John Cena set for WWE Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis September: How to get tickets
According to a news release from WWE, Cena — who is scheduled to retire at the end of 2025 — will wrestle an opponent he has not faced in more than a decade, believed to be Brock Lesnar, who returned to WWE on the second night of Summerslam in August to attack Cena. Cena was the runner-up at the Royal Rumble match in Indy after being eliminated by Jey Uso.
Also on the card: Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. More will be added closer to the event.
Indiana Sports Corp and WWE announced a multi-year deal in 2024 that included the 2025 Royal Rumble and a future Wrestlemania and Summerslam at Lucas Oil Stadium. The deal also ensured Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the host of yearly Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown tapings, as well as other select events and WWE NXT shows.
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