The good news is that Asuka is still champion. WWE Backlash results, June 14, 2020: Randy Orton outlasts Edge in battle for wrestling superiority. A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. I made up none of this. A rib is a joke in wrestling vernacular in case you don’t know. Scroll below for full results and analysis from Backlash. @AngelGarzaWwe @Zelina_VegaWWE pic.twitter.com/DYcdR3y5YZ, Chalk up the W for @WWEApollo to KICK OFF #WWEBacklash! Jax, for her part, would fight out of submissions and steamroll Asuka. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/bRr1DzIhGD, Herein lies the dilemma for @mikethemiz & @TheRealMorrison with the #UniversalChampionship on the line... #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/nw6rpfZgyl. Backlash is being filmed LIVE from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida with a main event featuring “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever… Throughout the years, WWE veterans and legends, such as Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Rock, Brock Lesnar, and John Cena, have all been a prestigious part of the WWE Backlash pay-per-view. Found inside"Ric Flair is a 16-time World Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Fame inductee. Ric Flair: To Be the Man, cowritten with Keith Elliot Greenberg, chronicles the anguish and exhilaration of Flair's life and career—in painfully honest detail. Found insideThis bumper new edition packs more than 1,100 Superstars into more than 400 exciting pages, making it the perfect reference e-guide for the WWE universe. Soumik Datta. But it was let down in a few ways. ALMOST a picture-perfect sequence for @TheRealMorrison. Lana then comes to the ring and nips up to the ring apron. During the prime stages of Batista's career in WWE, 'The Animal' was engaged in a historic feud against The Undertaker, mostly on the blue brand of SmackDown. Backlash 2020: Orton promises ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’. With that being said, this definitely seems like the perfect time to look back on some of the greatest matches from WWE Backlash history, featuring some of the biggest names in the business from over the years. But again, this was fantastic. Listicle. Randy Orton went low to best Edge in what may have been The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. And the third is the tale of a previously unknown lost tribe of Sith as they rejoin the known galaxy determined to kill Luke Skywalker, destroy all the Jedi, and reinstate the Sith as supreme rulers. Up until the finish, the match was decent. Edge and Randy Orton wrestled for 50 minutes. It began with the four brawling in the parking lot where, after they slammed each other on Braun Strowman's car, they then fled to the backstage area. Modified 11 Jun 2020. Edge and Randy Orton's match at WWE Backlash was promoted as the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. But it’s got us all talking hasn’t it? Despite some massive obstacles placed in their way, Randy Orton and … Randy Orton defeated Edge with a low blow followed by a … Asuka and Nia Jax fought to a double countout, a real bummer, while The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders ended up battling ninjas in the Performance Center carpark. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. "YOU STILL GOT IT!" It unfortunately ended with Edge suffering a triceps injury that put him on the shelf for a few months. Really. Since the first Backlash PPV, it almost became a tradition for WWE to put out hardcore matches on the pay-per-view and over the past decade, the WWE Universe has witnessed some absolute classics under the Backlash banner. Found inside – Page 288this match will improve the quality of the match. Cole asks Heyman if this E8CC—Hardys—Dudleys feud is the greatest three—team feud ever. Heyman agrees. The four then get weapons from the skits they've been doing on Raw -- a bowling ball, a golf club, a piece of meat, so on -- and faceoff, but agree to lay down their weapons. Rating: 2 stars. Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story introduces us to Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, the youngest of four children whose "really conservative upbringing" made him shy and "afraid that people wouldn't like me if I showed who I really ... The match graphic for The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever happening at WWE Backlash. Firstly, obviously, the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever tagline made it hard to watch without an air of incredulity. It opened the match up to a degree of scrutiny that was always going to end up hurting it. Second, WWE added piped-in crowd noise, as Tom Phillips told us they would just before it began. HAPPENED? Adam Copeland on Edge is what the author describes as “a mental picture.” It's also a dream—“one of many”—that he decided to realize while at home convalescing from potential career-ending neck surgery. They end up out in the parking area again where they're accosted by Akira Tozawa and a crew on ninjas. Was it as great as WWE promised? The WWE Backlash pay-per-view is one of the most prestigious PPVs of all time. "YOU STILL GOT IT!" At Backlash 2020, Randy Orton and Edge faced one another in a match that was billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.” While they put on a great show, the hype was way too much to ever live up to. The Rated-R Superstar and The Viper once again collide in a