New Alhambra Arena

Asylum Arena, known as the ECW Arena from 1993 to 2001, is a former warehouse and current multi-purpose venue used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, and mixed martial arts events. It is located in South Philadelphia on the corner of South Swanson Street and West Ritner Street. It is considered a legendary venue by fans of hardcore wrestling. Joanna Pang, owner of the Trocadero Theatre, plans to lease the facility beginning in February 2012 and convert it to concert venue, potentially shutting out sporting events. The facility was originally a warehouse in the 1970s. Rail tracks next to the building allowed trains to drop off freight for storage and then continue on to their destinations. The tracks were eventually paved over...