WWE heads to France next week for both SmackDown and Backlash 2024.
According to a TV listing for TNT Sports, the Backlash go-home episode of SmackDown in France will air from 6-8 PM in Ireland and the UK on TNT Sports 1.
You can check out the listing below:
🚨ATTENTION UK & IRELAND FANS🚨
This Friday’s episode of WWE #SmackDown, which will take place in Lyon, France, one night before the #WWEBacklash Premium Live Event will be LIVE from 6-8pm on TNT Sports 1. pic.twitter.com/7WsD6h3EaN
— Wrestling-News.Net (@WN_Net) April 27, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards paid tribute to D-Generation X during a game last night in the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns.
You can check out a clip of Edwards performing some DX crotch chops at the game below:
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— Timberwolves Clips (@WolvesClips) April 27, 2024
WWE showcased all the draft picks from the inaugural night of the 2024 WWE Draft, as you can see below:
WWE NXT released a clip of Trick Williams getting his new custom sideplates for this NXT Championship, which you can check out below:
🚨 TRICK WILLIAMS SIDE PLATES 🚨
The @_trickwilliams Era is now OFFICIALLY here 🙌 #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/GnxEIxPTOI
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) April 27, 2024
WWE streamed ‘The Best of the Judgment Day’ full matches marathon, which you can watch below:
WWE shared a video of several Pittsburgh Steelers players reacting to Triple H, LA Knight, and WWE SmackDown, which you can check out below:
And finally, you can check out some additional highlights from last night’s episode of WWE SmackDown below:
WWE is gearing up for an exciting week ahead as they head to France for both SmackDown and Backlash 2024. The Backlash go-home episode of SmackDown will be airing from 6-8 PM in Ireland and the UK on TNT Sports 1, according to a TV listing for TNT Sports.
Fans in the UK and Ireland can mark their calendars for this Friday’s episode of SmackDown, which will take place in Lyon, France, one night before the WWE Backlash Premium Live Event. The show will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 from 6-8 PM, giving fans a chance to catch all the action before the highly anticipated pay-per-view event.
In other news, Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards paid tribute to D-Generation X during a recent NBA Playoff game against the Phoenix Suns. Edwards was seen performing some DX crotch chops, showcasing his love for WWE and its iconic moments.
The WWE Draft also took place recently, and the company showcased all the draft picks from the inaugural night. Fans can catch a glimpse of the draft picks in a video shared by WWE. The draft is an exciting time for WWE as superstars move between brands, creating new storylines and rivalries.
WWE NXT also had some exciting news to share, as they released a clip of Trick Williams receiving his new custom sideplates for his NXT Championship. This signifies the official start of the Trick Williams era in WWE NXT.
For fans looking to relive some classic WWE moments, the company streamed ‘The Best of the Judgment Day’ full matches marathon. This marathon allows fans to watch some of the most memorable matches from past Judgment Day events.
Lastly, WWE shared a video of several Pittsburgh Steelers players reacting to Triple H, LA Knight, and WWE SmackDown. It’s always interesting to see how athletes from different sports react to the world of professional wrestling.
Overall, WWE fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming week with SmackDown and Backlash 2024 taking place in France. The company continues to provide exciting content and moments for fans to enjoy, both in and out of the ring.