The Arena
Reviews
Rated 4.3/5 based on 24 customer reviews.
Phillip Gadola
December 19, 2019 20:58
Great shows as always
Jody Hill
September 13, 2019 22:50
Love girl fight wrestling.
Erin Fetz
August 30, 2019 06:59
Kids had an absolute blast here! Fun show!
Nicholas Hughes
May 28, 2019 16:57
Saw four shows at the Arena. Great old school venue for Wrestling.
Pastor Jim Moon III
February 7, 2019 13:20
Went to a birthday party here for a friend's daughter. The wrestlers were amazing and it was a lively event. The kids loved it!!!
Jesse Wisdom
September 7, 2018 10:56
Best place to see professional wrestling. Also has a good school.
danielle engleman
July 7, 2018 18:20
My son had a blast at a birthday party here and the staff seemed nice enough. Inside is pretty run down and the bathroom looks very rough. I'm not sure they could do any better in there though without a remodel. The bday kid is VERY into wrestling though, so this honestly was perfect for him and a bunch of boys wanting to get sweaty and rowdy!
A Google User
July 7, 2018 18:20
My son had a blast at a birthday party here and the staff seemed nice enough. Inside is pretty run down and the bathroom looks very rough. I'm not sure they could do any better in there though without a remodel. The bday kid is VERY into wrestling though, so this honestly was perfect for him and a bunch of boys wanting to get sweaty and rowdy!
A Google User
April 6, 2018 03:41
Best place to see professional wrestling. Also has a good school.
Jesse Wisdom
April 6, 2018 03:41
Best place to see professional wrestling. Also has a good school.
Paul Jolly
March 22, 2018 23:35
It's not a bingo hall in South Philly, but it's better than a high school gym or a VFW Post. Step in the front door (parking in the back) and immediately walk down stairs into what may have been a basement at one time, but is now ringside. The floor/ceiling between the basement and the ground floor has been removed so what's left is a concrete floor and 20-25 ft high ceilings (more than enough room for top-rope maneuvers) in what looks like a storefront from the street.
The Arena is exactly what you'd expect from an indy wrestling venue: dark, loud, super crowded for big cards, roasting hot in the summer (bring a handheld fan), freezing cold in the winter (wear a coat). The bathroom is a little sketchy by the end of the show and a good chunk of the chairs are broken from ring usage. Pretty much standard for what it is.
The ring is very professional looking and seems to be in good shape. Fans sit in four or five rows of chairs on all sides of the ring and there is a small aisle and open floor space from the ring to the curtained-off backstage area 15ft or so away (where most moves to the floor are performed). Fairly solid metal railing separates the front row from the action so wrestlers don't routinely go into the crowd and when they do fans have plenty of time to clear out as the wrestlers climb over the railing.
There's a concession stand with reasonable prices on your standard nacho and hot-dog fare, plus the occasional bowl of chili or other special item. I do wish they had ice, drinks are in cans and served cold, but I like ice.
Multiple wrestling groups use the venue so the quality of the show can differ but I can say that the wrestling I've seen has been moderate to very good and I've never left feeling like I didn't get my money's worth.
A good place with nice ambiance for any wrestling fan and an interesting/fun night out for those less familiar with the squared-circle. Check their Facebook page for upcoming show dates and times.
A Google User
March 22, 2018 23:35
It's not a bingo hall in South Philly, but it's better than a high school gym or a VFW Post. Step in the front door (parking in the back) and immediately walk down stairs into what may have been a basement at one time, but is now ringside. The floor/ceiling between the basement and the ground floor has been removed so what's left is a concrete floor and 20-25 ft high ceilings (more than enough room for top-rope maneuvers) in what looks like a storefront from the street.
The Arena is exactly what you'd expect from an indy wrestling venue: dark, loud, super crowded for big cards, roasting hot in the summer (bring a handheld fan), freezing cold in the winter (wear a coat). The bathroom is a little sketchy by the end of the show and a good chunk of the chairs are broken from ring usage. Pretty much standard for what it is.
The ring is very professional looking and seems to be in good shape. Fans sit in four or five rows of chairs on all sides of the ring and there is a small aisle and open floor space from the ring to the curtained-off backstage area 15ft or so away (where most moves to the floor are performed). Fairly solid metal railing separates the front row from the action so wrestlers don't routinely go into the crowd and when they do fans have plenty of time to clear out as the wrestlers climb over the railing.
There's a concession stand with reasonable prices on your standard nacho and hot-dog fare, plus the occasional bowl of chili or other special item. I do wish they had ice, drinks are in cans and served cold, but I like ice.
Multiple wrestling groups use the venue so the quality of the show can differ but I can say that the wrestling I've seen has been moderate to very good and I've never left feeling like I didn't get my money's worth.
A good place with nice ambiance for any wrestling fan and an interesting/fun night out for those less familiar with the squared-circle. Check their Facebook page for upcoming show dates and times.
David A Swift
February 15, 2018 19:41
Nice place there is wrestling show there.feb 24 march 16 2018
A Google User
February 15, 2018 19:41
Nice place there is wrestling show there.feb 24 march 16 2018
Amy Brown
February 12, 2018 18:47
If you or your kids enjoy wrestling....must check this out!!
A Google User
February 12, 2018 18:47
If you or your kids enjoy wrestling....must check this out!!
Jeremy Bartley
October 25, 2017 04:38
Good wrestling action, too hot inside!
Christopher Felts
October 25, 2017 04:38
Not good for outsiders. If you don't know the owners or the staff, you get treated like a second class citizen. But they athletes put on a good show.
Ben Peters
October 25, 2017 04:38
If you love pro wrestling in an intimate setting make sure you check this place out. Also, cheap snacks are always a plus!
jo momma
October 25, 2017 04:38
They put on a pretty good show.
Kevin Doss
October 25, 2017 04:38
Good place to see a good wrestling show
jo momma
July 5, 2017 18:40
They put on a pretty good show.
Ben Peters
June 20, 2017 10:15
If you love pro wrestling in an intimate setting make sure you check this place out. Also, cheap snacks are always a plus!
Christopher Felts
June 8, 2017 17:41
Not good for outsiders. If you don't know the owners or the staff, you get treated like a second class citizen. But they athletes put on a good show.