Following an incredible reception at WWE Backlash, former WWE Champion AJ Styles has reached out to fans in France with a message. The show in Lyon, France, had one of the most enthusiastic crowds in WWE history. French fans ensured every superstar performing for them over the weekend felt appreciated and special. From the WWE Backlash Kickoff show to WWE SmackDown and WWE Backlash itself, the French fans’ energy was off the charts.
Fans in France were ecstatic to finally have a WWE premium live event in their country, and they made sure to leave a lasting impact. The main event of WWE Backlash featured Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Undisputed Championship against AJ Styles.
AJ Styles received a tremendous reception from the fans throughout the event, from the kickoff show to SmackDown and into Backlash itself. Despite losing the match against Rhodes, Styles expressed his gratitude to the fans for the amazing reception he received. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a video of the fantastic fan reception. He mentioned his uncertainty about how to react, given his role as the heel.
With French fans offering a great reception, the next three premium live events are set to take place internationally. The events are scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia, Scotland, and Canada. It will be intriguing to see how the stars are welcomed in these locations.
What’s next for AJ Styles following his loss at WWE Backlash?
AJ Styles, who finally received his singles WWE Championship match after a long time, didn’t have a favorable outcome. Despite receiving a warm reception from fans and delivering a classic match against Cody Rhodes, Styles suffered a defeat.
After suffering a loss, it will be interesting to see what’s next for Styles. Will he once again challenge Rhodes for a rematch? Or will he choose a different path? One potential path Styles could choose is entering the Ring of the Tournament.
