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{{Short description|Professional wrestling event series}}
'''Backlash''' is the anual [[WWE]] event, which started in 1999 taking place in April following [[WrestleMania]]. Starting in 2004, Backlash will be a [[Raw]] brand exlusive Pay-Per-View because of the roster split of 2002.
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{{Infobox wrestling PPV series
| name = WWE Backlash
| image = Backlash 2023 Logo.png
| image_upright = 1.15
| caption = WWE Backlash logo used as of 2023
| alt = WrestleMania Backlash
| promotion = [[WWE]]
| brands = [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]]<br>(2002–2009, 2018, 2020–present)<br>[[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]]<br>(2002–2003, 2007–2009, 2016–2018, 2020–present)<br>[[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]]<br>(2007–2009)
| other_name = WrestleMania Backlash (2021–2022)<br>[[Backlash France]] (2024)
| first_event = [[Backlash (1999)|1999]]
| last_event =
| gimmick = Backlash of [[WrestleMania]]<br>(1999–2009, 2021–present)
}}
'''WWE Backlash''' is a [[professional wrestling]] event that is produced by the American company [[WWE]], the world's largest [[professional wrestling promotion]]. It is broadcast [[live television|live]] and has been available through [[pay-per-view]] (PPV) since 1999 and via [[livestreaming]] since 2016. Since [[Backlash (1999)|premiering in 1999]], 19 events have been held, with its most recent [[Backlash France|19th edition]] occurring at the [[LDLC Arena]] in [[Décines-Charpieu]] in the [[Metropolis of Lyon]], [[France]] on May 4, 2024. With the exception of the events held from 2016 to 2020, the [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|concept]] of the show is based around the backlash of WWE's flagship event, [[WrestleMania]].


The inaugural Backlash in April 1999 was the company's first monthly PPV held after the discontinuation of the original [[In Your House]] shows, which were monthly PPVs held between the promotion's "Big Five" PPVs at the time: [[Royal Rumble]], WrestleMania, [[King of the Ring]], [[SummerSlam]], and [[Survivor Series]]. The inaugural event had originally been advertised as an In Your House show, but the branding was dropped before the event took place. From its inception until 2009, Backlash held the position as the post-WrestleMania PPV and was held annually in April, with the exception of the [[Backlash (2005)|2005 event]], which was held in May. After the [[Backlash (2009)|2009 event]], Backlash was discontinued and replaced by [[WWE Extreme Rules|Extreme Rules]] in 2010, but after seven years, it was reinstated in [[Backlash (2016)|2016]] and held in September as that year's post-SummerSlam PPV. The events in [[Backlash (2017)|2017]] and [[Backlash (2018)|2018]] were then held in May, but were not the post-WrestleMania PPVs. An event was originally scheduled for June 2019 but was canceled and replaced by a one-off event called [[Stomping Grounds]]. Backlash then returned in [[Backlash (2020)|2020]] and was held that June. The [[WrestleMania Backlash (2021)|2021 event]] moved Backlash back to May as the post-[[WrestleMania 37]] PPV, thus the event returned to its original concept with the 2021 and [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|2022]] events titled as '''WrestleMania Backlash''', but the [[Backlash (2023)|2023 event]] reverted to its original name while maintaining the post-WrestleMania theme. In addition to this theme, the 2024 event was titled [[Backlash France]] as it was WWE's first PPV and livestreaming event held in [[France]], as well as the first Backlash held outside of North America.
==1999==
1999 was the first installment of Backlash; the event took place in [[Providence]], [[Rhode Island]]. In the event the Ministry ([[John Layfield|Bradshaw]], [[Ron Simmons|Faarooq]], and [[Dennis Knight|Mideon]]) took on the Brood ([[Adam Copeland|Edge]], [[Jason Reso|Christian]] & [[David Heath (wrestler)|Gangrel]]) in a 6-man tag team match, the ministry came out of the match victorious. Also, [[Allen Sarven|Al Snow]] defeated [[Bob Howard|"Hardcore" Bob Holly]] to win the WWE Hardcore Title. The Intercontinental Champion, the [[Charles Wright|Godfather]], successfully defended his title against [[Virgil Runnels III|Goldust]]. The tag team of the New Age Outlaws ([[Brian James (wrestler)|Road Dogg]] & [[Monty Sopp|Billy Gunn]]) defeated the team of [[Jeff Jarrett]] and the late [[Owen Hart]]. In a "Boiler Room Brawl" [[Mick Foley|Mankind]] defeated [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]]. Also, [[Paul Levesque|Triple H]] defeated longtime friend [[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]] in a grudge match. [[Mark Calloway|The Undertaker]] defeated [[Ken Shamrock]], and in the night's main event, WWE Champion, [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] defeated [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] to successfully defend his title.


The [[Backlash (2002)|2002 event]] was WWE's first PPV held following the implementation of the original [[WWE brand extension|brand extension]] the month prior. With the brand split in effect, the events in 2002 and [[Backlash (2003)|2003]] featured wrestlers from both the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] and [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brands, but from [[Backlash (2004)|2004]] to [[Backlash (2006)|2006]], Backlash was held exclusively for the Raw brand. Following [[WrestleMania 23]] in 2007, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued, thus the events from [[Backlash (2007)|2007]] to 2009 featured wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and [[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]], the latter of which was established as a third brand in 2006 but was disbanded in 2010. The brand split itself ended in 2011, but was reintroduced in mid-2016. Backlash was then reinstated as a SmackDown-exclusive PPV that year and was WWE's first brand-exclusive PPV of the second brand split, and it was also SmackDown-exclusive in 2017. Following [[WrestleMania 34]] in 2018, brand-exclusive PPVs were again discontinued, thus the events since have featured both the Raw and SmackDown brands.
==2000==
The 2000 edition of Backlash took place in [[Washington D.C.]] The tag team champions, [[Adam Copeland|Edge]] & [[Jason Reso|Christian]], successfully defended their tag team titles against D-Generation X member Road Dogg & [[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]]. The Light-Heavyweight Champion, [[Dean Malenko]], defeated [[Scott Garland|Scotty 2 Hotty]] to successfully defend his title. The tag team of the [[Ray Traylor|Big Boss Man]] & [[Barry Buchanan|Bull Buchanan]] defeated the Acolytes ([[Ron Simmons|Faarooq]] & [[John Layfield|Bradshaw]]). In a Hardcore Battle Royal, involving [[Matt Hardy]], [[Jeff Hardy]], [[Bob Howard|Hardcore Holly]], [[Perry Satullo|Perry Saturn]], [[Pete Senerca|Tazz]], and Hardcore Champion [[Mike Lockwood|Crash Holly]], Crash came out victorious when he pinned Tazz. [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] defeated [[Kurt Angle]]. The tag team of [[Andrew Martin|Test]] & [[Matthew Bloom|Albert]] defeated the Dudley Boyz. European Champion, [[Eddie Guerrero]] defeated Essa Rios to successfully defend his title. [[Chris Jericho]] was disqualified in his match against [[Chris Benoit]], enabling Benoit to keep his Intercontinental Title. And in the night's main event, [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]], with [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] in his corner, defeated [[Triple H]], with [[Vince McMahon]] in his corner, for the WWE Championship. [[Shane McMahon]] was the guest referee for this contest.


