It’s a sign ofWWE’smassive and, perhaps, surprising popular appeal that you can find out news about the world’s biggest wrestling company from the most interesting sources, and this news is no different, asGrammy award-winning musicianBad Bunnymight have just let the cat out of the bag regarding WWE’s next major international event. Speaking in a profile with Rolling Stone, the singer hinted that Mexico could be the host country for a WWE premium live event namedBacklashin 2025, which would mark the first time that the company has hosted a major show like this in Mexico, following a hugely successful string of events on foreign soil since 2023.
The revelation fromBad Bunnycomes two years after WWE Backlash 2023, a landmark event held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The musician described the experience as a “dream come true,” not just for him but also for WWE, as it proved the viability of hosting major shows internationally, and it wasn’t just meaningful for Bad Bunny because he’s a fan from Puerto Rico. He actually wrestled in one of themain eventsof the show in a San Juan Street Fight against fellow Puerto RicanDamian Priest,and the match stole the show, making numerous “Best Of” lists.
Bad Bunny told Rolling Stonethat the Puerto Rican edition ofBacklash"opened doors" for WWE’s international premium live events, and he emphasised how the success of that show paved the way for events likeClash at the Castlein Scotland andBash in Berlinin Germany.
“What can I tell you? It was nice. We were there until we could bring WWE to Puerto Rico. And man, I actually feel like it was good for them and for everyone, because I saw that last year Backlash was in France, now it’s going to Mexico. They saw that it worked.”
The following year, WWE brought Backlash to Lyon, France, which was another new destination in the global expansion. Headlined byCody Rhodesdefending the Undisputed WWE Championship againstAJ Styles, the event drew huge acclaim for the white hot atmosphere generated by the fans who had been starved of such a big show. AfterBacklashin France, the company hostedKing and Queen of the Ringin Saudi Arabia,Money in the Bankin Canada, andClash at the Castlein Scotland.
Stay tuned to Collider for the latest updates on WWE’s 2025 plans.
