John Cena Headlines WWE Premium Event in Indianapolis
The renowned wrestler John Cena will lead a WWE Premium Live Event next month in Indianapolis, which will be broadcast through ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service. Cena will share the ring with Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre at WWE’s inaugural Wrestlepalooza event, scheduled for Saturday, September 20th. The event will begin at 7 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rhodes holds the undisputed WWE title, Rollins is the World Heavyweight Champion, and Lynch is the Women’s Intercontinental Champion. This event will mark Cena’s final appearance in Indianapolis. This event represents the beginning of the new five-year agreement between WWE and ESPN, which will bring the Premium Live events to ESPN platforms. ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service will debut on Thursday, and subscribers to the unlimited plan will have access to all Premium Live WWE events as part of their package.Indianapolis hosted the 2025 Royal Rumble, which set an attendance record for the event at the nearby Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Presale tickets will be available Thursday. In addition, two more events this year, Crown Jewel on October 11th and Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29th, will also be broadcast on ESPN platforms.“On September 20th, WWE and ESPN are joining forces for a must-see event that will mark the beginning of our new partnership,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque
