The echoes of WrestleMania still reverberate through the WWE Universe, but the relentless march forward continues! Cody Rhodes, fresh off his emotional victory over Roman Reigns at The Grandest Stage of Them All, now holds the coveted Undisputed WWE Championship. However, his reign won’t be a walk in the park.
Back on Raw and SmackDown, a series of matches commenced to determine the first challenger for Rhodes’ title at the upcoming Backlash France event. Two intense Triple Threat Matches ensued. LA Knight emerged victorious from a clash with Bobby Lashley and Santos Escobar, while AJ Styles, the legendary “Phenomenal One,” secured his win against Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio.
AJ Styles vs LA Knight
In a highly anticipated showdown, Styles and Knight, former bitter rivals rekindling their WrestleMania feud, locked horns to determine the #1 contender for the Undisputed Championship. The Phenomenal One emerged victorious, setting the stage for a dream match at Backlash France.
The Story Continues:
This upcoming encounter holds a unique significance. Both Rhodes and Styles are part of an elite group: they are the only four Superstars to have held both the WWE Title and the prestigious NWA Heavyweight Championship.
While Styles boasts a two-time WWE Championship reign, Rhodes is determined to solidify his own legacy. Despite the odds, Styles won’t let this opportunity slip away easily. However, I predict Rhodes will emerge victorious in what promises to be an epic showdown, marking a successful start to his title reign.
Where to Watch WWE Backlash 2024:
Catch all the action live on Peacock (US), Sportsnet Plus (Canada), or the WWE Network (international). Don’t miss out on the unique start time – 1 pm EST (12 pm EST for the kickoff show) due to the European location.
| Country | Cable Channel & Streaming Service |
|---|---|
| United States | Peacock |
| Canada | Sportsnet Plus |
| United Kingdom | WWE Network |