For WWE fans and those who haven’t watched a match in months, Alofoke Deportes presents a complete guide to Wrestlepalooza, the event scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
This event, which is broadcast exclusively for subscribers of the ESPN Unlimited plan, either directly or through a traditional TV package, promises thrills and high-caliber fights.
What is Wrestlepalooza?
Inspired by the spirit of events like Lollapalooza, Wrestlepalooza is a special WWE event that takes its name from the rich history of wrestling. WWE, which acquired ECW and its trademarks in 2003, sought a memorable name for this Premium Live event.
Although its roots are in extreme fighting, Wrestlepalooza will present matches with interesting stories, including the expected confrontation between John Cena and Brock Lesnar.Wrestlepalooza will take place on Saturday night and will be available on the ESPN app exclusively for subscribers with an ESPN Unlimited plan.
John Cena’s Return and His Rivalry with Brock Lesnar
John Cena, in his farewell tour of wrestling, faces Brock Lesnar in a match that promises to be epic. Cena announced his retirement for the end of 2025, and this match is a crucial chapter in his career.
The history between Cena and Lesnar goes back to their beginnings, with Lesnar leading the individual series 4-2. The last encounter was at Night of Champions in 2014, where Cena won by disqualification. This match could mark the end of an era.
According to Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Lesnar was on Cena’s list of opponents to close out his career. Cena admitted to feeling “fear” for Lesnar, but promises a “final battle between two generational titans”.
Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre. These two wrestlers had an intense rivalry a year ago, culminating in a street fight.
McIntyre, after attacking Rhodes, will seek to snatch the title at Wrestlepalooza. This match promises to be brutal, with Rhodes seeking to defend his championship.
Uses against The Vision
For the first time since 2023 at a Premium Live Event, Jey and Jimmy Uso will team up to face Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, members of Seth Rollins’ faction, The Vision.
The rivalry intensified with an attack on Roman Reigns, leading to this tag team match. The animosity between Jey Uso and LA Knight could also influence the outcome.
Vacant Women’s Championship
The women’s championship is vacant due to champion Naomi’s pregnancy. Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer will compete for the title at Wrestlepalooza.
Sky, who lost the title to Naomi, and Vaquer, who won a Battle Royal, will seek to obtain the championship.
AJ Lee Returns
AJ Lee returns to WWE for a match at Wrestlepalooza. This return has generated great expectation among the fans. Lee, an essential part of the “Divas Revolution”, returns to face Becky Lynch.
In Clash in Paris, Punk faced Seth Rollins, where Becky Lynch interfered, allying with Rollins. This led to a confrontation on SmackDown, where AJ Lee made her return. The mixed tag team match between Punk and Lee against Rollins and Lynch could be the main event of Wrestlepalooza.
This fight promises drama and action, with Lee competing for the first time since March 2015.CM Punk and AJ Lee will face Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at Wrestlepalooza.
