UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 WWE Championship Triple Threat Match Champion John Cena Vs. Triple H Vs. Edge (with Lita) Shawn Michaels & "God" vs. Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon Winner Take All - WWE Intercontinental Championship Vs. Money in the Bank Briefcase Champion Shelton Benjamin vs. "Mr. Money in the Bank" Rob Van Dam Kane vs. The Big Show WWE Women's Championship Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus Carlito vs. Chris Masters Ric Flair vs. Umaga (with AA Estrada) ________________ Picks: Cena McMahons RVD by DQ Kane Mickie Masters Flair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Backlash is tonight?[/obligatory comment mode] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I can guarantee RVD will not be walking out with the IC belt but will keep the MitB by DQ. There's no sense in WWE taking the IC belt off Shelton yet, and there would be no point to ONS if RVD wasnt challenging for the gold after all the hints he's been dropping, and the now-confirmed ONS poster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Might be an ok show, will definately order it to see how it goes. Even though the finish of the main event appears to have been leaked this past week in the WON, I still wouldnt put it past Vince changing up the finish last minute. Plus there should be an incredible amount of heat in that match, and I'd expect a really good three way, workrate wise, too. McMahon match - probably some lame finish like Vince and/or Shane taking a big bump when some pyro goes off courtesy of "god" I'd expect Benjamin to go over Van Dam tonight, leading to a MITB ladder match rematch upcoming on Raw, maybe even as soon as tomorrow night. So Benjamin can basically successfully defend his title, but by the end Van Dam will still have MITB after beating him in a rematch ONLY for MITB. The rest of the undercard is hit or miss. Looking forward to the women's match - and the others not so much, but they all have some sort of tests in them, such as can Kane and Big Show actually have a creative match with each other (I think every match they've had in the past has completely sucked), what kind of chemistry does Masters and Carlito have one on one, and if Ugawa or whatever his name is can be carried to a solid bout by Flair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I think the ME will be really fun. 3-way matches tend to be good anyway, and the crowd should be especially hot for this one. Shawn Michaels better get a win. He has looked retarded and inept ever since this feud began, save for the WM match. The least he can get for going through with this god-awful (lol) program is a ppv win. Shane McMahon is 2nd least favorite person in WWE right now. I really hope Shelton and RVD were just dicking around during their recent Raw matches and have the super-fun spotfest they should be able to have. Could be really fun, or another disappointment. I hate the stipulation here, as it pretty much necessitates a DQ finish. Mickie and Trish will hopefully have another very solid match and build from the WM encounter. If they blow this off with Mickie going over in strong fashion (maybe even "injuring" Trish), this has to be feud of the year. Come on, writers, you've gotten this angle near perfect for the last 6 months, don't fuck it up now. The other matches really aren't important. Carlito needs to win to establish credibility as a face. Umaga needs to win to maintain what little heat he has. Kane should win since it looks like he's getting the movie push. Match quality will likely be average to below average in all cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISportsFan 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 According to Meltzer, Jim Ross will be announcing Backlash and will take over as the lead announcer on Raw either tomorrow night or within a few weeks at the most. I have to assume this relates to the decision to make ECW a new brand; Styles will likely take over the ECW brand and Ross has to come back in to announce the vacated Raw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I honestly forgot about this. I usually don't forget even the most miniscule PPVs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si82 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 According to Meltzer, Jim Ross will be announcing Backlash and will take over as the lead announcer on Raw either tomorrow night or within a few weeks at the most. I have to assume this relates to the decision to make ECW a new brand; Styles will likely take over the ECW brand and Ross has to come back in to announce the vacated Raw. Christ, they haven't even pulled the trigger on the ECW angle and they are already kicking Joey to the curb and bringing back past it Ross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Angle Pusher 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Backlash is tonight?[/obligatory comment mode] Thing is this time that really WAS my reaction. I totally forgot Backlash was on tonight, bit sad though because the entire PPV has a pretty good build-up. My prediction is Cena retains... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dips 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Can we not post what the WON says the finish will be for tonight's main event? I'm sure a lot of people will not have read it and won't want to considering there isn't long to wait to see what happens. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I'm pretty excited for the triple threat match tonight, haven't felt this was about a WWE main event in quite some time. I've really enjoyed the interaction between all three men the last month. I'm really hoping for Cena to drop the title tonight though, I feel it would really help curb the heel heat he's getting by simply not being champ. I'm predicting a Striker vs Haas match being either the Heat match, or last minute addition to the main show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedJed 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Can we not post what the WON says the finish will be for tonight's main event? I'm sure a lot of people will not have read it and won't want to considering there isn't long to wait to see what happens. Thanks. Go to the ONS thread, I posted it in there yesterday. Nobody has even put it in this thread at all. And nobody has blatantly posted it for all to see, its in spoilers tags in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danville_Wrestling 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I only know Backlash is tonight because the pay-per-view is at Rupp Arena. However, I have to study for finals in Bowling Green at WKU so I couldn't make the show which really blows since pay-per-views don't come here very often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I avoided the spoiler leak for the last couple of weeks, so I'm pretty excited for a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepoMan 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I'm thinking the KY crowd is going to be super markish and be solidly behind Cena, ruining some of the fun of the ME. What I'm hoping for i the McMahons vs. HBK and God is for them to go over the top with the pyro stuff doring the match. Suddenly, the lights go out, some church music starts to be played, and a beacon of light illuminates the enterance. Out comes an old guy with a beard and robe to play God, who tags himself into the match and lays down for Vince. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Da Maintenance Man 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I think Vince will end up getting "struck down" by some pyro which they'll play up as being an "act of God". Vince will end up paralyzed & in a wheel chair on Raw tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Maybe they'll announce the new Raw GM tonight. After all, it's the first Raw-only PPV since Bischoff was fired. Or maybe I just can't believe they'd fuckin' FORGET ALL ABOUT THAT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Or maybe I just can't believe they'd fuckin' FORGET ALL ABOUT THAT. Especially after actually showing Dusty Rhodes on tv to build up the announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepoMan 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 I wish they would drop the whole GM stuff on both shows. Teddy Long is tolerable because he's pretty much fair impartial as a character, but I don't think we need to see a GM every week. I liked it better when they'd only bring out the Comish to settle a big contraversy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimm44 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 Maybe they'll announce the new Raw GM tonight. After all, it's the first Raw-only PPV since Bischoff was fired. Not that I blame you for forgetting New Year's Revolution..but that was the first PPV since Bischoff was fired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2006 You know, if Maria was made regularly intelligent, she might make a good play by play person. Or maybe I just like hearing her voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 Well, here comes the event itself. Heat had Goldust pin Rob Conway after a snap powerslam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 The Backlash stage looks like an Alien Spaceship. EDIT: And while Joey did Heat, JR does the PPV itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angles Broken Fricken Neck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 nice of them to explain why jr is randomly doing ppvs considering hes fired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angles Broken Fricken Neck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 CARLITO LOCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 CARLITO LOCK I called it the Apple Lock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angles Broken Fricken Neck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 leg drops only work if they are the follow up to a finger point of doom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angles Broken Fricken Neck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 when did carlito learn some offence?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 when did carlito learn some offence?? Since he turned face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angles Broken Fricken Neck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2006 ah, excuse my ignorance i havnt watched any wwe since wm. Only reason im watching tonight is how they book god Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
