Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted May 6, 2018 Awards Moderator Share Posted May 6, 2018 Backlash is tonight, I think, retaking its rightful place as ‘the one after WrestleMania’ instead of when they had it in September or something. The card looks alright. From what I can remember there’s: Roman Reigns vs Samoa Joe AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura in a No DQ Match Daniel Bryan vs Big Cass Randy Orton vs Jeff Hardy for the US Title Lashley & Strowman vs some opponents I can’t recall The Miz vs Seth Rollins for the IC Title Charlotte vs Carmella for the SD Women’s Title and some other stuff. Anyone particularly looking forward to tonight’s show? Those of you who don’t work Bank Holidays will be able to watch at your leisure tomorrow, which will be nice. But in case tonight’s card doesn’t wow you, a question: what are the best Backlash shows and Backlash matches? It’s one that’s been around for a while - if I were to do a Backlash Greatest Hits on the Network, what should I watch? Looking at the card, 2002 seems like it’s got some appeal - Tajiri vs Kidman, Guerrero vs RVD, Angle vs Edge and Lesnar’s debut is a pretty good undercard. NOT INCLUDING 2000 BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT WAS OBJECTIVELY THE BEST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted May 6, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted May 6, 2018 Rhyno vs Raven for the hardcore title in 2001 is always worth a revisit. Orton vs Foley from 2004 is an obvious choice. The 4-way from 2007 with Cena vs Michaels vs Orton vs Edge was quality from memory, unless I'm mixing it up with something else. And Jericho vs Steamboat from 2009 just because it's Jericho vs Steamboat and it was actually way better than it had any right to be considering Steamboat's age and time out of the ring. And I can't remember it that well but looking at the card for Backlash in 1999, it might be worth another look. It's got Austin vs Rock, Undertaker vs Ken Shamrock and Triple H vs X Pac on top. Remember loving the Mankind vs Big Show boiler room brawl off that one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Backlash 2001 was the first PPV I ever taped off Channel 4, so as such it holds fond memories. Raven vs. Rhyno with the GORE! into the shopping cart was a great midcard match, I quite liked the Ultimate Submission match (although wouldn't revisit now) and Shane vs. Big Show had a mega bump that I also enjoyed. Shame the main event 'Winner Take All' match was so turgid really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted May 6, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted May 6, 2018 Backlash 2008 was decent. Had the Shawn Michaels vs Batista match with Jericho as the special ref. That’s what really kicked off the Jericho and Michaels feud. 2009 was also a solid show. Had good matches like Christian vs Jack Swagger, Jericho vs Steamboat, the Hardy’s in an I Quit match and the really good last man standing match between Cena and Edge. I can’t remember if Legacy vs Triple H, Shane McMahon and Batista from that show was any good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Kennedy Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Although I haven’t watched them for ages, I seem to remember really enjoying Angle vs. Benoit and Austin and Triple H against Kane and Taker in 2001. Orton vs. Foley is another that comes to mind from 2004. I love the spot with the pins, nobody thought it was going to be Orton taking that bump but he did, and both his selling and Lawler’s scream when he did was fantastic. Triple threat rematch from WM XX also in 2004 was great. Angle vs Edge from 2002 Honourable mention to Rock vs. Goldberg just because it was Rock vs Goldberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitsky's back acne Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 43 minutes ago, Mr Kennedy said: Orton vs. Foley is another that comes to mind from 2004. I love the spot with the pins, nobody thought it was going to be Orton taking that bump but he did, and both his selling and Lawler’s scream when he did was fantastic. I'm sure Foley said in one of his books that Orton wasn't selling after he landed on the tacks. It was something along the lines of 'He agreed to do it but probably regretted it straight after he landed'. A fantastic match nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted May 6, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted May 6, 2018 I honestly couldn't tell you a single Backlash match that took place after the Benoit/HBK/HHH rematch. The defining Backlash moment for me is Shane in 2001. To this day the most impressive bump I've seen, including his Hell in a Cell ones. If someone says Backlash I think of that match and the giant swinging blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Daaaaaad! said: Backlash 2001 was the first PPV I ever taped off Channel 4, so as such it holds fond memories. Raven vs. Rhyno with the GORE! into the shopping cart was a great midcard match, I quite liked the Ultimate Submission match (although wouldn't revisit now) and Shane vs. Big Show had a mega bump that I also enjoyed. Shame the main event 'Winner Take All' match was so turgid really. I enjoyed the main event but I suspected this might be the consensus as I don't hear this match talked about much. Good event anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-Carr_92 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 3 hours ago, FelatioLips said: I honestly couldn't tell you a single Backlash match that took place after the Benoit/HBK/HHH rematch. The defining Backlash moment for me is Shane in 2001. To this day the most impressive bump I've seen, including his Hell in a Cell ones. If someone says Backlash I think of that match and the giant swinging blades. That was one of my all time favourite PPV stage setups. Was my main go to arena on WWE SmackDown! Shut Your Mouth. Looked so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 On paper tonights card looks decent, when they decided to co-brand the events again my main worry was that they would try and get every bugger on the card ala mania, so quite refreshing to see a standard 8/9 match card with matches that make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 When they were running the individual brand PPVs, they tended to run a house show with other brands crew. Now that they’re cobranded PPVs, are they going to run a house show made up of the folks who haven’t made the card here? Or are they just sacking it off completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DootDootDoot Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I still feel like they're in the post Mania malaise here...odd Raw vs Smackdown matches and I don't feel any excitement barring the Styles/Nakamura match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love-Wilcox Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Rhyno vs Raven I n 2001 is IMO the greatest Hardcore Title match in history and one of the greatest <10 minute matches of all time. God I really love that match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted May 7, 2018 Paid Members Share Posted May 7, 2018 Awesome opener, but the rest of this show was garbage. The crowd shot they accidentally aired just as Roman won, of apathetic families grabbing their coats and leaving, summed it up perfectly. With that combined roster, there’s no excuse for a show this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidParis Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 My thoughts this morning.... “I wonder if I should resubscribe to the network and watch Backlash?” Checks results. “AJ v Nakakura ends when neither men can stand after kicking each other in the dick.” “Nope” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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