Cena to headline WWE's First Wrestlepalooza Sept. 20 on ESPN
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Earlier this month, it was announced that WWE and ESPN reached an agreement for the broadcaster to become the exclusive home of premium live events starting in 2026. The deal reportedly was for a whopping total of $1.625 billion over five years, with an annual value of $325 million.
In a surprise announcement, WWE reveals that Wrestlepalooza will stream on ESPN, not Peacock. The move happens sooner than expected, setting up a head-to-head showdown with AEW's All Out on September 20.
WWE Wrestlepalooza will take place on September 20 on the ESPN app, going head-to-head with AEW All Out. The company took to social media this afternoon to officially announce the event, tweeting out: “BREAKING NEWS: WWE Wrestlepalooza will be the first Premium Live Event on @espn!