Editing 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)<br />XPW Arena (2002–2003)<br />New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center (2004–2006)<br>New Alhambra Arena (2006–2009)<br />The Arena (2009–2010)<br />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<br>(as sports venue)
| renovated = 2004–2005, 2013–2014
| tenants = South Philly Vikings, 1986–2002<br />[[Extreme Championship Wrestling]], 1993–2001<br />[[Xtreme Pro Wrestling]], 2002–2003<br />[[J. Russell Peltz|Peltz Boxing Promotions]], 2004–2009<br />[[Joe Hand Sr.|Joe Hand Promotions]], 2004–2009<br />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 [[ECW Barely Legal|Barely Legal]], the first [[Dragon Gate USA]] pay-per-view [[DGUSA Enter the Dragon#2009|Enter the Dragon]], and the [[WWE]] television special ''[[NXT 2300|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]].<ref name="phila.gov f519">{{cite web | title=phila.gov | website=phila.gov | url=https://property.phila.gov/?p=884780900 | access-date=July 30, 2023}}</ref> [[Railway tracks]] next to the building allowed [[freight trains]] to drop off [[cargo]] for storage and then continue on to their destinations.<ref name="WWE 2006 c311">{{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}}</ref> The tracks were eventually paved over to become an extension of West Ritner Street, allowing West Ritner Street to intersect with South Swanson Street.<ref name="WWE 2006 c311"/> An elevated stretch of [[Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 95]] was later erected above the venue.<ref name="WWE 2006 c311"/>

===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.<ref name="Shister 2009 h904">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="pwbts.com 2008 l659">{{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}}</ref> They used the building to rehearse for the annual [[Mummers Parade]], assembling and storing their [[float (parade)|floats]] within the facility.<ref name="pwbts.com 2008 l659" /> The South Philly Vikings also staged midnight [[Bingo (American version)|bingo]] games at the venue to raise funds for their organization.<ref name="pwbts.com 2008 l659" /> Carmen "Butch" D'Amato of the South Philly Vikings served as the facility's [[general manager]].<ref name="Tuleya 2003 a485">{{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}}</ref> The northern part of the building was occupied by retail space, most notably a [[dollar store]] and [[Forman Mills]].<ref name="wrestlinginc.com 2012 v795">{{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}}</ref>

====Extreme Championship Wrestling residency, 1993–2001====
{{Further|Extreme Championship Wrestling}}
[[File:TheArenaPhiladelphia.jpg|right|thumb|The venue's original entrance at the corner of South Swanson Street and West Ritner Street on July 11, 2009]]
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.<ref name = "Philly">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Gordon Oliver 2023 p. 80">{{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}}</ref>

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]].<ref name="Jericho Fornatale 2007 p. 259">{{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}}</ref> Attendance frequently exceeded the venue's legal [[seating capacity]] of 1,060.<ref name="Lister 2005 p. 28">{{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}}</ref> [[Professional wrestling match types#Fans Bring the Weapons match|Fans Bring the Weapons]] matches encouraged audience members to purchase items from the adjacent [[dollar store]] for wrestlers to strike each other with.<ref>Foley, Mick. ''[[Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks]]'' (p. 291)</ref> The promotion was sued after a [[fire]] stunt in October 1995 burned a member of the crowd.<ref name="IGN 2000 l203">{{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}}</ref> [[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.<ref name="Inside Pulse 2013 e297">{{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}}</ref>

[[smark|Smart]] wrestling fans traveled from all over the world to experience the venue's atmosphere.<ref name="pwtorch.com 2015 s438">{{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}}</ref> [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] founded their annual [[CyberSlam]] [[fan convention]] and [[Card (sports)#Supercard|supercard]] at the venue in February 1996.<ref name="Classic Wrestling Review 2020 e633">{{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}}</ref> Future [[All Elite Wrestling]] founder [[Tony Khan]] attended [[ECW The Doctor Is In|The Doctor Is In]] as a teenager in August 1996, a show that featured his future star [[Chris Jericho]].<ref name="Douglass 2022 d960">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="DIY 2015 u784">{{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}}</ref>

[[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] moved away from the supercard model, broadcasting its first [[pay-per-view]] event called [[ECW Barely Legal|Barely Legal]] from the venue in April 1997.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2012 h229">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2014 z622">{{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}}</ref>

===2002–2003: Xtreme Pro Wrestling management===
{{Further|Xtreme Pro Wrestling}}
[[File:Kevin Steen.jpg|right|thumb|[[Kevin Steen]] entering the venue for his match at [[CZW Cage of Death#Cage of Death VI|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.<ref name="wrestlingdata.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&sort=ort&land=3&stadt=7&region=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}}</ref> [[Ring of Honor]] opted to run their shows at nearby Murphy Recreation Center, citing the need to establish their own legacy separate from ECW.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dgusawrestling.proboards.com/thread/175|title=Gabe's in-dept interview after Era of Honor Begins|work=proboards.com}}</ref>

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.<ref name="NEWSBOARD 2004 u091">{{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}}</ref> Kirk Farrington, who had worked for Xtreme Pro Wrestling in California, was named the venue's [[general manager]].<ref name="NEWSBOARD 2004 u091"/><ref name="projects.jrn.columbia.edu 2011 t507">{{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}}</ref> 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, Philadelphia|Callowhill]], and the South Philly Vikings established a new Viking Hall in [[East Passyunk Crossing, Philadelphia|East Passyunk Crossing]].<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref name="southphillyvikings.com 2004 a669">{{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}}</ref>

In January 2003, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission banned [[barbed wire]] and [[fluorescent lamp|light tubes]] from professional wrestling matches in response to violent Xtreme Pro Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling events at the venue.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

The building's ownership evicted Xtreme Pro Wrestling from the venue in February 2003 after the promotion failed to make lease payments.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Combat Zone Wrestling resumed running shows at the venue in March 2003, with Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling returning in November 2003.<ref name="wrestlingdata.com"/>

