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When Bruce Springsteen wrote the lyrics “Meet me tonight in Atlantic City”, he probably wasn’t really thinking about pro wrestling.
Well, in a few weeks, WWE superstars could start the line.
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Eddie Guerrero enters the ring with a low rider during SmackDown at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on March 9, 2004. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE)
WWE announced Thursday that it will air “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night SmackDown” at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The company said it will be their first televised events at the venue in nearly 20 years.
The event will be a double taping of Raw and Smackdown and will take place on June 29.
“WWE’s return to Atlantic City marks another exciting chapter in our city’s ongoing evolution as a premier entertainment destination,” Visit Atlantic City President and CEO Gary Musich said in a press release. “From legendary WrestleMania moments to today’s world-class performances, Atlantic City continues to provide dynamic year-round experiences for visitors.
“Hosting ‘Monday Night Raw’ at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall underscores our commitment to bringing globally recognized events to the destination and reinforces the energy, excitement and nonstop entertainment that defines Atlantic City.”
An arena scene during WrestleMania IV at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ on March 27, 1988. (WWE/WWE/Getty Images)
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The last televised WWE event to take place there was SmackDown in 2008.
WrestleMania 4 and WrestleMania 5 took place in New Jersey’s casino hub in 1988 and 1989, respectively.
“Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City share a rich history with WWE, including hosting WrestleMania IV and V and numerous events over the years,” added Jim McDonald, member of the Oak View Group and general manager of Boardwalk Hall, in a press release. “We are grateful to partner with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission and WWE to bring two major nationally televised events – ‘Monday Night Raw’ and ‘SmackDown’. Our team looks forward to welcoming WWE and their incredibly loyal fan base back to Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City.”
It is unclear who will be in the program.
Liv Morgan makes her debut on Monday Night RAW at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin on June 16, 2025. (Rich Freeda/WWE)
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Atlantic City is a few miles away from Philadelphia – the home of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Liv Morgan and AJ Lee are also New Jerseyans who could probably be a part of the show.
