WWE is bringing Backlash overseas in 2024, setting the stage at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. This event marks the first major spectacle following the monumental WrestleMania 40, with the action kicking off on Saturday, May 4. Also, as an international event, the show will have a special start time for fans in North America on Peacock.
Headlining the card are Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against AJ Styles in a highly anticipated Bullet Club battle. Will Cody’s first chapter of the new story be a tale of defeat? Can the same be said for new World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest as he defends against “Main Event” Jey Uso? The women’s division will see Bayley defending her title in a triple-threat match against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton. Additional matches feature high stakes and familiar rivalries, promising a night of intense competition and drama.
Match Card
- World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso
- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles
- WWE Women’s Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill
- Tag Team Match: Kevin Owens and Randy Orton vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga)
- Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable
- WWE Tag Team Championships: A-Town Down (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) vs. The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)
- World Tag Team Championships: Awesome Truth (Miz and R-Truth) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)
When to Watch WWE Backlash Live
The event will be streamed live on Peacock starting at 12:30 PM ET.
The pre-show begins an hour earlier, featuring a panel discussion on the matchups and storylines that will unfold during the event. This is an excellent opportunity to get insights and predictions from experts before the main card begins.
How to Watch WWE Backlash
Peacock is the exclusive streaming service for WWE Backlash 2024 in the United States. Fans can subscribe for $6 a month to access this event along with other WWE live events. For those preferring to watch without interruptions, the $12 per month option provides content ad-free.
Subscribe to Peacock now to catch all the action from WWE Backlash, along with a wide range of other programming available on the platform.
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