WWE Backlash PPV price and how UK fans can watch

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WWE fans are gearing up for a night of big hitting action this weekend with Backlash coming to UK screens. Backlash is a WWE Premium Live Event that is bringing together some of the hottest names from Raw and SmackDown. Since its inception, Backlash has been a platform for some of the company's biggest and more unforgettable moments in wrestling history continuing the feuds from Wrestlemania, the highlight of the brand's calendar.

WWE fans will be excited to see what Backlash brings however many are still reeling from Wrestlemania 40 where The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, defeated Roman Reigns in the main event to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship. The Main Event was 'anything goes' with a host of cameos with the most notable being industry legends John Cena and The Undertaker.

The Undertaker appeared to chokeslam The Rock and neutralise "The Final Boss and soon after, Rhodes won the Undisputed WWE Championship, celebrating in the ring with the likes of Cena, Sami Zayn and Randy Orton, as well as his mother, wife, family and eventually WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

Backlash 2023 was hosted in San Juan, where hometown hero Bad Bunny was pitted against fellow Puerto Rican native Damian Priest. Backlash also saw Cody Rhodes take on the 45-year-old Brock Lesnar in a grudge match and a random pairing of Seth Rollins vs. Omos.

However this time Backlash is coming to France. So, let's take a look at all you need to know from date, time and how you can watch it on TNT Sports in the UK.

Where is WWE Backlash being held?

Backlash is the first Premium Live Event to be held in France, taking place at the LDLC Arena in Lyon.

When is WWE Backlash?

The event is taking place on Saturday May 4, and is scheduled to begin from 5.30pm UK time making it perfect for British fans who usually have to stay up until the early hours of the morning to watch live.

Who is on the match card?

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles

WWE World Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso

Kevin Owens & Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga

WWE Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Naomi & Tiffany Stratton

WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: The Kabuki Warriors (c) vs. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill

How can you watch it?

You can catch all the action from WWE Backlash France on TNT Sports via Box Office and the WWE Network.