Wrestling Syndicate|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Chikara (2005–2015){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=18|title=CHIKARA|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Dangerous Women of Wrestling (2006–2010){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=2966|title=Dangerous Women of Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Ring of Honor (2006–2021){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=4|title=Ring Of Honor|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling Unplugged (2006–2008){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=69|title=Pro Wrestling Unplugged|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} United Wrestling Federation (2006–2007){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=159|title=United Wrestling Federation|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2006–2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=5|title=Impact Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1|title=World Wrestling Entertainment|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|Japan}} Dragon Gate (2006){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=7237|title=PWU/Dragon Gate East Meets West - "Global Warming"|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling Xplosion (2006){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=207|title=Pro Wrestling Xplosion|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Juggalo Championship Wrestling (2006–2007){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=316|title=Juggalo Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Wicked Hanuman (2007){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1579|title=Wicked Hanuman|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Velocity Pro Wrestling (2008–2009){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=397|title=Velocity Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Legends of the Arena (2009){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=40465|title=Legends Of The Arena|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Dragon Gate USA (2009–2011){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=545|title=Dragon Gate USA|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} American Luchacore (2009){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=473|title=American Luchacore|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|Germany}} Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2010–2011){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=35|title=Westside Xtreme Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|Japan}} New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2011–2023){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=7|title=New Japan Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Evolve Wrestling (2012–2019){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=601|title=EVOLVE Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Extreme Rising (2013){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=912|title=Extreme Rising|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Masked Republic (2014–2022){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=109686|title=Masked Mania|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=951|title=Expo Lucha|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Wrestling with Disaster (2014){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=112671|title=Wrestling With Disaster: The Final Cut|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} House of Hardcore (2014–2019){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=949|title=House Of Hardcore|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Women Superstars Uncensored (2015){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=414|title=Women's Superstars United|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Lucha Libre (2016)
- {{flagicon|United States}} Game Changer Wrestling (2016){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=710|title=Game Changer Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} World of Unpredictable Wrestling (2016){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/en/?id=8&nr=815|title=World Of Unpredictable Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} WildKat Pro Wrestling (2017–2018){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=846|title=WildKat Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Micro Championship Wrestling (2017){{cite web | last=McQuade | first=Dan | title=Mini McGregor Falls To Mini Mayweather In Likely Preview Of Actual Fight | website=Deadspin | date=August 21, 2017 | url=https://deadspin.com/mini-mcgregor-falls-to-mini-mayweather-in-likely-previe-1798151617 | access-date=July 28, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Progress Wrestling (2018){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=903|title=PROGRESS Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} M.A.S.S. Entertainment (2019){{cite web | title=War of Lucha Libre — - Entertainment Unleashed | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=August 24, 2019 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/war-of-lucha-libre-2019-october-13/ | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Battleground Championship Wrestling (2021–2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=3126|title=Battleground Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|Japan}} World Wonder Ring Stardom (2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=745|title=World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom)|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} WrestleCon (2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=386837|title=Wrestling In The USA - Freelance Shows WrestleCon Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow 2024|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} National Wrestling Alliance (2024–2025){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=9|title=National Wrestling Alliance|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (2025){{cite web | last=Kreikenbohm | first=Philip | title=TWA One And Done | website=cagematch.net | url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=424859 | access-date=May 5, 2025}}
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=Professional boxing=
These professional boxing promotions have held events at 2300 Arena.
