Cody Rhodes: John Cena carried WWE (1:33)
Cody Rhodes discusses John Cena’s legacy in the WWE. (1:33)
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ESPN
Aug 20, 2025, 04:37 PM ET
John Cena will headline an additional WWE Premium Live Event next month in Indianapolis, which will stream on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service.
Cena will be joined by Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre at the inaugural Wrestlepalooza on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event starts at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Rhodes is the undisputed WWE champion; Rollins is the world heavyweight champion and Lynch is the women’s intercontinental champion. It will also mark Cena’s final wrestling appearance in Indianapolis.
It is the first event in the new five-year deal between WWE and ESPN, which brings Premium Live Events to ESPN platforms. ESPN’s direct to consumer service debuts on Aug. 21 and subscribers to the unlimited plan will bet all of the WWE Premium Live Events as part of their package.
“On September 20, WWE and ESPN are coming together for a can’t-miss event to kick off our new partnership,” WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque said in a statement. “The biggest Superstars in WWE. The biggest brand in sports media. Are you ready?”
Indianapolis hosted the 2025 Royal Rumble, which set the event’s all-time attendance record at nearby Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tickets for the event go on sale on Friday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. ET. Presale tickets will be available on Aug. 21.
Two more events this year, including the Crown Jewel on Oct. 11 and the Survivor Series in San Diego on Nov. 29, will also be on ESPN platforms.
