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| Formerly | WWF New York |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary, Themed-Restaurant |
| Industry | Entertainment restaurant |
| Founded | November 1999 |
| Defunct | April 2003 |
| Headquarters | Paramount Theatre building 1501 Broadway Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Key people | Vince McMahon, Chairman of WWE |
| Parent | The World Entertainment LLC, subsidiary of WWE |
The World (originally opened as WWF New York) was a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) themed restaurant, nightclub and retail store in Times Square in New York City, leased in the Paramount Theatre building. The venue was best known for featuring in segments on Monday Night Raw, and having Sunday Night Heat emanate from its complex, hosted by Michael Cole and Tazz from October 2000 to February 2002. The venue would also host special events such as Raw's 10th Anniversary and various autograph signings and appearances from WWE performers.