History of Bad Blood (2024) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 6, 2024

The 2024 Bad Blood is a professional wrestling event produced by WWE, taking place on October 5, 2024, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the event's 27th anniversary and the first time it features wrestlers from both the Raw and SmackDown brands. It's also the first Bad Blood since 2004 and the first to be livestreamed. WWE wrestlers Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill are hosting the event.

October 5, 1997: Introduction of Bad Blood and Hell in a Cell

On October 5, 1997, WWE held the first Bad Blood event, which introduced the Hell in a Cell match to professional wrestling. This match became a signature feature of future Bad Blood events.

2014: Launch of WWE Network

In 2014, WWE launched its first streaming platform, the WWE Network, which changed how fans could access wrestling content globally.

July 2017: Canceled Revival of Bad Blood for Great Balls of Fire

In July 2017, WWE had planned to revive the Bad Blood event, but these plans were canceled in favor of an event called Great Balls of Fire.

September 2023: WWE and UFC Events on Same Night Post-Merger

In September 2023, following the merger of WWE and UFC into TKO Group Holdings, WWE's Bad Blood event was scheduled on the same night as UFC 307. To avoid direct competition, Bad Blood was set to start at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

July 6, 2024: Announcement of Bad Blood 2024 Return

On July 6, 2024, WWE announced the return of the Bad Blood event after 20 years, with a YouTube video featuring Cody Rhodes and Metro Boomin. The event was scheduled for October 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

October 5, 2024: The 2024 Bad Blood WWE Event

On October 5, 2024, WWE held the 2024 Bad Blood event at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the 27-year anniversary of the first Bad Blood event. This edition was significant as it was the first Bad Blood to include wrestlers from both the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions, and the first to be aired on WWE's livestreaming platforms.