WWE is taking Backlash overseas in 2024. The card takes place on Saturday from LDLC Arena in Lyon, France and is the first major event to follow this year's massive WrestleMania 40 event.
There are five matches set for the event with four of them featuring titles on the line. The biggest will see a long-awaited showdown between undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles. Rhodes is looking to make his first defense of the crown after claiming the title at WrestleMania 40 with a win over long-reigning champ Roman Reigns.
Plus, Damian Priest looks to begin his run as world heavyweight champion against Jey Uso after the challenger won a No. 1 contender's match. Then, there are a pair of women's titles at stake. Newly crowned WWE women's champion Bayley will face Tiffany Stratton and Naomi in a triple threat while the Kabuki Warriors put the women's tag team titles on the line against Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill.
There are still many more bouts to be announced, but let's get to it and look at what we know -- and what we think -- will happen at Backlash, which streams live on Peaco*ck on May 4 beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
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Date:May 4
Location:LDLC Arena -- Lyon, France
Start time:1 p.m. ET (countdown show starting at noon ET)
Watch live:Peaco*ck
2024 WWE Backlash matches
World Heavyweight Championship -- Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso:Priest became champion at WrestleMania 40, finally cashing in his Money in the Bank contract seconds after Drew McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins to claim the title. A little assist from CM Punk led to Priest's first run as world champion that night. McIntyre has no intention of letting this slide but, for now, Priest's primary responsibility is his first test as champion. Uso earned the title shot by winning a fatal four-way match on Raw, a match that ended when Punk again interfered to screw over McIntyre.
Undisputed WWE Championship -- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles:Rhodes also had his crowning moment at WrestleMania 40, facing Roman Reigns for the second consecutive year and finally "finishing the story" by becoming champion. He found his first challenger in Styles, who beat LA Knight in the finals of a mini-tournament to crown a top contender. Rhodes and Styles are Internet darlings who defined themselves outside of WWE before becoming promotional champions. They're among the top in-ring workers and should produce fireworks at Backlash.
WWE Women's Championship -- Bayley (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi: Bayley opted to have her first WWE women's title defense against her close friend Naomi. Rising superstar Stratton refused to sit on the sidelines and intervened in the match. Stratton succeeded in being a thorn in their sides, leading to a triple-threat title match at Backlash.
WWE Women's Tag Team Championships -- Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill: Belair and Cargill have a mental edge over the champions after teaming with Naomi to beat Damage CTRL at WrestleMania 40. The ongoing tension between Kabuki Warriors and their new rivals spurred a tag team title match at Backlash.
Kevin Owens and Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga): Sikoa seems like a promising leader but Backlash will be his chance to prove it. Sikoa has taken over the family by force in Roman Reign's absence, removing Jimmy Uso from the group and introducing Bullet Club alum Tonga. Sikoa and Tonga will team for the first time against two former world champions. Owens quickly found himself at the top of Sikoa's hitlist but a bail out from friend and rival Orton set the stage for this big tag match.
FAQs
Backlash advertised a main event of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill challenging The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships and Damian Priest's first WWE World Title defense against Jey Uso.
What time is the Backlash 2024 card? ›
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That leads right on into the PPV at 1 pm ET, which you can stream from a number of devices if you have a subscription to Peaco*ck in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. Here's the card for the show: WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs.
Where can I watch the WWE Backlash 2024? ›
Is WWE Backlash 2024 Available via PPV? WWE Backlash 2024 is not available via pay-per-view. Peaco*ck is the exclusive home to this year's event, so you can only watch Rhodes vs. Styles — not to mention every other match — on the streaming platform.
Where is Backlash taking place? ›
WWE is taking Backlash overseas in 2024. The card takes place on Saturday from LDLC Arena in Lyon, France and is the first major event to follow this year's massive WrestleMania 40 event.
Is WWE Backlash 2024 sold out? ›
2024 WWE Backlash packages are now SOLD OUT. Sign up below to be notified as soon as 2025 packages become available.
How many matches are in WWE Backlash? ›
The card currently features only five matches, but four of those matches are championship bouts, with the other featuring some of the biggest stars in WWE. In the main event, Cody Rhodes will make the first televised defense of the undisputed WWE championship he won from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
How to watch WWE Backlash live? ›
You can watch WWE Backlash on TV through the Peaco*ck app or on a smart device like a laptop, tablet or phone.
What time is Backlash starting? ›
What time does WWE Backlash 2024 start?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time |
|---|
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 4 | 1 p.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 4 | 6 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 4 | 3 a.m. AEST |
May 3, 2024
You can watch Backlash on Peaco*ck.
What time will Backlash France start? ›
How to watch WWE Backlash France: Schedule, start time, TV and streaming info, matches. WWE once again heads overseas this Saturday for Backlash France, the first ever Premium Live Event to be held in France. The action starts at 1 p.m. ET, streaming live exclusively on Peaco*ck.
What time does WWE Backlash 2024 start? The Backlash France event starts at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 5 PM GMT / 6 PM Local Time (France) / 9:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
How to live stream WWE? ›
WWE Network, including all Premium Live Events, is available in the United States exclusively on Peaco*ck Premium for $5.99 a month. Details available at Peaco*ckTV.com.
What time will backlash 2024 start in the USA? ›
The WWE Backlash 2024 PLE has a start time of 1 p.m. ET. The countdown show will air live prior at noon ET. The event will be held on May 4th.
How many matches are in WWE Backlash 2024? ›
Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Cody Rhodes defeated AJ Styles to retain SmackDown's Undisputed WWE Championship. The referee for the match was Jessika Carr, who became the first woman to referee a WWE world title main event.
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How many are in attendance at Backlash 2024? ›
The 2024 edition of WWE Backlash was the “largest gate of any arena show in WWE history” with a reported attendance of 11,682. Results for WWE Backlash can be found here with highlights below this news story.
Where is WrestleMania backlash 2024? ›
The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu in Lyon Metropolis. Saturday's show will have four titles on the line, including the Undisputed WWE championship and the world heavyweight title. Take a look below at the confirmed matches for Backlash France.
Are Tama Tonga and Roman Reigns related? ›
The answer is that Tama Tonga is not related to Roman Reigns and The Rock.
How many people are at Backlash in France? ›
During the post-show press conference, Triple H also revealed the attendance for the event (11,628) and spoke about other possible international events. Here are highlights: On the attendance for Backlash France: “We had huge expectations for being here.
