WWE set for Atlantic City return after nearly 20 years

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When Bruce Springsteen wrote the lyrics, "Meet me tonight in Atlantic City," he probably wasn’t really thinking about pro wrestling.

Well, in a few weeks, WWE superstars could put the line to work.

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Eddie Guerrero enters the ring with a low rider during SmackDown at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 9, 2004. (Craig Ambrosio/WWE)

WWE announced on Thursday it will broadcast "Monday Night Raw" and "Friday Night SmackDown" at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The company said it will be their first televised events at the venue in nearly 20 years.

The event will be a double taping of Raw and Smackdown and will take place on 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."

An arena scene during WrestleMania IV at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 27, 1988. (WWE/WWE/Getty Images)

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The last televised WWE event to take place there was SmackDown in 2008.

WrestleMania 4 and WrestleMania 5 took place