WWE Announces Partnership With Visit Atlantic City for Upcoming Raw & SmackDown Double-TV Taping

As previously reported, WWE announced multiple dates and venues for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown later this summer. This included a double Raw and SmackDown TV taping on June 29 at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. WWE also announced more details on the return to Atlantic City in June, which marks the first televised WWE event since an episode of SmackDown in 2008.

Tickets for the event go on sale on Friday, May 15 at 10:00 am ET at Ticketmaster.com. Presale access will begin on Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 am ET. Atlantic City previously hosted WrestleMania IV in 1988, WrestleMania V in 1989, and multiple other WWE live events.

Speaking on the announcement via a press release, Visit Atlantic City President and CCEO Garry Musich commented, “WWE’s return to Atlantic City marks another exciting chapter in our city’s ongoing evolution as a premier entertainment destination.” He added, “From legendary WrestleMania moments to today’s world-class performances, Atlantic City continues to deliver 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 define Atlantic City.”

Meanwhile, Boardwalk Hall General Manager Jim McDonald commented, “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.” McDonald continued, “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 is looking forward to welcoming back the WWE and their incredibly loyal fan base back to Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City.”

More details on the upcoming shows can be found at WWE’s website.