The WWE's Backlash 2024 event in Lyon, France delivered high with intense matches and surprising results. The night ended with Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Undisputed Championship against AJ Styles in a nail-biting match, with Cody coming out on top to retain his title. Despite interference from Judgement Day, Damien Priest also managed to hold onto his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, while Bayley successfully defended her WWE Undisputed Women's Championship against Naomi and Tiffany Stratton. With a new Bloodline member debuting and tensions rising within the group, WWE fans were left on the edge of their seats until the very end.
After an eventful WrestleMania 40, WWE takes Backlash to Lyon, France for a stacked card featuring four championship bouts. In the main event, newly crowned undisputed champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title against former champion AJ Styles - a match that has never happened before. Other notable matches include Damian Priest defending the world heavyweight championship against Jey Uso and Bayley defending the WWE women's championship in a triple threat match. Additionally, The Bloodline will make their in-ring debut against a new team of Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
After defeating LA Knight on SmackDown, AJ Styles has earned the opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at Backlash 2024. This match will see Styles looking to avenge his loss to Rhodes at WrestleMania and solidify his status as the top contender. The Phenomenal One earned the opportunity by defeating both Kevin Owens and Rey Mysterio in an impressive display of skill and determination.