Has the New Alhambra Arena, formerly known as the ECW Arena, seen its last wrestling match? Is the building returning to its bingo hall roots?

In a word, no.

Despite way-off-base rumors spread by Philly.com, the New Alhambra Arena won’t be shutting out that part of its history any time soon. The historic wrestling venue is getting a name change (to The Arena) and the facility will expand and return to the wrestling roots that put it on the map.

Rumors to the contrary were put to rest by owner Roger Artigiani in a correction submitted to PWBTS:

Yesterday, a story began circulating that there would no longer be professional boxing, wrestling, or other events at the New Alhambra Arena (former ECW Arena). There is NO truth whatsoever to this story.

A new boxing promotion is working at the building and had a successful debut show this past Friday night. Professional wrestling and other events (martial arts, concerts, private parties, etc.) WILL CONTINUE to be held in the building. The only thing that will probably be changing at some point is the name of the Arena & the fact that the facility will be going back more to its wrestling roots.

An announcement about the grand opening of the renovated facility will be made in the coming weeks, according to the New Alhambra web site.