==2001==
==History==
From 1995 to 1999, the American [[professional wrestling]] company [[World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF, now WWE) ran a series of monthly [[pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming supercards|events]] titled [[In Your House]], which were held between the [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]]'s five major PPVs at the time: [[Royal Rumble]], [[WrestleMania]], [[King of the Ring]], [[SummerSlam]], and [[Survivor Series]]. In April 1999, the WWF phased out the In Your House events to establish permanent names for monthly pay-per-views to be held between these five major events.<ref name=WWF9099Book>{{cite book | first=Graham | last=Cawthon|title=the History of Professional Wrestling|volume=2: WWF 1990–1999|publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | year= 2013 | asin=B00RWUNSRS}}</ref> Backlash was subsequently established to be held after [[WrestleMania XV]], and it took place on April 25, 1999, at the [[Providence Civic Center]] in [[Providence, Rhode Island]].<ref name="Backlash: Austin wins, Stephanie abducted"/> Early advertising for the [[Backlash (1999)|inaugural Backlash]] had featured the "In Your House" branding until it was quietly dropped in the weeks leading up to the pay-per-view. The concept of the pay-per-view was based around the backlash from WWF's flagship event, WrestleMania.<ref name=WWF9099Book/><ref name="times">{{cite web|url=https://www.hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/bkl99.html|title=Backlash (1999) information|work=Complete WWE|publisher=Hoff Co.|access-date=May 12, 2009|archive-date=December 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216211334/https://hoffco-inc.com/wwe/ppv/ppv/bkl99.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="History of WWE Backlash Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/backlash.htm|title=WWE Backlash|work=The History of WWE|access-date=August 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206214249/https://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/backlash.htm|archive-date=February 6, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>
The 2001 edition of Backlash was live from [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. To open the night X-Factor ([[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]], [[Peter Polaco|Justin Credible]] & [[Matthew Bloom|Albert]]) defeated the Dudley Boyz ([[Mark Lamonica|Bubba]], [[Devon Hughes|D-Von]] & [[Matthew Hyson|Spike]]) in a 6-Man Tag Match. [[Terry Gerin|Rhyno]] defeated [[Scott Levy|Raven]] to successfully defend the WWE Hardcore Championship. [[Darrin Matthews|William Regal]] defeated [[Chris Jericho]] in a Dutchess of Queensbury Match. In a 30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match, [[Chris Benoit]] defeated [[Kurt Angle]] 4-3 in overtime. [[Shane McMahon]] defeated [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] in a Last Man Standing Match. European Champion, [[Matt Hardy]] defeated [[Jason Reso|Christian]] & [[Eddie Guerrero]] in a triple threat match to successfully defend his title. In a tag team match with the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and Tag Team Championships on the line, WWE Champion [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]], and Intercontinental Champion, [[Paul Levesque|Triple H]], defeated Tag Team Champions, [[Mark Calloway|The Undertaker]] & [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]] to win the Tag Team Titles.


A [[Backlash (2000)|second Backlash event]] was held the following year after [[WrestleMania 2000]], thus establishing Backlash as an annual PPV for the WWF.<ref name="Rock victorious at Backlash, Game Over for Triple H"/><ref name="History of WWE Backlash Results"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2000|title=Backlash 2000 results|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009}}</ref><ref name="WWE.com Backlash Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2000/results/|title=Backlash 2000 Results|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=August 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060412024416/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2000/results/|archive-date=April 12, 2006}}</ref> With the exception of the [[Backlash (2005)|2005 event]], which was held in May,<ref name="B2005">{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2005|title=Backlash 2005 results|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060322212051/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 22, 2006|url-status=live}}</ref> Backlash was held every April through the [[Backlash (2009)|2009 event]]. Throughout this time, it retained its position as the post-WrestleMania PPV.<ref name="History of WWE Backlash Results"/> Following the 2009 event, however, Backlash was discontinued and replaced by [[WWE Extreme Rules|Extreme Rules]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pay-Per-View Calendar|url=https://www.wwe.com/content/media/images/ppv.calendar.v1.png|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=October 26, 2009|archive-date=February 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110227024950/https://www.wwe.com/content/media/images/ppv.calendar.v1.png|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==2002==
In 2002 the WWE brought Backlash to [[Kansas City]], [[Missouri]]. This was the first edition of backlash since the roster split which had occured just weeks before. To open the night, [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] defeated Cruiserweight Champion [[Peter Gruner|Billy Kidman]] to win the title. Next, [[nWo]] member [[Scott Hall]] defeated [[John Layfield|Bradshaw]]. Women's Champion [[Carlene Begnaud|Jazz]] defeated [[Trish Stratus]] to successfully defend her title. [[Brock Lesnar]] defeated [[Jeff Hardy]] when the referee called for the match to be stopped. [[Kurt Angle]] defeated [[Adam Copeland|Edge]] in a grudge match. [[Eddie Guerrero]] defeated [[Rob Szatkowski|Rob Van Dam]] to become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion. [[Mark Calloway|The Undertaker]] defeated [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] to become the Number 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Tag Team Champions, [[Monty Sopp|Billy]] (Gunn) & [[Chuck Palumbo|Chuck]] (Palumbo) defeated [[Maven Huffman|Maven]] & [[Allen Sarven|Al Snow]] to successfully defend the WWE Tag Team Titles. [[Hulk Hogan]] defeated [[Paul Levesque|Triple H]] for the WWE Undisputed Championship.


