The Secret WWE Vault Hidden In This New York Mountain

Stamford, Connecticut, is WWE's main facility, home to a significant portion of their video library.

However, the other half, a true treasure trove, lies deep within the Mountains in Rosendale, New York.

Once an active iron mine, it's now a secure haven managed by the Boston-based Iron Mountain company, renowned for being one of the most successful document-storage firms in the United States.

Imagine walking into a cavernous space with water dripping from the ceiling, surrounded by rows upon rows of wrestling history.

The silence is deafening, adding to the mystique and significance of the stored content.

The facility boasts state-of-the-art fire protection systems, including gas and foam systems designed to protect these invaluable archives from fire damage.

This means the original tapes of  your favorite WrestleMania matches are safe, even in the event of a nuclear disaster.

Back in the '70s and '80s, this mine was more than just a storage space. It housed musical instruments, antiques, and celebrity memorabilia.

Executives from major companies like Exxon and Shell even built elaborate fallout shelters here, anticipating the worst.

Today, while most items stored are paper documents and tapes, the history and ambiance of the place remain unchanged.

So next time you watch a classic WWE match, remember it’s not just entertainment—it’s a piece of history meticulously preserved in the heart of a Catskill mountain cave.

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