WWE Takes Over ESPN Complex in Orlando to Host Two Days
WWE and The Walt Disney Company announced a two-day event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on December 14-15.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Wrestling
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WWE and The Walt Disney Company will hold a two-day takeover of the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida, on December 14-15. The event opens with the John Cena Classic and continues with Worlds Collide, an Avengers: Doomsday-themed show featuring talent from WWE, NXT and AAA.
Why it matters
The event is scheduled three days before the U.S. theatrical release of Avengers: Doomsday, tying WWE programming to one of the year's major film releases. For Orlando-area fans, it places a large wrestling event at a local venue during the holiday period.
The two-day schedule runs from December 14 to December 15, with the Worlds Collide show held one day after the John Cena Classic. Ticket pricing and expected attendance were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
WWE
WWE is a professional wrestling entertainment company that produces weekly television programs and live events worldwide.
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a multinational entertainment conglomerate that owns ESPN and Marvel Studios.
Johnny Gargano
Johnny Gargano is a professional wrestler who returned to WWE in August 2022 and has held multiple tag team championships.
The details
Worlds Collide features talent from WWE, NXT and AAA and is a Doomsday tie-in to an existing show of the same name. Johnny Gargano discussed the crossover and encouraged Orlando-area fans to attend.
Timeline
November 3: WWE and The Walt Disney Company announce the event.
December 14: The John Cena Classic opens the two-day takeover.
December 15: Worlds Collide, the Avengers: Doomsday-themed show, takes place.
Three days after the event: Avengers: Doomsday releases in U.S. theaters.
Big Picture
The two-day takeover extends a pattern of WWE staging major events at Disney-owned Orlando venues, including WrestleMania at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Pairing the event with Avengers: Doomsday adds a film-tie-in dimension to that established relationship.
Fans planning to attend should note the two separate shows on consecutive days, which may affect travel and lodging plans. The event's placement three days before Avengers: Doomsday's U.S. release gives the crossover programming a timely holiday-season slot.
The takeaway
Readers interested in the event should monitor official WWE channels for ticket details and the full card as the December dates approach.
What happens next
The John Cena Classic opens the event on December 14, followed by Worlds Collide on December 15.
Further reading
For more on local wrestling coverage, see Wrestling news from the Orlando area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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