Following the events of WrestleMania, tonight comes the Backlash. In Part 1, AJ Styles faces Ricochet in a dream match, and new champions Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Tommaso Ciampa and Becky Lynch put their titles on the line. The Grandest Stage of Them All was an ending to a tale, but there is always more to the story. Tonight, a new chapter begins.
And now, Raw and SmackDown present........................Backlash!
And now, Raw and SmackDown present........................Backlash!
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Backlash
April 29th, 2018
Location: Dallas, TX
Official Backlash Theme Song- "Fire"- Barns Courtney
AJ Styles(c) vs Ricochet- Intercontinental Championship Match
True to his word, AJ Styles was alone in this match, as these two men settled things one on one. It was Ricochet that was able to connect on all his biggest moves, getting several near falls, including off of a double rotation moonsault. But Styles had a gameplan, and took out the right leg of Ricochet using the Calf Crusher. Unable to fly, a hobbled Ricochet tried to rally, but fell prey to a chop block, and then the Styles Clash to end his night.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: AJ Styles
Tommaso Ciampa(c) vs Kassius Ohno- United States Championship Match
Leaving nothing to chance, Tommaso Ciampa jumped Kassius Ohno before the bell could ring, busting Ohno open with the United States Championship. The Knockout Artist still wanted to fight, but it was obvious he was in no condition to compete. Despite being at a disadvantage, Ohno could still overpower Ciampa, and nearly managed to connect with his devastating discus elbow. But Ciampa got out of the way, and delivered a low blow that the official didn't notice, putting the challenger away with multiple running punts to the skull.
Winner and still United States Champion: Tommaso Ciampa
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn(c) vs The Usos- SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
Owens and Zayn showed a new side of themselves as a tag team, more willing to play dirty and isolate each member of The Usos. This new strategy was a huge success, as the challengers couldn't hit most of their patented double team offense. Down the stretch, Sami Zayn made the ultimate sacrifice, shoving legal man Kevin Owens out of the way to take a superkick from Jey Uso. Jey was stunned, and Owens reacted quicker, hitting the pop-up powerbomb to retain the titles.
Winners and still SmackDown Tag Team Champions: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Becky Lynch(c) vs Alexa Bliss- Raw Women's Championship Match
Alexa Bliss has a mean streak that Becky Lynch simply doesn't possess, and it seemed like it would make the difference in this championship match. But Becky was patient, and kept her cool, working on the left arm of Bliss and waiting for her opening. Alexa got a near fall off her snap DDT, but unlike the champion, she did not keep her cool, yelling at the official. A second DDT was countered, and Becky took her chance, locking in the Dis-arm-her! With all the torque on the already injured arm, Bliss had no choice but to tap, as Becky Lynch remains the woman to beat on Raw.
Winner and still Raw Women's Champion: Becky Lynch
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