WWE’s inaugural Premium Live Event on ESPN’s streaming platform, WrestlePalooza, is scheduled for September 20, 2025, and boasts a card designed to deliver a important impact. The event will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre, a match widely anticipated by fans.

The event’s kickoff will feature a clash between John Cena and Brock Lesnar, marking the first match of the new ESPN-WWE partnership as reported by Ringside News. This opening bout is intended to provide an explosive start to the event.

WrestlePalooza Confirmed Matches

• Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre – Undisputed WWE championship (Main event)
• John Cena vs Brock Lesnar (Opening match)
• CM Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch – Mixed Tag Team Match
• Stephanie Vaquer vs IYO SKY – Vacant Women’s World Championship
• Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker vs The Usos – Tag Team Match

According to WrestleVotes, the decision to place the Undisputed WWE Championship match as the main event underscores its importance in closing out the first WWE event on ESPN’s streaming service.

WWE is positioning WrestlePalooza as a pivotal event, showcasing its talent and the beginning of a new broadcasting chapter. the match order suggests a deliberate effort to maximize the event’s impact and appeal to a broad audience.