WWE star Cody Rhodes, the current Undisputed WWE Champion, recently stirred interest on the name of WWE’s upcoming Wrestlepalooza event. During an appearance on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, Rhodes joked about the unusual title, suggesting it could use more energy and flair to match the excitement of the show. This interaction added a fresh buzz around the brand and the event itself.
Enhancing the Pronunciation to Boost Excitement
Rhodes playfully proposed different ways to say Wrestlepalooza, emphasizing the need for added emphasis.
“I feel like we gotta give it something,”
he remarked.
“Something like Wrestle-PA-looza, Wrestlepa-LOO-za. You could put some ‘grr,’ Wrestlepalooza!”
The WWE star’s approach reflects his intent to amplify the event’s presence and connect with fans on a more engaging level.
“I feel like we gotta give it something,” Cody Rhodes
“Something like Wrestle-PA-looza, Wrestlepa-LOO-za. You could put some ‘grr,’ Wrestlepalooza!” Cody Rhodes
Details of Tomorrow’s Wrestlepalooza Event in Indianapolis
Wrestlepalooza will be held on September 20, 2025, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is expected to feature several high-profile matches, including a headline bout where Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre. Other marquee matchups include John Cena facing Brock Lesnar and a mixed tag team contest featuring CM Punk and AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
Match Card Highlights for the Event
The full card features a variety of top-tier talent set to compete across multiple categories:
- John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
- The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) vs. The Vision (Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker)
- CM Punk and AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- WWE Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer
What to Expect From Wrestlepalooza’s Impact
As one of WWE’s distinct premium live events, Wrestlepalooza carries the potential to influence upcoming storylines and championship dynamics significantly. The involvement of top stars like Cody Rhodes and others adds weight to the event’s outcomes, which fans and analysts will closely watch for future developments in WWE’s competitive landscape.
How Cody will say the name Wrestlepalooza. 🤣 #ESPN #CodyRhodes #AmericanaNightmare #QB1 pic.twitter.com/LESvweQZo0
— Art 🎨 (Cody's 2x Champion SZN 🏆) (@AmericanArtsii) September 18, 2025
