Watch WWE Now With ESPN. Wrestlepalooza Set The Stage For A Historic WWE Live Event
September 19, 2025 | Revised: September 22, 2025
John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, and more headlined the Indianapolis supershow, which streamed live on the ESPN App.
Saturday, September 20, marked a milestone for sports entertainment as Wrestlepalooza launched WWE’s historic partnership with ESPN. Featuring powerhouse Superstars and championship stakes, the live spectacular transformed Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse into an arena of unforgettable moments. Secure your spot on the card (figuratively!) by checking out the event replay!
Wrestlepalooza, ESPN
Streamed live on the ESPN App and with the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.*
Check out the event reply now.
John Cena headlined WWE’s debut Premium Live Event on ESPN, waging war against Brock Lesnar. They were joined by Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre for a night of must-see matchups. The event united the biggest brand in sports media with WWE’s larger-than-life spectacle, promising high-energy showdowns and crowd-roaring surprises.
Adding extra importance, Wrestlepalooza served as Cena’s final match in Indianapolis, the same city that hosted the 2025 Royal Rumble® attendance record. The card also featured a clash for the Women’s World Championship, as IYO SKY meets Stephanie Vaquer. (ESPN)*
Add Wrestlepalooza to Watchlist
Will all WWE Premium Live Events be on ESPN?
Yes! ESPN is the new home for WWE Premium Live Events. All WWE Premium Live Events become exclusive to ESPN in the U.S. Starting September 20, every live event WrestleMania® and SummerSlam®, both now two-night events, as well as Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Money in the Bank®, among others) will stream on ESPN’s streaming service for subscribers on the Unlimited plan. So if you’re on ESPN’s Unlimited plan, whether standalone or as part of the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle, you’re covered for every WWE Premium Live Event.
What is Wrestlepalooza?
Wrestlepalooza is a WWE Premium Live Event centered on marquee bouts, including John Cena’s headline attraction and a showdown to crown a new Women’s World Champion between IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer.
Who featured in Wrestlepalooza?
Confirmed Superstars included John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, IYO SKY, and Stephanie Vaquer.
What matches are announced for Wrestlepalloza?
John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer
CM Punk and AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch
The Usos vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker
When does Wrestlepalooza stream on ESPN?
The live event streamed live Saturday, September 20 at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT with the ESPN App. There was also a pre-show at 4 pm ET / 2 pm PT.
Wrestlepalooza may be over, but there's more WWE on the way. Add the replay to your Watchlist now so you don't miss the matches, then stay tuned for more exclusive coverage of upcoming WWE Premium Live Events with ESPN and the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle.* More WWE coverage found at ESPN.com/wwe.
*ESPN on Disney+ requires a plan that includes ESPN. Available for U.S. residents, 18+ only. Location data required to watch certain content. Select Hulu content available via Disney+; additional content only available via Hulu app. Offer valid for eligible subscribers only. Subject to Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu Subscriber Agreement. Additional terms, app feature and device restrictions apply. For more information visit the Disney+ Help Center. © 2025 Disney and its related entities.
Discover More Articles
Coming Soon
Zootopia 2 Exclusively In Theaters Now: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Highly-Anticipated Sequel
November 27, 2025