WWE’s Wrestle Palooza Set to Debut

WWE is gearing up for its first premium live event in partnership with ESPN, and it’s stepping right into some serious competition.

On September 20th, WWE announced that Wrestle Palooza will take place at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis.

This event coincides with All Elite Wrestling’s pay-per-view at Scotiabank Arena, which is set to kick off at 6 PM, costing viewers $49.99 per event.

Earlier this month, WWE inked a five-year, $1.6 billion deal with ESPN to stream its premium live events, with that transition expected to start in 2026. For now, following the recent clash in Paris on August 31, WWE’s current streaming agreement with Peacock is coming to an end.

ESPN’s new streaming service, launching on August 21st, will include all WWE events. Customers with unlimited service plans, priced at $29.99 per month, will have access to WWE’s premium live events, along with a lower-tier option at $11.99 per month.

Those with access to ESPN through platforms like DirectV, Charter, Hulu + LiveTV, FuboTV, and Verizon Fios won’t incur extra fees for watching WWE PLE, as indicated by an ESPN representative.

The event takes its name from a previous ECW show and marks a significant moment as WWE heads up against an AEW pay-per-view for the first time. All Out is one of AEW’s four original events.

Among the big names announced for Wrestle Palooza, John Cena is expected to make an appearance during his retirement tour, and rumors suggest a showdown with Brock Lesnar might be in the cards.

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, along with rival Drew McIntyre, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, as well as Becky Lynch, the women’s intercontinental champion, have also been confirmed for this event.

AEW is also set to feature its world champion, Hangman Adam Page, on the same date.

WWE has been trying to counter AEW’s popularity by hosting events like NXT’s Great American Bash and “Saturday Night Main Event,” which is headlined by a retirement match against Gunther.

President Tony Khan has reportedly turned this into the longest television wrestling marathon in U.S. history, clocking in at eight hours, which comprehensively overlaps with WWE’s scheduling.

According to the Wrestling Observer, estimates for attendance still hover around 180,000 to 185,000 spectators.