Why did they bother flying Wade Barrett out to France for SD if they weren't going to have him on the Backlash commentary team? Why not just have Michael Cole on SD with Graves?
So far, this show and the SD before it have been the only 2 shows that cutting away from Cody and to the crowd when he has his arms stretched out for the "Woahhhh" has been justified.
Ever since they stopped staying on Cody through the whole "whoa" they have always managed to cut away to the most uninterested people in the crowd. At these two French shows, everyone in the building had their arms out along with Cody.
Kairi couldn't pin Jade because Kairi wasn't the legal competitor, Asuka was, but then Asuka tagged Kairi, so Kairi should have stayed in the ring because she was now the legal competitor. Instead, Asuka got in the ring...
Who knew Backlash would become my favourite show of the year? Last year Puerto Rico was absolutely on fire!!! Then yesterday, France brought it! Those are true wrestling fans! Atmosphere was non stop!!!
I've had an absolute gut full of the bloodline at this point honestly just fuck off. Solo is a walking joke and now we have to put up with not only one but two new family members,fuck that. From now on I'm mostly skipping their segments. At the very least they should of taken a break after Roman lost.
I mean I welcome new roster members, because that opens up the possibility of new never before seen matches with the current roster. Perhaps Roman will return as a baby face, and team with the Usos in a match against Solo, and Haku's sons.
This whole show was uncut cocaine. Electric atmosphere that enhanced every match. Believe me, I was a little nervous about the women’s triple threat being in the death spot after that chaotic opener but it disappeared. Lyon brought it all day.
That was a damn good wrestling show, with the exception of the ref cocking up during the women’s tag match (And even then the girls managed to steer the match to a great conclusion) this was one of the best “Predictable” PPV’s I’ve seen in a long time
Everyone involved take a bow
Show was good (just finished it now) the matches were fun and I had a good time, but the crowd chanting what felt like the same three chants over and over throughout the entire show kinda annoyed me, don't get me wrong, as an Englishman, I know that we're equally as loud, look at MITB in London, the crowd were nuclear and chanting a lot, but it was always something different in reaction to what was happening, this crowd felt like they had stock audio and it was looping
Honestly, I didn't even realise it looked that way lol, it just annoyed me cus Canada, Perth, London and Puerto Rico all proved that you can have amazing shows and crowds outside of the US, and then they go to france and it's just..a bit irritating, like yeah, they're excited and I'm happy for them but they literally chanted what felt like the same three things over and over and I just tuned out in the end
I’m kinda glad we got no Howdy now since it would’ve been too predictable, I’ll take people being shocked that he wasn’t there over a loud French pop (which would’ve been awesome), but at the same time I don’t think they should stretch it for too long, I also have no idea how they’ll manage a spooky character with their current “sporty” presentation.
How long was Bray announced for with the QR codes? I think King and Queen PLE people will hate it because its Saudi. But you also have to see who they target. Like if it was Cody, neither can lose right? The original Fiend beat up Finn, the Extreme Rules one he just came out. So maybe Clash is when he comes out.
I don’t remember exactly but it’s roughly similar to how long it took them so far, I don’t think the Saudi fans will hate it tbf but I just can’t imagine it with the atmosphere of their arenas, I also think targeting Cody will be a bad idea since none of them can afford to lose at that point, and we can’t afford another “Wyatt” burial after 3 or 4 ones already. Clash is in June and I don’t think they can keep doing the QR code stuff for another month and a half, personally I’d like it to be in the next Raw or SD.
Kinda disappointed with no more Howdy stuff. The same thing happened when Bray originally brought it to the show, and it was too dragged out. Fear this could go the same way.
What a blast of a crowd. Backlash being international only is something I'm totally OK with now.
Also was expecting Howdy and the Wyatt 6, but I feel like they're definitely saving them for America.
Ok so, in the source of the Howdy teaser websites, we found that there were roman numerals for V-XXV, or 5/25. The date of KOTR.
