A factual overview of WWE's inaugural French pay-per-view event and its structural components.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Event Foundation
WWE officially announces the 19th Backlash PPV. The event is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
Key Events
Backlash France Announcement — WWE officially announces the 19th Backlash PPV event.
Location: WWE Headquarters
Venue and Date Setup — Event scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena.
Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon
Venue and Date Confirmation
The specific location and broadcast date are finalized. This marks a historic milestone as WWE's first pay-per-view in France.
Key Events
Venue and Date Setup — Event scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena.
Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon
Brand Roster Integration — Wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown divisions participate.
Location: Raw and SmackDown
Roster and Brand Alignment
Competitors from the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions are confirmed to take part. The organizational structure ensures cross-brand competition.
Key Events
Brand Roster Integration — Wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown divisions participate.
Location: Raw and SmackDown
Historical Milestone — Marks WWE's first PPV and livestream event in France.
Location: France
Narrative Concept and Fallout
The storyline framework is established around the aftermath of WrestleMania XL. The event serves as the direct consequence of previous major matches.
Key Events
WrestleMania XL Backlash — Event concept driven by the fallout from WrestleMania XL.
Location: France
Story Breakdown
Event Identity — Core details defining the Backlash France PPV.
19th Edition — Marks the nineteenth installment of the Backlash series.
WWE Production — Produced by the American wrestling promotion WWE.
Date and Time — Scheduling information for the broadcast.
May Fourth 2024 — Scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Livestream Format — Available via PPV and digital livestreaming platforms.
Venue and Location — Geographical and facility details.
LDLC Arena — Primary host venue for the event.
Lyon Commune — Located in Décines-Charpieu, France.
Brand Divisions — Roster participation and organizational structure.
Raw Competitors — Wrestlers from the Raw brand division participate.
SmackDown Roster — Athletes from the SmackDown brand division compete.
Historical Context — Significance within WWE event history.
First French PPV — Marks WWE's inaugural pay-per-view in France.
Livestream Debut — First event of its kind streamed digitally in the region.
Narrative Concept — Storyline framework driving the event.
WrestleMania Fallout — Concept based on the aftermath of WrestleMania XL.
Backlash Theme — Continues the traditional Backlash storyline momentum.
The 2024 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash France, was a professional wrestling premium livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 19th Backlash event and took place on May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu in the Metropolis of Lyon, France. This was WWE's first livestreaming event to be held in France, and the first Backlash held outside of North America. The concept of the event was based around the backlash from WrestleMania XL.
