Guest goodhelmet Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship Triple H vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan No. 1 Contenders Match Special referee: Ric Flair Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Undertaker Edge vs. Kurt Angle Cruiserweight Championship Kidman vs. Tajiri (with Torrie) Intercontinental Championship Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero Women's Championship Jazz vs. Trish Stratus Tag Team Championship Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven "The Next Big Thing" makes his in-ring debut Brock Lesnar vs. Matt Hardy Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall OK, I have a bad feeling there are not going to be alot of happy smarks out there. 1wrestling and meltzer say they are rumoured to have 1 or more 2 matches added. Unfortunately, I believe that matches like Eddy-RVD and Tajiri-Kidman will not get the time they deserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dangerous A Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I think that the undisputed and #1 contenders matches will only be around 12-17 minutes. The 2 matches the smarks want 15-20 minutes for are Tajiri/Kidman and RVD/Eddy, but they will probrably get closer to 8-10 minutes per. Vince hasn't shown me or anyone else that he is serious about cruisers and won't give Tajiri/Kidman the 12-15 minutes they need to really get themselves and the match over. He'll probrably fill that time with him and Stacy Kiebler oversexual innuendo and hijinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Edwin MacPhisto Report post Posted April 17, 2002 So does this mean that the WWF isn't going to try to separate PPVs after all? Or do you think this is a one-time deal of a mixed card? I know there's no cross-promotional matches, but I thought it was going to be one show or the other. Then again, I don't think a purely Raw or purely Smackdown show would sell much, sooo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Hey guys when I talked to Goldberg the other day he told me he was gonna meet with Vince to see if Goldberg could do a run in a match! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chirs3 Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I think all PPV shows will have some SD matches and some Raw, and the five biggies will have cross matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dangerous A Report post Posted April 17, 2002 In a good world, they would alternate months for the ppv slot ie May-smackdown ppv, June-raw ppv, and so forth. The way they have it is ok with me for now though. However I WILL NOT PLUNK DOWN GOOD MONEY FOR 2 WWF PPV'S A MONTH!!!! I'll have to get a desrambler before I go that sick route. Honestly, how can anyone want to see 2 wwf ppv's a month? It's overkill. A costly overkill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AM The Kid Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Hey guys when I talked to Goldberg the other day he told me he was gonna meet with Vince to see if Goldberg could do a run in a match! ...........that was me rolling my eyes. HA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Hey guys when I talked to Goldberg the other day he told me he was gonna meet with Vince to see if Goldberg could do a run in a match! ....Is he gonna hit someone with his cast? It'd probably be more work than he's ever done before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kinetic Report post Posted April 17, 2002 On paper, the card doesn't even look that bad. The main event is going to suck, granted. But there are plenty of other good matches to make up for it. I predict that it'll at least be better than "WrestleMania." Prove me wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 ....Is he gonna hit someone with his cast? It'd probably be more work than he's ever done before. No he said he was coming in during the main event and then SPEAR to Hogan then SPEAR to HHH then Jericho comes out and SPEAR and the Angle then SPEAR then Jericho and Angle get up and SPEAR then Benoit comes in making his return and german suplex's GOLDBERG for a 0 count then GOLDBERG gets up and then SPEAR then he pins HHH and is the champ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I'm really looking forward to this Sunday's Backlash. All the matches have been hyped enough (with exception to the Cruiserweight match and maybe the Tag Title match) to pull off a great Pay-Per-View. I think this Sunday, the WWF are going to surprise a lot of people with this show and finally prove that this is the turn around event. Only good things can happen after this. Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship Triple H vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan Could be a surprising match between the two. I'm crossing my fingers for a nWo run-in. HHH does the much needed heel turn that we all long for, and builds Hogan as an even stronger face. No. 1 Contenders Match Special Referee: Ric Flair Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Undertaker I'm actually looking forward to this match as well. As a matter of fact, its probably the first time I can say that about an Austin/'Taker encounter. Good build up, and the workrate might be on the level. I expect to see Austin go over. Edge vs. Kurt Angle Another great feud that has been built properly. These two are great wrestlers and should pull off a decent match. I'm expecting a DQ finish or a tainted victory by Angle, which keeps the feud going into Judgment Day. Cruiserweight Championship Kidman vs. Tajiri (with Torrie) I think that this match will be given the right amount of time and attention it deserves(which I know a lot of you think it will not) to get themselves and the start of the new Cruiserweight division over. I see Torrie leave the 'abusive' Tajiri, and helps Kidman retain. Intercontinental Championship Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero Latinnnnno Heat! I know we're all expecting a lot from this one. RVD and Eddie, how can we go wrong? We can't. I am predicting a showstealer. Women's Championship Jazz vs. Trish Stratus For the love of god, get the title off of Jazz. She is horrible. I wouldn't mind, but she isn't even as good as people say she is. I hope and pray for Trish to win, so she can move on to feud with Molly(my new fav) for the title. Tag Team Championship Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven Meh. Blow off match. Whatta you expect anyways, its Al & Maven vs. the 'stylish' duo. Billy and Chuck retain, perhaps with help from Rico. "The Next Big Thing" makes his in-ring debut! Brock Lesnar vs. Matt Hardy All I have to say is: BROCK! Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall I'm not expecting too much from this, so anything that is half good will be a plus in my eyes. Hall may very well go over, but I won't be surprised to see the Big Texan get a much needed(and deserving) PPV singles win. So, thats it. My piece on this Sunday. I'm thinking it will be a great show.....*knock on wood* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship Triple H vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan Could be a surprising match between the two. I'm crossing my fingers for a nWo run-in. Don't have to cross your fingers cause GOLDBERG is running and SPEARING people like I said before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smeghead Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Just spearing? No Jackhammer? Don't tell me he already forgot how to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Edge vs. Kurt Angle Another great feud that has been built properly. These two are great wrestlers and should pull off a decent match. I'm expecting a DQ finish or a tainted victory by Angle, which keeps the feud going into Judgment Day. You are TRYING to make me lose my cool, aren't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kahran Ramsus Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship Triple H vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan Crap. No. 1 Contenders Match Special referee: Ric Flair Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Undertaker Seen it, wasn't any good then, and now Austin is not motivated so it will be worse. Edge vs. Kurt Angle Best match of show, and most likely of the undercard to be given a lot of time. Angle can carry pratically anyone. There is no reason that this shouldn't be better than Storm/Edge from Summerslam. Cruiserweight Championship Kidman vs. Tajiri (with Torrie) They'll be lucky to get 5 minutes, and it will likely be a screwjob finish with Torrie involved. Plus, Tajiri is overrated, and Kidman proved in WCW that he isn't that great at carrying lesser workers. Intercontinental Championship Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero This could be fantastic if both Guerrero and RVD are on, but if they are both doped up and in spot-blowing mode, this could be as ugly than the main event. This is the match that will likely determine whether Backlash is a good show or not. Women's Championship Jazz vs. Trish Stratus Should be alright. Won't be given enough time to be a great match, but it will be decent provided interference is limited. Tag Team Championship Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven The match will be brutal, but it should at least be somewhat entertaining as far as the characters are concerned. "The Next Big Thing" makes his in-ring debut Brock Lesnar vs. Matt Hardy Anything other than a Brock squash is bad news. If he crushes Lita too, my enjoyment will increase tenfold. Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall Well, its better than Test vs. Mark Henry, but we are still looking at a possible negative star match here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I will shock EVERYONE by being optomistic about this Sundays ppv. Lets face it...there hasn't really been a blow away match this year. Whats the WWF MOTY? Jericho vs. Rock from Rumble? Certainly nothing form No Way Out. And I enjoyed WrestleMania...and Rock vs. Hogan was the hottest crowd I've ever seen...but its not a MOTYC IMO. But at Backlash we get 3 chances at greatness. 1. RVD vs. Eddy Duh. If the have chemistry together this should be the MOTY so far in the WWF. RVD matches have been getting more time on Raw (7 min. vs. Booker, 9 min. vs. Taker) and that should translate into 15-20 minutes on ppv (you'd think). If they mesh...it WILL rock. I love Eddy and RVD. This is my most anticipated match in a LONG time. 2. Angle vs. Edge Angle is great. Edge is decent to pretty darn good depending on the night. I think that Storm vs. Edge was a GREAT match last year at Summerslam...and Angle is better than Storm...so my hopes are high. 3. Tajiri vs. Kidman If they give it anywhere near 12 + minutes...lookout. This could get fun. So those 3 matches are worth looking forward to IMO. and three matches to look forward to about equals the total from the previous 3 ppvs I was looking forward too...so good for us. As far as the other stuff (aside from the ME) go: No. 1 Contenders Match Special referee: Ric Flair Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Undertaker Lets not kid ourselves...we've seen this before...SEVERAL times. Flair is a terrible ref (see RVD vs. Jericho on Raw) but Taker has been impressing me lately. I haven't hated a Taker match since the death of the Invasion angle. (vs. RVD at Vengeance, getting eliminated by Maven at Rumble, vs. Rock at No Way Out, vs. Flair at Mania, vs. RVD on Raw) I'll give the man his due. And Austin has to be more motivated now...right? If they put up the effort for the 15 minutes they get...well... Women's Championship Jazz vs. Trish Stratus Very much looking forward to it. Womens matches have ruled of late. This should be no different. Tag Team Championship Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven Don't care now..won't care then. I'l root for Maven and Snow...and an eventual Maven heel turn...I don't know why. "The Next Big Thing" makes his in-ring debut Brock Lesnar vs. Matt Hardy I like Lesner...I hate Hardy...Lesner will squash Hardy....I like it. Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall Ugh..just ugh. Will suck. no 2 ways around it. and as for the Main Event: HHH vs. Hogan. Well the WWF finally did it. For one night only I am rooting for Hogan. Damn Vince for putting me in this position. Go Hogan. Win the belt. I know you wont...but maybe HHH will FINALLY turn heel. Maybe some good will come from it. I'll enjoy seeing HHH get booed...and will join in. Match could be interesting... So they get my money. But what else is new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I think a few Backlash matches have potential if given the proper time. It will probably be disappointing overall, though, as they will give too much attention and time to matches that don't deserve it and not enough to those that do. Angle can carry Edge, but the match will likely be tainted by a screwjob ending. Tajiri/Kidman likely won't get enough time and may focus too much on Torrie(who knows though, maybe the WWF will surprise me). RVD/Guerrero, I think, may be the one where everything falls into place. I just hope that I don't get my hopes too high and then am let down. Both guys definitely have what it takes, let's just see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Angle can carry Edge, but the match will likely be tainted by a screwjob ending. Staying calm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goodhelmet Report post Posted April 17, 2002 As I mentioned in a previous thread, I hope the crowd just completely turns on HHH (both of them) ala Booker-Buff. Then maybe Vince will get his head out of his ass and push new talent!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tony149 Report post Posted April 17, 2002 I'm going to say Flair costs Austin the match. They'll do something where Flair takes a "ref bump", gets up with his back turned against the action, then SCSA/Taker do the same bit that happened on Raw instead they switch roles. Austin goes to punch UT, UT ducks, Flair turns around and gets a right hand to the face. Flair thinks Austin did it on purpose. When Austin goes for the Stunner on Taker, Flair kicks him in the balls. Chokeslam finishes off Austin. UT wins. Flair goes heel. I can't see a face vs. "face" match up at Judgment Day. We'll either get HHH/Taker or Hogan/Taker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Undertaker's been motivated lately, Austin should be motivated considering he gets someone he likes working with and gets a future program he wants (Flair/Austin).That should be enough incentive to get a decent match. HHH is obviously going to have to play heel Sunday, or at least work the majority of the match. Hopefully that means he comes more motivated to bring a stronger moveset than he's used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Hopefully that means he comes more motivated to bring a stronger moveset than he's used. Oh, Yes. I agree, SuperMod Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Austin3164life Report post Posted April 17, 2002 The Main Event should be slow, lethargic, and all around piss poor. Austin vs. Undertaker has been pretty much overused, but if Undertaker tries his all and Austin contents with carrying him, it can be entertaining. Kidman against Tajiri sounds lucrative on paper, let's see if they get the time needed to make it good. Like Kahran Ramsus said, if Eddy and RVD get the time needed (and if they are sober), they are going to set the standard for the show. The rest I wont comment on since I'm not looking forward to them so much. It doesn't sound like a terrible ppv. Hopefully, the WWF can avoid their useless overbooking and book this correctly...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 17, 2002 If they do decide to add something, hopefully it's Spike/Regal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mystery Eskimo Report post Posted April 17, 2002 What about the Book? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 17, 2002 The things is, about Booker T and Jericho, I don't want to see them on a card to have some meaningless feud started a week before the PPV just to get them on. I'd rather just let them have a day's rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 No he said he was coming in during the main event and then SPEAR to Hogan then SPEAR to HHH then Jericho comes out and SPEAR and the Angle then SPEAR then Jericho and Angle get up and SPEAR then Benoit comes in making his return and german suplex's GOLDBERG for a 0 count then GOLDBERG gets up and then SPEAR then he pins HHH and is the champ. I would actually buy Backlash if this was true. Man, I would be so pumped up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Report post Posted April 17, 2002 i wish i could see this show...from the line up as it is now...there is potential for 3 **** matches and with taker seeming very into working lately...him and Austin could pull off a good match. Of course there is some filler ie:the main event, but i wouldnt be too hurt by that if the other matches gave me some mark out moments I predict it now...BROCK will squash Matt hardy so bad it will be rated a ***** MOTYC simply on the brutality factor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Show looks solid for me but it's really just a promise of Three really good matches but I will hesitate to buy this and wait and get the DVD (my stragey of late, I've done with Everyshow since InVasion). Eddy/RVD looks **** if given 15-20 minutes and it should since RVD has gotten 7-13 minutes of vauleable RAW time. Tajiri and Kidman has been hyped more then any other CW match in a year's time. Should be a ***-**** match if it gets the 7-20 minute timeframe. Edge/Angle is being considered a HUGE consideration for MOTY before it even occurs. Good build and good history, Angle can carry decent wrestlers to great matches and Edge is more then decent performer. Main event? Calling it right here...HHH/HHH actully pull off a entertaining brawl. Heat will be intense and HHH will no doubt play the heel here and I expect a NwO heel turn for HHH. Austin/Undertaker have either been duds-* or ***-***3/4's. However, those good matches were 1997-1999 and although UT is more appealing then in was in the 1999 YEAR WITH the ministrey, Austin's motivation has dewindled. Undertaker will leave with the title shot. This show may very well be remembered for Brock Lesnar's Debut against Matt Hardy (Interesting how Both RVD and Brock, two "Future" stars of WWF started against a Hardy). Brock will win but don't expect a rapid squash as we assumed... Other Matches...Tag title-Should be a quickie squash for AGD, although could be a comedy match. Women's title...Jazz retains via Molly. I think that's it. Don't be shocked if they have a impromtu match for Spike/Regal or Test/Henry or A hardcore filler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 17, 2002 Heat will be intense and HHH will no doubt play the heel here and I expect a NwO heel turn for HHH. I already told you guys what will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