In March 2002, the WWF introduced the [[WWE brand extension|brand extension]] in which the roster was divided between the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] and [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brands, which is where wrestlers were exclusively assigned to perform.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_03_27.jsp|title=WWE Entertainment To Make RAW and SmackDown Distinct Television Brands|date=May 27, 2002|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=July 13, 2008|archive-date=October 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017025205/https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_03_27.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Backlash (2002)|2002 Backlash]] was in turn the promotion's first PPV held following the implementation of the original brand split and it featured wrestlers from both brands.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2002|title=Backlash 2002 results|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060322212051/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 22, 2006|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="History of WWE Backlash Results"/> The month after the 2002 event, the WWF was renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE, which became an [[orphaned initialism]] in 2011).<ref name="WWF">{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_05_06.jsp|title=World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Drops The "F" To Emphasize the "E" for Entertainment|date=May 6, 2002|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=July 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119180317/https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_05_06.jsp|archive-date=January 19, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|last1=Sacco|first1=Justine|last2=Weitz|first2=Michael|date=April 7, 2011|title=The New WWE|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2011/04-07-2011|location=[[Connecticut]]|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503100415/https://corporate.wwe.com/news/company-news/2011/04-07-2011|archive-date=May 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> While the [[Backlash (2003)|2003 event]] also featured wrestlers from both brands,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2003|title=Backlash 2003 results|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060322212051/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 22, 2006|url-status=live}}</ref> the [[Backlash (2004)|2004 event]] was held exclusively for the Raw brand<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-4136700_ITM|title=WWE entering risky pay-per-view realm.|publisher=[[The Post and Courier]]|first=Mike|last=Mooneyham|date=June 15, 2003|access-date=August 21, 2009}}</ref><ref name=B2004>{{cite web|title=Backlash 2004 results|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2004|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060322212051/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 22, 2006|url-status=live}}</ref> and continued to be Raw-exclusive up through the [[Backlash (2006)|2006 event]].<ref name="B2005"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2006|title=Backlash 2006 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325184945/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 25, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Following [[WrestleMania 23]] in 2007, WWE discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_03_14.jsp |title=WWE Pay-Per-Views To Follow WrestleMania Formula|date=March 14, 2007|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=July 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070319234707/https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_03_14.jsp|archive-date=March 19, 2007}}</ref> thus the events from 2007 to 2009 featured wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and [[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2007|title=Backlash 2007 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325184945/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 25, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2008|title=Backlash 2008 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325184945/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 25, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="B2009">{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2009|title=Backlash 2009|access-date=September 26, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325184945/https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html|archive-date=March 25, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> which had been established as a third brand in 2006 but was disbanded in 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/news/2006/2006_05_25_02.jsp|title=WWE Launches ECW as Third Brand|date=May 25, 2006|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=July 13, 2008|archive-date=September 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903205013/httsp://corporate.wwe.com/news/2006/2006_05_25_02.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="NXT">{{cite web|url=https://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_38751.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Superstar TV Report 2/4: Complete coverage of Team Morrison vs. Team McIntyre six-man tag, awesome Bourne vs. Carlito match|first=James|last=Caldwell|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 4, 2010|access-date=February 5, 2010}}</ref> and the brand extension itself was dissolved in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nemer|first=Paul|title=Raw Results – 8/29/11|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/26309-raw-results-8-29-11/|work=WrestleView|date=August 30, 2011|access-date=November 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106122439/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/26309-raw-results-8-29-11/|archive-date=November 6, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
==2003==
[[Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]] played host to the 2003 edition of Backlash. Team Angle ([[Charlie Haas]] & [[Shelton Benjamin]]) defeated Los Guerreros ([[Eddie Guerrero|Eddie]] & [[Chavo Guerrero, Jr.|Chavo Guerrero]]) to keep the WWE Tag Team Titles. [[Sean O'Haire]], with [[Roddy Piper]] in his corner, defeated [[Solofa Fatu|Rikishi]]. World Tag Team Champions [[Rob Szatkowski|Rob Van Dam]] & [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]] defeated the Dudley Boyz to successfully defend their titles. [[Carlene Begnaud|Jazz]] defeated [[Trish Stratus]] to become the new WWE Women's Champion. [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] defeated [[Rey Mysterio]]. WWE Champion [[Brock Lesnar]] defeated [[John Cena]] to successfully defend his title. The team of [[Paul Levesque|Triple H]], [[Ric Flair]] & [[Chris Jericho]] defeated [[Shawn Michaels]], [[Kevin Nash]] & [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]] in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. In the night's main event, [[Bill Goldberg|Goldberg]] defeated [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]].