===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|right|thumb|The venue's renovated interior during the [[Rogers Mtagwa|Mtagwa]]–Valtierra [[boxing]] card on July 20, 2007]]

Roger Artigiani became the venue's [[general manager]] in 2004.<ref name="The Providence Journal 2010 f942">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="And on this corner ... 2011 r179">{{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}}</ref>

Renovations were undertaken at a cost of $500,000 to improve the building's infrastructure and increase its suitability for [[boxing]].<ref name="The Providence Journal 2010 f942"/><ref name="Oppenheim 2014 p. 125">{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Oppenheim 2014 p. 125"/> The venue's [[bleachers]] were removed and replaced with [[folding chairs]] and [[luxury box|skyboxes]].<ref name="Oppenheim 2014 p. 125"/> Land was acquired for a 500-space [[parking lot]] that was built across from the venue under [[Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 95]].<ref name="Oppenheim 2014 p. 125"/>

[[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]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2011 k934">{{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}}</ref> The venue was then renamed to The Arena by general manager Roger Artigiani.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

====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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

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.<ref name="The Providence Journal 2010 f942"/>

===2012–2013: Arena Operating LLC management===

Joanna Pang of the [[Trocadero Theatre]] ([[trade name|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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> Forced to relocate, [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] moved their shows to [[Trocadero Theatre]] in [[Chinatown, Philadelphia|Chinatown]], while [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] moved their shows to Flyers Skate Zone in [[Voorhees Township, New Jersey]].<ref name="Namako 2012 c446">{{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}}</ref>

Arena Operating LLC was evicted by the building's ownership in April 2013 after Joanna Pang failed to complete her proposed renovations.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2013 y261">{{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}}</ref> Pang started the project but never completed it, leaving the venue stripped down to its bare walls.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2013 f670">{{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}}</ref>

===2013–present: Roger Artigiani management===

The venue reopened as 2300 Arena in May 2014, hosting a [[J. Russell Peltz|Peltz Boxing Promotions]] card for its [[soft launch]].<ref name="Inquirer 2014 i941">{{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}}</ref> The name referenced a newly constructed entranceway at 2300 South Swanson Street, replacing the original entrance at 7 West Ritner Street.<ref name="Extreme Rising News: iPPV Update, Notes on TV Series, More 2014 s408">{{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}}</ref>

Renovations were performed that saw a [[bar (establishment)|bar]] constructed in the lobby, with overall [[seating capacity]] rising to 1,300.<ref name="Inquirer 2014 i941"/><ref name="Zimmaro 2020 k806"/> The venue was modernized to accommodate [[Convention (meeting)|conventions]] and other large events such as [[banquet hall|banquets]] and [[fashion shows]].<ref name="Brennan 2016 k489">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>

Christy Bottie, an accomplished artist with [[Mural Arts Philadelphia]] and Roger Artigiani's business partner, was responsible for designing the renovated venue.<ref name="Zimmaro 2020 k806">{{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}}</ref><ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 f776">{{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}}</ref>

{{wide image|File:ROH War of the Worlds Philadelphia.jpg|620px|The venue's renovated interior during [[ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2017)|ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds]] – May 14, 2017}}

==Notable events==

===Professional wrestling===
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| footer = [[WWE ECW|ECW]] at the venue on June 24, 2006. Clockwise from upper left: [[Kurt Angle]], [[The Sandman (wrestler)|The Sandman]], [[C. W. Anderson]] wrestling [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]].
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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]].<ref name="philipnwatourn">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=1117|title=NWA World Title Tournament|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref> Douglas then threw down the NWA belt and declared himself [[ECW World Heavyweight Champion]], effectively launching [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] as a national promotion.<ref name="WWE 2014 d005">{{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}}</ref>

[[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] broadcast [[ECW Barely Legal|Barely Legal]], their first live [[pay-per-view]] event from the venue on April 13, 1997.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2012 h229"/> The event was headlined by [[Terry Funk]] defeating [[Raven (wrestler)|Raven]] to become [[ECW World Heavyweight Champion]].<ref name="PWInsider.com 2012 h229"/> Filmmaker [[Barry W. Blaustein]] included behind-the-scenes footage of this event in his documentary ''[[Beyond the Mat]]''.<ref name="Wrestling DVD Network 2014 z922">{{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}}</ref>

On June 10, 2005, an unauthorized [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] reunion show called [[Hardcore Homecoming|Hardcore Homecoming: An Extreme Reunion]] set a record [[live gate|gate]] for the venue with $135,000 in ticket sales.<ref name="Gerweck.net 2009 r525">{{cite web | title=Timeline | website=Gerweck.net | date=August 8, 2009 | url=https://www.gerweck.net/information/timeline/ | access-date=August 1, 2023}}</ref> The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission lifted their January 2003 ban on [[barbed wire]] for the main event [[Three-Way Dance]] between [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]], [[Shane Douglas]] and [[Terry Funk]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>

The [[WWE ECW|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.<ref name="WWE 2006 c311" /> [[Rob Van Dam]] successfully defended his [[WWE Championship]] in the main event against [[Kurt Angle]].<ref name="Csonka 2006 o540">{{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}}</ref>

[[New Jack]] was banned from the venue following an incident during a Pro Wrestling Xplosion show on September 13, 2006 .<ref>{{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}}</ref> He famously ordered [[Sprite (drink)|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.<ref name="411mania.com: Wrestling 2008 z273">{{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}}</ref> This ban was later rescinded in 2012.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2012 c417">{{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}}</ref>

Scenes from ''[[The Wrestler (2008 film)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1125849/trivia|title=The Wrestler (2008)|work=IMDb}}</ref>

A [[Ring of Honor]] card on February 28, 2009 was filmed for broadcast as the debut episodes of ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]'' on [[HDNet]].<ref>{{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}}</ref> The event was headlined by [[Bryan Danielson]] defeating [[Austin Aries]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>

