WWE Revives Bad Blood PLE: Cody Rhodes and Metro Boomin Tease Atlanta Event

One big thing: WWE resurrects Bad Blood premium live event

WWE is bringing back its classic Bad Blood premium live event on October 5 in Atlanta, as confirmed by a teaser trailer featuring WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Atlanta-based music producer Metro Boomin.

Why it matters

• Bad Blood’s return signals WWE’s willingness to revisit popular classic events
• The event historically featured the Hell in a Cell match, potentially reviving the stipulation outside its namesake PLE
• Collaboration with Metro Boomin indicates WWE’s continued efforts to blend wrestling with mainstream entertainment

By the numbers

• Bad Blood last occurred in 2004
• The event debuted in 1997
• This will be the 5th Bad Blood PLE

Key details

• Event will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta
• Teaser shows Rhodes and Metro Boomin scouting the venue
• Bad Blood originally introduced the Hell in a Cell match

What they’re saying

Metro Boomin tweeted: “we just getting started! @CodyRhodes @WWE #badblood 🩸🩸🩸”

The big picture

The revival of Bad Blood fills the October PLE slot, which has seen different events in recent years:
• 2021: Crown Jewel
• 2022: Extreme Rules
• 2023: Fastlane

What to watch

• Potential Hell in a Cell matches and participants
• WWE’s approach to blood and violence given the event’s history
• Further collaborations between WWE and music industry figures

The return of Bad Blood has ignited fan speculation and excitement. What match or stipulation are you most looking forward to seeing at this revived event? Share your thoughts in the comments below!