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Don Elbaum Promotions (1993){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Don Elbaum | website=BoxRec | date=October 1, 2016 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/91151 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2016}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Dee Lee Promotions (2000–2007){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Diane Lee Fischer | website=BoxRec | date=September 17, 2022 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413908 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2022}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Peltz Boxing Promotions (2004–2019)
- {{flagicon|United States}} Power Productions (2005–2010){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Greg Robinson | website=BoxRec | date=February 7, 2014 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413189 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2014}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Golden Boy Promotions (2006–2015){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Richard Schaefer | website=BoxRec | date=November 11, 2022 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413072 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2022}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Oscar De La Hoya | website=BoxRec | date=July 15, 2023 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/8253 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2023}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Top Rank (2007–2019){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Bob Arum | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413158 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Don Chargin Productions (2007–2011){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Don Chargin | website=BoxRec | date=October 6, 2018 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413209 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2018}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Joe Hand Promotions (2007–2022){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Joe Hand | website=BoxRec | date=October 29, 2022 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413523 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2022}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Prime Time Entertainment (2007){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Richard T Clark | website=BoxRec | date=August 24, 2007 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/424797 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2007}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Xtreme Productions Inc. (2009){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Greg Robinson | website=BoxRec | date=March 13, 2009 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/477679 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2009}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Shalyte Entertainment (2009){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Blaine Garner | website=BoxRec | date=July 10, 2009 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/500133 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2009}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} KEA Boxing (2010–2011){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Andre Kut | website=BoxRec | date=May 4, 2018 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/425688 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2018}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|Russia}} No Limits Promotions (2010){{cite web | title=BoxRec: German Titov | website=BoxRec | date=March 4, 2017 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413424 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2017}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Kirill Pchelnikov | website=BoxRec | date=January 6, 2018 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/503183 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2018}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Michael Zhovtis | website=BoxRec | date=August 27, 2011 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/541493 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2011}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Greg Cohen Promotions (2012–2018){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Greg Cohen | website=BoxRec | date=June 10, 2023 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/545714 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2023}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Main Events (2012–2014){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Kathy Duva | website=BoxRec | date=December 17, 2020 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413067 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2020}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} BAM Boxing (2014–2022){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Brittany Rogers | website=BoxRec | date=October 29, 2022 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/577041 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2022}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} D&D Management (2014){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Doc Nowicki | website=BoxRec | date=May 13, 2017 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/704748 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2017}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Price Promotions (2014–2021){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Dave Price | website=BoxRec | date=February 18, 2023 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/704747 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2023}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} King's Promotions (2015–2023){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Marshall Kauffman | website=BoxRec | date=June 5, 2021 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/414197 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2021}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} TGB Promotions (2016){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Tom Brown | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/429244 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Final Forum (2016){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Sal Musumeci | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413246 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} GH3 Promotions (2016–2020){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Vito Mielnicki | website=BoxRec | date=February 14, 2020 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/640377 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2020}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Victory Boxing Promotions (2016–2017){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Chris Middendorf | website=BoxRec | date=February 2, 2018 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/418802 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2018}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} CES Boxing (2017){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Jimmy Burchfield | website=BoxRec | date=March 7, 2020 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413074 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2020}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Hard Hitting Promotions (2018–2023){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Will Ruiz | website=BoxRec | date=July 23, 2022 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/656753 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2022}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Manny Rivera | website=BoxRec | date=September 17, 2009 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/733295 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2009}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Raging Babe Events (2019){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Michelle Rosado | website=BoxRec | date=October 4, 2019 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/637492 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2019}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} RDR Promotions (2020–2022){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Rodney Rice | website=BoxRec | date=October 9, 2021 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/916903 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2021}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Jeter Promotions (2021–2022){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Christen Jeter | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/637424 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Tony Jeter | website=BoxRec | date=March 8, 2019 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/30943 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2019}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} R&B Promotions (2023–2024){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Alex Barbosa | website=BoxRec | date=May 14, 2016 | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/582233 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec | 2016}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Team Combat League (2024){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Dewey Cooper | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/70915 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 21, 2024}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} DiBella Entertainment (2024){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Lou DiBella | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413144 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 26, 2024}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Swift Promotions (2024–2025){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Mike Farrell | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/1239678 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 21, 2024}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} KOhen Promotions (2024–2025){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Kali Reis | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/466374 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=September 21, 2024}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Tale of Garcia (2024){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Danny Garcia | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/268172 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=September 21, 2024}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (2025){{cite web | title=BoxRec: David Feldman | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/78248 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 22, 2025}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} ProBox Promotions (2025){{cite web | title=BoxRec: Garry Jonas | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/658802 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=May 2, 2025}}
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=Mixed martial arts=
These mixed martial arts promotions have held events at 2300 Arena.
