Roman Reigns not advertised for WWE's Backlash France event

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 14, 2024, 20:16 IST

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WWE presents Backlash France, featuring an array of top talents like Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, Rey Mysterio, and Becky Lynch. However, Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, is absent. Reigns will defend his title against Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles at the Royal Rumble, impacting the WWE Universal Championship picture.

Roman Reigns not advertised for WWE's Backlash France event

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NEW DELHI: WWE is gearing up to deliver an electrifying night of action as it presents the Backlash France premium live event on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The wrestling extravaganza will take place at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France, and fans worldwide can catch all the excitement on Peacock.
The star-studded lineup for Backlash France features an impressive array of top talents, promising a night of intense and unforgettable matches.

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Advertised for the event are fan favorites such as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, Rey Mysterio, and Becky Lynch.

The presence of these wrestling icons ensures a mix of high-flying maneuvers, hard-hitting action, and captivating storytelling.
However, it's worth noting that the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is conspicuously absent from the list of advertised talents for Backlash France. Reigns, a dominant force in the WWE, is currently slated to make his next title defense at the Royal Rumble.
At the Royal Rumble, Reigns is set to face formidable opponents in Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles in a bout that is sure to have significant implications for the WWE Universal Championship.

As the anticipation builds for both Backlash France and the Royal Rumble, WWE fans can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, surprising twists, and memorable moments. The LDLC Arena is poised to be the epicenter of thrilling encounters, and with the absence of Reigns from Backlash France, the landscape of the WWE Universal Championship picture remains intriguing and unpredictable.
(Inputs from agencies)

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