After Backlash was discontinued following the 2009 event, it endured a seven-year hiatus. During this time in February 2014, WWE launched their online streaming service, the [[WWE Network]], and in addition to traditional PPV, the events also became available on the Network.<ref>{{cite web|last=Flint|first=Joe|title=WWE launching over-the-top network|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-wwe-network-20140108-story.html|date=January 8, 2014|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=January 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814041829/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-wwe-network-20140108-story.html|archive-date=August 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> In mid-2016, WWE reintroduced the brand split and also brought back brand-exclusive PPVs.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/daily-updates/daily-update-wwe-split-brand-ppvs-roh-ppv-aries-joe-and-nakamura-debut-215206|title=Daily Update: WWE split brand PPVs, ROH PPV, Aries, Joe and Nakamura debut|date=June 24, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=July 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625130914/https://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-wwe-split-brand-ppvs-roh-ppv-aries-joe-and-nakamura-debut-215206|archive-date=June 25, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Due to the need for more PPV events, Backlash was reinstated, and the [[Backlash (2016)|2016 event]] was held exclusively for the SmackDown-brand and was WWE's first brand-exclusive PPV of the second brand split. Backlash that year was also held in September after [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]], thus ending its previous tradition of being the post-WrestleMania PPV.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE Backlash returning as Smackdown brand PPV|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/26/wwe-backlash-returning-smackdown-brand-ppv/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 26, 2016|access-date=August 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728161743/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/26/wwe-backlash-returning-smackdown-brand-ppv/|archive-date=July 28, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Backlash2016">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/11 WWE Backlash Results – Caldwell's Complete PPV Report|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 11, 2016|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917134241/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/11/backlashppvresults/|archive-date=September 17, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Backlash (2017)|2017 event]] was moved up to May and was again SmackDown-exclusive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/article/wwe-backlash-2017-tickets|title=Get WWE Backlash 2017 tickets now|date=March 13, 2017|author=WWE.com Staff|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314045148/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/article/wwe-backlash-2017-tickets|archive-date=March 14, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Backlash2017">{{cite web|work=PWInsider|first=Mike|date=March 6, 2017|last=Johnson|title=Backlash in Chicago, concussion lawsuit update, Shane McMahon promotes MSG return and more WWE news|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/108193/backlash-in-chicago-concussion-lawsuit-update-shane-mcmahon-promotes-msg-return-and-more-wwe-news.html?p=1|access-date=March 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307210845/https://pwinsider.com/article/108193/backlash-in-chicago-concussion-lawsuit-update-shane-mcmahon-promotes-msg-return-and-more-wwe-news.html?p=1|archive-date=March 7, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> While the event was technically SmackDown's first PPV held after [[WrestleMania 33]], none of the matches were backlash from that WrestleMania. Furthermore, the Raw-exclusive PPV, [[Payback (2017)|Payback]], was held between WrestleMania 33 and Backlash.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Payback 2017 tickets available now|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/article/wwe-payback-2017-tickets|work=[[WWE]]|date=February 20, 2017|author=WWE.com Staff|access-date=February 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221011205/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/article/wwe-payback-2017-tickets|archive-date=February 21, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Backlash (2018)|2018 event]] was originally scheduled to be a Raw-exclusive PPV,<ref name=2018event>{{cite web|last=Scherer|first=Dave|date=November 22, 2017|title=WWE Adds a Fifth Co-Branded PPV, Full 2018 WWE PPV Schedule with Dates and Cites for the Events|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113767/wwe-adds-a-fifth-cobranded-ppv-full-2018-wwe-ppv-schedule-with-dates-and-cities-for-the-events.html?p=1|work=[[PWInsider]]|access-date=November 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126062647/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113767/wwe-adds-a-fifth-cobranded-ppv-full-2018-wwe-ppv-schedule-with-dates-and-cities-for-the-events.html?p=1|archive-date=November 26, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> but following [[WrestleMania 34]] that year, WWE again discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs, thus events held since have featured wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-eliminates-single-branded-ppv-shows-shuffles-ppv-schedule|title=WWE Eliminates Single-Branded PPV Shows, Shuffles PPV Schedule|date=February 17, 2018|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|work=Fightful|access-date=February 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518060403/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-eliminates-single-branded-ppv-shows-shuffles-ppv-schedule|archive-date=May 18, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Although the 2018 event was held in May, the [[Greatest Royal Rumble]] was held between WrestleMania 34 and Backlash.<ref name=GRR>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/saudi-arabia-to-host-greatest-royal-rumble-april-2018|title=Saudi Arabia to host the Greatest Royal Rumble|work=[[WWE]]|date=March 5, 2018|author=WWE.com Staff|access-date=March 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305211345/https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/article/saudi-arabia-to-host-greatest-royal-rumble-april-2018|archive-date=March 5, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
==2004==
The next edition of Backlash was held on April 18, 2004 in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. It was the first RAW-exclusive edition of Backlash. Results were:


In 2019, Backlash was originally scheduled to be held in June, however, it was canceled and replaced by a one-off PPV called [[Stomping Grounds]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-stomping-grounds-ppv-set-tacoma-washington-282651|title=WWE Stomping Grounds PPV set for Tacoma, Washington|first=Joseph|last=Currier|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=June 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430050716/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-stomping-grounds-ppv-set-tacoma-washington-282651|archive-date=April 30, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Sean Ross|last=Sapp|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-stomping-grounds-pay-view-june-possibly-replacing-backlash|title=WWE Announces "Stomping Grounds" Pay-Per-View For June, Possibly Replacing Backlash|date=April 29, 2019|work=Fightful|access-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528134602/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-stomping-grounds-pay-view-june-possibly-replacing-backlash|archive-date=May 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Backlash then returned in 2020 and was held in June that year. The event was originally scheduled to be held in [[Kansas City, Missouri]],<ref name="2020event">{{cite web|last=Toro|first=Carlos|title=WWE Announces Return Of Backlash Pay-Per-View For June 14|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-return-backlash-pay-view-june-14|work=Fightful|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=May 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514201637/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-return-backlash-pay-view-june-14|archive-date=May 14, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> but due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which began affecting the industry in mid-March that year, WWE had to relocate its programming for Raw and SmackDown to the [[WWE Performance Center]] in [[Orlando, Florida]] with [[Behind closed doors (sport)|no fans in attendance]], although in late May, WWE began using Performance Center trainees to serve as the live audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-crowd-performance-center-trainees-wwe-fans-thrilled/|title=WWE Fans Are Thrilled to See Crowds Back on WWE Raw|date=May 25, 2020|last=Casey|first=Connor|work=[[ComicBook.com]]|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603041451/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-crowd-performance-center-trainees-wwe-fans-thrilled/|archive-date=June 3, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Backlash (2020)|2020 event]] was in turn held at the Performance Center and was WWE's first PPV event to be announced after the start of the pandemic.<ref name="2020event"/>
*[[Shelton Benjamin]] defeated [[Ric Flair]]

*[[Jonathan Coachman]] defeated [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] after a [[run-in (professional wrestling)|run-in]] by [[Lance Cade|Garrison Cade]]
In August 2020, WWE relocated Raw and SmackDown's events to a [[bio-secure bubble]] called the [[WWE ThunderDome]], which was first hosted at Orlando's [[Amway Center]].<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE introducing new state-of-the-art viewing experience with WWE ThunderDome|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-virtual-fan-experience-thunder-zone-summerslam-amway-center|author=WWE.com Staff|work=[[WWE]]|date=August 17, 2020|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818094147/https://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-virtual-fan-experience-thunder-zone-summerslam-amway-center|archive-date=August 18, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=WWE Announces ThunderDome Arena; Enhanced Fan Experience, Residency At Amway Center; First Look Video Shown|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-thunderdome-arena-enhanced-fan-experience|work=Fightful|date=August 17, 2020|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921055420/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-thunderdome-arena-enhanced-fan-experience|archive-date=September 21, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In December, the ThunderDome was relocated to [[Tropicana Field]] in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=WWE ThunderDome Moving To Tropicana Field On December 11|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-thunderdome-moving-tropicana-field-december-11|work=Fightful|date=November 19, 2020|access-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119155121/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-thunderdome-moving-tropicana-field-december-11|archive-date=November 19, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> and then in April 2021, it was relocated to the [[Yuengling Center]] in [[Tampa, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Randall|date=March 24, 2021|title=WWE Moves ThunderDome to USF's Yuengling Center|url=https://www.sportico.com/leagues/other-sports/2021/wwe-moves-thunderdome-yuengling-center-1234625524/|access-date=March 24, 2021|website=Sportico.com|language=en-US}}</ref> The 2021 Backlash was in turn WWE's first PPV held in the ThunderDome at the Yuengling Center. The event was originally scheduled to be held in June,<ref name="2021eventconfirmed">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Mike|title=WWE Money in the Bank, Backlash 2021 PPVs will be...|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/145565/wwe-money-in-the-bank-backlash-2021-ppvs-will-be.html?p=1|date=April 6, 2021|work=[[PWInsider]]|access-date=April 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406213750/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/145565/wwe-money-in-the-bank-backlash-2021-ppvs-will-be.html?p=1|archive-date=April 6, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> but was moved up to May.<ref name="WMBL2021"/> This in turn positioned the 2021 event as the first PPV held after [[WrestleMania 37]], thus the event returned to its original concept and was titled "[[WrestleMania Backlash (2021)|WrestleMania Backlash]]".<ref name="WMBL2021"/> The 2021 event was also the first Backlash to [[livestream]] on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]'s WWE Network channel, following the merger of the American version of the WWE Network under Peacock in March that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/standalone-wwe-network-app-shutting-down-44-new-details-wwe-transition-peacock|title=Standalone WWE Network App Shutting Down In The US On 4/4, New Details On The Transition To Peacock|date=March 8, 2021|last=Defelice|first=Robert|work=Fightful|access-date=March 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308183858/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/standalone-wwe-network-app-shutting-down-44-new-details-wwe-transition-peacock|archive-date=March 8, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Chris Jericho]] defeated [[Jason Reso|Christian]] & [[Trish Stratus]]