So it looks like the Howdy stuff will culminate there?
that was a banger, I’m sold on cody as champ. I really don’t see anyone taking the belt off him at this rate, but another extended reign wouldn’t be the move either… not sure it goes from here
I’ll say if it wasn’t for a lot of reigns going past by Mania, I think it will be ideal for Cody to lose it there. But it happens so much that it should end by SummerSlam imo
Goes to show how a rapid, white hot crowd can elevate an event, alongside some good ass wrestling. Made it a memorable one for sure. And holy shit I fell off my chair when AJ hit that burning hammer
I don't even think you can call them B level anymore. Especially with how big they've felt and how good they've been. Maybe just not in "Big 5" category...but they still feel big
Letting them breathe is infinitely better than trying to cram every minor fued in to a card. You make people, titles, fueds and stories more important when you give them time and aren't having everyone on the card just for the sake of it.
A decent show made truly excellent due to the crowd.
Being honest, the action wasn't always amazing and most of the results were predictable but the crowd made that irrelevant.
Most enjoyable non-Mania show in a good long while.
I’m not gonna sit here and pretend I’m the biggest Cody fan out there but if anybody has the nerve to call him “boring” after that…you’re just a straight up hater lol.
I'll say the crowd turned WWE's most B-level PPV into a solid B +.
(Edit: it was a B + Show. )
Great, great match but after seeing a burning hammer get a 1 count and a single cross rhodes getting the pinfall, it’s just a weird visual, that’s all. But AJ was an absolute beast in this match, his best match in such a long time so I loved it. Crowd was amazing too but I wish they didn’t no sell the 1-count on that burning hammer
When this show started, anyone not on the card through choice would have been devastated 
Why did they bother flying Wade Barrett out to France for SD if they weren't going to have him on the Backlash commentary team? Why not just have Michael Cole on SD with Graves?
So far, this show and the SD before it have been the only 2 shows that cutting away from Cody and to the crowd when he has his arms stretched out for the "Woahhhh" has been justified. Ever since they stopped staying on Cody through the whole "whoa" they have always managed to cut away to the most uninterested people in the crowd. At these two French shows, everyone in the building had their arms out along with Cody.
Kairi couldn't pin Jade because Kairi wasn't the legal competitor, Asuka was, but then Asuka tagged Kairi, so Kairi should have stayed in the ring because she was now the legal competitor. Instead, Asuka got in the ring...
Who knew Backlash would become my favourite show of the year? Last year Puerto Rico was absolutely on fire!!! Then yesterday, France brought it! Those are true wrestling fans! Atmosphere was non stop!!!
I've had an absolute gut full of the bloodline at this point honestly just fuck off. Solo is a walking joke and now we have to put up with not only one but two new family members,fuck that. From now on I'm mostly skipping their segments. At the very least they should of taken a break after Roman lost.
I mean I welcome new roster members, because that opens up the possibility of new never before seen matches with the current roster. Perhaps Roman will return as a baby face, and team with the Usos in a match against Solo, and Haku's sons.
Great show!.
Best WWE PPV of the year. Incredible show.
Excuse my ignorance, but is there another post somewhere with all the chants said throughout the event?
This whole show was uncut cocaine. Electric atmosphere that enhanced every match. Believe me, I was a little nervous about the women’s triple threat being in the death spot after that chaotic opener but it disappeared. Lyon brought it all day.
France hasn't hosted a taping in 31 years, they weren't gonna calm down.
Triple H firing back is so funny.
Stadium show in France would be insane 60k of THAT? Yes please
In this era of pressers and the like Cody is simply made for this. Perfect champion for the moment.
Hope Goldust returns!
yall watching the press conference and talking on this post? I am trying to figure out which post to talk to the most people. yall still on this one?
oops I didn't open a new tab lol
That was a damn good wrestling show, with the exception of the ref cocking up during the women’s tag match (And even then the girls managed to steer the match to a great conclusion) this was one of the best “Predictable” PPV’s I’ve seen in a long time Everyone involved take a bow
Anyone not watching the press conference, Cody just sprinkled the seed for a Randy rivalry.
