WWE Backlash
WWE Backlash is a series of professional wrestling pay-per-view and livestreaming events made by WWE. They are usually held in April or May, following WrestleMania.[1]
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Other name(s) | WrestleMania Backlash (2021–2022) Backlash France (2024) |
Promotion(s) | WWE |
Brand(s) | Raw (2002–2009, 2018–present) SmackDown (2002–2003, 2007–2009, 2016–present) ECW (2007–2009) |
First event | 1999 |
Event gimmick | Big event after WrestleMania (1999–2009, 2021–present) |
History
changeThe first event, which happened in 1999 was also supposed to be part of the In Your House series.[2][3] From 2004 to 2006, only Raw superstars appeared at Backlash. The 2007 event was the first WWE PPV event since Judgment Day 2003 (other than the "big four" shows WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series) to feature all three brands (Raw, SmackDown! and ECW) after WWE stopped with brand-only events.[4]
After the 2009 edition, Backlash no longer took place, with its April/May slot being taken over by Extreme Rules in 2010.[5] Backlash returned in 2016 (this was the only edition no to be held in spring) and has taken place yearly since (except in 2019). The 2016 and 2017 editions were exclusive to SmackDown.[6] The 2021 and 2022 editions were titled WrestleMania Backlash.[7][8] The following year's event, now simply called Backlash again, took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[9] The 2024 event, titled Backlash France, was the first big WWE show in the country, taking place near Lyon.[10]
Events
changeRaw-branded event | SmackDown-branded event |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Backlash 1999 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John. "Austin wins title at WM15". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Powell, John (April 26, 1999). "Backlash: Austin wins, Stephanie abducted". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ↑ "WWE Pay-Per-Views To Follow WrestleMania Formula". World Wrestling Entertainment. March 14, 2007. Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- ↑ "Pay-Per-View Calendar". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 27, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2009.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Pay-Per-View Calendar". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 27, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2009.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Lambert, Jeremy (April 11, 2021). "WWE Announces WrestleMania Backlash For May". Fightful. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Lambert, Jeremy (February 11, 2022). "WWE WrestleMania Backlash Details Announced". Fightful. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Russell, Skylar (March 8, 2023). "WWE Bringing Backlash Premium Live Event To Puerto Rico In May; Bad Bunny To Host". Fightful. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Keller, Wade (November 16, 2023). "WWE adds France to list of international locations hosting PLEs, which also includes Germany and Australia next year". PWTorch. Archived from the original on November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Backlash (1999) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 1999 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 2000 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John (May 1, 2000). "Rock victorious at Backlash, Game Over for Triple H". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash (2000) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash (2001) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John (April 30, 2001). "McMahonMania at Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash 2001 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 2001 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash (2002) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John (April 22, 2002). "Hogan champ again at Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash 2002 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John (April 28, 2003). "Goldberg suffers Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2003) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 2003 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Powell, John (April 19, 2004). "Feature bouts save Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2004) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 2004 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Sokol, Chris (May 2, 2005). "Hulkamania rules Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2005) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Backlash 2005 Main Event Synopsis". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ Elliott, Brian (May 1, 2006). "Heaven can't help Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2007.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2006) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "WWE Champion John Cena def. Triple H and Edge (Triple Threat Match)". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ↑ Elliott, Brian (April 29, 2007). "No filler makes for a consistent Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2007) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "WWE Champion John Cena def. Edge, Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels (Fatal Four Way Match)". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ↑ Hillhouse, Dave (April 28, 2008). "HHH reigns again after Backlash". SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Backlash (2008) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
- ↑ "World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker def. Edge". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Backlash 2009". Pro Wrestling History. Archived from the original on March 25, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2008.
- ↑ Johnson, Mike (March 6, 2017). "Backlash in Chicago, concussion lawsuit update, Shane McMahon promotes MSG return and more WWE news". PWInsider. Archived from the original on March 7, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
- ↑ Scherer, Dave (November 22, 2017). "WWE Adds a Fifth Co-Branded PPV, Full 2018 WWE PPV Schedule with Dates and Cites for the Events". PWInsider. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ↑ Toro, Carlos (May 10, 2020). "WWE Announces Return Of Backlash Pay-Per-View For June 14". Fightful. Archived from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.