Pat Benatar performed during her Precious Time tour on August 19, 1981. Mötley Crüe filmed their music video for "Wild Side" here on July 18, 1987, which contains footage of drummer Tommy Lee's spinning drum cage. The video for John Mellencamp's song "Check It Out" was filmed during a concert at the arena on December 11, 1987. Andre The Giant won the WWF Heavyweight Championship, ending Hulk Hogan's first reign. This was televised live on NBC's The Main Event I on February 5, 1988. Troy Dixon, better known as Trouble T. Roy, was killed when he accidentally fell from the exit ramp to the ground two stories below following his performance with Heavy D and the Boyz on July 15, 1990. Hosted an Event In Your House 11: Buried Alive on October 20, 1996 Michael Jackson performed two consecutive sold–out shows at Market Square Arena, during his Bad World Tour on March 18–19, 1988. KISS' show on November 28, 1992, was recorded and released as a live album, entitled Alive III. Wayne Gretzky first skated out on the ice to start his pro hockey career here. Michael Jordan made his comeback from retirement at Market Square Arena on March 19, 1995. The Pacers defeated the Bulls in overtime in what was the most-watched NBA game on television in 20 years. See also List of American Basketball Association arenas References External links Video of MSA's demolition – Video Collection of the demolition by The Indianapolis Star Lost Indiana profile of Market Square Arena 1974 establishments in Indiana 1999 disestablishments in Indiana American Basketball Association venues College basketball venues in the United States Defunct indoor arenas in Indiana Defunct indoor ice hockey venues in the United States Defunct indoor soccer venues in the United States Former National Basketball Association venues Demolished music venues in Indiana Demolished sports venues in Indiana Indiana Pacers venues IUPUI Jaguars men's basketball Sports venues completed in 1974 Sports venues demolished in 2001 Sports venues in Indianapolis World Hockey Association venues Ice hockey venues in Indiana Buildings and structures demolished by controlled implosion NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four venues