WWE will be holding their final event at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI this Monday for RAW. The show will mark the final pro wrestling event of any kind at the arena, as the venue is scheduled for demolition. The Big Show posted the following on Facebook, paying tribute to the building where he had his first match and won his first World title in the same night.
Big Show said: “March 13th is going to be a very sad day for me personally. It’s the last time Raw will be in Joe Louis Arena, Joe Louis Arena is being retired. It started out in 1979, how many great performances have gone through that historic building? I know Joe Louis Arena always holds a special place in my heart, the fans in Detroit because my very first match was in Joe Louis Arena against Hulk Hogan in 1995. I walked out with the world heavyweight championship my first match. Every time I’ve walked into that arena I’ve always been reminded of my very day in the business, my very first day in front of the crowd in pay per view. Thank you Detroit and thank you Joe Louis Arena, all the wonderful championships and teams and performers that have gone through that arena. It’s going to be sad to see you go but thank you.”
