WWE will be in Puerto Rico for SmackDown the night before Bad Bunny hosts Backlash.
The Friday, May 5, 2023, edition of the show will take place from the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico in San Juan – the same venue that hosts Backlash the following night and also hosted New Year's Revolution in 2005.
WWE released a statement in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority (PRCDA) and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company on Thursday regarding the event.
"The PRCDA and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have a phenomenal track record of delivering large-scale events to the island,” said John Porco, WWE Executive Vice President, Live Events. “Their partnership and support have allowed WWE to bring not just one – but two – nights of sports entertainment to Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot this May.”
“Puerto Rico is a world-class entertainment destination. We have proven ourselves time and time again by hosting worldwide known and recognized events. Our unique venues provide the perfect settings to receive our visitors and to guarantee them an incredible experience. We are proud and very excited to host one of the most-anticipated events of this year”, said Mariela Vallines, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Convention District Authority.
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“Puerto Rico is a renowned, successful host of sporting events due to its state-of-the-art modern infrastructure, air-and-sea accessibility, variety of accommodations, experienced production staff and its warmth and hospitality. Events such as WWE’s Backlash and SmackDown provide a great venue to showcase the island’s assets both as a diverse travel destination, and an ideal location to hold international events such as this,” said Carlos Mercado Santiago, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
Two-time Grammy award-winning recording artist, Bad Bunny, is set to host WWE Backlash on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Bunny has performed twice in a WWE ring, teaming with Damian Priest at WrestleMania 37 in a win over The Miz and John Morrison, and also as an entrant in the 2022 Men's Royal Rumble match.
Backlash will be WWE's first premium live event to take place in Puerto Rico since New Year's Revolution 2005. The main event of that show saw Triple H win the vacant World Heavyweight Championship in an Elimination Chamber match against Randy Orton, Chris Benoit, Batista, Edge, and Chris Jericho.