[[File:Eddie Kingston and Arik Cannon pay tribute to Larry Sweeney at King of Trios 2011.jpg|right|thumb|[[Eddie Kingston]] (left) and [[Arik Cannon]] paying tribute to [[Larry Sweeney]] following their [[King of Trios#2011|Chikara King of Trios]] match on April 16, 2011]]

[[Dragon Gate USA]] filmed their first [[pay-per-view]] event, [[DGUSA Enter the Dragon#2009|Enter the Dragon]] at the venue on July 25, 2009.<ref name=etd09>{{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}}</ref> The card was headlined by [[Open the Dream Gate Champion]] [[Naruki Doi]] defeating [[Shingo Takagi]] in a non-title match.<ref name=etd09/> It was voted [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Major Show|Best Major Show]] of 2009 by the readers of ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''.<ref name="DGUSA News and Notes 12.30.10 2014 z666">{{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}}</ref>

In September 2009, independent wrestler Matt Riot died following a [[Combat Zone Wrestling Academy|Pro Wrestling Academy]] training session at the venue where he collapsed from a [[brain hemorrhage]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>

[[DGUSA Freedom Fight|Freedom Fight]] was filmed by [[Dragon Gate USA]] at the venue on November 28, 2009 for [[pay-per-view]] broadcast.<ref name="Wrestling Recaps 2011 k226">{{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}}</ref> The event was headlined by [[BxB Hulk]] defeating [[Nobuhiko Oshima|CIMA]], [[Gran Akuma]] and [[Masato Onodera|YAMATO]] in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|elimination match]] to become inaugural [[Open the Freedom Gate Championship|Open the Freedom Gate Champion]].

[[Dragon Gate USA]] filmed their second-annual [[DGUSA Enter the Dragon#2010|Enter the Dragon]] event at the venue for [[pay-per-view]] on July 24, 2010.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2010 j484">{{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}}</ref> The card was headlined by [[Bryan Danielson]] defeating [[Shingo Takagi]] in a [[dark match]].

[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] held a [[memorial service]] for [[Larry Sweeney]] at the venue prior to the first night of their [[King of Trios#2011|King of Trios]] event on April 15, 2011.<ref name="The Temple News. 2011 l709">{{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}}</ref> The finals of the [[Chikara Grand Championship#12 Large: Summit|12 Large: Summit]], a tournament named in Sweeney's honor, were held at the venue during [[Chikara High Noon|High Noon]] on November 13, 2011.<ref name="411 2011 h678">{{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}}</ref> [[Eddie Kingston]] defeated [[Mike Quackenbush]] to win the tournament and become inaugural [[Chikara Grand Championship|Chikara Grand Champion]].<ref name="411 2011 h678"/>

The venue hosted the [[premiere]] of the unauthorized [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] documentary ''Barbed Wire City'' on April 20, 2013.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2013 f973">{{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}}</ref> Wrestlers including [[Don E. Allen]], [[Sal E. Graziano]], [[Shane Douglas]] and [[The Blue Meanie]] were present for the event.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2013 f973"/>

[[File:Kazuchika Okada poses during Night 2 of ROH-NJPW War of the Worlds.jpg|right|thumb|[[Kazuchika Okada]] posing at the venue during [[ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2015)|ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds]] on May 13, 2015]]

[[Ring of Honor]] and [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] jointly presented [[ROH/NJPW War of the Worlds (2015)|War of the Worlds '15]] at the venue over two consecutive nights on May 12, 2015 and May 13, 2015.<ref name="PWInsider.com 2015 y793">{{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}}</ref><ref name="PWInsider.com 2015 d874">{{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}}</ref> Originally scheduled as a one-night event, a second night was added after tickets for the original date sold out immediately.<ref name="Meltzer 2015 x179">{{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}}</ref> The first night was headlined by [[Kazuchika Okada]] and [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] defeating [[The Briscoe Brothers|The Briscoes]], and the second night was headlined by [[Adam Cole]], [[Matt Taven]] and [[Michael Bennett (wrestler)|Michael Bennett]] defeating [[A.J. Styles]] and [[The Young Bucks]].

[[Ring of Honor]] broadcast [[Final Battle (2015)|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]].<ref>{{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}}</ref>

[[Major League Wrestling]] presented their inaugural [[SuperFight (2019)|SuperFight]] card from the venue on February 2, 2019.<ref name="Pizzazz 2019 y135">{{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}}</ref> The event aired live on [[beIN Sports]] and was headlined by [[Tom Lawlor]] defeating [[Low Ki]] to become [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship|MLW World Heavyweight Champion]].

[[Evolve 131]] aired live on [[WWE Network]] from the venue on July 13, 2019.<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Adam Cole]] successfully retained his [[NXT Championship]] in the main event against [[Akira Tozawa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/join-411s-live-evolve-10th-anniversary-coverage/|title = 411Mania}}</ref>

The [[Vice on TV|VICE]] series ''[[Dark Side of the Ring|Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential]]'' was filmed at the venue in December 2020.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

[[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 (wrestler)|Bandido]] retaining his [[ROH World Championship]] against [[Brody King]], [[Flamita|Demonic Flamita]] and [[Ethan Carter III|EC3]] in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|elimination match]].<ref name="WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results 2021">{{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}}</ref>

[[File:Maika and Megan Bayne in April 2024.jpg|right|thumb|[[Megan Bayne]] (right) raising the arm of [[Maika (wrestler)|Maika]] at the venue following their [[Stardom American Dream 2024|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.<ref name="Yahoo Finance 2022 c232">{{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}}</ref> [[Jazz (wrestler)|Jazz]] and [[Madusa]] were both on hand to receive their awards, with [[Gangrel]] accepting [[Luna Vachon]]'s posthumous induction on her behalf.<ref name="YouTube t305">{{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}}</ref>

