With multiple big returns and a new champion guaranteed to be crowned on the show, WWE Wrestlepalooza kicked off the ESPN era in a big way.
After Women’s World Champion Naomi vacated the Women’s World Championship due to pregnancy, IYO SKY and Stephanie Vaquer faced off to determine who would be the new champion of Mondy Night Raw.
In what will be one of the final matches on the John Cena retirement tour, the 17-time World Champion faced Brock Lesnar one final time. Additionally, AJ Lee made her return to the ring after more than a decade away to team up with her husband CM Punk to take on fellow couple Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins.
In the main event of the show, Cody Rhodes defended his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre, in which The Scottish Warrior was finally hoping for a fair title fight that would have no interference.
Michael Cole, Wade Barrett and Pat McAfee were on commentary for the show.
WWE Wrestlepalooza Results:
- Brock Lesnar defeated John Cena
- Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker defeated The Usos – LA Knight was the special guest referee
- Stephanie Vaquer defeated IYO SKY to become the new Women’s World Champion
- CM Punk and AJ Lee defeated Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch
- Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to retain the WWE Championship
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