Hold on to your berets, folks! The WWE is about to serve up a gourmet wrestling feast in Lyon, France, this Saturday with Backlash 2024. But it seems the menu might feature a couple of unexpected American specials — none other than John Cena and Charlotte Flair!
Almost a month after WrestleMania 40 left fans starry-eyed, WWE isn’t resting on its laurels. While the PLE’s marquee is lit with Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against AJ Styles, and Damian Priest squaring off with Jey Uso for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, the real buzz is coming from off-stage.
Per the grapevine (and by grapevine, I mean PWInsider Elite), Cena and Flair have been spotted doing their best impressions of tourists in France. Though WWE is playing coy about their roles at Backlash, the presence of these wrestling titans in the land of wine and romance hints that something grand is brewing.
Cena, the 16-time World Champion, is no stranger to popping up when you least expect him. Remember that shocker last July at WWE Money in the Bank in the UK? It’s like finding a hidden prize in your cereal box, except it’s a world-class wrestler in a wrestling ring. Last seen helping Cody Rhodes take down Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Cena might just be gearing up for another unforgettable cameo.
On the other hand, Charlotte Flair’s sighting is more of a miraculous nature. Supposedly out of the ring for nine months due to a knee injury, Flair has been rehabbing like a superhero with an urgent world-saving agenda. Her potential early comeback could only mean that she’s ready to reclaim her throne and isn’t waiting for any royal invitations.
So, grab your popcorn or perhaps a croissant, and brace yourself. If Cena and Flair jump into the fray, Backlash 2024 could be less of a wrestling match and more of an earth-shattering event! Will they simply grace the audience with their royal presence, or will they dive into the action? Only Saturday will tell, but one thing’s for sure — this is shaping up to be a spectacle no wrestling fan would want to miss. Vive la WWE!