[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] broadcast [[All Star Junior Festival USA 2023]] on live pay-per-view from the venue on August 19, 2023.<ref name="Fightful News 2023 p322">{{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}}</ref> It was headlined by [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] defeating [[Kevin Knight (wrestler)|Kevin Knight]] to win the inaugural [[All Star Junior Festival USA 2023#All Star Jr. Festival USA tournament|All Star Jr. Festival USA tournament]].<ref name="Fightful News 2023 p322"/>

[[Impact Wrestling]] and [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] jointly presented [[Multiverse United 2]] on live pay-per-view from the venue on August 20, 2023.<ref name="Fightful News 2023 n503">{{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}}</ref> [[Alex Shelley]] defeated [[Hiroshi Tanahashi]] in the main event to retain his [[Impact World Championship]].<ref name="Fightful News 2023 n503"/>

[[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] broadcast [[Stardom American Dream 2024]] on live pay-per-view from the venue on April 4, 2024.<ref name="TrillerTV u141">{{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}}</ref> [[Maika (wrestler)|Maika]] defeated [[Megan Bayne]] in the main event to retain her [[World of Stardom Championship]].<ref name="C. 2024 u160">{{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}}</ref>

The venue hosted the [[NWA 76th Anniversary Show]] on August 31, 2024.<ref name="Pritchard 2024 t719">{{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}}</ref> It was headlined by [[Thom Latimer]] defeating [[Ethan Carter III]] to become [[NWA World's Heavyweight Championship|NWA World's Heavyweight Champion]].<ref name="s285">{{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}}</ref>

[[WWE]] broadcast [[NXT 2300|''NXT'' 2300]] live on [[The CW]] from the venue on November 6, 2024.<ref name="r482">{{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}}</ref> The event was headlined by a [[10-woman tag team match]] that saw [[Giulia (wrestler)|Giulia]], [[Jordynne Grace]], [[Kelani Jordan]], [[Stephanie Vaquer]], and [[Zaria (wrestler)|Zaria]] defeat Fatal Influence ([[Fallon Henley]], [[Jacy Jayne]], and [[Jazmyn Nyx]]), [[Cora Jade]], and [[Roxanne Perez]].<ref name="b117">{{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}}</ref>

[[All Elite Wrestling]] will stage a multi-week residency at the venue from August 27, 2025 to September 11, 2025.<ref name="a860">{{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}}</ref> The residency will include live broadcasts of ''[[AEW Dynamite]]'', ''[[AEW Collision]]'', and [[Ring of Honor]]'s [[Death Before Dishonor (2025)|Death Before Dishonor XXII]].<ref name="a860"/>

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Scenes from ''[[Rocky Balboa (film)|Rocky Balboa]]'' were shot at the venue in January 2006.<ref name="Shister 2009 h904"/><ref name="Total Rocky 2022 q682">{{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}}</ref>

[[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 [[United States Boxing Association|USBA]] [[Junior Welterweight]] championship.<ref name="Press 2006 v510">{{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}}</ref> [[ESPN2]] ''[[Wednesday Night Fights]]'' then broadcast a [[J. Russell Peltz|Peltz Boxing Promotions]] card from the venue on August 2, 2006 where [[Rogers Mtagwa]] retained his [[United States Boxing Association|USBA]] [[Featherweight]] championship by [[knockout]] over [[Alvin Brown (boxer)|Alvin Brown]].<ref name="Press 2006 v510"/> Following these broadcasts, [[ESPN2]] commentator [[Joe Tessitore]] named it their 2006 Venue of the Year.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

[[Rogers Mtagwa]] defeated Aldo Valtierra by [[split decision]] at the venue on July 20, 2007 to win the vacant [[List of NABF champions#Featherweight|NABF Featherweight]] championship.<ref name="Gelman 2007 g524">{{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}}</ref> The Don Chargin Productions card was broadcast live by ''[[Solo boxeo]]'' on [[TeleFutura]].<ref name="Donovan 2008 p606">{{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}}</ref>

[[Bronco McKart]] defeated [[Enrique Ornelas]] by [[split decision]] at the venue on August 10, 2007 to capture the vacant [[List of NABF champions#Middleweight|NABF Middleweight]] championship.<ref name="Tornambe 2007 z940">{{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}}</ref> The [[Golden Boy Promotions]] card was broadcast live by ''[[Solo boxeo]]'' on [[TeleFutura]].<ref name="Boxing 2007 p353">{{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}}</ref>

[[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 [[List of NABF champions#Cruiserweight|NABF Cruiserweight]] championship.<ref name="PHILLY BOXING HISTORY 2009 r849">{{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}}</ref>

A [[Kathy Duva|Main Events]] card on January 21, 2012 aired live from the venue as the debut episode of ''[[Boxing on NBC#NBCSN's Fight Night|Fight Night]]'' on [[NBC Sports Network]].<ref name="Breen Inquirer 2012 i435">{{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}}</ref> [[Bryant Jennings]] defeated Maurice Byarm in the headlining slot by [[unanimous decision]] to capture the vacant Pennsylvania [[Heavyweight]] championship.<ref name="MyBoxingFans 2023 t967">{{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}}</ref> This bout received the Briscoe Award for 2012 Philly Fight of the Year.<ref name="PHILLY BOXING HISTORY 2012 b928">{{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}}</ref>

[[ESPN2]] ''[[Friday Night Fights]]'' broadcast a [[J. Russell Peltz|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.<ref name="Campbell 2015 d115">{{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}}</ref> This bout received the Briscoe Award for 2015 Philly Fight of the Year.<ref name="DiSanto 2016 q992">{{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}}</ref>

[[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]].<ref name="Fischer 2015 k394">{{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}}</ref>

[[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]].<ref name="Inside the Ropes Boxing – Your #1 source for boxing news. 2016 k136">{{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}}</ref>

''[[Top Rank Boxing on ESPN|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 [[list of WBC world champions#Light heavyweight|WBC Light Heavyweight championship]].<ref name="Muehlhausen 2021 a757">{{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}}</ref><ref name="Rafael 2019 x185">{{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}}</ref>

