For the first time since 2005's New Year’s Revolution event, WWE heads to Puerto Rico for its Backlash show.
The fallout from WrestleMania, Backlash takes place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. Jose Miguel Agrelot and Bad Bunny hosts the event on May 6.
“In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” said Bad Bunny in a release. “Finally, 18 years later, WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won’t miss it.”
A grudge match between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar will main event the show. The first time the two have faced off, Rhodes seeks to avenge a betrayal at the hands of Lesnar, who was supposed to team with Rhodes on the Raw after WrestleMania.
Challenging Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Title at WrestleMania 39 and losing, Rhodes heads back to the drawing board and will work his way back up the card.
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The Bloodline's Solo Sikoa, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso are also in action. They defend Roman Reigns' honor against the returning Matt Riddle and the team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions.
Two title fights will be on the card. Rhea Ripley defends the WWE SmackDown Women’s Title against the L.W.O.’s Zelina Vega, and Austin Theory defends the WWE United States Title against Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed.
Looking to buy the card? Here's all the information you need to watch WWE Backlash 2023.
How to watch WWE Backlash 2023
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, May 6 | Peacock |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, May 7 | WWE Network |
| Australia | Sunday, May 7 | Foxtel/Kayo & Binge |
Backlash will be available on pay-per-view or via Peacock for fans in the U.S. Outside of the U.S., the event is available on the WWE Network.
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In Australia, Backlash is available via Foxtel/Kayo & Binge.
WWE Backlash 2023 price: How much does the WWE event cost?
- A Peacock Premium subscription costs $4.99 a month.
- Subscribing to the WWE Network costs $9.99 a month.
- Subscribing to Binge in Australia costs $10 AUD a month.
When is WWE Backlash 2023?
- Date: Saturday, May 6 | Sunday, May 7
- Pre-Show: 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
WWE Backlash 2023 takes place on May 6. The pre-show starts around 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEST.
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WWE Backlash 2023 card
- Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
- Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso)
- Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest in a Street Fight
- Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Zelina Vega for the WWE SmackDown Women's Title
- Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky for the WWE RAW Women's Title
- Austin Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed for WWE United States Title
- Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Omos