SummerSlam 2015 seeking new location, arena to shut down

NorthJersey.com is reporting that the Izod Center, which was scheduled to host the WWE SummerSlam PPV on 8/23, is expected to be closed down after 34 years. All events scheduled for the arena after 3/31 are being cleared.

The report notes that the North Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority board is expected to approve a plan that would close down the 18,000 seat arena by the end of March. 

WWE issued a statement regarding SummerSlam being scheduled for the arena in August.

“WWE is currently looking at alternatives and we’re confident we will come up with an equivalent to or better option.”

NorthJersey.com: Izod Center expected to close; schedule of events after March 31 being cleared

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