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ESPN's review of WWE's Wrestlepalooza gave the event a C grade, citing underwhelming matches except for the standout Vaquer vs. Iyo Sky for the Women's World Title, which received a B-plus. The heavily promoted Cena vs. Lesnar match was seen as a setup for future encounters, with mixed reactions to its execution. Overall, the event fell short of expectations for a new era on ESPN's streaming platform.
WWE's WrestlePalooza event, marking a $1.6 billion partnership with ESPN, received a mediocre C grade from ESPN due to streaming failures and underwhelming matches, with only the Women's World Championship match being highly praised. Technical issues and unmet expectations have cast doubt on the success of the collaboration, leaving fans and critics disappointed.
Fans faced significant streaming problems and technical issues with the ESPN app during WWE's WrestlePalooza event, leading to widespread frustration and criticism of the event's digital execution, despite high expectations for WWE's ESPN debut.
The article provides a weekly stock report on WWE Superstars, highlighting Brock Lesnar's impressive return and push for a WWE Championship challenge, while noting declines for Motor City Machine Guns, John Cena, and referee Ryan Tran due to recent performances and storylines.
WWE's WrestlePalooza event, part of a $1.6 billion deal with ESPN, faced significant streaming issues due to limited access to ESPN Unlimited, which was only available to certain subscribers at the time, leading to fan frustration and technical problems during the event.
AJ Lee made a highly impressive return to WWE at WrestlePalooza after nearly a decade, earning praise from fans and the locker room for her performance in a mixed tag match, suggesting she could have a longer run in WWE.
Drew McIntyre suffered a likely injury during Wrestlepalooza after an attempted attack on Cody Rhodes went wrong, leading to his inability to perform his signature move and a subsequent loss. Cody Rhodes praised McIntyre's skill and resilience, while McIntyre shared an inspirational message post-event, though the full extent of his injury remains unconfirmed.
Wrestlepalooza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse featured major highlights including Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman reuniting, Stephanie McMahon being announced for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, and several key matches with top WWE stars, marking a significant event in the company's calendar.
AJ Lee made a triumphant return to WWE at Wrestlepalooza after over ten years, participating in a match that, while physically challenging, was emotionally rewarding for her and fans alike. She acknowledged the pain but expressed happiness with her performance, leaving open the possibility of future matches.
WWE Wrestlepalooza featured high-profile matches including John Cena's farewell match against Brock Lesnar, AJ Lee's return, Cody Rhodes retaining his title, Stephanie Vaquer winning the Women's World Championship, and a surprise Hall of Fame induction announcement, marking a significant event in WWE's 2025 calendar.
A leaked photo shows WWE stars CM Punk, AJ Lee, Seth Rollins, and Becky Lynch rehearsing for their mixed tag team match at WrestlePalooza 2025, generating excitement for the event, especially as AJ Lee's return to the ring is her first in over a decade.
WWE WrestlePalooza 2025 lineup includes major matches like Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena and Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre, with backstage notes revealing original plans and viewing details, promising an action-packed event.
There are no last-minute deals allowing YouTubeTV to stream WrestlePalooza; viewers in the US can watch via the ESPN app with a specific bundle, while international viewers can stream on Netflix in various countries.
ESPN's new WWE event, Wrestlepalooza, faces distribution issues as major pay TV providers like Comcast and YouTube TV may not have access due to ongoing negotiations, risking confusion and dissatisfaction among millions of viewers who might need to pay extra to watch the event.
WWE Raw on September 15, 2025, features AJ Lee's return facing potential trouble, a face-to-face with Punk and Lee, John Cena's return, and several matches including Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez and Penta vs. Kofi Kingston, with storylines building up to Wrestlepalooza and ongoing tensions within WWE storylines.