ECW Legend Inducted into 2300 Arena Hall of Fame
Taz Inducted into 2300 Arena Hall of Fame
Published: August 28, 2024 at 14:58:18 EDT
taz’s Emotional Induction
ECW icon and current All Elite wrestling (AEW) commentator Taz was inducted into the 2300 Arena Hall of Fame on August 27, 2024. The induction ceremony took place before an AEW show at the Philadelphia venue,a location central to Taz’s wrestling history.
According to reports, Taz was visibly moved by the honor. He expressed being “speechless,” a rare occurrence for the outspoken commentator who “talks for a living.” He acknowledged the unexpected nature of the recognition and conveyed his gratitude to the fans,his family,and the AEW roster.
Taz specifically praised the AEW roster, stating their dedication and predicting continued success for the promotion during its residency at the 2300 Arena. He affirmed AEW is “going to kick a-” at the venue.
A Legacy of Extreme Wrestling at the 2300 Arena
The 2300 Arena (formerly the ECW Arena) holds a critically important place in professional wrestling history, particularly as the home of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The arena was renowned for its passionate fanbase and hardcore wrestling style. Taz’s induction recognizes his contributions to that legacy.
He joins a distinguished list of inductees, including fellow ECW pioneers:
- Terry Funk
- Sabu
- the Public Enemy
- Tod gordon
- The Sandman
- Shane douglas
- The Pitbulls
- Chris Candido
- Eddie gilbert
- Tommy Dreamer
- The Blue Meanie
- Jerry Lynn
- Eddie Guerrero
- Dean Malenko
- 2 Cold Scorpio
- Rob Van Dam
- the Dudley Boyz
- Road Warrior Hawk
- ECW Producer Charlie Bruzesse