*[[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] defeated [[Lita (Amy Dumas)|Lita]] to retain the WWE Women's Title
In July 2021, WWE resumed a live touring schedule.<ref>{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|title=WWE returning to live touring this July, first three events announced|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-returning-touring-july-first-three-events-announced-342011|date=May 21, 2021|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=May 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521162048/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-returning-touring-july-first-three-events-announced-342011|archive-date=May 21, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 11, 2022, WWE announced that the [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|2022 event]] would also be held under the "WrestleMania Backlash" name.<ref name="WMBL2022">{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash Details Announced|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-details-announced|work=Fightful|date=February 11, 2022|access-date=February 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211160607/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-details-announced|archive-date=February 11, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 8, 2023, however, the [[Backlash (2023)|2023 event]] was announced and reverted the event series to its original name of Backlash while maintaining its post-WrestleMania theme. It was also announced to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the [[Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot]] in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]], marking the first WWE event held in Puerto Rico since [[New Year's Revolution (2005)|New Year's Revolution in 2005]], and second event overall.<ref name="2023-Backlash-confirmed">{{cite news|last=Russell|first=Skylar|title=WWE Bringing Backlash Premium Live Event To Puerto Rico In May; Bad Bunny To Host|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-bringing-backlash-premium-live-event-puerto-rico-may-bad-bunny-host|work=Fightful|date=March 8, 2023|access-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308161959/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-bringing-backlash-premium-live-event-puerto-rico-may-bad-bunny-host|archive-date=March 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Gregory Helms|The Hurricane]] and [[Matt Anoai|Rosey]] defeated La Rèsistance ([[Sylvain Grenier]] and [[Rob Conway]])

*[[Adam Copeland|Edge]] defeated [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]]
In 2024, the event was announced to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the [[Lyon]] [[Communes of France|commune]] of [[Décines-Charpieu]], at the [[LDLC Arena]] marking WWE's first PPV and livestreaming event held in [[France]], with the event in turn titled [[Backlash France]], subsequently marking the first Backlash held outside of North America.<ref name="2024France">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/11/16/wwe-adds-france-to-list-of-international-locations-hosting-ples-which-also-includes-germany-and-australia-next-year/|title=WWE adds France to list of international locations hosting PLEs, which also includes Germany and Australia next year|date=November 16, 2023|first=Wade|last=Keller|work=[[PWTorch]]|access-date=November 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116202523/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/11/16/wwe-adds-france-to-list-of-international-locations-hosting-ples-which-also-includes-germany-and-australia-next-year/|archive-date=November 16, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Randy Orton]] defeated [[Mick Foley|Cactus Jack]] in a No Holds Barred Match to retain his Intercontinental Title

