May 3rd 2024.
Cody Rhodes is eagerly anticipating another exciting night as WWE Backlash makes its way to Lyon, France this weekend. It marks the first premium live event since the historic WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia. Last month, Cody Rhodes achieved his ultimate goal of becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion by defeating Roman Reigns, while Damian Priest cashed in his Money In The Bank contract and captured the World Heavyweight Title.
The landscape of the company has undergone significant changes, with Rhea Ripley suffering a devastating injury and Becky Lynch claiming the Women's World Championship. Additionally, Bayley will defend the newly won WWE Women's Title for the first time. The ongoing saga of The Bloodline has also had its share of twists and turns, with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Roman Reigns absent from the screen, and Solo Sikoa leading the charge with new addition Tama Tonga. With the highly anticipated arrival of the Wyatt 6 on the horizon, there is a lot to look forward to in the WWE, especially with the upcoming Clash At The Castle event in the UK next month. But first, all eyes are on Backlash, and here's everything you need to know.
When is WWE Backlash France 2024? The event will air this weekend on Saturday, May 4, with the action kicking off at 6pm for fans in the UK. It will be broadcasted live from the LDLC Arena, the same venue that is hosting tonight's episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
How can you watch WWE Backlash France 2024? The usual Kickoff preview show will be available to stream on the WWE Network, WWE.com, the WWE app, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The broadcast will begin an hour before the main show at 5pm. Fans can also check out today's Countdown to Backlash France, which took place at the LDLC Arena, on the WWE Network. In the UK, the main event can be watched live or on demand via the WWE Network or by ordering the show on TNT Sports Box Office. However, this is set to change in January 2025 as part of a huge $5 billion deal, with WWE's content moving to Netflix.
The match card for WWE Backlash France consists of the following matches:
- Undisputed WWE Title: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles
- World Heavyweight Title: Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso
- WWE Women's Title: Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton
- Women's Tag Team Titles: Kabuki Warriors vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
- Randy Orton and Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
Why is John Cena in France before Backlash? There is speculation that John Cena may make an appearance this weekend, as he was spotted in Nice, France, which is about 500 miles away from the event venue. Cena made a cameo appearance at WrestleMania 40 and is currently busy shooting the Amazon Studios film Heads of State. Given his surprise appearance at last year's Money In The Bank and his role at WrestleMania, fans can hope for something special from Cena this weekend as well.
Predictions for WWE Backlash France: With WrestleMania behind us, WWE is continuing to showcase a 'new era' led by Paul 'Triple H' Levesque. Cody Rhodes is riding high after his victory over Roman Reigns and putting an end to Reigns' iconic reign of over 1,300 days. Rhodes will make his first title defense against AJ Styles, and it is highly unlikely that he will lose so soon after achieving his goal. Similarly, Damian Priest is also expected to retain his World Heavyweight Title, although Jey Uso's growing popularity may garner him some fan support in Lyon. As the card takes shape, it promises to be a memorable night, following last year's emotionally charged Backlash in Puerto Rico, where Bad Bunny emerged victorious in a wild Street Fight.
Bayley, the new WWE Women's Champion, will also put her title on the line in a Triple Threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Naomi. She definitely deserves a longer reign as champion. The former members of Damage CTRL, Asuka and Kairi Sane, will also be in action as the Kabuki Warriors defend their tag titles against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, who are strong contenders to dethrone them. Finally, The Bloodline duo of Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa are expected to defeat Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, as they establish their dominance on SmackDown with Roman Reigns currently away from the ring.
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