Overview
- Wrestlepalooza streamed Sept. 20 from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with a Countdown show at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m. ET.
- Pat McAfee said John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar would open the show, marking Lesnar’s first match since SummerSlam 2023 as Cena’s farewell tour continues.
- Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre, and Iyo Sky faced Stephanie Vaquer to crown a new Women’s World Champion after Naomi vacated the title due to pregnancy.
- AJ Lee returned to in-ring action after more than a decade to team with CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a mixed tag match.
- U.S. access required an ESPN Unlimited subscription (reported at $29.99/month) with authentication supported by select providers, while others required a standalone purchase; WWE also announced LA Knight as special guest referee for The Usos vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed following a pre-show altercation.