WWE, Wrestlepalooza and ESPN
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WWE getting early ESPN start with John Cena-led Wrestlepalooza — going head-to-head with AEW
WWE's first premium live event of the ESPN era is coming early and going head-to-head with its biggest competition.
Earlier this month, it was announced that WWE and ESPN reached an agreement for the broadcaster to become the exclusive home of premium live events starting in 2026. The deal reportedly was for a whopping total of $1.625 billion over five years, with an annual value of $325 million.
Here's everything you need to know about the WWE-ESPN streaming relationship for WWE PLE shows, including Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania and more.
Wrestlepalooza will run directly opposite All Elite Wrestling's marquee PPV, AEW All Out. Launching a new PPV on the same day as All Out continues WWE's recent pattern of running events opposite the No. 2 U.S. wrestling promotion.
Pat McAfee is making his return to WWE. The popular media personality will be a part of the inaugural WrestlePalooza premium live event on Saturday, September 20th.
The WWE, which was expected to launch live events on ESPN's new streaming platform next year, will now begin the partnership on September 20