===Cultural===
[[File:Super Bowl LII Ring - NFL Draft Experience 2021.jpg|right|thumb|upright|[[Super Bowl ring]] of the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|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 [[2016 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]] at [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]].<ref name="Brennan 2016 a284">{{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}}</ref>

[[Subaru of America]] held their annual convention at the venue on April 17, 2018.<ref name="Derek Brad Photography 2018 m076">{{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}}</ref>

Following their victory at [[Super Bowl LII]], the [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] received their [[Super Bowl rings]] during a private ceremony at the venue on June 14, 2018.<ref name="Zangaro 2018 s645">{{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}}</ref> [[Meek Mill]] and [[Rick Ross]] performed at the ceremony.<ref name="Harling 2018 n173">{{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}}</ref>

The [[Silverback Open Championships#2018|Silverback Open Championships]] were held at the venue in October 2018, with over 850 [[breakdancers]] competing during the two-day event.<ref name="Silverback Bboy Events 2020 l070">{{cite web | title=Silverback Bboy Events | website=Silverback Bboy Events | date=December 17, 2020 | url=https://silverbackbboyevents.com/championships2018/ | access-date=August 12, 2023}}</ref>

[[Pig Iron Theatre Company]] and [[Mimi Lien]] staged the [[premiere]] of their [[experimental theatre|avant-garde]] work ''Superterranean'' at the venue over several nights in September 2019.<ref name="Timpane 2019 o349">{{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}}</ref>

[[Mural Arts Philadelphia]] held their annual Wall Ball at the venue on April 27, 2023.<ref name="The Philadelphia Tribune 2023 v733">{{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}}</ref> The event featured a ''[[Def Poetry Jam]]'' reunion performance to honor [[Sonia Sanchez]].<ref name="Given 2023 s872">{{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}}</ref>

The national tour of ''The Last Match: A Pro-Wrestling Rock Experience'' staged a performance at the venue on May 11, 2024.<ref name="Black 2024 i345">{{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}}</ref> The show was directed by [[Jeremiah James]] and starred [[Afa Anoa'i Jr.]], [[Bull Dempsey|Bull James]], [[Matthew Rehwoldt]] and [[Mickie James]].<ref name="d857">{{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}}</ref>

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]].<ref name="y104">{{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}}</ref>

[[Independent Women's Voice]] staged their ''Stand with Women: Equality Isn't a Game'' event at the venue on October 27, 2024.<ref name="v451">{{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}}</ref> It featured conservative speakers including [[Riley Gaines]] and [[Tulsi Gabbard]].<ref name="v451"/>

==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|right|thumb|[[Claudio Castagnoli]] (left) wrestling [[Daisuke Sekimoto]] at the venue during [[King of Trios#2010|Chikara King of Trios]] on April 25, 2010]]

*'''Most matches:''' 150, [[Ruckus (wrestler)|Ruckus]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*'''Most events:''' 136, [[Combat Zone Wrestling]]<ref name="philipczw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=14|title=Combat Zone Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''Highest attendance:''' 1,850, [[Mike Awesome]] vs. [[Spike Dudley]], January 15, 2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000a.html|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling January - March 2000|work=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref>
*'''First match:''' [[Road Warrior Hawk]] defeated Don E. Allen and [[The Samoan Warrior]], May 14, 1993<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1993b.html|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling April - June 1993|work=prowrestlinghistory.com}}</ref>
*'''Longest match:''' 1:04:00, [[Claudio Castagnoli]], [[Eddie Kingston]], [[Gran Akuma]], [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[The Colony (professional wrestling)|The Colony]] ([[Fire Ant (wrestler)|Fire Ant]], [[Soldier Ant (wrestler)|Soldier Ant]] and Worker Ant) vs. Atsushi Ohashi, [[Daisuke Sekimoto]], [[Jaki Numazawa]], Katsumasa Inoue, [[Ryuji Ito]], Shinya Ishikawa and [[Yuji Okabayashi]], October 19, 2008<ref name="Saalbach h578">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Shortest match:''' 0:09, [[The Sandman (wrestler)|The Sandman]] vs. [[Chad Slivenski|Chad Austin]], March 4, 1994; [[Tommy Dreamer]] and [[Salvatore Sincere|Johnny Gunn]] vs. [[Johnny Hotbody]] and [[Tony Stetson]], November 13, 1993<ref name="Saalbach w979">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Most tournament wins:''' 4, [[Claudio Castagnoli]]<ref name="philipkreikenbohm">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=314|title=Tag World Grand Prix 2006|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref name="philipkreikenbohm1">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1507|title=Last Team Standing Tournament|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref name="philipkreikenbohm2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=13849|title=CHIKARA Cibernetico & Robin|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref name="philipkreikenbohm3">{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1634|title=King Of Trios 2010|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>

=== Professional boxing ===
[[File:Mike Jones boxing at New Alhambra Arena.jpg|right|thumb|[[Mike Jones (boxer)|Mike Jones]] at the venue for his ninth professional fight against Doel Carrasquillo on July 20, 2007]]

*'''Most matches:''' 12, [[Mike Jones (boxer)|Mike Jones]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/boxer/336576|title=BoxRec - Mike Jones|work=boxrec.com}}</ref>
*'''Most events:''' 44, [[J. Russell Peltz|Peltz Boxing Promotions]]<ref name="BoxRec 2019 m619">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Highest attendance:''' 1,433, Christian Carto vs. Victor Ruiz, February 8, 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=http://phillyboxinghistory.com/fightlogs/2019_fights.htm |title = 2019 Philadelphia Boxing Events}}</ref>
*'''First match:''' Earl Clark defeated Kevin Swain, September 24, 1993<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*'''Longest match:''' 12 rounds, [[Keita Obara]] vs. [[Kudratillo Abdukakhorov]], March 30, 2019;<ref name="Idec 2019 n068">{{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}}</ref> Derek Ennis vs. [[Gabriel Rosado]], July 30, 2010;<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Enrique Ornelas]] vs. [[Bronco McKart]], August 10, 2007;<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Rogers Mtagwa]] vs. Aldo Valtierra, July 20, 2007;<ref>{{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}}</ref> [[Demetrius Hopkins]] vs. Mario Ramos, March 3, 2006;<ref>{{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}}</ref> Larry Mosley vs. Miguel Figueroa, March 3, 2006<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*'''Shortest match:''' 0:22, Derrick Webster vs. [[Obodai Sai]], November 25, 2014<ref>{{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}}</ref>

=== Mixed martial arts ===

*'''Most matches:''' 4, [[Sean Brady (fighter)|Sean Brady]]<ref name="Critchfield 1992 n503">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Most events:''' 29, [[Cage Fury Fighting Championships]]<ref name="Sherdog 2023 v973">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Highest attendance:''' 1,300, LeVon Maynard vs. Matt Makowski, February 27, 2010<ref name="web.archive.org">{{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}}</ref>
*'''First match:''' Dan Matala defeated Nick Simonetta, August 21, 2009<ref name="Sherdog 2009 t798">{{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}}</ref>
*'''Longest match:''' 5 rounds, Cedric Gunnison vs. Zulkarnaiyn Kamchybekov, March 31, 2023;<ref name="Sherdog 2023 n189">{{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}}</ref> Bassil Hafez vs. Evan Cutts, April 1, 2021;<ref name="Pettry 2021 w019">{{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}}</ref> Jason Norwood vs. Jeremiah Wells, August 17, 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sherdog.com/events/CES-MMA-52-Norwood-vs-Wells-69971 |title = CES MMA 52 - Norwood vs. Wells}}</ref>
*'''Shortest match:''' 0:15, [[Brylan Van Artsdalen]] vs. Shane Hutchinson, June 11, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/events/MF_Matrix_Fights_2/33899|title=MF - Matrix Fights 2|work=MMA-Core}}</ref>

==Promotional history==

===Professional wrestling===
These [[professional wrestling promotion]]s have held events at 2300 Arena.

{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] (1993–2000)<ref name="philipecw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=3|title=Extreme Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Soul City Wrestling (1998)<ref name="Cipriano 1998 o233">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Break the Barrier]] (1999)<ref name="philipbreak">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=26786|title=Break The Barrier|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]] (2000–2010)<ref name="philipjapw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=30|title=Jersey All Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Main Event Championship Wrestling]] (2001)<ref name="philipmecw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=36|title=Main Event Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Combat Zone Wrestling]] (2001–2018)<ref name="philipczw"/>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling]] (2002–2005)<ref name="philip3pw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=16|title=Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Women's Extreme Wrestling (2002–2009)<ref name="philipwew">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1489|title=Women's Extreme Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Major League Wrestling]] (2002–2024)<ref name="philipmlw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=22|title=Major League Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Xtreme Pro Wrestling]] (2002–2003)<ref name="philipxpw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=39|title=Xtreme Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Independent Championship Wrestling (2002)<ref name="onlineworldofwrestling.com 2002 i771">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Heritage Wrestling Alliance (2003)<ref name="philiphwa">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1258|title=Heritage Wrestling Alliance|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling World-1 (2004)<ref name="philipworld1">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=27|title=Pro Wrestling World-1|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Hardcore Homecoming]] (2005)<ref name="philiphomecoming">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=286|title=Hardcore Homecoming|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[IWA Mid-South]] (2005–2007)<ref name="philipiwams">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=10|title=IWA Mid-South|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Canada}} [[International Wrestling Syndicate]] (2005)<ref name="philipiws">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=50|title=International Wrestling Syndicate|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] (2005–2015)<ref name="philipchikara">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=18|title=CHIKARA|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Dangerous Women of Wrestling (2006–2010)<ref name="philipdwow">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=2966|title=Dangerous Women of Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Ring of Honor]] (2006–2021)<ref name="philiproh">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=4|title=Ring Of Honor|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling Unplugged (2006–2008)<ref name="philippwu">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=69|title=Pro Wrestling Unplugged|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[United Wrestling Federation]] (2006–2007)<ref name="philipuwf">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=159|title=United Wrestling Federation|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (2006–2024)<ref name="philipiw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=5|title=Impact Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (2006–2024)<ref name="philipwwe">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1|title=World Wrestling Entertainment|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Dragon Gate (wrestling)|Dragon Gate]] (2006)<ref name="philipdg">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Pro Wrestling Xplosion (2006)<ref name="philippwx">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=207|title=Pro Wrestling Xplosion|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling]] (2006–2007)<ref name="philipjcw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=316|title=Juggalo Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Wicked Hanuman (2007)<ref name="philipwh">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1579|title=Wicked Hanuman|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Velocity Pro Wrestling (2008–2009)<ref name="philipvpw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=397|title=Velocity Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Legends of the Arena (2009)<ref name="philiploa">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=40465|title=Legends Of The Arena|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Dragon Gate USA]] (2009–2011)<ref name="philipdgusa">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=545|title=Dragon Gate USA|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} American Luchacore (2009)<ref name="philipalxc">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=473|title=American Luchacore|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (2010–2011)<ref name="philipwxw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=35|title=Westside Xtreme Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Japan}} [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]] (2011–2023)<ref name="philipnjpw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=7|title=New Japan Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Evolve Wrestling]] (2012–2019)<ref name="philipevolve">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=601|title=EVOLVE Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Extreme Rising]] (2013)<ref name="philiper">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=912|title=Extreme Rising|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Masked Republic]] (2014–2022)<ref name="philipmm">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=109686|title=Masked Mania|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref><ref name="philipel">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=951|title=Expo Lucha|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Wrestling with Disaster (2014)<ref name="philipwwd">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=112671|title=Wrestling With Disaster: The Final Cut|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[House of Hardcore]] (2014–2019)<ref name="philiphoh">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=949|title=House Of Hardcore|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Women Superstars Uncensored]] (2015)<ref name="philipwsu">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=414|title=Women's Superstars United|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Lucha Libre (2016)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Game Changer Wrestling]] (2016)<ref name="philipgcw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=710|title=Game Changer Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Johnny Rodz#Training|World of Unpredictable Wrestling]] (2016)<ref name="philipwuw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/en/?id=8&nr=815|title=World Of Unpredictable Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[WildKat Pro Wrestling]] (2017–2018)<ref name="philipwk">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=846|title=WildKat Pro Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Micro Championship Wrestling]] (2017)<ref name="McQuade 2017 y428">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Progress Wrestling]] (2018)<ref name="philipprog">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=903|title=PROGRESS Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} M.A.S.S. Entertainment (2019)<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 b646">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Battleground Championship Wrestling (2021–2024)<ref name="philipbcw">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=3126|title=Battleground Championship Wrestling|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Japan}} [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] (2024)<ref name="philipwwrs">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=745|title=World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom)|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[WrestleCon]] (2024)<ref name="philipwc">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (2024–2025)<ref name="philipwnwa">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=9|title=National Wrestling Alliance|author=Kreikenbohm, Philip|work=cagematch.net}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Tri-State Wrestling Alliance]] (2025)<ref name="q007">{{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}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

===Professional boxing===
These [[professional boxing]] promotions have held events at 2300 Arena.

{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
*{{flagicon|United States}} Don Elbaum Promotions (1993)<ref name="BoxRec 2016 n413">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Dee Lee Promotions (2000–2007)<ref name="BoxRec 2022 w552">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[J. Russell Peltz|Peltz Boxing Promotions]] (2004–2019)<ref name="BoxRec 2019 m619"/>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Power Productions (2005–2010)<ref name="BoxRec 2014 x092">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Golden Boy Promotions]] (2006–2015)<ref name="BoxRec 2022 k656">{{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}}</ref><ref name="BoxRec 2023 s589">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Top Rank]] (2007–2019)<ref name="BoxRec b271">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Bob Arum | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413158 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Don Chargin Productions (2007–2011)<ref name="BoxRec 2018 s115">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Hand Sr.|Joe Hand Promotions]] (2007–2022)<ref name="BoxRec 2022 y037">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Prime Time Entertainment (2007)<ref name="BoxRec 2007 f252">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Xtreme Productions Inc. (2009)<ref name="BoxRec 2009 s720">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Shalyte Entertainment (2009)<ref name="BoxRec 2009 q933">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} KEA Boxing (2010–2011)<ref name="BoxRec 2018 y943">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Russia}} No Limits Promotions (2010)<ref name="BoxRec 2017 d626">{{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}}</ref><ref name="BoxRec 2018 k475">{{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}}</ref><ref name="BoxRec 2011 e758">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Greg Cohen Promotions (2012–2018)<ref name="BoxRec 2023 n500">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Kathy Duva|Main Events]] (2012–2014)<ref name="BoxRec 2020 s152">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} BAM Boxing (2014–2022)<ref name="BoxRec 2022 h782">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} D&D Management (2014)<ref name="BoxRec 2017 c313">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Price Promotions (2014–2021)<ref name="BoxRec 2023 n491">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} King's Promotions (2015–2023)<ref name="BoxRec 2021 g834">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} TGB Promotions (2016)<ref name="BoxRec a227">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Tom Brown | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/429244 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Final Forum (2016)<ref name="BoxRec y766">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Sal Musumeci | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413246 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} GH3 Promotions (2016–2020)<ref name="BoxRec 2020 d895">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Victory Boxing Promotions (2016–2017)<ref name="BoxRec 2018 h176">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} CES Boxing (2017)<ref name="BoxRec 2020 c372">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Hard Hitting Promotions (2018–2023)<ref name="BoxRec 2022 p934">{{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}}</ref><ref name="BoxRec 2009 o366">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Raging Babe Events (2019)<ref name="BoxRec 2019 t609">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} RDR Promotions (2020–2022)<ref name="BoxRec 2021 i355">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Jeter Promotions (2021–2022)<ref name="BoxRec q491">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Christen Jeter | website=BoxRec | url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/637424 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 23, 2023}}</ref><ref name="BoxRec 2019 z248">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} R&B Promotions (2023–2024)<ref name="BoxRec 2016 j500">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Dewey Cooper|Team Combat League]] (2024)<ref name="BoxRec x568">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Dewey Cooper | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/70915 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 21, 2024}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Lou DiBella|DiBella Entertainment]] (2024)<ref name="BoxRecc965">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Lou DiBella | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/413144 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 26, 2024}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Swift Promotions (2024–2025)<ref name="BoxRecc240">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Mike Farrell | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/1239678 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=July 21, 2024}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Kali Reis|KOhen Promotions]] (2024–2025)<ref name="BoxRecd438">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Kali Reis | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/466374 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=September 21, 2024}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Danny Garcia (boxer)|Tale of Garcia]] (2024)<ref name="BoxRecv083">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Danny Garcia | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/268172 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=September 21, 2024}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]] (2025)<ref name="BoxRecvj3f">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: David Feldman | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/78248 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=March 22, 2025}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} ProBox Promotions (2025)<ref name="BoxRecgtp0">{{cite web | title=BoxRec: Garry Jonas  | website=BoxRec| url=https://boxrec.com/en/promoter/658802 | ref={{sfnref | BoxRec}} | access-date=May 2, 2025}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

===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)<ref name="yorkblog.com 2010 u368">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Asylum Fight League (2009–2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Asylum_Fight_League/3771|title=Asylum Fight League (AFL)|work=MMA-Core}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Matrix Fights]] (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Matrix_Fights/3626|title=Matrix Fights|work=MMA-Core}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Locked In The Cage (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Locked_In_The_Cage/3868|title=Locked In The Cage (LITC)|work=MMA-Core}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Cage Fury Fighting Championships]] (2014–2025)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mma-core.com/organizations/Cage_Fury_Fighting_Championships/1796|title=Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC)|work=MMA-Core}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Dead Serious MMA (2015–2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/promotions/296-dead-serious-mma-dsmma|title=Dead Serious MMA - DSMMA - MMA Promoter Page - Tapology}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} World Cagefighting Championships (2016)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Art of War Cage Fighting (2017–2020)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[CES MMA]] (2018)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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===Concerts===
These [[musicians]] and [[comedians]] have performed headlining [[concerts]] at 2300 Arena.

