Opening Match for WWE Wrestlepalooza Revealed

WWE Wrestlepalooza will be taking place on September 20th and there are plenty of matches that will keep fans entertained. With just days left before the event, the opening match for Wrestlepalooza has been revealed.

While speaking during the Pat McAfee Show, Pat McAfee revealed that John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will open WWE WrestlePalooza, making it the first match of the new ESPN-WWE era. He called it the perfect way to launch the partnership, showing that it features two of the greatest wrestlers of all time facing off to start the show.

“That fight will be taking place at the top of the show. Kicking off the ESPN-WWE era will be John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar. What a way to start the best partnership I have ever seen—and also two GOATs going at it.”

This is a big moment for WWE and ESPN, as Wrestlepalooza will be the first WWE Premium Live Event to stream only on ESPN’s new streaming service. A huge match like Cena vs. Lesnar is a strong way to kick off this new partnership.

Wrestlepalooza will feature more big matches as well. CM Punk and AJ Lee will team up against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a mixed tag team match. IYO SKY will battle Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship, and The Usos will fight The Vision’s Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker as their feud continues.

John Cena and Brock Lesnar’s massive bout at WrestlePalooza is more than just a headlining match, it’s the perfect way to kick off WWE’s new exclusive streaming partnership with ESPN. With a stacked card and major mainstream attention, September 20 will definitely be one of WWE’s biggest events in years.

Are you excited to see John Cena and Brock Lesnar collide once again on such a historic stage? Which other match on the WrestlePalooza card are you most looking forward to? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!

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