jaw-dropping test of wills, The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. With the use of several foreign objects, The Undertaker dominated 'The Animal', tossing around Batista from one corner of the ring to the other and even leg-dropping him through an announce table. Eventually Hardy hit a surprise Twist of Fate and then a Swanton Bomb, which looked like the end. All six women worked hard in his chaotic match, though it's clear how Banks is head and shoulders above the rest. However, this match is slightly more unique, with WWE questionably billing it as the “Greatest Wrestling Match Ever”. WWE hailed the contest as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," and both Orton and Edge did their best to live up to the hype. John Cena vs Edge from 2009 is a historic Backlash match. It may not have been The Greatest Match Ever, but it was a … Edge and Randy Orton have The Greatest Wrestling Mach Ever and not a lot else happens in The Best and Worst of Backlash 2020. This was The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever™ but, it goes without saying, was not the greatest match ever. 2020 WWE Backlash results, recap, grades: 'The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever' totally delivers WWE Backlash was an up-and-down show, but it closed strong with Edge and Randy Orton While a solid match, putting pressure on two veterans wasn't a great idea. As part of Sunday's WWE Backlash pay-per-view, Edge will face Randy Orton in a match billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever". After a chaotic match, Banks rolled up Bliss for the three count. Found inside"To level up to the pedestal of World Championship Wrestling and end the ratings disparity of the Monday Night Wars, Vince McMahon knew he had to reinvent his business come the dawn of 1997. 10 The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever - Edge Vs. Randy Orton, Backlash 2020 This match was fine, but the psychology behind the ending was counterproductive. From the creators of the official WWE Encyclopedia, WWE 50 gives you the behind-the-scenes knowledge to become the ultimate WWE fan! Learn the Real Story Behind Key Events in WWE History: The split from the National Wrestling Alliance. The Greatest. Scroll below for full results and analysis from Backlash. © 2021 CNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. The story of the match was that it was a scramble, with energetic pinfall attempts and ad-hoc tag team moves throughout. WWE Backlash results, June 14, 2020: Randy Orton outlasts Edge in battle for wrestling superiority . Randy Orton went low to best Edge in what may have been The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. Elsewhere, Drew McIntyre retained the WWE Title after an all-out war with Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman fought off The Miz & John Morrison to remain ... The following week, The Rated R-Superstar emphatically accepted the proposal and was ready to make history with a win. This was maybe the strangest and definitely the least fun, though it had its moments. Wrestling historian Matt Charlton puts each major champion in context, capturing their likeness and telling their story. https://t.co/zsycDlf5WD. WWE hailed the contest as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," and both Orton and Edge did their best to live up to the hype. Bischoff, one of the most controversial figures in the world of wrestling, takes a no-holds-barred look at his career and life. And of course, Edge and Orton didn't live up to that tagline. Found inside – Page 109Drink as the greatest English vice is mentioned explicitly in William fitz ... St James's Day – tensions spilt over during a wrestling match between the ... In HARDCORE DIARIES Mick Foley will take fans right inside a hardcore match, vividly recreating his experiences, and revealing how mentally and physically preparing for this extremely challenging sport has helped him become the legend he is ... NIIIIIIIIIIIAAANIIIIIIIIIIIAAANIIIIIIIIIIIAAA#WWEBacklash @NiaJaxWWE pic.twitter.com/BMOtnSvO99, NOW | The action spilled outside the ring during the #WWERaw Women's Championship Match between @WWEAsuka & @NiaJaxWWE at #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/VTC026iJtu, A parting gift for @NiaJaxWWE...#WWERaw @WWEAsuka pic.twitter.com/UzS1azu8No. The pair usually competed against each other for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Backlash 2007 was no different. On the other, it made everything feel so artificial and forced. While WWE decided to scrap the PPV after 2009, Backlash made its comeback in 2016, as the first-ever SmackDown exclusive pay-per-view following the newly reinstated brand extension. It now looks like McIntyre, the hero, only won because Lashley got distracted. The two integrated finishers and moves from legends, from Edge hitting Eddie Guerrero's Three Amigos, Orton nailing a pedigree and Edge using a Rock Bottom. How come he needs a lucky distraction to get a win over Bobby Lashley? Found inside – Page 139IN YOUR HOUSE: CANADIAN STAMPEDE 1997 BACKLASH 2001 Although the event included a WWE Title Match between Undertaker and Vader and a battle between Triple H ... The inaugural Backlash event was held in 1999 and was the first PPV in the aftermath of the historic WrestleMania XV. This pairing was a union of two top stars, as Edge and Orton have both reigned as the world champion several times throughout their careers. Not good. Eventually, they