John Cena to Headline WWE 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 be accompanied by prominent figures such as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre at WWE’s first Wrestlepalooza, scheduled for Saturday, September 20th. The event will start at 7 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Cody Rhodes, the current undisputed WWE champion, Seth Rollins, world heavyweight champion, and Becky Lynch, intercontinental women’s champion, will also participate in the event. This event will mark Cena’s last appearance in Indianapolis.
This inaugural event is part of the new five-year agreement between WWE and ESPN, which will bring Premium Live events to ESPN platforms.
Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, stated in a press release: “On September 20th, WWE and ESPN are joining forces for a must-see event that will mark the beginning of our new partnership. The biggest WWE Superstars. The biggest brand in sports media. Are you ready?”
Indianapolis hosted the 2025 Royal Rumble, setting an attendance record for the event at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ET. Presales will be available on Thursday.
Additionally, two more events will be broadcast on ESPN platforms this year: Crown Jewel on October 11 and Survivor Series in San Diego on November 29.