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- {{flagicon|United States}} Extreme Force Productions (2009){{cite web | title=The Arena Assault at ... The Arena in Philly - MMA Explosion | website=yorkblog.com | date=March 9, 2010 | url=http://www.yorkblog.com/mma/2009/08/the-arena-assault-at-the-arena.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309224053/http://www.yorkblog.com/mma/2009/08/the-arena-assault-at-the-arena.html | archive-date=March 9, 2010 | url-status=dead | access-date=July 29, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Asylum Fight League (2009–2017){{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Asylum_Fight_League/3771|title=Asylum Fight League (AFL)|work=MMA-Core}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Matrix Fights (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Matrix_Fights/3626|title=Matrix Fights|work=MMA-Core}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Locked In The Cage (2011){{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Locked_In_The_Cage/3868|title=Locked In The Cage (LITC)|work=MMA-Core}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Cage Fury Fighting Championships (2014–2025){{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Cage_Fury_Fighting_Championships/1796|title=Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC)|work=MMA-Core}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Dead Serious MMA (2015–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/promotions/296-dead-serious-mma-dsmma|title=Dead Serious MMA - DSMMA - MMA Promoter Page - Tapology}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} World Cagefighting Championships (2016){{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/organizations/World-Cagefighting-Championships-Pennsylvania-2535|title = World Cagefighting Championships (Pennsylvania) Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Art of War Cage Fighting (2017–2020){{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Art-of-War-Cage-Fighting-12155|title = Art of War Cage Fighting Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} CES MMA (2018){{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/organizations/Classic-Entertainment-and-Sports-CES-MMA-3124|title = Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA) Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more}}
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=Concerts=
These musicians and comedians have performed headlining concerts at 2300 Arena.
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- {{flagicon|United States}} Biohazard (2003)
- {{flagicon|United States}}{{flagicon|Japan}} Peelander-Z (2006){{cite web|url=http://worshiprecs.com/events/rock-and-roller-derby-feat-rob-paine/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413183226/http://worshiprecs.com/events/rock-and-roller-derby-feat-rob-paine/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-04-13|title=Rock and Roller Derby feat Rob Paine|work=Worship Recordings}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Shovelhook (2007){{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1186033516.shtml |title=Pro Wrestling Unplugged on August 18 + Jericho and 'cancer fundraiser' |publisher=Wrestleview.com |access-date=October 16, 2015}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Assemblage 23 (2007)
- {{flagicon|United States}} New York Dolls (2008){{cite web | last=Berlyant | first=Matthew | title=New York Dolls - The New Alhambra Arena (Philadelphia, PA)February 14, 2008 | website=The Big Takeover | date=February 14, 2008 | url=https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/new-york-dolls-the-new-alhembra-arena-philadelphia-pa-february-14-2008 | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Sapremia (2008){{cite web | title=Sapremia at The Arena (Philadelphia, PA) on 4 Oct 2008 | website=Last.fm | date=October 4, 2008 | url=https://www.last.fm/event/764804+Sapremia+at+The+Arena+on+04+October+2008 | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Gorgeous Frankenstein (2008){{cite web | title=Sep 05, 2008: Gorgeous Frankenstein / Bella Morte / The Banner / Car Bomb at The Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | website=Concert Archives | date=September 5, 2008 | url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/gorgeous-frankenstein-bella-morte-the-banner-car-bomb-99d79aeb-2366-4080-ba1b-179f3791f923 | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Imperative Reaction (2008){{cite web | title=Oct 14, 2008: Imperative Reaction / SITD at The Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | website=Concert Archives | date=October 14, 2008 | url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/imperative-reaction-sitd-94101e6f-85ca-487f-bc5c-4384481dcb3b | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Deicide (2009){{cite web | title=Hostile City Death Fest | website=All Metal Festivals | date=March 19, 2009 | url=https://www.allmetalfest.com/hostile-city-death-fest/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Absu (2009){{cite web | title=Absu Setlist at Hostile City Death Fest | website=setlist.fm | date=July 5, 2009 | url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/absu/2009/the-asylum-philadelphia-pa-5bd66b3c.html | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Drop the Lime (2010){{cite web | title=Drop The Lime at Asylum Arena (29 Oct 2010) | website=Songkick | date=October 29, 2010 | url=https://www.songkick.com/concerts/6800536-drop-the-lime-at-asylum-arena | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Stan Bush (2011){{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/57156/chikara-fan-conclave-report.html?p=1|title=CHIKARA FAN CONCLAVE REPORT - PWInsider.com|work=pwinsider.com}}
- {{flagicon|Mexico}} Kinto Sol (2015–2017){{cite web | title=Kinto Sol, AKWID, Microphone Killa w/Famosos @ 2300 Arena at 2300 Arena (Philadelphia) on 18 May 2015 | website=Last.fm | date=May 18, 2015 | url=https://www.last.fm/event/4121422+Kinto+Sol,+AKWID,+Microphone+Killa+w%2FFamosos+@+2300+Arena | access-date=August 12, 2023}}{{cite web | title=KINTO SOL EAST COAST 2017 TOUR | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/kintosolporvida/photos/a.10152429924430103/10158191386810103/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} TKA (2015){{cite web | title=TKA/K7 Live at 2300 Arena (Philadelphia) on 25 Apr 2015 | website=Last.fm | date=April 25, 2015 | url=https://www.last.fm/event/4091312+TKA%2FK7+Live | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Fabulous Thunderbirds (2015) {{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/889022047849610/ |title=1ST ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL @2300 ARENA |publisher=Facebook |date=October 24, 2015 |access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- {{flagicon|Finland}} Stone (2016){{cite web |url=http://events.925xtu.cbslocal.com/philadelphia_pa/events/stone-mach22-tony-mecca-cyanide-saints-/E0-001-091816587-2 |title=STONE- MACH22- Tony Mecca- Cyanide Saints at 2300 Arena {{pipe}} Latest CBS Local Philadelphia 92.5 XTU Events - Events « 92.5 XTU |website=Events.925xtu.cbslocal.com |date=April 23, 2016 |access-date=March 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155124/http://events.925xtu.cbslocal.com/philadelphia_pa/events/stone-mach22-tony-mecca-cyanide-saints-/E0-001-091816587-2 |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Big Freedia (2016){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/269133210120274/ |title=Big Freedia and Drag Mafia at the 2300 Arena! |publisher=Facebook |date=July 29, 2016 |access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Trina (2016){{cite web |url=http://philly.carpediem.cd/events/590145-philly-loves-hip-hop-fashion-at-2300-arena/ |title=Philly Loves Hip Hop & Fashion! @ 2300 Arena, Philadelphia [from 30 July to 1 August] |website=Philly.carpediem.cd |access-date=March 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211184106/http://philly.carpediem.cd/events/590145-philly-loves-hip-hop-fashion-at-2300-arena/ |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- {{flagicon|Canada}} Pat Travers Band (2016){{cite web|url=http://eventerbee.com/event/pat-travers-tony-mecca-the-heavy-mental-gypsys-whiskey-grin,347063355637298 |title=Pat Travers / Tony Mecca & The Heavy Mental Gypsys/ Whiskey Grin, 2300 