Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles took place at the WWE Backlash France premium live event from LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France.
The camera was shaking as WWE did the ring introductions due to the fans. They did a slow build from test of strength to lock ups to quick pin attempts. AJ started to beat down Cody while the fans wouldn’t stop chanting. Rhodes sent AJ into the bottom rope. AJ with a neck breaker for 2. AJ with a brain buster on the apron. Cody sent AJ through the announce table. Back in the ring, Rhodes hit some signature moves. They traded strikes in the corner before AJ sent him into turnbuckle back first. AJ hit the spring board 450 splash for 2. Cody with the Cody Cutter for 2. AJ went for the phenomenal forearm, but Cody caught him with a superkick in the gut then put him in a kimura, but AJ got out of it. Cody went for crossrhodes, but AJ reversed and went for the styles clash only for Cody to get avoid it. Cody with a Cody Cutter off the top rope then the crossrhodes for the win.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
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THAT CODY CUTTER MY GOD #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/kivHwQ9lE2
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This atmosphere is INSANE right now!!!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/EbVUP6tyqV
— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
THE CAMERA IS BOUNCING!!!
LYON, FRANCE brought the noise, the excitement and the passion at #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/sQEWcP6V9r
— WWE (@WWE) May 4, 2024
