John Cena Headlines Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis
WWE Superstar John Cena will headline a Premium Live Event next month in Indianapolis, which will stream on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service. Cena will be accompanied by Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre at WWE’s first Wrestlepalooza, which will be held on Saturday, September 20. The event will begin at 7 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rhodes is the undisputed WWE champion, Rollins is the World Heavyweight Champion, and Lynch is the Intercontinental Women’s Champion. This event will mark Cena’s last wrestling appearance in Indianapolis.This event is the first within the new five-year agreement between WWE and ESPN, which will bring live Premium events to ESPN platforms. ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service premiered on Thursday, and subscribers to the unlimited plan will receive all live WWE Premium 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 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 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, WWE’s Chief Content Officer
