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The facility opened in August 2002 as part of the [[Clifton Hill (Niagara Falls)|Clifton Hill]] strip in [[Niagara Falls]]. It is part owned by Canadian Niagara Hotels and [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE). It was designed by Forrec of [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. Fans began arriving to the grand opening the day before.<ref name=ca>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2002/08/01/wrestling010802.html|title=WWE opens store in Niagara Falls|publisher=CBC Arts|accessdate=2008-05-23|date=August 1, 2002}}</ref> Several wrestlers arrived for the opening to sign [[autograph]]s for fans, including [[Trish Stratus]], [[Chris Benoit]], and [[Sean Morley|Val Venis]].<ref name=ca/>. Other wrestlers who have made appereances for autograph signings are [[John Cena]], [[Batista]], [[Rob Van Dam]], [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.]], [[ Jason Reso|Christian]], [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]], [[Roddy Piper]], [[Bobby Heenan]], [[Randy Orton]] and others. |
The facility opened in August 2002 as part of the [[Clifton Hill (Niagara Falls)|Clifton Hill]] strip in [[Niagara Falls]]. It is part owned by Canadian Niagara Hotels and [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE). It was designed by Forrec of [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]. Fans began arriving to the grand opening the day before.<ref name=ca>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2002/08/01/wrestling010802.html|title=WWE opens store in Niagara Falls|publisher=CBC Arts|accessdate=2008-05-23|date=August 1, 2002}}</ref> Several wrestlers arrived for the opening to sign [[autograph]]s for fans, including [[Trish Stratus]], [[Chris Benoit]], and [[Sean Morley|Val Venis]].<ref name=ca/>. Other wrestlers who have made appereances for autograph signings are [[John Cena]], [[Dave Batista|Batista]], [[Rob Van Dam]], [[Rey Mysterio, Jr.]], [[ Jason Reso|Christian]], [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]], [[Roddy Piper]], [[Bobby Heenan]], [[Randy Orton]] and others. |
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The building features a gift shop with WWE [[memorabilia]] and exhibitions on [[display case|display]], [[selling]] everything from action figures and [[t-shirt]]s to [[book]]s, [[DVD]]s, and autographs.<ref name=corporate/> WWE Niagara Falls also features video games and pay-per-views playing to entertain the visitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crowneplazaniagarafalls.com/attractions-fallsave.php|title=WWE Niagara Falls|publisher=Brock Plaza Hotel|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> |
The building features a gift shop with WWE [[memorabilia]] and exhibitions on [[display case|display]], [[selling]] everything from action figures and [[t-shirt]]s to [[book]]s, [[DVD]]s, and autographs.<ref name=corporate/> WWE Niagara Falls also features video games and pay-per-views playing to entertain the visitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crowneplazaniagarafalls.com/attractions-fallsave.php|title=WWE Niagara Falls|publisher=Brock Plaza Hotel|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:24, 7 June 2010
WWE Niagara Falls is a wrestling-related retail establishment that is part of the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex, located in Niagara Falls, Ontario and owned by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It is the world's first WWE retail and attraction site.[1] It also features a 220 foot drop ride.[1]
History
The facility opened in August 2002 as part of the Clifton Hill strip in Niagara Falls. It is part owned by Canadian Niagara Hotels and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was designed by Forrec of Toronto, Ontario. Fans began arriving to the grand opening the day before.[2] Several wrestlers arrived for the opening to sign autographs for fans, including Trish Stratus, Chris Benoit, and Val Venis.[2]. Other wrestlers who have made appereances for autograph signings are John Cena, Batista, Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Christian, Booker T, Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Randy Orton and others.
The building features a gift shop with WWE memorabilia and exhibitions on display, selling everything from action figures and t-shirts to books, DVDs, and autographs.[1] WWE Niagara Falls also features video games and pay-per-views playing to entertain the visitors.[3]
It also has a 220 foot drop tower attraction called "The Pile Driver".[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "WWE Retail Store and Attraction Coming to Niagara Falls, Canada in Spring 2002". WWE Corporate. March 20, 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ a b "WWE opens store in Niagara Falls". CBC Arts. August 1, 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ "WWE Niagara Falls". Brock Plaza Hotel. Retrieved 2008-05-23.