would come to show girls everywhere that they can do anything. The Bellas may be identical twins—but as individuals, they have proven themselves Incomparable. Only in WWE can a “wrestling match” be a special stipulation for a wrestling match.. Explore movies, games, superheroes and more with CNET Culture. In one sense, it was nice to hear the ambiance of a stadium audience. The name choice as a gimmick was a bad idea. Drew McIntyre defeated Bobby Lashley with a Claymore Kick. It is the other side of the sport, the side beyond the lights, the side under the mat, where the real stories rest, hidden from the cameras, hidden from the fans and known to only those who live it each day. Backlash, promoted by the WWE as “The Greatest Match Ever,” is immensely important to both performers as a rare second chance to deliver upon what they … #WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/6Ioq66kOyP, PEDIGREE from @RandyOrton!ROCK BOTTOM from @EdgeRatedR!Nothin' but the Greatest Wrestling Moves Ever for the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.#WWEBacklash @TheRock @TripleH pic.twitter.com/apxlDyWMxd, #TheViper @RandyOrton is ending this match the same way he started it.What does this mean for @EdgeRatedR?#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/zimSYiaUyr. The two roused themselves up and Asuka hit Jax with a high kick -- just as the referee counted 10. 5 Greatest matches in WWE Backlash history. Backlash also gives us a few championship matches, with Bobby Lashley challenging Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman defending in a handicap match. You can't complain too much though, because it was still an excellent one. The main event of tonight’s WWE Backlash pay-per-view saw Randy Orton defeat WWE Hall of Famer Edge by pinfall. Again, I cannot stress this enough. Huge points to this match for not making the tag team look super weak. Found inside – Page 1Aug 2 , 2004 PO Box 1228 , Campbell , CA 95009-1228 August 2 , 2004 After the first 60:00 singles match on live U.S. TV in 23 years , and the first ever to ... The finish to the match saw the two men contest out a draw but that doesn't change the fact that the match itself remains an all-time classic. OK, to get the good stuff out of the way. Ric Flair predicts Randy Orton will defeat Edge at WWE Backlash. Ultimately, Orton scored the W when, as Edge had a head-and-arm choke locked in, Orton got a low blow and then brought out the punt kick to knock Edge out. It was Randy Orton's best match in yonks, probably since his 2011 fued with Christian. Unbeatable. #WWEBacklash @EdgeRatedR pic.twitter.com/iKg9FXdoBL, We've approached @RicFlairNatrBoy vs. @REALSteamboat territory...WOOOOO! Sheamus took the overwhelming majority of the bout, laying an extensive beatdown on ol' Jeff. Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass from Coterie Classics All Coterie Classics have been formatted for ereaders and devices and include a bonus link to the free audio book. “I have observed ... The bad news is that the ending was lackluster. While Money in the Bank slid in between WrestleMania 36 and Backlash in 2020, there was still one major score to settle -- the presupposed "Greatest Match Ever" between Edge and Randy Orton. On the outside, Hardy tried to jump off the barricade onto Sheamus but was hit by a Brogue Kick. Edge eventually made his return at the WWE Royal Rumble last Sunday, and he won the battle royal. It opened the match up to a degree of scrutiny that was always going to end up hurting it. THE VIKING PROFITS.#WWEBacklash @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins @Erik_WWE @Ivar_WWE pic.twitter.com/vltiAtv9a1, #VikingProfits ... now might be the time to RUN. Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman will both defend their titles too. Hollywood Hulk Hogan. It's the real deal, brother. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. Incomparable.#WWEBacklash @SashaBanksWWE @itsBayleyWWE pic.twitter.com/xkRox3iGkS. The pair had developed quite the chemistry with each other and at Backlash 2007, the veteran duo delivered a classic/intense brawl. TV is never short of bad ideas, as demonstrated in a guide to one hundred of television's most memorable blunders and bloopers, arranged in a count-down format and including information on each incident that seeks to answer the question of ... When his "YES!" chant becomes a full-fledged movement, his career skyrockets. This book chronicles all the hard work, values, influences, unique life choices and more leading to his watershed week at WrestleMania 30. So WWE’s decision to market the upcoming Edge vs Randy Orton match at Backlash as “the greatest wrestling match ever” doesn’t pass the smell test. Not great. "YOU STILL GOT IT!" Found inside – Page 183Miz has held Backlash, September 11, 2016: The next really significant encounter ... biggest loser pepper spray attack, Dolph Ziggler put I've ever seen. The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. After the double count out, Asuka hit a flying hip attack on Jax to leave her laying. Firstly, obviously, the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever tagline made it hard to watch without an air of incredulity. Discuss: WWE Backlash 2020: Results, 'Greatest Wresting Match Ever,' ratings and full recap, FTC investigates McDonald's McFlurry machines, Facebook AI puts 'primates' label on video of Black men, firm calls 'unacceptable' error. Sheamus beat the hell out of Jeff Hardy in