WWE/ESPN ESPN’s reaction to WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025 has now been revealed, with the network’s official website now handing out a grade to the show. Marking WWE’s debut on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming app, Wrestlepalooza featured a card filled with marquee matches such as Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena, Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre and the in-ring return of AJ Lee …
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WWE’s WrestlePalooza was meant to be the crown jewel of its new $1.6 billion deal with ESPN, but fans were left frustrated after technical problems shut many of them out. What’s interesting is that ESPN actually addressed concerns about access before the premium live event even aired. Speaking on a conference call ahead of WrestlePalooza, ESPN SVP/DTC John Lasker admitted …
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Wrestlepalooza was supposed to be a new era for WWE, the first premium live event on ESPN’s new streaming service. Instead, it drew a collective shrug from fans and critics alike, who found the show underwhelming. In a recap on ESPN’s website, combat sports writer Andreas Hale gave the event a C grade, writing: “The excellent Vaquer vs. Sky match …
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As seen during the 2025 WWE Wrestlepalooza PLE, CM Punk and AJ Lee defeated Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. After the match, AJ stated that “it felt amazing“ to be back in a wrestling ring. According to a report from Fightful Select, the internal reaction to AJ’s performance was very positive. Fightful noted the following… “Those that we spoke to …
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WWE’s WrestlePalooza was supposed to mark the beginning of a $1.6 billion partnership with ESPN in spectacular fashion—but things unraveled fast. After a frustrating night of streaming failures that left many fans locked out, ESPN’s own combat sports writer has now graded the show as “average,” saying only one match saved it from being a total letdown. In a post-event …
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WrestlePalooza was supposed to be WWE’s big ESPN debut, but instead of fans celebrating the start of a new era, a storm of complaints hit social media. Not only did the show face criticism for its finish and lack of surprises, but fans who paid $29.99 to watch were left frustrated when the ESPN app locked them out of the …
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WWE hit the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana for its latest premium live event, Wrestlepalooza, the big kickoff show on ESPN. It featured some of the biggest stars of the company and a few surprises along the way. That included Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman reuniting before the former squashed John Cena in one of his last matches, Stephanie McMahon …
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Drew McIntyre’s thirst for revenge got the best of him at Wrestlepalooza. He attempted to kick Cody Rhodes’ head through the announcer’s table just like he did a few weeks ago. And that incident led to The American Nightmare’s absence for nearly a month. The impact of the attack on The Scottish Warrior’s right leg seemed severe. McIntyre immediately clutched …
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WWE wasted no time getting right to the goods with tonight’s (Sat., Sept. 20, 2025) Wrestlepalooza premium live event from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, as Brock Lesnar was the first wrestler to make an entrance. His was his usual, and then his opponent, John Cena, hit the scene with a large group of children dressed just like him. …
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AJ Lee returned to the ring at WWE WrestlePalooza and fans weren’t the only ones thrilled to see her back. The former Divas Champion not only impressed the crowd in Indianapolis, but she also earned respect from those behind the curtain. After she and CM Punk teamed up against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a wild mixed tag match …
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