WWE Backlash France took place in Lyon, France, as part of WWE's international live event tour. The event set a new record for the highest-grossing live gate in WWE history, surpassing the previous record set in Philadelphia.
The main event featured a showdown between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for the WWE Championship. Other notable matches included Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill challenging The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, and Damian Priest defending his WWE World Title against Jey Uso.
During the event, Kevin Owens and Randy Orton engaged in a Street Fight that saw a wild brawl and unexpected twists, including interference from Tanga Loa leading to The Bloodline's victory. Bayley emerged victorious in a competitive Triple Threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Naomi.
In the WWE World Championship match, Damian Priest faced off against Jey Uso, with Priest ultimately retaining his title despite interference from The Judgment Day faction. The event also saw a women's tag team match where Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill showcased their skills against The Kabuki Warriors.
The crowd was highly engaged throughout the night, with chants and reactions adding to the excitement. Notable moments included AJ Styles hitting a Burning Hammer on Cody Rhodes, who kicked out at one, much to the crowd's amazement. Rhodes secured the victory with a Cross Rhodes maneuver.
Overall, WWE Backlash France delivered a night of thrilling action and memorable moments, solidifying its place in WWE history as a standout event on the international tour.