Arena |website=Eventerbee.com |access-date=March 27, 2017}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} John Corabi (2017){{cite web | title=John Corabi live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Concert Review | website=Sleaze Roxx - Your 80's hard rock and heavy metal resource. | date=March 29, 2017 | url=https://sleazeroxx.com/concerts/john-corabi-live-in-philadelphia-pennsylvania-usa-concert-review/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Michale Graves (2017){{cite web | title=NARPP presents Michale Graves | website=2300 | date=October 31, 2017 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/narpp-presents-michale-graves-2017-nov-24/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Rick Ross (2018){{cite web | last=Rosenblatt | first=Zack | title=Eagles Super Bowl rings: Details, photos, diamonds | website=lehighvalleylive | date=June 15, 2018 | url=https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/philadelphia-eagles/2018/06/eagles_super_bowl_rings_details_photos_price_best_dressed_pl.html | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Meek Mill (2018)
- {{flagicon|United States}} Beanie Sigel (2018){{cite web | title=The Bully & The Ghost | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=August 18, 2018 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/the-bully-and-the-ghost-2018-aug-18/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|Ghana}} Michael Blackson (2018){{cite web | title=Beauty & The Beast - Michael Blackson & Torrei Hart | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=October 9, 2018 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/beauty-the-beast-michael-blackson-torrei-hart-2018-oct-21/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|Russia}} Katya Zamolodchikova (2019){{Cite web|url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/katya-help-me-im-dying-comedy-tour-2019-july-30/|title = Katya - Help Me I'm Dying Comedy Tour}}
- {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} Carl Palmer (2019–2022){{Cite web|url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/carl-palmers-elp-legacy-live-2019-nov-9/|title=Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy LIVE}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Tantric (2019){{cite web | title=Tantric and guests — - Entertainment Unleashed | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=November 26, 2019 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/tantric-and-guests-2019-december-21/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} All or Nothing (2022){{cite web | title=Masquerade: A True Rock n Roll Experience — - Entertainment Unleashed | website=2300 - Entertainment Unleashed | date=July 25, 2022 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/masquerade-a-true-rock-n-roll-experience-2022-july-28-30/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Steven Adler (2022){{cite web | last=Wilk | first=Shannon | title=BLE Masquerade Day 2 – 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA 7/29/22 | website=Rockin' Interviews - A music publication showcasing the best in rock, metal and indie. | date=August 12, 2022 | url=https://rockininterviews.com/ble-masquerade-day-2-2300-arena-in-philadelphia-pa-7-29-22/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Autograph (2022){{cite web | last=Wilk | first=Shannon | title=BLE Masquerade Day 3 – 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA 7/30/22 | website=Rockin' Interviews - A music publication showcasing the best in rock, metal and indie. | date=August 17, 2022 | url=https://rockininterviews.com/ble-masquerade-day-3-2300-arena-in-philadelphia-pa-7-30-22/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Jeff Hardy (2024){{cite web | last=Thapa | first=Monika | title=Jeff Hardy booked during WrestleMania 40 weekend | website=Sportskeeda | date=January 31, 2024 | url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-jeff-hardy-booked-wrestlemania-40-weekend | access-date=March 26, 2024}}
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=Training=
These professional boxing and professional wrestling schools have held training sessions at 2300 Arena.
