SouthernWorldwide.com – Atlantic City, New Jersey, a city once hailed as the casino resort capital of the East Coast, appears to be a shadow of its former glory.
While the city still boasts notable hotels and casinos, and its beaches remain free to access, unlike many in New Jersey, the perception of Atlantic City has been significantly altered over the years due to rising crime and corruption.
WWE star Grayson Waller recently seized upon this sentiment.
During a taping of “Monday Night Raw” and “Friday Night SmackDown” held at Atlantic City’s historic Boardwalk Hall, Waller shared a video on social media of himself jogging on the beach. In the video, he referred to the coastal town as the “saddest city in America.”
“I’ve been to many places in America, but Atlantic City, New Jersey, might just be the saddest,” the Australian wrestler, known for his villainous persona, remarked. “It’s like Las Vegas for people who have given up on life. But it’s Monday morning. Technically, I’m at a beach – an American version of a beach.
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“While the rest of the Raw roster is sleeping in, I’m out here getting after it. I don’t want to end up like one of these people who has to vacation in Atlantic City, New Jersey. So sad.”
However, not all wrestling personalities share Waller’s bleak assessment of Atlantic City.
Fellow WWE star Matt Cardona holds different memories of the city.
Cardona previously performed for Game Changer Wrestling at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. The promotion transformed the hotel’s ballroom into a wrestling ring, staging several memorable matches on the independent wrestling circuit.
“Back in Atlantic City tonight for @WWE. Matt Cardona, the man, was born on Long Island. Matt Cardona, the pro wrestler, was born in AC!” he posted on X.
