WWE announces return to Madison Square Garden during New York Knicks game – Sports Illustrated

WWE returns to the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden.

The company announced Monday night that it will return to The Garden for its traditional post-holiday show on December 26. The news was made during a New York Knicks game with a message from star player and wrestling fan Jalen Brunson.

WWE has famously made this holiday a tradition in its annual calendar of events. Although it is only a house show, WWE has loaded the show with various top talents over the years.

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Last year at the event, CM Punk wrestled his first WWE match since his return at Survivor Series. This year’s card for the show has not been announced at this time.

WWE has a long history at Madison Square Garden. Vince McMahon Sr. booked the territory when he was WWWF. Vince McMahon Jr. officiating the first-ever WrestleMania from the hallowed grounds of The Garden. Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Paul Orndorff & Roddy Piper were in the main event. The show also featured various celebrity appearances from Muhammad Ali, Cyndi Lauper and more.

This year’s WrestleMania will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Tickets for two evenings for the event on April 19 and April 20 next year went on sale last weekend.

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