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WWE Moves Premium Live Events to ESPN in 2025

8/21/2025

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WWE's Premium Live Events will launch on ESPN platforms on September 20, 2025, starting with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.
John Cena will headline the inaugural event, streaming live on ESPN's direct-to-consumer service.
Tickets will be available for purchase on August 22, with presale access on August 21.
WWE PLEs will shift from Peacock to ESPN, prompting concerns about the content library's future.

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WWE's Premium Live Events will launch on ESPN platforms on September 20, 2025, starting with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.
John Cena will headline the inaugural event, streaming live on ESPN's direct-to-consumer service.
Tickets will be available for purchase on August 22, with presale access on August 21.
WWE PLEs will shift from Peacock to ESPN, prompting concerns about the content library's future.