John Cena Headlines WWE Event in Indianapolis
The legendary John Cena will lead a WWE Premium Live Event next month in Indianapolis, which will be broadcast through ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service. This event, which promises to be unforgettable, will feature stellar figures such as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre. The inaugural WWE event, called Wrestlepalooza, will take place on Saturday, September 20th and will begin at 7 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Cody Rhodes, the current undisputed WWE champion, joins Seth Rollins, the World Heavyweight Champion, and Becky Lynch, the intercontinental women’s champion, for an event that promises strong emotions. In addition, this encounter will mark Cena’s last appearance in Indianapolis as a wrestler.This event marks the beginning of a five-year agreement between WWE and ESPN, which will bring the Premium Live Events to ESPN platforms.
ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service will premiere on Thursday, and subscribers to the unlimited plan will have access to all Premium Live events from WWE as part of their package.“The biggest WWE superstars. The biggest brand in sports media. Are you ready?”, added Levesque. Indianapolis hosted the 2025 Royal Rumble, which set an attendance record at the nearby Lucas Oil Stadium. Entries for the event will go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Presales will be available on Thursday. In addition, two more events this year, Crown Jewel on October 11 and Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29, will also be broadcast on ESPN platforms.On September 20th, WWE and ESPN are joining forces for a can’t-miss event that marks the beginning of our new partnership,” stated Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer
