Cody Rhodes Has Successful First WWE Title Defense at Backlash France

Cody Rhodes is still the Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating AJ Styles in the main event of Backlash France. The match went back and forth but eventually a Cody Cutter and a Cross Rhodes put away Styles for the three count. This was the first defense for Rhodes since winning the title at Wrestlemania. Rhodes has been champion for 27 days after defeating Roman Reigns.

LYON, FRANCE learned the lyrics to KINGDOM! 🗣️#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/diqT4m53YR

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THE CAMERA IS BOUNCING!!!

LYON, FRANCE brought the noise, the excitement and the passion at #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/sQEWcP6V9r

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This atmosphere is INSANE right now!!!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/EbVUP6tyqV

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The INTENSITY matches the ATMOSPHERE at #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/XoBYHE2Sik

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ADRENALINE IN HIS SOUL!#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/zJHNQXyofD

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WHAT. A. MATCH.#AndStill #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/ewrw0Ql0oG

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