WWE Backlash France got off to a thunderous start as Randy Orton and Kevin Owens took on The Bloodline in an electrifying match that sent the sold-out crowd of 11,682 at the Lyon venue into a frenzy.
The atmosphere was electric from the get-go, with Orton’s legendary “Voices” theme song receiving an impromptu sing-along from the entire crowd. Even Orton himself was taken aback by the incredible response, visibly stunned by the intensity of the applause.
As the bell rang, signaling the start of the match, the crowd erupted into a deafening roar, with Michael Cole announcing the sold-out crowd and welcoming everyone to the event. The energy in the arena was palpable, with every single fan singing along to Orton’s iconic theme song.
The Prizefighter, Kevin Owens, made his way to the ring to a massive pop, paying tribute to a legendary faction, while Orton followed suit, receiving an even bigger ovation from the crowd.
The intensity of the crowd was so great that WWE received an official noise level warning during SmackDown at the same venue the previous night, as revealed by Triple H. Cole, keeping a close eye on the decibel levels using his Apple Watch, noted that he received a noise warning as soon as the event began.
The match itself was a wild ride, with the initial bout between Orton and Owens versus Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga being stopped early on and transformed into a Street Fight after a brawl broke out.
The shocker of the night came in the form of Tanga Loa, who made his WWE debut and seemingly joined The Bloodline, leaving the crowd in stunned silence.
As the night drew to a close, one thing was clear: Randy Orton’s entrance had stolen the show, with the WWE Universe still buzzing from the electrifying atmosphere of the sold-out event. With the crowd still reeling from the excitement, WWE Backlash France will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most unforgettable events in recent memory.
