Music superstar Bad Bunny has made a sensational return to the wrestling ring at WWE Backlash 2023, marking the wrestling federation’s first significant event in Puerto Rico since 2005 (CBS Sports). Known as one of the most influential recording artists globally, Bad Bunny has occasionally crossed over into the wrestling world, making his presence felt alongside other prominent WWE superstars (Sporting News).
This year’s WWE Backlash, held on May 6th, 2023, featured an adrenaline-pumping match between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar, who have been embroiled in a heated rivalry since the aftermath of Wrestlemania (DAZN). While predictions prior to the match seemed to indicate hard times for Rhodes against Lesnar (New York Post), all eyes were locked onto the enigmatic Bad Bunny, who served as the event’s eager host (MassLive.com).
WWE Backlash 2023 was a combination of high-intensity matches and grudge-settling collisions, with the event airing as a pay-per-view, streaming live on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE Network elsewhere (Cageside Seats). As tensions between WWE superstars continued to brew, the match card for the night promised thrilling clashes to captivate wrestling enthusiasts (Sportskeeda).
While the event unfolded in San Juan, Puerto Rico, viewers who were unable to attend in person watched the remarkable action as it happened through various live streaming options (Tom’s Guide). As WrestleMania 39 had taken place just over a month earlier, Backlash 2023 was the first post-‘Mania PPV of the season, with many wrestling experts eagerly making their predictions (Bleacher Report). Fans all over the world were glued to their screens to witness Bad Bunny’s return to the wrestling ring and the incredible matches that unfolded at WWE Backlash 2023 (FanSided).