this match, and ended up getting the win following a Brogue Kick. That said, The IIconics have improved a lot and, though there was some clunkiness that's hard to avoid in a match with six people, there were no noticeable botches or slip ups throughout the bout. Naitch has spoken. Backlash was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brand divisions.It was broadcast on June 14, 2020 with all the matches taking place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.While the majority of the event aired live, the main event match between Edge and Randy Orton was pre-recorded on June 7. Tozawa then brings out a 7-foot tall ninja, so the four flee. Hailed on publication in Australia as Richard Flanagan's greatest novel yet, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams is a rising ember storm illuminating what remains when the inferno beckons: one part elegy, one part dream, one part hope. … It also feels inconsistent. Like like the Universal Championship match,however, it was hurt because it was difficult to accept Lashley as a real challenger. How could they? Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Justin Barrasso WWE promised “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” at Backlash. WWE's Backlash pay-per-view had two world championship bouts, but the show was really about one match: Edge versus Randy Orton. Edge vs. Randy Orton -- The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever: photos. Backlash 2020 had one of the more bizarre builds in WWE PPV history, with the show openly being advertised that Edge vs Randy Orton was going to be the “Greatest Wrestling Match Ever… After 32 years, Montreal will soon lose its professional baseball team. In a recent interview, Edge explained how he was quite excited for this second encounter because he wanted to wrestle. Found insidehe'd never ever ever ever get another title match, unless he happened to win ... This, by the way, was clearly the greatest moment of my wrestling fandom, ... WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. But, enough about the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/opqUw9Dn1M. Orton laid down a challenge for a true test of grappling skills in what he coined The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever, but Raw went off the air before Edge could respond. Delivered Tuesdays and Fridays. Found insideThey share their joy at being recruited into the independent California wrestling circuit and the work it took to finally make it professionally, and speak frankly about what it means to have the support of millions of fans cheering their ... With a new afterword, this is the definitive book about the history of pro wrestling. “Reading this excellent behind-the-scenes look at wrestling promoter McMahon . . . is almost as entertaining and shocking as watching the most extreme ... But, though there were certainly slow spots, that time was ultimately well spent. After a competitive match, Lashley hit a spear on McIntyre for a two count. In an interview with ViBe and Wrestling, Edge described his mindset going into his match with Orton at WWE Backlash and his overall experience in the bout. The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever: Edge vs. Randy Orton (WWE) Edge vs. Randy Orton in the Greatest Wrestling Match Ever at WWE Backlash First … Edge. Off the distraction, McIntyre scored the Claymore and victory. They then all work together, as The Viking Profits, and fight waves of ninjas, kung-fu movie style. -- Batista is his own harshest critic. He explains his early limitations as a wrestler and the work he has done to overcome them. This took their personal rivalry to the next stage where Orton challenged the Rated-R superstar for a true test of … Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 4:52 PM by Nomso Obiajuru. Strowman then chokeslammed Miz and powerslammed Morrison to retain the championship. Before their heated rivalry, Edge and Orton once teamed together as Rated-RKO. WWE Backlash's 'Greatest Wrestling Match Ever' Branding Did A Disservice To Edge And Randy Orton. Elsewhere, both Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre successfully defended their world championships. A PRE-EMPTIVE FULL NELSON IS LOCKED IN on @DMcIntyreWWE!#WWEBacklash @fightbobby pic.twitter.com/QPKfogo1M1, All our #NorthernLightsSuplex stans, please stand up.#WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/hY83B6167N, SHADES OF @RealKurtAngle!#WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @fightbobby pic.twitter.com/Zn7fTgGvLC. To some it … The match was billed as “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” by WWE and featured different camera angles, plus piped in crowd noise. Does anyone NOT realise that WWE’s ‘The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever’ tagline for this weekend’s Edge vs Randy Orton match at Backlash is totally tongue-in-cheek? BREAKING: @EdgeRatedR suffered a torn triceps as a result of injuries sustained during The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.Edge has undergone successful surgery and is currently rehabbing at home.https://t.co/QNI7wmtnOM. The hubris that has become synonymous with WWE programming made wrestling fans groan and made critics salivate in anticipation of the (no pun intended) backlash. As a result, Edge was out of action for over seven months, so his incredible comeback was put on hold. WWE Backlash 2020! Edge tore his triceps in "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" after the nearly 45-minute long bout. At WWE Backlash, Randy Orton and Edge will find themselves in an impossible situation as WWE has spent weeks promoting their WrestleMania 36 rematch as the “greatest wrestling match ever.” Backlash 1999 was headlined by newly crowned WWF Champion, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin who successfully defended the title against former champion The Rock in a No Holds Barred Match. JUST. Found insideHis greatest singles claim to fame came at SummerSlam in 1992, ... Smith also earned the distinction of becoming the WWE's first-ever European Champion back ... Randy Orton and Edge will continue their vicious feud from WrestleMania 36 into a match billed by WWE as ‘The Greatest Match of All-Time’ at Backlash on Monday. Found inside – Page 119Final Rating: *3⁄4 The backstage attack that took Nathan Jones out of action, and various post match comments are next on the docket, before a feature ... Edge reportedly suffered a serious injury during the epic showdown. Found insideThe surprising story of how wrestling superstar Glenn "Kane" Jacobs beat all the odds to become the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Edge stated that when he recovered, he would seek revenge on Orton. It was literally billed as The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever which, as far as promises go, is about as close to impossible to live up to you can get. "YOU STILL GOT IT!" Buy Wrestling Heat here: http://www.wrestletalkbooks.comWas Randy Orton Vs. The celebrated civil rights leader outlines the trends in the African American struggle during the sixties, and pleads for peaceful coexistence between the African American and white communities. There were three women in the ring at any time, one from each team. The problem? Apollo Crews retained the US Championship by defeating Andrade. Found insideThe 20 Greatest Wrestling Rivalries of the Last Tw Jeremy Roberts. The Rock rebounded. Fifteen minutes into the match, with Austin down in the corner, ... Randy Orton vs Edge in The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever. This was The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever™ but, it goes without saying, was not the greatest match ever. Asuka went for submission after submission to neutralize Jax's size advantage. That would be acceptable if the payoff was something worthy, but what are the odds the Lashley-Lana storyline ends up being more important than the credibility of Raw's current top star? This was a fantastic match. Really. Found inside – Page 271... I really don't have much in my plus column since the Backlash match with Orton. ... I will portray Funk as the greatest and toughest wrestler I ever saw ... Edge elaborated he pushed himself to the limit during that match to make it an even better bout. The match was a little sloppy and points, but mostly good up until the weak finish. 0. Will @EdgeRatedR vs. @RandyOrton at #WWEBacklash be THE greatest wrestling match ever? (Literally old, Michael Cole noted how Hardy is getting old and can't recover like he used to -- which is a weird thing to say.) 4. It goes without saying that this would have been better in front of a real crowd, but it also probably would have been better in front of the NXT wrestlers that have formed makeshift crowds for the past few weeks. Second, WWE added piped-in crowd noise, as Tom Phillips told us they would just before it began. Even the Viper had to admit that the better man won at Mania but with one major caveat: that the better wrestler didn’t. Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross and The IIconics in a triple-threat match to open the show. The Raw Tag Team Championship match was the cinematic segment of the night, of the same ilk as the Undetaker versus AJ Styles at WrestleMania and The Money in the Bank race to the top from last month's pay-per-view. "@FightOwensFight offers top-notch commentary as @WWEApollo defends his #USTitle against @AndradeCienWWE on the #WWEBacklash Kickoff! Surprising no one, the match was let down by its hyperbolic marketing. Found inside – Page 81This is a really, really good match, but the finish has to lose it some points. ... From around 2012, WWE got into a habit ... 81 WWF247 Backlash 2000. I can’t stop laughing at that picture. "Slap him in the chest! Click here for more. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. That fight that @JEFFHARDYBRAND put up tonight, though... #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/u5awRr1mhk, Score a victory for the FELLAAAAAAAAAAA tonight. Hardy would mount brief comebacks before being cut right off by Seamus. Asuka put an armbar on Nia Jax on the outside, leading to Jax powering out by slamming Asuka in the barricade. WWE Backlash Results – The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever, Universal Title Handicap Match, More By Marc Middleton | June 14, 2020 Welcome to our WrestlingINC.com Live WWE Backlash … pic.twitter.com/l6IKxTbdMx. The next night on WWE RAW, Orton and Edge put an end to their rivalry once and for all in a singles match. The Greatest. Edge went on to mention some great matches in wrestling history. “If I were to look at it on paper and go right, first proper wrestling match back in nine and a half years and they want to bill it as the greatest wrestling match ever … I mean, that’s pretty pressure filled. WWE Backlash: Edge suffers injury during 'greatest wrestling match ever' against Orton.