WWE NXT previously ran the 2300 Arena, aka the ECW Arena, earlier this month, and it was a huge success. They attempted to capitalize on the momentum, but AEW got in their way.
As previously reported, Beyond the Bell and Mat Men Radio’s Andrew Zarian and Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp noted that the promotion plans to return to the Hammerstein Ballroom with ROH Final Battle on December 20th. The promotion plans to run the venue on December 21st for an episode of Collision.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that WWE NXT attempted to book a date at the Hammerstein Ballroom to follow up on the 2300 Arena success. However, the date they wanted was close enough to the dates AEW had booked.
ECW held shows at the venue while operating before WWE held the 2005 and 2006 editions of the One Night Stand pay-per-view event there.
