Last week, WWE got an exceptional reception from the crowd during their event, WWE Backlash, in France. The show, held in Lyon, France, witnessed one of the most enthusiastic crowds ever in WWE history.
The French fans made sure to show appreciation and make every superstar performing for them during the weekend feel special. The energy from the French fans was remarkable throughout, from the WWE Backlash Kickoff show to WWE SmackDown and WWE Backlash itself.
With the fans appreciating every wrestler on the show, there were also very unique moments, such as singing Randy Orton’s theme song, chants for AJ Styles, and the viral entrance of Main Event Jey Uso. The latter’s entrance witnessed one of the best fan interactions in the recent past. It was reminiscent of the reception Daniel Bryan and the late Bray Wyatt used to receive.
After the incredible reception and success of the show, an update has surfaced regarding the reaction among WWE officials backstage. According to Fightful Select, which is behind a paywall, the WWE is hoping to replicate the same reception at future events. The report also noted that Jey’s reaction from the fans was received incredibly well within WWE. The promotion reportedly aims to push fans to mimic the French crowd. They want fans to continue lighting the arenas for Jey Uso’s entrance.
Jey Uso’s message to fans after WWE Backlash in France
Wretling Superstar Jey Uso sent a message to fans after delivering one of the best entrances at WWE Backlash in France. Jey took to X (formerly Twitter) to encourage his followers to mimic the fireflies entrance. He mentioned the late WWE star Bray Wyatt, widely associated with the fireflies. entrance He also referred to Wyatt by the latter’s titled, the “Eater of Worlds,” while playfully labeling himself as the “Yeeter of Worlds.”
With Jey Uso finally stating that fireflies are now his, it will be interesting to see if the fans mimic his entrance in future shows.