The WWE is always on the lookout for better Premium Live Events and to garner a record-breaking crowd. With its merger with the UFC, the company does not lag behind in achieving greatness. Following in the footsteps of the UFC, WWE has initiated a whole new wave of excitement amongst the audience for WWE Backlash 2024.
It’s been a few weeks since internal reports came out to the public regarding the venue for WWE Backlash. As per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Wrestling, “some internal schedules in the company also have WWE Backlash listed for Paris, France in Spring of 2024.” While this was a rumor back then, the confirmation has now come to light.
BREAKING: #WWEBacklash France will be the first-ever WWE Premium Live Event to be held in France, emanating from @LDLC_Arena in Lyon-Decines on Saturday, May 4, 2024! 🇫🇷
Register now for an exclusive #SmackDown + #WWEBacklash combo presale opportunity ➡️ https://t.co/qTrYn4qPnR pic.twitter.com/YERYEQqz5Q
— WWE (@WWE) November 16, 2023
WWE broke out the news on their official handle on X regarding Backlash 2024. The tweet read, “#WWEBacklash France will be the first-ever WWE Premium Live Event to be held in France, emanating from @LDLC_Arena in Lyon-Decines on Saturday, May 4, 2024!” The fans are all excited to see what twists and turns the PLE will bring.
It wasn’t quite long ago when UFC too went to France. Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa became the two stars to headline the UFC’s first ever showdown in France on September 2, 2022. This left footsteps for other promotions to follow and WWE took no time in taking this call.
What are the ticket sales and watch time details for WWE Backlash 2024?
WWE has been successful in conquering borders and extending its reach to various countries. With WWE Backlash 2024 going to France in Lyon-Decines, the date of the PLE is revealed. The event will probably be the first PLE to go live after a much-hyped WrestleMania 40 and hence it is expected to eventually turn out to be a banger.
Are you ready for #WrestleMania Week in Philadelphia?!
WWE announced its initial schedule of major events planned for WrestleMania Week in Philadelphia, including three events at the @WellsFargoCtr.
Special combo tickets will be on sale Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. ET!… pic.twitter.com/kpkpwQ3X3E
— WWE (@WWE) November 8, 2023
Taking place on May 2, 2024, the French audience is eager to fill up the seats. At the moment, the tickets have not yet been sold out, but fans can pre-book them via the official WWE website. In addition to this, the event would go live on May 2, 2024, across all continents.
Prior to WWE’s confirmation, many believed that Backlash would go to Paris. With the event now taking place in Lyon-Decines, there are many fans who wonder why the venue was changed. While WWE hasn’t addressed the same and probably won’t in the future, the fans must know that Paris is preparing itself for the 2024 Olympics and would centre its focus on it only.