WWE is taking Backlash abroad in 2024. The cardboard takes place Could 4 from LDLC Enviornment in Lyon, France and is the primary main occasion to comply with this yr’s large WrestleMania 40 occasion.
The cardboard continues to be very a lot in flux, however we do know that each the world heavyweight championship and undisputed WWE common championship can be on the road on the cardboard. World heavyweight champion Damian Priest already has a challenger lined up for the occasion after Jey Uso received a No. 1 contender match.
In the meantime, undisputed WWE common champion Cody Rhodes is ready to see whether or not LA Knight or AJ Types will earn their shot at his title.
There are nonetheless many extra bouts to be introduced, however let’s get to it and take a look at what we all know — and what we expect — will occur at Backlash, which streams dwell on Peacock on Could 4 starting at 12:30 p.m. ET.
2024 WWE Backlash matches
World Heavyweight Championship — Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso:Â 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. A bit of help from CM Punk led to Priest’s first run as world champion on that night time. There isn’t any doubt McIntyre has any intention of letting this slide, however for now, Priest’s major duty is his first check as champion. Uso earned the title shot by profitable a deadly four-way match on Uncooked, a match that ended when Punk once more interfered to screw over McIntyre.
Undisputed WWE Common Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. LA Knight or AJ Types:Â Rhodes additionally had his crowning second at WrestleMania 40, going through Roman Reigns for the second consecutive yr and at last “ending the story” by changing into champion. He now awaits his first challenger for the title as Knight and Types proceed their rivalry in a No. 1 contender match. Knight and Types have had points for nicely over a month, with Knight profitable a singles match at WrestleMania. Now, they face off yet one more time with a shot at WWE’s high title on the road.
2024 WWE Backlash predictions
Dominik Mysterio & Finn Balor vs. Andrade & Ricochet:Â Regardless of Priest holding the world heavyweight championship, Judgment Day is in turmoil. Rhea Ripley has been sidelined by harm and Mysterio, Balor and JD McDonagh haven’t been discovering success within the ring of late. Lately, Mysterio misplaced a match with Andrade, meant to point out what occurs if you reject Judgment Day. After the match, the group attacked Andrade however had been ran off by Ricochet. It appears as if that is a straightforward match to make for Backlash to offer some proficient wrestlers a showcase.
Intercontinental Championship — Sami Zayn (c) vs. Chad Gable:Â Gable educated Zayn forward of Zayn’s match with Gunther at WrestleMania 40. Zayn pulled off the win, ending Gunther’s 666-day reign as champion. Gable requested Zayn for a shot on the belt out of respect and misplaced the hard-fought battle on Uncooked. After the match, Gable turned on Zayn, executing the assault in entrance of the champion’s household. Issues are clearly not over between these two and a pay-per-view match would solely serve to maneuver the story ahead.