WWE Backlash France PLE: A Night of Wrestling History in Lyon-Decines

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WWE Backlash France PLE, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, thrilled fans with sensational matches, making it the highest-grossing WWE event ever.

The event featured explosive championship bouts and witnessed the debut of Tanga Loa in a brutal tag team match. Additionally, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were crowned as the new WWE Women’s Tag Team champions.

WWE Backlash (Credit: ESPN)
WWE Backlash At WWE Smackdown

A Historic Night of Wrestling Excitement  

The highlight of the night was the main event, where Cody Rhodes faced AJ Styles for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Refereed by WWE’s Jessika Carr, the match was a dream showdown.

Rhodes expressed gratitude to Carr, selected by senior WWE referee Charles Robinson and WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque, for officiating the historic match.

WWE Backlash (Credit: ESPN)
WWE Backlash At WWE Smackdown

The success of WWE Backlash in France paves the way for more thrilling events in the country. Cody Rhodes revealed that this event marked the biggest gate for WWE in 71 years, with a female referee being a part of the historic main event.

As WWE’s global presence grows, fans eagerly anticipate future events, ready to be amazed by the excitement and spectacle of live wrestling action.

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Arin Tripathi is a Bangalore-based Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart and one of the publication's most prolific contributors, with over 3,600 published articles. He specializes in crafting content related to U.S.-based shows and series, with deep focus on Marvel Cinematic Universe coverage, MCU character explainers, and major streaming releases on Netflix and Hulu.

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