*<b>THE FINAL ENCOUNTER</b>
==Events==
**[[Chris Benoit]] retains the World Heavyweight Title, forcing [[Shawn Michaels]] to tap out to his signature Crippler Crossface submission hold to win a Triple Threat Match. [[Paul Levesque|Triple H]] also participated in this [[WrestleMania XX]] rematch.
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|Raw (WWE brand)|Raw-branded event
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|SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown-branded event
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!#
!Event
!Date
!City
!Venue
!Main Event
!Ref.
|-
|1
|[[Backlash (1999)]]
|April 25, 1999
|[[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]], [[Rhode Island]]
|[[Dunkin' Donuts Center|Providence Civic Center]]
|[["Stone Cold" Steve Austin]] (c) vs. [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] in a [[No Holds Barred match]] for the [[WWF Championship]] with [[Shane McMahon]] as the [[special guest referee]]
|<ref name="Backlash: Austin wins, Stephanie abducted">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell|date=April 26, 1999|url=https://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingArchive/apr26_backlash.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526041726/http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingArchive/apr26_backlash.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 26, 2015|title=Backlash: Austin wins, Stephanie abducted|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date= July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref name="backlash99venue">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash1999/venue/|title=Backlash (1999) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref name="backlash99mainevent">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash1999/mainevent/ |title=Backlash 1999 Main Event Synopsis|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428020538/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash1999/mainevent/ |archive-date=April 28, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#1999|title=Backlash 1999 results|work=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009}}</ref>
|-
|2
|[[Backlash (2000)]]
|April 30, 2000
|[[Washington, D.C.]]
|[[Capital One Arena|MCI Center]]
|[[Triple H]] (c) vs. [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] for the [[WWF Championship]] with [[Shane McMahon]] as the [[special guest referee]]
|<ref name="Backlash 2000 Main Event">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2000/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2000 Main Event Synopsis|work=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]] |access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Rock victorious at Backlash, Game Over for Triple H">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell| date=May 1, 2000|url=https://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingPPV/may1_backlash.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712202900/http://slam.canoe.com/SlamWrestlingPPV/may1_backlash.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 12, 2015|title=Rock victorious at Backlash, Game Over for Triple H|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2000/venue/|title=Backlash (2000) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref>
|-
|3
|[[Backlash (2001)]]
|April 29, 2001
|[[Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[Illinois]]
|[[Allstate Arena]]
|[[The Two Man Power Trip]] ([["Stone Cold" Steve Austin]] (WWF) and [[Triple H]] (Intercontinental)) vs. [[The Brothers of Destruction]] ([[The Undertaker]] and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]]) (Tag Team) in a [[Winner Takes All match|Winners Take All match]] for the [[WWF Championship]], [[WWF Intercontinental Championship]], and [[WWF Tag Team Championship]]
|<ref name="Backlash 2001 Venue">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2001/venue/|title=Backlash (2001) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref name="McMahonMania at Backlash">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell|date= April 30, 2001|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr30_backlash-can.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713190304/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr30_backlash-can.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=McMahonMania at Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports| access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2001/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2001 Main Event Synopsis|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/backlash.html#2001|title=Backlash 2001 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|access-date=July 1, 2009}}</ref>
|-
|4
|[[Backlash (2002)]]
|April 21, 2002
|[[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], [[Missouri]]
|[[Hy-Vee Arena|Kemper Arena]]
|[[Triple H]] (c) vs. [[Hollywood Hulk Hogan]] for the [[Undisputed WWF Championship]]
|<ref name="WWE Backlash 2002 Venue">{{cite web|title=Backlash (2002) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2002/venue/|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Hogan champ again at Backlash">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell| date=April 22, 2002|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr22_backlash-can.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722130836/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingPPV/apr22_backlash-can.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 22, 2012|title=Hogan champ again at Backlash|publisher= SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2002/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2002 Main Event Synopsis|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref>
|-
|5
|[[Backlash (2003)]]
|April 27, 2003
|[[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]], [[Massachusetts]]
|[[DCU Center|Worcester Centrum]]
|[[Bill Goldberg|Goldberg]] vs. [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]]
|<ref name="Goldberg suffers Backlash">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell|date=April 28, 2003|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/28/75027.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717133528/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/28/75027.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 17, 2012|title=Goldberg suffers Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2003/venue/|title=Backlash (2003) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2003/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2003 Main Event Synopsis| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref>
|- style="background: #FBB;"
|6
|[[Backlash (2004)]]
|April 18, 2004
|[[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]
|[[Northlands Coliseum|Rexall Place]]
|[[Chris Benoit]] (c) vs. [[Shawn Michaels]] vs. [[Triple H]] in a [[triple threat match]] for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]]
|<ref name="Feature bouts save Backlash">{{cite web|first=John|last=Powell|date=April 19, 2004|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/04/19/427888.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630080531/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2004/04/19/427888.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Feature bouts save Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2004/venue/|title=Backlash (2004) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2004/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2004 Main Event Synopsis|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref>
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|7
|[[Backlash (2005)]]
|May 1, 2005
|[[Manchester, New Hampshire|Manchester]], [[New Hampshire]]
|[[SNHU Arena|Verizon Wireless Arena]]
|[[Dave Bautista|Batista]] (c) vs. [[Triple H]] for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]]
|<ref name="Evolution rules Backlash">"{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Sokol|date=May 2, 2005|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/05/02/1021811.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630060044/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/05/02/1021811.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title= Hulkamania rules Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2005/venue/|title=Backlash (2005) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2005/mainevent/|title=Backlash 2005 Main Event Synopsis| publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref>
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|8
|[[Backlash (2006)]]
|April 30, 2006
|[[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington]], [[Kentucky]]
|[[Rupp Arena]]
|[[John Cena]] (c) vs. [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] vs. [[Triple H]] in a [[triple threat match]] for the [[WWE Championship]]
|<ref name="Heaven can't help Backlash">{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Elliott| date=May 1, 2006|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/05/01/1558986.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629212843/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/05/01/1558986.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Heaven can't help Backlash| publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=November 19, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2006/venue/|title=Backlash (2006) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2006/matches/228510611|title=WWE Champion John Cena def. Triple H and Edge (Triple Threat Match)|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=May 16, 2012}}</ref>
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|9
|[[Backlash (2007)]]
|April 29, 2007
|[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
|[[State Farm Arena|Philips Arena]]
|[[John Cena]] (c) vs. [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] vs. [[Randy Orton]] vs. [[Shawn Michaels]] in a [[fatal four-way match]] for the [[WWE Championship]]
|<ref name="No filler makes for a consistent Backlash">{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Elliott|date=April 29, 2007|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/29/4140920.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718153708/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/04/29/4140920.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 18, 2012| title=No filler makes for a consistent Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2007/venue/|title=Backlash (2007) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2007/matches/39606521|title=WWE Champion John Cena def. Edge, Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels (Fatal Four Way Match)|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=May 16, 2012}}</ref>
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|10
|[[Backlash (2008)]]
|April 27, 2008
|[[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]
|[[Royal Farms Arena|1st Mariner Arena]]
|[[Randy Orton]] (c) vs. [[John "Bradshaw" Layfield]] vs. [[John Cena]] vs. [[Triple H]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|Fatal 4-Way Elimination match]] for the [[WWE Championship]]
|<ref name="HHH reigns again after Backlash">{{cite web|first=Dave|last= Hillhouse|date=April 28, 2008|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/04/28/5407546.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716191007/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/04/28/5407546.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 16, 2012|title=HHH reigns again after Backlash|publisher=SLAM! Sports|access-date=July 3, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlash2008/venue/|title=Backlash (2008) Venue|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2008/matches/6347966|title=World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker def. Edge|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=May 16, 2012}}</ref>
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|11
|[[Backlash (2009)]]
|April 26, 2009
|[[Providence, Rhode Island]]
|[[Dunkin' Donuts Center]]
|[[John Cena]] (c) vs. [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] in a [[Last Man Standing match]] for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2002–2013)|World Heavyweight Championship]]
|<ref name="B2009"/>
|- style="background: #BBF;"
|12
|[[Backlash (2016)]]
|September 11, 2016
|[[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]], [[Virginia]]
|[[Richmond Coliseum]]
|[[Dean Ambrose]] (c) vs. [[AJ Styles]] for the [[WWE Championship|WWE World Championship]]
|<ref name=Backlash2016/>
|- style="background: #BBF;"
|13
|[[Backlash (2017)]]
|May 21, 2017
|[[Rosemont, Illinois|Rosemont]], [[Illinois]]
|[[Allstate Arena]]
|[[Randy Orton]] (c) vs. [[Jinder Mahal]] for the [[WWE Championship]]
|<ref name="Backlash2017"/>
|-
|14
|[[Backlash (2018)]]
|May 6, 2018
|[[Newark, New Jersey]]
|[[Prudential Center]]
|[[Roman Reigns]] vs. [[Samoa Joe]]
|<ref name=2018event/>
|-
|15
|[[Backlash (2020)]]
|June 14, 2020
|[[Orlando, Florida]]
|[[WWE Performance Center]]
|[[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]] vs. [[Randy Orton]]
|<ref name=2020event/>
|-
|16
|[[WrestleMania Backlash (2021)]]
|May 16, 2021
|[[Tampa, Florida]]
|[[WWE ThunderDome]] at [[Yuengling Center]]
|[[Roman Reigns]] (c) vs. [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]] for the [[WWE Universal Championship]]
|<ref name="WMBL2021">{{cite news|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=WWE Announces WrestleMania Backlash For May|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-wrestlemania-backlash-may|work=Fightful|date=April 11, 2021|access-date=April 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412025430/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-wrestlemania-backlash-may|archive-date=April 12, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|17
|[[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)]]
|May 8, 2022
|[[Providence, Rhode Island]]
|[[Dunkin' Donuts Center]]
|[[Drew McIntyre]] and [[RK-Bro]] ([[Randy Orton]] and [[Matt Riddle|Riddle]]) vs. [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]] ([[Roman Reigns]], [[Jey Uso]], and [[Jimmy Uso]])
|<ref name="WMBL2022"/>
|-
|18
|[[Backlash (2023)]]
|May 6, 2023
|[[San Juan, Puerto Rico]]
|[[Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot]]
|[[Cody Rhodes]] vs. [[Brock Lesnar]]
|<ref name="2023-Backlash-confirmed"/>
|-
|19
|[[Backlash France]]
|May 4, 2024
|[[Décines-Charpieu|Décines-Charpieu, Lyon, France]]
|[[LDLC Arena]]
|[[Cody Rhodes]] (c) vs. [[AJ Styles]] for the [[World championships in WWE|Undisputed WWE Championship]]
|<ref name="2024France"/>
|-
|colspan="7"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) going into the match}}
|}

