In recent years, WWE’s global popularity has soared, partly due to its expansion into international markets. One such market that WWE has eagerly sought to collaborate with is India.
After a hiatus since December 2017, WWE is set to return to the country with the much-anticipated Superstar Spectacle event on September 8. This event comes close on the heels of a significant five-year partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India, aimed at creating tailored WWE content specifically for the Indian audience.
BREAKING: WWE returns to India this September with #WWESuperstarSpectacle in Hyderabad, and tickets are available this Friday, August 4 at 12 PM IST!
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🎟️ Preregistration 👉 https://t.co/ikqI8jk0Mo pic.twitter.com/LQ9HLNf6fW— WWE (@WWE) August 1, 2023
Tickets for the show went live at 12:00 PM IST starting on August 4, 2023, exclusively on BookMyShow. For those eager to secure their seats even earlier, an exclusive presale opportunity was available from 12:00 PM IST on Thursday, August 3.
To participate in this early access presale, fans can register now through the BookMyShow app or website. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this thrilling WWE experience.
Indian viewers can catch all the WWE action on the Sony Sports Network. The event is expected to be broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu).
“You have given me an opportunity for the first time in my two decade career to travel to India…to have my first match ever of my career there in India, and I thank you for that.” – #JohnCena to #WWEUniverse
Thank YOU, @JohnCena! 🇮🇳 ❤️#India #WWESuperstarSpectacle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YX27VnBfp7
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) September 2, 2023
The worldwide broadcasting plans for this WWE event remain uncertain. In 2021, when the event took place in the US without a live audience, it was broadcast live exclusively in India on the Sony Sports Network.
For this upcoming event, there’s a possibility it could be offered as a live-streaming option for premium subscribers through Sony LIV or as part of the WWE Pack subscription on the Sony Pictures Network OTT platform. Stay tuned for official announcements on how fans around the world can catch the action.
WWE Superstar Spectacle: Which superstars will grace India in September?
The WWE Superstar Spectacle in India boasts an exciting official roster, and the highlight is the much-anticipated debut of John Cena on Indian soil. Get ready for the return of WWE to India this week.
With a GIF, show us how excited you are to see @JohnCena at #WWESuperstarSpectacle, LIVE in Hyderabad! @bookmyshow @SonySportsNetwk @WWE #WWELive #WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/b4PRZM8n4g
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) September 6, 2023
The highly-anticipated WWE Superstar Spectacle is set to electrify the GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, India, on September 8, 2023.
WWE has unveiled a lineup of Superstars slated to appear at the event in India, with a note that talent availability may be subject to change. Here’s a glimpse of the WWE Superstars scheduled to dazzle the Indian audience:
.@SamiZayn & @FightOwensFight are ready for a FIGHT at #WWESuperstarSpectacle! Let’s go! 👊 @bookmyshow @SonySportsNetwk @WWE #WWELive #WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/MWqJuCxGeC
— WWE India (@WWEIndia) September 6, 2023
- World Heavyweight Champion Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins
- Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens
- Intercontinental Champion ‘The Ring General’ Gunther
- Jinder Mahal
- Veer
- Sanga
- Drew McIntyre
- Becky Lynch
- Natalya
- Matt Riddle
- Ludwig Kaiser
The last-minute changes made by WWE, including the addition of championship matches, expansion of the superstar list, and John Cena, have heightened the event’s global fan interest. Does the sudden alteration indicate a significant threat to the titles? We’ll have to wait until Friday for the Superstar Spectacle to find out.
