WWE is taking Backlash abroad in 2024. The cardboard takes place on Saturday from LDLC Enviornment in Lyon, France and is the primary main occasion to observe this yr’s huge WrestleMania 40 occasion.
There are 5 matches set for the occasion with 4 of them that includes titles on the road. The most important will see a long-awaited showdown between undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes and AJ Kinds. Rhodes is trying to make his first protection of the crown after claiming the title at WrestleMania 40 with a win over long-reigning champ Roman Reigns.
Plus, Damian Priest appears to start his run as world heavyweight champion towards Jey Uso after the challenger gained a No. 1 contender’s match. Then, there are a pair of ladies’s titles at stake. Newly topped WWE ladies’s champion Bayley will face Tiffany Stratton and Naomi in a triple menace whereas the Kabuki Warriors put the ladies’s tag crew titles on the road towards Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.
There are nonetheless many extra bouts to be introduced, however let’s get to it and have a look at what we all know — and what we predict — will occur at Backlash, which streams reside on Peacock on Could 4 starting at 1 p.m. ET.
Viewing info
Date: Could 4
Location: LDLC Enviornment — Lyon, France
Begin time: 1 p.m. ET (countdown present beginning at midday ET)
Watch reside: Peacock
2024 WWE Backlash matches
World Heavyweight Championship — Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso: Priest grew to become champion at WrestleMania 40, lastly cashing in his Cash within the Financial institution contract seconds after Drew McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins to assert the title. Somewhat help from CM Punk led to Priest’s first run as world champion that evening. McIntyre has no intention of letting this slide however, for now, Priest’s major accountability is his first check as champion. Uso earned the title shot by successful a deadly four-way match on Uncooked, a match that ended when Punk once more interfered to screw over McIntyre.
Undisputed WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Kinds: Rhodes additionally had his crowning second at WrestleMania 40, going through Roman Reigns for the second consecutive yr and eventually “ending the story” by turning into champion. He discovered his first challenger in Kinds, who beat LA Knight within the finals of a mini-tournament to crown a prime contender. Rhodes and Kinds are Web darlings who outlined themselves exterior of WWE earlier than turning into promotional champions. They’re among the many prime in-ring staff and may produce fireworks at Backlash.
WWE Ladies’s Championship — Bayley (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi: Bayley opted to have her first WWE ladies’s title protection towards her shut good friend Naomi. Rising celebrity Stratton refused to take a seat on the sidelines and intervened within the match. Stratton succeeded in being a thorn of their sides, resulting in a triple-threat title match at Backlash.
WWE Ladies’s Tag Workforce Championships — Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill: Belair and Cargill have a psychological edge over the champions after teaming with Naomi to beat Injury CTRL at WrestleMania 40. The continued rigidity between Kabuki Warriors and their new rivals spurred a tag crew title match at Backlash.
Kevin Owens and Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga): Sikoa looks as if a promising chief however Backlash will probably be his probability to show it. Sikoa has taken over the household by pressure in Roman Reign’s absence, eradicating Jimmy Uso from the group and introducing Bullet Membership alum Tonga. Sikoa and Tonga will crew for the primary time towards two former world champions. Owens rapidly discovered himself on the prime of Sikoa’s hitlist however a bail out from good friend and rival Orton set the stage for this huge tag match.
