The wrestling world was rocked on August 20 when WWE and ESPN revealed their new multi-year partnership would kick off earlier than expected, starting with Wrestlepalooza on September 20. The deal had originally been slated for 2026, but now fans will see WWE programming on ESPN platforms more than a year ahead of schedule.
Seth Rollins wasted no time weighing in. Appearing on ESPNs Get Up the following morning, the World Heavyweight Champion made it clear just how big this is for the company and the industry as a whole.
As of now, no matches have been announced for Wrestlepalooza, but the event already feels monumental given it will be the first major WWE premium live event streamed under the ESPN banner.
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