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*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Biohazard (band)|Biohazard]] (2003)
*{{flagicon|United States}}{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Peelander-Z]] (2006)<ref name="worshiprecs.com">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Shovelhook (2007)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Assemblage 23]] (2007)
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[New York Dolls]] (2008)<ref name="Berlyant 2008 j089">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Sapremia (2008)<ref name="Last.fm 2008 q228">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Gorgeous Frankenstein]] (2008)<ref name="Concert Archives 2008 w592">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Imperative Reaction]] (2008)<ref name="Concert Archives 2008 y957">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]] (2009)<ref name="All Metal Festivals 2009 l888">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Absu (band)|Absu]] (2009)<ref name="setlist.fm 2009 i492">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Drop the Lime]] (2010)<ref name="Songkick 2010 g869">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Stan Bush]] (2011)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} [[Kinto Sol]] (2015–2017)<ref name="Last.fm 2015 l001">{{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}}</ref><ref name="Facebook d579">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[TKA]] (2015)<ref name="Last.fm 2015 f986">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Fabulous Thunderbirds]] (2015) <ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Finland}} [[Stone (Finnish band)|Stone]] (2016)<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Big Freedia]] (2016)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Trina]] (2016)<ref>{{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 }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Pat Travers Band]] (2016)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[John Corabi]] (2017)<ref name="Sleaze Roxx - Your 80's hard rock and heavy metal resource. 2017 y429">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Michale Graves]] (2017)<ref name="2300 2017 l617">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Rick Ross]] (2018)<ref name="Rosenblatt 2018 i234">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Meek Mill]] (2018)<ref name="Rosenblatt 2018 i234"/>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Beanie Sigel]] (2018)<ref name="2300 2018 c408">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Ghana}} [[Michael Blackson]] (2018)<ref name="2300 2018 u973">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Katya Zamolodchikova]] (2019)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Carl Palmer]] (2019–2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.2300arena.com/event/carl-palmers-elp-legacy-live-2019-nov-9/|title=Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy LIVE}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Tantric (band)|Tantric]] (2019)<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 m696">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} All or Nothing (2022)<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2022 u513">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Steven Adler]] (2022)<ref name="Wilk 2022 t022">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Autograph (American band)|Autograph]] (2022)<ref name="Wilk 2022 e070">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Jeff Hardy]] (2024)<ref name="Thapa 2024 g255">{{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}}</ref>
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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}} [[Extreme Championship Wrestling|ECW Wrestling Academy]] (1993–1995)<ref name="Gordon Oliver 2023 p. 169">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Extreme Championship Wrestling|House of Hardcore]] (1996–2001)<ref name="Harder 2019 t324">{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Joe Hand Sr.#Joe Hand Boxing Gym|Joe Hand Boxing Gym]] (2004–2009)<ref name="pagoldengloves.com 2006 n962">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.doghouseboxing.com/DHB/Kravetz012612.htm|title=A Philadelphia Story: Generations at Hand|work=doghouseboxing.com}}</ref> 
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Combat Zone Wrestling Academy|Pro Wrestling Academy]] (2005–2012)<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Chikara (professional wrestling)#Chikara Wrestle Factory|Wrestle Factory]] (2005–2012)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thewrestlefactory.com/grads.html |title = Pro Wrestling Training at The Wrestle Factory}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|United States}} Xtreme Fight Club Wrestling Academy (2006–2007)<ref name="WrestlingFigs q369">{{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}}</ref>
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==Special features==

===Hardcore Hall of Fame===
{{main|Hardcore Hall of Fame}}

[[File:Public Enemy Hardcore Hall of Fame.jpg|right|thumb|[[Hardcore Hall of Fame]] 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]].<ref name="Mooneyham 2002 v630">{{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}}</ref> Banners representing all inductees are on permanent display within the venue.<ref name="Minutes to Bell Time 2020 n299">{{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}}</ref>

===Bar 2300===
The venue's lobby contains '''Bar 2300''', a [[bar (establishment)|bar]] with a capacity of 350 that provides service during events, and also hosts intimate concert performances.<ref name="2300 2017 r799">{{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}}</ref> Vicki Pohl, niece of [[Bruce Montgomery (musical director)|Bruce Montgomery]], runs in-house [[catering]].<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 f776"/><ref name="The Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts - BMFA 2014 a873">{{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}}</ref>

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.<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 f776"/> Bottie also painted a [[mural]] dedicated to [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] in the [[men's room]], which has since become a popular [[photo op]].<ref name="2300 - Entertainment Unleashed 2019 f776"/>

==Transportation access==
2300 Arena is located within two miles of both the [[Front Street (Philadelphia)|Front Street]] exit (Exit 351) of [[Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 76]], and the [[Columbus Boulevard (Philadelphia)|Columbus Boulevard]] exit (Exit 20) of [[Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 95]].<ref name="2300 - 2023 m372">{{cite web | title=Directions | website=2300 | date=April 30, 2023 | url=https://2300arena.com/venue-info/directions/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

[[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.<ref name="2300 - 2021 h313">{{cite web | title=Parking | website=2300 | date=February 26, 2021 | url=https://www.2300arena.com/venue-info/parking/ | access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

[[SEPTA]] maintains bus stops located within walking distance from the venue, providing local service on [[SEPTA Route 7|Route 7]] (Weccacoe Avenue and Wolf Street), [[SEPTA Route 57|Route 57]] (2nd Street and West Ritner Street), and [[SEPTA Route G|Route G]] (Oregon Avenue and [[Front Street (Philadelphia)|Front Street]]).<ref name="Moovit 2023 s538">{{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}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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