Despite our earlier report, WWE will not be bringing Backlash to Mexico in 2025. According to sources in WWE (first reported by PWInsider), Bad Bunny was mistaken in his comments to Rolling Stone.
While WWE is not planning Backlash in Mexico, the company may host a Premium Live Event (PLE) in the country at some point in the future. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny reflected on his experience competing at the 2023 Backlash event in Puerto Rico and speculated that a future event could take place in Mexico.
“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.”
His information apparently came from this debunked tweet from @WrestleVotes.
Although Bad Bunny’s comments sparked excitement among fans, WWE has not announced any plans for Backlash in Mexico. However, the idea of a PLE in the country is not new. In May of last year, Rey Mysterio expressed his desire for a PLE inside the historic Estadio Azteca. Similarly, in July, Cody Rhodes told fans at a Monterrey live event that he was hoping to bring a major WWE show to the country.
WWE’s Global Expansion
As WWE continues to expand its global presence, hosting events in Mexico would fit into its strategy of international growth. Since 2022, the company has staged Premium Live Events in England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany, Canada, and Australia. WWE is also preparing for its Road to WrestleMania tour, which will take its Superstars across Europe.
While Backlash 2025 will not take place in Mexico, fans can remain optimistic about the possibility of a future PLE in a country with a rich wrestling tradition. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on WWE’s international events and potential plans for Mexico.