The Biz Reporter
Lyon, France – WWE’s electrifying international live event tour reached new heights last night as WWE Backlash emanated from Lyon, France. The event drew massive crowds, breaking records for the highest-grossing live gate in WWE history, surpassing a record set just a month ago in Philadelphia.
The highly anticipated event featured an action-packed card, with a main event showcasing Cody Rhodes facing off against AJ Styles for the prestigious WWE Championship. Additionally, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill challenged The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, and Damian Priest defended his WWE World Title against Jey Uso.
In a thrilling showdown, The Bloodline emerged victorious over Randy Orton and Kevin Owens in a Street Fight. Bayley also secured a victory, defeating Naomi and Tiffany Stratton to retain the WWE Women’s Title. Meanwhile, Damian Priest continued his dominant reign as WWE World Champion by defeating Jey Uso in a hard-fought battle. Additionally, Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles by defeating The Kabuki Warriors.
The event reached a climax with Cody Rhodes emerging triumphant over AJ Styles to retain the WWE Undisputed Championship, capping off an unforgettable night of action-packed entertainment.
In addition to the excitement of WWE Backlash, this week’s edition of WWE Raw garnered significant viewership, attracting 1.683 million viewers, further solidifying WWE’s global appeal and fan base.
As WWE’s international tour continues to captivate audiences around the world, Lyon, France, became the latest stop in the journey, delivering an unforgettable spectacle of athleticism, drama, and entertainment for fans worldwide.
This report highlights the immense success of WWE Backlash France and underscores the continued popularity and success of WWE’s global brand.