==See also==
* [[List of WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming supercards]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/ Official Backlash website]

{{WWEPPV|Backlash}}

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[[Category:Recurring events disestablished in 2009]]
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WWE Backlash
WrestleMania Backlash
WWE Backlash logo used as of 2023
PromotionWWE
BrandsRaw
(2002–2009, 2018, 2020–present)
SmackDown
(2002–2003, 2007–2009, 2016–2018, 2020–present)
ECW
(2007–2009)
Other name(s)WrestleMania Backlash (2021–2022)
Backlash France (2024)
First event1999
Event gimmickBacklash of WrestleMania
(1999–2009, 2021–present)

WWE Backlash is a professional wrestling event that is produced by the American company WWE, the world's largest professional wrestling promotion. It is broadcast live and has been available through pay-per-view (PPV) since 1999 and via livestreaming since 2016. Since premiering in 1999, 19 events have been held, with its most recent 19th edition occurring at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu in the Metropolis of Lyon, France on May 4, 2024. With the exception of the events held from 2016 to 2020, the concept of the show is based around the backlash of WWE's flagship event, WrestleMania.

The inaugural Backlash in April 1999 was the company's first monthly PPV held after the discontinuation of the original In Your House shows, which were monthly PPVs held between the promotion's "Big Five" PPVs at the time: Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. The inaugural event had originally been advertised as an In Your House show, but the branding was dropped before the event took place. From its inception until 2009, Backlash held the position as the post-WrestleMania PPV and was held annually in April, with the exception of the 2005 event, which was held in May. After the 2009 event, Backlash was discontinued and replaced by Extreme Rules in 2010, but after seven years, it was reinstated in 2016 and held in September as that year's post-SummerSlam PPV. The events in 2017 and 2018 were then held in May, but were not the post-WrestleMania PPVs. An event was originally scheduled for June 2019 but was canceled and replaced by a one-off event called Stomping Grounds. Backlash then returned in 2020 and was held that June. The 2021 event moved Backlash back to May as the post-WrestleMania 37 PPV, thus the event returned to its original concept with the 2021 and 2022 events titled as WrestleMania Backlash, but the 2023 event reverted to its original name while maintaining the post-WrestleMania theme. In addition to this theme, the 2024 event was titled Backlash France as it was WWE's first PPV and livestreaming event held in France, as well as the first Backlash held outside of North America.

The 2002 event was WWE's first PPV held following the implementation of the original brand extension the month prior. With the brand split in effect, the events in 2002 and 2003 featured wrestlers from both the Raw and SmackDown brands, but from 2004 to 2006, Backlash was held exclusively for the Raw brand. Following WrestleMania 23 in 2007, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued, thus the events from 2007 to 2009 featured wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and ECW, the latter of which was established as a third brand in 2006 but was disbanded in 2010. The brand split itself ended in 2011, but was reintroduced in mid-2016. Backlash was then reinstated as a SmackDown-exclusive PPV that year and was WWE's first brand-exclusive PPV of the second brand split, and it was also SmackDown-exclusive in 2017. Following WrestleMania 34 in 2018, brand-exclusive PPVs were again discontinued, thus the events since have featured both the Raw and SmackDown brands.

History

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From 1995 to 1999, the American professional wrestling company World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) ran a series of monthly pay-per-view (PPV) events titled In Your House, which were held between the promotion's five major PPVs at the time: Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. In April 1999, the WWF phased out the In Your House events to establish permanent names for monthly pay-per-views to be held between these five major events.[1] Backlash was subsequently established to be held after WrestleMania XV, and it took place on April 25, 1999, at the Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island.[2] Early advertising for the inaugural Backlash had featured the "In Your House" branding until it was quietly dropped in the weeks leading up to the pay-per-view. The concept of the pay-per-view was based around the backlash from WWF's flagship event, WrestleMania.[1][3][4]

A second Backlash event was held the following year after WrestleMania 2000, thus establishing Backlash as an annual PPV for the WWF.[5][4][6][7] With the exception of the 2005 event, which was held in May,[8] Backlash was held every April through the 2009 event. Throughout this time, it retained its position as the post-WrestleMania PPV.[4] Following the 2009 event, however, Backlash was discontinued and replaced by Extreme Rules in 2010.[9]

In March 2002, the WWF introduced the brand extension in which the roster was divided between the Raw and SmackDown brands, which is where wrestlers were exclusively assigned to perform.[10] The 2002 Backlash was in turn the promotion's first PPV held following the implementation of the original brand split and it featured wrestlers from both brands.[11][4] The month after the 2002 event, the WWF was renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE, which became an orphaned initialism in 2011).[12][13] While the 2003 event also featured wrestlers from both brands,[14] the 2004 event was held exclusively for the Raw brand[15][16] and continued to be Raw-exclusive up through the 2006 event.[8][17] Following WrestleMania 23 in 2007, WWE discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs,[18] thus the events from 2007 to 2009 featured wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown, and ECW,[19][20][21] which had been established as a third brand in 2006 but was disbanded in 2010,[22][23] and the brand extension itself was dissolved in 2011.[24]

