Vince McMahon often had intense relationships with the talent he worked closest to, especially if he saw something in them. That was the case with Kurt Angle, who has admitted the former WWE Chairman was like a father figure to him. Yet, an issue between them became so severe that McMahon had no choice but to let him go.

John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar highlights the card that also features the return of AJ Lee, who teams with CM Punk against Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins.

For the first time, WWE produced Wrestlepalooza, the latest addition to its premium live event schedule. For the final time, John Cena and Brock Lesnar squared off, kicking off the show with the last chapter in their marquee rivalry.

CM Punk is a professional wrester who is currently signed with WWE. He has won every major title in WWE and has also had significant success away from the organization. Punk also competed twice in the UFC. Alongside AJ Lee, defeated Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch by submission at Wrestlepalooza 2025

Stephanie McMahon’s Hall of Fame announcement is special and well-deserved. I am happy for her because she was a compelling character, hard-working executive, and good human being. But that announcement does not live up to the advertisement of “surprises.”

WWE’s partnership with ESPN begins Saturday with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis. Fans are curious if they can watch without extra fees.

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