In the aftermath of WrestleMania XL, WWE SmackDown on April 12, 2024, is setting the stage for WWE Backlash in Lyon, France, with significant developments. LA Knight emerged victorious in one of the triple threat matches, securing his spot to face AJ Styles next week. The winner of this high-stakes match will become the number one contender for Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash. The show also featured appearances by newly crowned champions, including Cody Rhodes as the new WWE Champion and Bayley as the new WWE Women's Champion. The road to WWE Backlash is heating up with these pivotal matches, including Kevin Owens vs Rey Mysterio vs AJ Styles and Santos Escobar vs LA Knight vs Bobby Lashley, and championship celebrations.
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Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles is a bucket list match #WWESmackDown
LA Knight vs AJ Styles is set for next week. The winner will face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at Backlash. #SmackDown https://t.co/vo1bpVnpyT
🍿🍿🍿 @RealLAKnight takes on @AJStylesOrg NEXT WEEK in a #WrestleMania rematch with the winner heading to #WWEBacklash to face @CodyRhodes!!! #SmackDown https://t.co/VBVBvxPnHu
AJ Styles will face LA Knight next week to determine Cody Rhodes’ next challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash. #SmackDown https://t.co/XGFZaJWNe4
Next week on SmackDown No.1 contenders match to decide Cody Rhodes’ first challenger! LA Knight vs AJ Styles #SmackDown https://t.co/wmtDz0EcDr
This match is INSANE 😱 #SmackDown https://t.co/xE0RvSPeYM
Knight vs. Styles rematch for the right to fight Cody 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Next week on Smackdown. A lot of stakes! https://t.co/9RIGG1FZm7
*screams* #SmackDown https://t.co/hTVbAZbJSn
WWE has brought back Tiffany Stratton’s original theme song that was used in NXT. #SmackDown https://t.co/3gxvLFG0yO
Sweet! Naomi vs Tiffany Stratton right now. #SmackDown
YOU DESERVE IT 👏👏👏 @itsBayleyWWE #SmackDown https://t.co/SO5cim5oat
🗣️ THE NEW WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPION It has a nice ring to it doesn't it, @itsBayleyWWE 😏 #SmackDown https://t.co/SLIArZmo3C
Bayley being the WWE Women's Champion is so cool. #SmackDown https://t.co/RTobeR3Qes
NEW WWE Women’s Champion! #SmackDown https://t.co/vt60n11gNB
Bron Breakker has a new theme. #SmackDown https://t.co/eKamxvCWJZ
New Bron Breakker entrance on SmackDown #SmackDown https://t.co/tYafWqvQ8s
What a great angle. Big fan. #SmackDown
YEAH!!! @RealLAKnight moves one step closer to #WWEBacklash! #SmackDown https://t.co/I3vJzYJKN5
LA Knight wins! Let's go!!!!! #SmackDown https://t.co/Y56jsscZcA
LA Knight pins Santos Escobar & wins the first triple threat match! #SmackDown https://t.co/gqIyc6Fcmw
LA Knight wins the triple threat & advances to next week’s number 1 contenders match. #SmackDown https://t.co/5BO6K2ElOm
Who will head to Lyon, France to face @CodyRhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship?! The Road to #WWEBacklash starts TONIGHT on #SmackDown! https://t.co/snEjuajnDA
Who do you want to see Cody defend the title against first? #SmackDown https://t.co/FlDP6RukDB
The World’s Champion. #SmackDown https://t.co/jYfw6lO4k3
Cody Rhodes is kicking off the show. #SmackDown https://t.co/TSAVU8pZKK
#SmackDown time!
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Your winning combo for these triple threat matches tonight: #SmackDown https://t.co/i1zrNCj0Pn
TONIGHT on #SmackDown TWO Triple Threat Matches with the winners facing each other next week to determine who will earn the right to challenge the new WWE Champion @CodyRhodes! @FightOwensFight vs. @reymysterio vs. @AJStylesOrg @RealLAKnight vs. @fightbobby vs. @EscobarWWE https://t.co/Oz63WoDaoW
Nick Aldis Announces Two Triple Threat Matches With WWE Title Implications For 4/12 WWE SmackDown https://t.co/joxo2GaXHD
ANNOUNCED: Tonight on #SmackDown there will be 2 triple threat matches with the winners of each facing each other next week to become number 1 contender for Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship. • Kevin Owens v Rey Mysterio v AJ Styles • Bobby Lashley v LA Knight v Santos…
#SmackDown General Manager @RealNickAldis has some BREAKING NEWS for #SmackDown tonight! Get ready for two huge Triple Threat Matches to determine who will square off one-on-one next week with the winner going on to face the new WWE Champion @CodyRhodes! 8/7c FOX https://t.co/HhGrASWu98
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Advertised card for the #SmackDown after ‘Mania tonight: • New Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes • New WWE Women’s Champion Bayley https://t.co/udwzpfDjCg
Tonight’s #SmackDown is set to feature 2 triple threat matches to name a brand new #1 contender. As of now those matches are: Kevin Owens vs Rey Mysterio vs AJ Styles and Santos Escobar vs LA Knight vs Bobby Lashley. With the winners going one on one next week.
What do you think is next for AJ Styles after his WrestleMania loss to LA Knight? https://t.co/fR7fifhmD1
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