"As a service to fans who have a general interest in WWE but might not have watched a match in months, we're happy to provide this FAQ as a guide to Wrestlepalooza, scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. ESPN's first Premium Live Event with WWE, Wrestlepalooza, is streaming exclusively in the U.S. for fans with a subscription to the ESPN Unlimited plan -- either directly or through a traditional pay TV package -- on the ESPN App."
"Back in 1995, the late, great Extreme Championship Wrestling had an idea: What if there was an event that took its name from Lollapalooza, but instead of a music festival featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it was a wrestling show that featured The Public Enemy and The Gangstas, in a tag team stretcher match? WWE, which acquired ECW and its trademarks in 2003, wanted to kick off its new ESPN rights deal with a special Premium Live Event (PLE) that needed a memorable name."
"Here's a summary of why "the last time is now" for Cena: Cena announced at Money in the Bank in July 2024 that he will retire as an in-ring performer at the end of 2025. His goal was gold: Cena was tied with Ric Flair for the most WWE world championships (16), and now the clock was ticking on breaking that record."
Wrestlepalooza takes place Saturday at 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and is ESPN's first Premium Live Event with WWE, streaming exclusively in the U.S. to ESPN Unlimited subscribers via the ESPN App. The event name traces to Extreme Championship Wrestling's 1995 Lollapalooza-inspired concept; WWE acquired ECW trademarks in 2003 and selected the Wrestlepalooza name to launch its ESPN rights deal. The card emphasizes high-profile, intriguing matches rather than hardcore bouts. John Cena announced at Money in the Bank in July 2024 that he will retire from in-ring competition at the end of 2025. Cena was eliminated by Jey Uso in the 2025 Royal Rumble, costing him a title shot.
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