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- {{flagicon|United States}} ECW Wrestling Academy (1993–1995){{cite book | last=Gordon | first=T. | last2=Oliver | first2=S. | title=Tod is God: The Authorized Story of How I Created Extreme Championship Wrestling | publisher=Permuted Platinum | year=2023 | isbn=978-1-63758-867-3 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Mt61EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT169 | access-date=August 21, 2023 | page=169}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} House of Hardcore (1996–2001){{cite web | last=Harder | first=Jon | title=Danny Doring and Roadkill: True ECW Originals | website=hardwayhq | date=March 19, 2019 | url=https://www.hardwayhq.com/single-post/doring-and-roadkill | access-date=July 22, 2023}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Joe Hand Boxing Gym (2004–2009){{cite web | title=2004 Pennsylvania Golden Gloves State Champions| website=PA Golden Gloves | date=January 1, 2006 | url=https://pagoldengloves.com/2004_state_champs.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060101074920/https://pagoldengloves.com/2004_state_champs.html | archive-date=January 1, 2006 | url-status=usurped | access-date=July 25, 2023}}{{cite web|url=http://www.doghouseboxing.com/DHB/Kravetz012612.htm|title=A Philadelphia Story: Generations at Hand|work=doghouseboxing.com}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling Academy (2005–2012){{cite web|url=http://academy.czwrestling.com/history.php|title=CZW Professional Wrestling Academy - Learn how to CRUSH the competition!|author=Brain|work=czwrestling.com|access-date=March 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406055116/http://academy.czwrestling.com/history.php|archive-date=April 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Wrestle Factory (2005–2012){{cite web |url=https://thewrestlefactory.com/grads.html |title = Pro Wrestling Training at The Wrestle Factory}}
- {{flagicon|United States}} Xtreme Fight Club Wrestling Academy (2006–2007){{cite web | title=WANNA BECOME A PRO WRESTLER, MANAGER OR VALET? | website=WrestlingFigs | url=https://wrestlingfigs.com/wrestlingnews/wanna-become-a-pro-wrestler-manager-or-valet/ | date=August 8, 2006 | access-date=August 17, 2023}}
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Special features
=Hardcore Hall of Fame=
{{main|Hardcore Hall of Fame}}
File:Public Enemy Hardcore Hall of Fame.jpg banners paying tribute to Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge on April 23, 2010]]
The venue is home to the Hardcore Hall of Fame, which commemorates the careers of professional wrestlers and wrestling personalities who have contributed to the legacy of both 2300 Arena and hardcore wrestling. It was established in 2002 following the death of former Extreme Championship Wrestling star Rocco Rock, who suffered a fatal heart attack while driving to the venue for an appearance with Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling.{{cite web | last=Mooneyham | first=Mike | title=Petty Found Success Late In Career | website=The Wrestling Gospel According to Mike Mooneyham - Sex, Lies and Headlocks | date=September 20, 2002 | url=https://mikemooneyham.com/2002/09/20/petty-found-success-late-in-career/ | access-date=July 22, 2023}} Banners representing all inductees are on permanent display within the venue.{{cite web | title=I Was There: MLW Fightland South Philly | website=Minutes to Bell Time | date=February 7, 2020 | url=https://minutestobelltime.com/i-was-there-mlw-south-philly/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}}
=Bar 2300=
The venue's lobby contains Bar 2300, a bar with a capacity of 350 that provides service during events, and also hosts intimate concert performances.{{cite web | title=Hesheyfest 2017 | website=2300 | date=October 9, 2017 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/hesheyfest-2017-2017-dec-3/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}} Vicki Pohl, niece of Bruce Montgomery, runs in-house catering.{{cite web | title=Board Members | website=The Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts - BMFA | date=July 1, 2014 | url=https://www.brucemontgomery.org/about/board/ | access-date=March 31, 2024}}
Tributes to the venue's past are represented by the bar's decor, with paintings by artist Christy Bottie that commemorate prior wrestling and combat sport events. Bottie also painted a mural dedicated to Extreme Championship Wrestling in the men's room, which has since become a popular photo op.
Transportation access
2300 Arena is located within two miles of both the Front Street exit (Exit 351) of Interstate 76, and the Columbus Boulevard exit (Exit 20) of Interstate 95.{{cite web | title=Directions | website=2300 | date=April 30, 2023 | url=https://2300arena.com/venue-info/directions/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}}
On-street parking is available in front of the building on South Swanson Street, and to the side of the building on both West Ritner Street and Wolf Street.{{cite web | title=Parking | website=2300 | date=February 26, 2021 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/venue-info/parking/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}}
SEPTA maintains bus stops located within walking distance from the venue, providing local service on Route 7 (Weccacoe Avenue and Wolf Street), Route 57 (2nd Street and West Ritner Street), and Route G (Oregon Avenue and Front Street).{{cite web | title=How to get to 2300 S Swanson St in Philadelphia by Bus, Subway or Train? | website=Moovit | date=August 17, 2023 | url=https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-2300_S_Swanson_St-Philadelphia_PA-site_43867238-282 | access-date=August 17, 2023}}
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External links
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