WWE: July 4th WWE SmackDown Show to be Taped on 6/30 in Pittsburgh, John Cena Appearance Advertised for WWE Night of Champions 2025 in Saudi Arabia, New Partnership Deal with Seagram

May 28, 2025

July 4th WWE SmackDown Show to be Taped on June 30th in Pittsburgh

The PPG Paints Arena announced that WWE will be holding a double set of WWE RAW and SmackDown television tapings on June 30th at their arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This set of tapings will be for the live episode of RAW on June 30th and a taped episode of SmackDown to air on Friday, July 4th.

Breaking News: Our previously scheduled WWE Monday Night Raw will now include Friday Night SmackDown on June 30th right here in Pittsburgh! TWO SHOWS, ONE NIGHT! Get your tickets now! pic.twitter.com/RfIxETbh47
— PPG Paints Arena (@PPGPaintsArena) May 28, 2025

John Cena Appearance Advertised for WWE Night of Champions 2025 Event in Saudi Arabia

WWE is currently advertising that Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will be making an appearance at their Night of Champions 2025 event on June 28th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Besides their Night of Champions 2025 event, Cena is also currently advertised to be making an appearance at their June 27th WWE SmackDown show in Riyadh as well.

Tickets are on sale now for Friday Night SmackDown on June 27 and Night of Champions on June 28 in Riyadh!
تذاكر عرض سماكداون يوم ٢٧ يونيو وعرض نايت أوف تشامبيونز يوم ٢٨ يونيو في الرياض متاحة الآن!
احجز الآن/ Book Now : https://t.co/gctod0utgP #WWENOC @TKOGrp @WWE pic.twitter.com/qW0sZaQy7r
— WWE MENA (@WWEmena) May 28, 2025

WWE Signed New Multi-Year Partnership Deal with Seagram

WWE announced that they have recently signed a new multi-year partnership deal with Canadian alcoholic beverage company Seagram.

It was also announced that Seagram will be an official match sponsor for their Money in the Bank 2025 event on June 7th in Inglewood, California.

Official press release:

WWE® AND SEAGRAM’S ESCAPES SPIKED™ LAUNCH FIRST-EVER CO-BRANDED PRODUCT
Multi-Year Partnership Includes Integrations Within WWE Premium Live Events Such As Money In The Bank®, SummerSlam® and Survivor Series®
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 28, 2025 — WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), and Seagram’s Escapes, known for great tasting flavored malt beverages, today announced a new, multi-year partnership highlighted by the launch of their first-ever co-branded product of Seagram’s Escapes Spiked. This marks WWE’s first-ever licensed ready-to-drink product.
As an Official Partner of WWE, Seagram’s Escapes Spiked will receive prominent integrations within Premium Live Events such as Money In The Bank®, which takes place Saturday, June 7 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, as well as SummerSlam® and Survivor Series®, highlighted by enhanced match sponsorships, a custom digital content series featuring WWE Superstars and more.
“Seagram’s has a rich history of innovation and a deep commitment to authenticity, making it the ideal partner to go to market with our first-ever licensed ready-to-drink product as we continue to broaden and diversify the category,” said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Partnerships, TKO.
“Our collaboration with WWE marks an exciting moment for Seagram’s Spiked as we connect with WWE’s global audience,” said Jaime Polisoto, brand director, Seagram’s Escapes. “Plus, our sales team is thrilled to leverage WWE Superstar appearances at retailers nationwide, creating unforgettable experiences for fans.”
The Seagram’s Escapes Spiked WWE series – featuring flavors such as Rumble Punch™ (Jamaican Me Happy), Pineapple Powerhouse™ (Pineapple Cherry Lime), and Slammin’ Blueberry™ (Blueberry Lemon) – is now available at retailers nationwide.