Cena will be joined by Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre at the inaugural Wrestlepalooza on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event starts at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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