WWE World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso took place at the WWE Backlash France premium live event from LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France.
Priest went right after Jey and beat him down. Jey fought back, caught him with a head kick and followed up with a crossbody off the top rope for 2. JD McDonaugh came out to give Jey a cheap shot, allowing Priest to hit a spear for 2. Priest realized JD was there and told him to stay in the back. They argued, leading to Jey to superkick JD. Jey with a superkick to Priest then a splash off the top rope for 2. Priest with the razor edge for 2. Jey with a spear for 2. Finn Balor came out, but ate a superkick by Jey. Priest with a clothesline to Jey then hit a chokeslam for 2. Priest with a superkick then another one. Jey fought back with a series of spears then a splash for 2 as JD put Priest’s foot on the bottom rope. Priest put him on the top rope and hit the chokeslam finisher for the win.
Post-match, JD and Balor jumped Jey, but Priest stopped them and yelled at them for it.
Winner: Priest
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