After Backlash was discontinued following the 2009 event, it endured a seven-year hiatus. During this time in February 2014, WWE launched their online streaming service, the WWE Network, and in addition to traditional PPV, the events also became available on the Network.[25] In mid-2016, WWE reintroduced the brand split and also brought back brand-exclusive PPVs.[26] Due to the need for more PPV events, Backlash was reinstated, and the 2016 event was held exclusively for the SmackDown-brand and was WWE's first brand-exclusive PPV of the second brand split. Backlash that year was also held in September after SummerSlam, thus ending its previous tradition of being the post-WrestleMania PPV.[27][28] The 2017 event was moved up to May and was again SmackDown-exclusive.[29][30] While the event was technically SmackDown's first PPV held after WrestleMania 33, none of the matches were backlash from that WrestleMania. Furthermore, the Raw-exclusive PPV, Payback, was held between WrestleMania 33 and Backlash.[31] The 2018 event was originally scheduled to be a Raw-exclusive PPV,[32] but following WrestleMania 34 that year, WWE again discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs, thus events held since have featured wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown.[33] Although the 2018 event was held in May, the Greatest Royal Rumble was held between WrestleMania 34 and Backlash.[34]

In 2019, Backlash was originally scheduled to be held in June, however, it was canceled and replaced by a one-off PPV called Stomping Grounds.[35][36] Backlash then returned in 2020 and was held in June that year. The event was originally scheduled to be held in Kansas City, Missouri,[37] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which began affecting the industry in mid-March that year, WWE had to relocate its programming for Raw and SmackDown to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida with no fans in attendance, although in late May, WWE began using Performance Center trainees to serve as the live audience.[38] The 2020 event was in turn held at the Performance Center and was WWE's first PPV event to be announced after the start of the pandemic.[37]

In August 2020, WWE relocated Raw and SmackDown's events to a bio-secure bubble called the WWE ThunderDome, which was first hosted at Orlando's Amway Center.[39][40] In December, the ThunderDome was relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida,[41] and then in April 2021, it was relocated to the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.[42] The 2021 Backlash was in turn WWE's first PPV held in the ThunderDome at the Yuengling Center. The event was originally scheduled to be held in June,[43] but was moved up to May.[44] This in turn positioned the 2021 event as the first PPV held after WrestleMania 37, thus the event returned to its original concept and was titled "WrestleMania Backlash".[44] The 2021 event was also the first Backlash to livestream on Peacock's WWE Network channel, following the merger of the American version of the WWE Network under Peacock in March that year.[45]

In July 2021, WWE resumed a live touring schedule.[46] On February 11, 2022, WWE announced that the 2022 event would also be held under the "WrestleMania Backlash" name.[47] On March 8, 2023, however, the 2023 event was announced and reverted the event series to its original name of Backlash while maintaining its post-WrestleMania theme. It was also announced to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the first WWE event held in Puerto Rico since New Year's Revolution in 2005, and second event overall.[48]

In 2024, the event was announced to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Lyon commune of Décines-Charpieu, at the LDLC Arena marking WWE's first PPV and livestreaming event held in France, with the event in turn titled Backlash France, subsequently marking the first Backlash held outside of North America.[49]

Events

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Raw-branded event SmackDown-branded event
# Event Date City Venue Main Event Ref.
1 Backlash (1999) April 25, 1999 Providence, Rhode Island Providence Civic Center "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (c) vs. The Rock in a No Holds Barred match for the WWF Championship with Shane McMahon as the special guest referee [2][50][51][52]
2 Backlash (2000) April 30, 2000 Washington, D.C. MCI Center Triple H (c) vs. The Rock for the WWF Championship with Shane McMahon as the special guest referee [53][5][54]
3 Backlash (2001) April 29, 2001 Rosemont, Illinois Allstate Arena The Two Man Power Trip ("Stone Cold" Steve Austin (WWF) and Triple H (Intercontinental)) vs. The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) (Tag Team) in a Winners Take All match for the WWF Championship, WWF Intercontinental Championship, and WWF Tag Team Championship [55][56][57][58]
4 Backlash (2002) April 21, 2002 Kansas City, Missouri Kemper Arena Triple H (c) vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the Undisputed WWF Championship [59][60][61]
5 Backlash (2003) April 27, 2003 Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester Centrum Goldberg vs. The Rock [62][63][64]
6 Backlash (2004) April 18, 2004 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Rexall Place Chris Benoit (c) vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship [65][66][67]
7 Backlash (2005) May 1, 2005 Manchester, New Hampshire Verizon Wireless Arena Batista (c) vs. Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship [68][69][70]
8 Backlash (2006) April 30, 2006 Lexington, Kentucky Rupp Arena John Cena (c) vs. Edge vs. Triple H in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship [71][72][73]
9 Backlash (2007) April 29, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia Philips Arena John Cena (c) vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels in a fatal four-way match for the WWE Championship [74][75][76]
10 Backlash (2008) April 27, 2008 Baltimore, Maryland 1st Mariner Arena Randy Orton (c) vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. John Cena vs. Triple H in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination match for the WWE Championship [77][78][79]
11 Backlash (2009) April 26, 2009 Providence, Rhode Island Dunkin' Donuts Center John Cena (c) vs. Edge in a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Championship [21]
12 Backlash (2016) September 11, 2016 Richmond, Virginia Richmond Coliseum Dean Ambrose (c) vs. AJ Styles for the WWE World Championship [28]
13 Backlash (2017) May 21, 2017 Rosemont, Illinois Allstate Arena Randy Orton (c) vs. Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship [30]
14 Backlash (2018) May 6, 2018 Newark, New Jersey Prudential Center Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe [32]
15 Backlash (2020) June 14, 2020 Orlando, Florida WWE Performance Center Edge vs. Randy Orton [37]
16 WrestleMania Backlash (2021) May 16, 2021 Tampa, Florida WWE ThunderDome at Yuengling Center Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship [44]
17 WrestleMania Backlash (2022) May 8, 2022 Providence, Rhode Island Dunkin' Donuts Center Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Riddle) vs. The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso) [47]
18 Backlash (2023) May 6, 2023 San Juan, Puerto Rico Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar [48]
19 Backlash France May 4, 2024 Décines-Charpieu, Lyon, France LDLC Arena Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles for the Undisputed WWE Championship [49]
(c) – refers to the champion(s) going into the match

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