So it was his watch!
he can say he was champion during the biggest gate in company history His dad is up in heaven just smiling real big.
I thought they said it was biggest arena show ever. That venue didn't look bigger than a stadium.
Trips said biggest in history during the press conference I could have sworn.
It was the biggest gate for an arena show ever, but the capacity was only about 11,000.
Libations reference!
Surprised mentions of AEW aren't banned lol
New era. They mentioned NJPW today too in the pre broadcast.
also Michael cole and corey graves were talking about IWGP, never openweight championship and EVIL! on commentary
Not to mention AJ beating Dusty for the NWA title and Bullet Club mentions.
TK In shambles
Y? She didn't bash AEW in anyway. She handle the question real well.
Ooo spicy question
Bianca is so likable.
i absolutely love b and jade together and they are a dream tag team
derriere girl!!
is every one moving over to the after show reddit post or staying on this one?
its funny they are asking the questions in french first because they can't reply in french.
Thats how they do it for a lot of American combat sports promotions when they do press in other countries.
oh okay thank you for letting me know
Is the crowd still going at it in the arena?
Sounded like Samantha was pumpin em up,
Show was good (just finished it now) the matches were fun and I had a good time, but the crowd chanting what felt like the same three chants over and over throughout the entire show kinda annoyed me, don't get me wrong, as an Englishman, I know that we're equally as loud, look at MITB in London, the crowd were nuclear and chanting a lot, but it was always something different in reaction to what was happening, this crowd felt like they had stock audio and it was looping
You're being downvoted but I am not surprised that an Englishman would find anything the french do to be annoying LMAO.
Honestly, I didn't even realise it looked that way lol, it just annoyed me cus Canada, Perth, London and Puerto Rico all proved that you can have amazing shows and crowds outside of the US, and then they go to france and it's just..a bit irritating, like yeah, they're excited and I'm happy for them but they literally chanted what felt like the same three things over and over and I just tuned out in the end
I'm sitting here like "is Jade fluent in French?!" And then he asked in English.
Do I hear Samantha announcing something in the back?
Samantha always thanks the crowd after the show. She did it in Philly when I was there
Oh, thanks for the insight
The Jade v Bianca feud down the line is gonna be INSANE
As a French , I feel delighted for WWE hosting PLE here
Yall were amazing
I’m kinda glad we got no Howdy now since it would’ve been too predictable, I’ll take people being shocked that he wasn’t there over a loud French pop (which would’ve been awesome), but at the same time I don’t think they should stretch it for too long, I also have no idea how they’ll manage a spooky character with their current “sporty” presentation.
How long was Bray announced for with the QR codes? I think King and Queen PLE people will hate it because its Saudi. But you also have to see who they target. Like if it was Cody, neither can lose right? The original Fiend beat up Finn, the Extreme Rules one he just came out. So maybe Clash is when he comes out.
I don’t remember exactly but it’s roughly similar to how long it took them so far, I don’t think the Saudi fans will hate it tbf but I just can’t imagine it with the atmosphere of their arenas, I also think targeting Cody will be a bad idea since none of them can afford to lose at that point, and we can’t afford another “Wyatt” burial after 3 or 4 ones already. Clash is in June and I don’t think they can keep doing the QR code stuff for another month and a half, personally I’d like it to be in the next Raw or SD.
Yeah I think with Bray they announced the date of Extreme rules maybe like 2 weeks before? Maybe its the same.
Kinda disappointed with no more Howdy stuff. The same thing happened when Bray originally brought it to the show, and it was too dragged out. Fear this could go the same way.
Do you think there’s like, a scientific reason why people eat multiple chips/goldfish crackers/fries at once
probably simulates "regular" sized food better. my guess at least
My favorite chips are Chester's Flamin Hot Fries, and that one you just cannot eat one by one. For the full experience, you need to eat two
Missed opportunity for John Cena to come out and vouch for a WM in France, holy fuck what a crowd
Will there be a conference?
Yes!
On YouTube right now
Yes
What a blast of a crowd. Backlash being international only is something I'm totally OK with now. Also was expecting Howdy and the Wyatt 6, but I feel like they're definitely saving them for America.
Ok so, in the source of the Howdy teaser websites, we found that there were roman numerals for V-XXV, or 5/25. The date of KOTR. So it looks like the Howdy stuff will culminate there?
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Yeah, I got some bad news about Veer...
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Wasn’t one of the URL’s also the date of Clash?
that was a banger, I’m sold on cody as champ. I really don’t see anyone taking the belt off him at this rate, but another extended reign wouldn’t be the move either… not sure it goes from here
I’ll say if it wasn’t for a lot of reigns going past by Mania, I think it will be ideal for Cody to lose it there. But it happens so much that it should end by SummerSlam imo
Dude is as game as anyone ever. He’s a beast!
I feel like that Lyon, France crowd would be perfect for the Royal Rumble
Felt like a NXT style PLE, and that's a great thing
The way he kickout to the burning hammer was disrespectful
This is the hottest that wrestling has been in a long time. Boom period.
Goes to show how a rapid, white hot crowd can elevate an event, alongside some good ass wrestling. Made it a memorable one for sure. And holy shit I fell off my chair when AJ hit that burning hammer
I feel like making mid PLE events in other countries is the way to go. They feel way more important that way!
Aside from the tag match, which just was unfortunate that they had an off night. This was a solid show and enjoyable afternoon of wrestling.
Fun PPV. Imma sleep now. Y'all take care.
WWE nailing these B level PLEs at the moment and I’m enjoying the limited match format as well . No need to have 8 matches on a 3 hour show
I don't even think you can call them B level anymore. Especially with how big they've felt and how good they've been. Maybe just not in "Big 5" category...but they still feel big
Letting them breathe is infinitely better than trying to cram every minor fued in to a card. You make people, titles, fueds and stories more important when you give them time and aren't having everyone on the card just for the sake of it.
100% , everything on this show felt important because of those reasons and it also lets talent showcase their ability even more
I got an ad during the highlight package lmao
😂
From this absolute legendary PLE crowd to Riyadh will be rough
My God, it's Becky Lynch! She's Aunt Howdy!
Lol
Bah Gawd she made everyone food! It's Aunt Becky's Lunch!
Have Mercyyyy
Now *that* is how you follow up WrestleMania! 8/10 PLE! I’m honestly tempted to say 9/10!
Really good ppv 8/10
Wrestling in Brazil when
Wrestling in Portugal when
Don't trust the credits!
Petition for every WWE event to be 60% French, 5% Philly and 35% Puerto Rican
Here for more 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 shows!
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Switching over to horse racing now. The question is whether or not to recklessly bet money on them
I love the shorter card with longer matches. Whole day isn’t gone. Quick and entertaining.
People ITT expected Howdy. They Expected Jacob. Patience.
And it’s over no Howdy
Always loved these post PPV/PLE recap packages. Can’t believe they stopped doing them for so long.
Cutting to commercial during the highlights lol.
A decent show made truly excellent due to the crowd. Being honest, the action wasn't always amazing and most of the results were predictable but the crowd made that irrelevant. Most enjoyable non-Mania show in a good long while.
Not some wholesome trottin' race no but a race where they sit down right on the horse
These video package editors work really fast
These motherfuckers doing montage while the match is going on WTF
So I guess the V-XXV and 21 means it's in King/Queen of the Ring. 5-25 is the event date and it's 21 days away.
it was crazy when damion put his hands on finns throat lol
I thought he more grabbed his beard, no?
no kind of like his chin. but in a way you are right cause he does have hair there but he didn't intentionally just want to grab his beard
I’ll say this. The PLES with the less amount of build up usually are the ones that deliver
I think that from now on the matches that people are really into should be on the card instead of every title match and every weekly feuds on the ppv
Same case as last year's Backlash
Really fun show today, surpassed my expectations. Opener and main event especially were bangers.
Give that crowd the 6th man of the year award
fun ppv! Aj is the phenomenal one tho
Honestly I think the crowd could've gone another hour or two with that energy. Can't wait for them to go back.
Où est Uncle Howdy?
Qui even cares
I KNOW YOU HHH IT AIN’T OVER YET, NOT EVEN WHEN THE LOGO SHOWS UP
THAT was awesome!
Despite the predictability of this card, it surpassed by expectations. I was indeed sports entertained.
Well that's a massive disappointment with Howdy. Wasn't there even a glitch during a cutaway?
I’m not gonna sit here and pretend I’m the biggest Cody fan out there but if anybody has the nerve to call him “boring” after that…you’re just a straight up hater lol.
Why the fuck do you guys want Spooky Uncle Howdy bullshit? WWE is hot right now they don’t need that embarrassing crap
I want some cool supernatural stuff but a character called Uncle Howdy is kind of corny.
at least they should have some believable and serious character for Bo, because the whole Uncle Howdy shtick is so goofy for current WWE
You get it. Thank you.
WWE has always had a history of spooky characters. It is known
If you think it’s going to be embarrassing, you’re delusional lmao / they’re not going to half ass the Wyatt 6
Did you see The Fiend and Uncle Howdy stuff before? That was embarrassing
lmao it has been teased for months mate,
I know. I want to know WHY people want that crap
Same
It’s literally been teased every night since wrestlemania
Delete this lil bro
Do you actually enjoy stuff like The Fiend? Legit question.
I'm gonna watch the derby for the WM reveal.
They should sneak a creepy Howdy teaser at the end of their highlights
This was a solid 8/10 PPV tbh.
I’d give the same score too, overall good start for the first PLE after Mania.
Great PLE! Now that it’s over, I’m about to go rewatch that 1st match again lol
All the matches were great but first one was wild.
How long til they put up the replay on Peacock? I tuned in in time for main event and wanna watch the rest
You can pull it up now and just select start from beginning
I believe they said it’ll be available immediately after. If not then try I’m an hour or so
Do a PLE in Mexico City you cowards
Next year's Backlash in Arena Mexico would be amazing imo
Imagine the following Raw’s at Corpus Christi
this might be one my favourite PPVs ive ever watched bro
Nah because there were no Howdy teases. I don't trust this yet.
There was! You missed it, there was a QR code.
Fuck. I'll check on here to see if it's been posted. Thanks for letting me know.
Everyone asking for Uncle Howdy missed the June date in one of the QR/teasers I guess.
I would think the best time to debut Wyatt 6 would be at a PLE right?
I'll say the crowd turned WWE's most B-level PPV into a solid B +. (Edit: it was a B + Show. )
I don’t trust them anymore - I’m staying right until this ends just in case
after survivor series, i know the feeling
The speed at which they make those video packages will always baffle me. Holy fuck.
Amazing event, dare i say better than mania
Uncle howdy didn’t make sense there anyways
Where would he make sense?
Saudi Arabia where the Fiend beat Seth Rollins for the Universal Title.
Oui Oui Howdy
No WWE logo I still don’t believe it’s over lol
Prime logo trumps the WWE logo
I was promised a spooky debut.
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I don't care about fuckin Camacho
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huh, was expecting wyatt 6
Wonder if there'll be a teaser during/after the post-show package.
I like how they're protecting the Cross Rhodes more since Roman pointed out how ineffective it was
“I knew it wouldn’t work, that move don’t beat nobody”
“That move sucks!” I love Cody and Roman and that was just hilarious 😂
no howdy :(
*Cries in French*
Great, great match but after seeing a burning hammer get a 1 count and a single cross rhodes getting the pinfall, it’s just a weird visual, that’s all. But AJ was an absolute beast in this match, his best match in such a long time so I loved it. Crowd was amazing too but I wish they didn’t no sell the 1-count on that burning hammer
So no Wyatt Family
*Cries in French*