As WWE prepares for huge events heading into WrestleMania 40 next year, the company will look to utilize the drawing power of John Cena for its Fastlane event on October 7. Fastlane takes place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana and airs on Peacock in the U.S. and the WWE Network outside it.
Last month, WWE stars attempted to gain “Payback” against their rivals. In October, there will be a continuation of old rivalries while new ones will form. At the center of it all will be the returning Cena, who is entering a WWE ring for the first time since the last WrestleMania, as he has once again caught the eye of The Bloodline.
On the first SmackDown of September, Cena interrupted a Jimmy Uso promo, ultimately giving him an Attitude Adjustment. Not long after, Jimmy and Solo Sikoa attacked Cena. AJ Styles saved his former adversary, and the two were supposed to team up to face Jimmy and Sikoa. However, Styles was attacked backstage and injured by them, forcing him out of the match. As of now, Cena faces The Bloodline in a 2-on-1 handicap bout.
Also on the card, after barely taking care of Shinsuke Namakura at Payback, Seth “Freakin’” Rollins once again defends the World Heavyweight Title against the Japanese star, this time in a Last Man Standing match.
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Other stars expected to appear include the members of The Judgement Day, Iyo Sky, Gunther, and more.
The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, odds, card, and more.
When is WWE Payback 2023?
Payback begins at 8 p.m. ET on October 7. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Pre-Show Start Time | Main Card Start Time |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, October 7 | 7 p.m. ET | 8 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, October 7 | 4 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, October 8 | 12 a.m. BST | 1 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, October 8 | 9 a.m. AEST | 10 a.m. AEST |
How to watch WWE Fastlane 2023
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| UK and Ireland | — | WWE Network |
| Australia | — | Foxtel/Kayo & Binge |
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Fastlane will be available on pay-per-view or via Peacock for fans in the U.S. Outside the U.S., the event is available on the WWE Network.
In Australia, Fastlane is available via Foxtel/Kayo & Binge.
Where is WWE Fastlane 2023?
Fastlane takes place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana. Home to the Indiana Pacers and Fever, the arena can hold up to 19,000 people.
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WWE Fastlane 2023 betting odds
Odds are currently unavailable for this event.
WWE Fastlane 2023 match card
- Seth "Freakin'" Rollins (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Title
- John Cena vs. The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa)