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.
The card is shaping up with five matches announced thus far, including both men’s world championships and the WWE women’s world title. Undisputed WWE universal champion Cody Rhodes will defend the title against AJ Styles in a long-awaited first-time encounter. World heavyweight champion Damian Priest already has a challenger lined up for the event after Jey Uso won a No. 1 contender match. Bayley will have twice as much to worry about as she defends her title against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton in a triple-threat match.
The other match of note sees a new set of The Bloodline — Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga — take on Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. Sikoa took out his brother Jimmy Uso as he brought in Tonga in a move to seemingly take over the group in Roman Reigns’ absence. Now, they are set for their first in-ring action against the new pair of Owens and Orton, who came up short against Logan Paul in a triple threat at WrestleMania 40 for the U.S. title.
There are still many more bouts to be announced, but let’s get to it and…
