Aug 20, 08:07 PM

ESPN Secures WWE Events Early, Launches Wrestlepalooza in September

World Wrestling Entertainment is moving its premium live events to ESPN several months ahead of schedule, ending its run on NBCUniversal’s Peacock earlier than anticipated. The switch will begin on 20 September with a new show titled “Wrestlepalooza,” according to statements from both companies reported on Wednesday. “Wrestlepalooza” will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. Eastern from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The card is set to feature John Cena in what is billed as his final match in the city, alongside appearances by Cody Rhodes, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre. Accelerating the timetable brings forward a five-year agreement that had been expected to start in 2026, giving Disney-owned ESPN exclusive U.S. streaming rights to WWE’s slate of premium events, including Crown Jewel and Survivor Series later this year. The content bolsters ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming platform, which launches this week, and helps maintain the network’s relationship with TKO Group after UFC rights migrate to Paramount+ at year-end.

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