WWE Backlash 2023: Match Card and Rumor Roundup

The live event will be hosted by three Grammy award-winning rapper Bad Bunny

WWE Backlash 2023 premium live event is the WWE’s first major event in Puerto Rico after 18 years. This huge main premium live event is hosted by three Grammy award-winning rapper Bad Bunny. He is also said to have a “San Juan” Street Fight match against Damien Priest the same day. WWE Backlash is turning out to be an amazing event. The 2023 Backlash match cards are filled with more exciting contests. Here is a closer look on the WWE Backlash 2023 match card and rumours circulating around the premium live event.

Bad Bunny vs Damien Priest [San Juan Street Fight]

Bad Bunny and Damien Priest had already worked as a team and won a match against The Miz and John Morrison on the grandest stage of WrestleMania 37. Bad Bunny has proved his in-ring capabilities in the match, he also had been a part of the 2022 Royal Rumble. Although Damien Priest is an absolute powerhouse, defeating the hometown favourite and the host of Backlash 2023, Bad Bunny will less likely to happen. As per rumours, the match will showcase an explicit wrestling talent of the Bad Bunny and end up winning this contest amongst the home crowd.

Rhea Ripley vs Zelina Vega for the SmackDown Women’s Championship

Not only Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico is the hometown of Zelina Vega. As per rumours, Rhea Ripley vs Zelina Vega will be an average match in the match card. Zelina winning over Rhea Ripley is less likely to happen as Rhea is being one of the dominant women in the division. It was rumoured that Rhea will crush Zelina in her hometown to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship which will make her one of the strongest heels.

Seth Rollins vs Omos

After a long time, Seth Rollins has gained his momentum by defeating Logan paul at WrestleMania. Over the last few months, Seth Rollins was on a losing track on multiple occasions, but this win has made him get back to the winning track. Fans may wonder, after a huge win over Logan Paul, why he was put in a random feud with Omos. As per rumours, this random feud is made just to add another win for Seth Rollins, making him one of the dominant wrestlers of the Raw brand and this can help him to grab himself an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Bianca Belair vs IYO SKY for the RAW Women’s Championship

IYO SKY has earned an opportunity to face Bianca Belair for the RAW Women’s Championship by winning the Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match on a recent episode of RAW. However, Bayley was likely to participate in the match, but IYO negotiated her opportunity and earned the spot. After the win, Bayley’s facial reaction says that she is extremely dissatisfied and unimpressed. As per rumours, Bayley will turn on IYO and cause her the title win.

Austin Theory vs Bobby Lashley vs Bronson Reed for the United States Championship

It will be one of the best matches of the night as the feud between Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed will be an absolute showcase of power. It seems like Austin Theory has been sandwiched between these two titans. As per rumours, either Austin Theory or Bobby Lashley are likely to win the United States Championship. Bronson Reed will be the one who gets pinned in the middle of the ring. Theory has to use every single opportunity wisely to retain his championship at Backlash 2023.

Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jimmy & Jey Uso)

Matt Riddle has been added into the Bloodline brawl in the middle, as he had a feud with the faction a few months ago. This makes perfect sense to join stable with Kewin Owens and Sami Zayn and challenge The Bloodline. The brawl between these two stables have been teased over months and it has a potential to deliver one of the finest matches in the event. Rumours around this match card suggest that either Jimmy or Jey Uso will be pinned in the middle and this will make the Tribal Chief lose confidence in the Usos, just to build internal tension in The Bloodline storyline.

Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar will have a war

Since returning to WWE in WrestleMania 38, Cody Rhodes has been dealing with big brawl matches in WWE. His more than a decade old dream would have come true if he had won against Roman Reigns on WrestleMania. But unfortunately, his efforts ended up losing the match in a controversial way. This was Cody’s first loss since his return.

However, Brock’s attack on Cody on the Raw after WrestleMania made things worse as the idea of having an immediate rematch at WrestleMania was promptly dismissed. Cody now has to deal with the Beast Incarnate and this has become a serious setback for him, as he has to claim the mountain of opportunity right from the start. Cody had to win this match at any cost to stay ahead of other superstars to earn the gold. However, rumours suggest that Brock has a high chance of winning this match. The only likely option for Rhodes to prevent himself from two straight consecutive losses is to have no-end to the match.