After an awe-inspiring WrestleMania 39, it’s time for Backlash. WWE’s next premium live event will take place on May 6 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the first time since 2005, WWE is hosting a premium live event in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It will be hosted by Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny, and the WWE Universe will also get to see him in action in an exclusive ‘San Juan’ street fight against his former best friend, Damian Priest.
Earn it #WWERaw
“Cowboy” pic.twitter.com/WivtzS7EAc — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 2, 2023
Moreover, an astounding brawl between The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar, and The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes will headline the event amid WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns‘ absence. The Tribal Chief might be missing on WWE’s tour to Puerto Rico. However, the other members of The Bloodline will be in action. The Usos alongside Solo Sikoa will square off against Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and the Certified Bro, Matt Riddle. Iyo Sky earned the opportunity to face The EST of WWE, Bianca Belair at Backlash for the Raw Women’s Championship a couple of weeks ago. On the other side, Zelina Vega will challenge Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women’s Championship in front of her home crowd.
6 days left. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/qQoeLsIFWQ
— Roman Reigns SZN 💥 (@reigns_era) April 30, 2023
WWE has announced seven matches for this year’s Backlash. However, fans might be a little disappointed as the Intercontinental Champion, Gunther, will not be present in San Juan.
Match Card: WWE Backlash 2023
Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn vs The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jimmy & Jey Uso) Austin Theory vs Bobby Lashley vs Bronson Reed (United States Championship) Bianca Belair vs IYO SKY (Raw Women’s Championship) Seth Rollins vs Omos Rhea Ripley vs Zelina Vega (SmackDown Women’s Championship) Bad Bunny vs Damien Priest (San Juan Street Fight)
At what time WWE Backlash will start?
In the United States, the pre-show starts at 7:00 p.m., while the main showdown will commence at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 6th.
In the United Kingdom, the event will start at 1:00 a.m. BST on Sunday, June 7.
In India, the event will start at 5:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, June 7.
How to watch WWE Backlash live?
WWE Backlash can be seen live on Peacock Network in the United States, while with WWE Network, fans can enjoy the Premium Live Event anywhere else.
Furthermore, in India, Backlash can be streamed on Sony Liv, or fans can also watch it on the Sony Ten network in English as well as in regional languages such as Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.