The Hardcore Hall of Fame is a

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located within

2300 Arena 2300 Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. Originally known as Viking Hall, the venue has since been named XPW Arena, New A ...

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that was established to honor the careers of professional wrestlers and wrestling personalities who contributed to the history of 2300 Arena and

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History

The Hall of Fame was established in 2002 following the death of former

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star

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, who suffered a fatal

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while traveling to

for a match with

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. Banners commemorating the inductees are on permanent display inside

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References

{{Professional wrestling halls of fame 2002 establishments in the United States Awards established in 2002 Halls of fame in Pennsylvania Professional wrestling halls of fame Professional wrestling-related lists