WWE Schedules Raw and SmackDown Taping in Atlantic City After Nearly 20 Years

WWE announced Thursday it will broadcast Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The events mark the company's first televised shows at the venue in nearly 20 years.

The double taping of Raw and SmackDown is set for June 29.

"WWE’s return to Atlantic City marks another exciting chapter in our city’s ongoing evolution as a premier entertainment destination," Visit Atlantic City president and CEO Gary Musich said in a news release. "From legendary WrestleMania moments to today’s world-class performances, Atlantic City continues to deliver dynamic, year-round experiences for visitors."

"Hosting ‘Monday Night Raw’ at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall underscores our commitment to bringing globally recognized events to the destination and reinforces the energy, excitement, and nonstop entertainment that define Atlantic City," Musich added.

The last televised WWE event at the hall was SmackDown in 2008. WrestleMania 4 and WrestleMania 5 took place in Atlantic City in 1988 and 1989.

"Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City share a rich history with WWE, including hosting WrestleMania IV and V and numerous events over the years," Jim McDonald, general manager of Boardwalk Hall and a member of Oak View Group, said in a news release. "We are grateful to partner with Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, and WWE to bring two major nationally televised events – ‘Monday Night Raw’ and ‘SmackDown.’ Our team is looking forward to welcoming back the WWE and their incredibly loyal fan base to Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City."

It is unclear who will be featured on the show.