WWE Niagara Falls
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.