WWE has confirmed a previous report that the company was taking its Backlash premium live event overseas. This continues the trend of WWE holding PLE’S outside of the United States.
WWE going international
They hosted Backlash in Puerto Rico before taking Money in the Bank to Europe earlier this year. Next year’s Elimination Chamber will be in February from Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, and WWE Bash in Berlin on August 31, 2024, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select first reported Backlash was being considered for Paris, France, in 2024. Today, WWE confirmed the news.
The announcement
The company will hold the show on May 4, 2024, in Lyon-Decines from LDLC Arena. The venue has a concert capacity of 16,000. Here is the updated PLE schedule:
Saturday, November 25, 2023: WWE Survivor Series – Chicago, IL at the United Center
Saturday, December 9, 2023: WWE NXT Deadline Bridgeport, CT at The Total Mortgage Arena
Saturday, January 27, 2024: WWE Royal Rumble – Tampa, FL Tropicana Field
Saturday, February 24, 2024: WWE Elimination Chamber – Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia
Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024: WWE WrestleMania 40 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Saturday, May 4, 2024: WWE Backlash – LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France
Saturday, August 31, 2024: WWE Bash in Berlin – Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany
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
