{"id":3716,"date":"2018-05-06T19:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T01:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2018-05-09T20:57:13","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T02:57:13","slug":"backlash-2018-recap-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/backlash-2018-recap-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Backlash 2018 Recap &#038; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3718\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Backlash2018poster-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Backlash2018poster-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Backlash2018poster.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/>WWE Backlash<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n#WWEBacklash<\/p>\n<p><strong>Original Air Date: May 6, 2018<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Event Date: May 6, 2018<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/network.wwe.com\/video\/v2003143783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">aired live on the WWE Network<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>City: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=newark-nj\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Newark<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=new-jersey\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">NJ<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=prudential-center\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Prudential Center<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commentary: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, Corey Graves<\/strong> (3 &#8211; 6)<br \/>\n<strong>Commentary: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Jonathan Coachman<\/strong> (1, 2, 7, 8)<br \/>\nSpanish Commentary (ringside): Carlos Cabrera, Marcelo Rodriguez<br \/>\nGerman Commentary (ringside): Calvin Knie, Tim Haber, Carsten Schaefer<br \/>\nPortuguese Commentary: Marco Alfaro, Roberto Figueroa<br \/>\nRussian Commentary: Moti Margolin, Zhan Pomerantsev<br \/>\nJapanese Commentary: Shun Yamaguchi, Funaki<br \/>\nHindi Commentary: Obaid Kadwani, Shez Sardar<br \/>\nFrench Commentary: Ray Rougeau, Jean Brassard<br \/>\nMandarin Commentary: Meng Ai, Sean Deng<br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Greg Hamilton <\/strong>(3 &#8211; 6)<br \/>\n<strong>Ring Announcer: Jojo<\/strong> (1, 2, 7, 8)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brand: Co-Branded<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Theme Song: &#8220;Champion&#8221; by Barnes Courtney<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?p=3711\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\">&lt;&lt; Read the Recap &amp; Review for the Backlash Kickoff show. &lt;&lt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 1<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=wwe-intercontinental-title-match\"><strong>Intercontinental Title Match<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>The Miz vs Seth Rollins<\/strong> (IC Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Chad Patton)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be313','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be313\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be313\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Seth Rollins wins via pinfall after a curb stomp<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 20:31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match! Wow. This one got better as it went along. On a show with Styles versus Nakamura, Rollins and Miz made a convincing effort to try to steal the show. I legitimately thought the match was over multiple times before it actually ended, and I would have been satisfied with those endings. This was great, and it continues Rollins&#8217; effort to make the Intercontinental Title THE title on RAW. It already is the top title on RAW in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for Jax vs Bliss.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 2<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=wwe-raw-womens-title-match\"><strong>RAW Women&#8217;s Title Match<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Alexa Bliss vs Nia Jax<\/strong> (RAW Women&#8217;s Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Rod Zapata)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be424','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be424\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be424\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Nia Jax wins via pinfall after a Samoan Drop<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 10:18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGood match. Alexa Bliss mounted a convincing and mostly believable offense throughout most of this match. Jax seemed like she was a few steps behind the whole time, but that played into the match and put over the fact that Bliss was very much prepared for this match. It got a little strange at one point when they seemed to be figuring out how to switch positions in the corner, but other than that I really enjoyed this. I think the finish could have been a bit more emphatic, but that&#8217;s nitpicking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nIn the ring, Renee Young asks Nia Jax what this match means to her. Jax says the match means everything. It&#8217;s for everyone has been or is being bullied. You&#8217;re not alone, and it&#8217;s okay to be different. &#8220;In the end, a bully always gets their ass kicked.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Backstage<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nDasha Fuentes welcomes Samoa Joe. Joe thinks that Reigns has lost his confidence, speed, power, and determination. Most importantly, Reigns will lose to Joe tonight. Tonight, Reigns will feel pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 3<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=wwe-us-title-match\"><strong>US Title Match<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Randy Orton vs Jeff Hardy<\/strong> (US Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Ryan Tran)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be45f','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be45f\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be45f\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Jeff Hardy wins via pinfall after a Swanton Bomb<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 11:49<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nPretty good match. Orton was methodical to the point of not seeming to care very much, but he still went through the motions and hit some pretty good moves here and there. Hardy seemed to be more active and took more punishment. The finish felt a little sudden and slightly surprising, but it worked alright.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nElias is in the ring. Elias is good friends with Bruce Springsteen, and Springsteen regrets one thing: being from New Jersey. Elias has a song for Bruce, but New Day interrupts before he can sing it.<\/p>\n<p>New Day would like to know if Elias would like to &#8220;jam out&#8221; with New Day (Kofi has cymbals, Big E has a bass drum, and Woods has Francesca II). Elias says he&#8217;s a solo act, but New Day plays anyway. Elias stops them. Maybe one day they can open for Elias, but not tonight. Elias asks for the lights to go back down. When they do, Aiden English appears on the stage.<\/p>\n<p>English sings about today, because today is Rusev Day. Rusev comes out. He calls Elias &#8220;bootleg Bob Dylan,&#8221; and he calls New Day &#8220;The Booty Boys.&#8221; Elias wants the lights to dim again. They do. No Way Jose comes out next.<\/p>\n<p>Jose brings the conga line down to the ring. Included in the line are Titus O&#8217;Neil, Apollo Crews, Dana Brooke, and Breezango. Elias has Jose&#8217;s music cut off. Elias is pissed. He has the lights dipped once again. Bobby Roode appears in the ring and hits Elias with a Glorious DDT. Everyone (except for Rusev, Aiden English, and Elias) joins the conga line and heads up the ramp.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for Daniel Bryan versus Big Cass.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 4<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Daniel Bryan vs Big Cass<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Danilo Anfibio)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be492','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be492\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be492\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Daniel Bryan wins via submission with the Yes Lock<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 7:43<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nPretty good match. Big Cass never really seemed to have a chance. He got some offense in the middle of the match, but he was constantly taking too much time and gloating. With that going on, there was never a question that Bryan was going to win. Still, I liked most of the match and particularly liked how the finish played out. That said, Cass&#8217; actions all played into the match and will probably play into future matches between these two. It makes me feel that this thing between Cass and Bryan isn&#8217;t over.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nCass attacks Bryan from behind after the match. Cass pushes Bryan over the ropes and slams him on the floor. Back in the ring, Cass hits Bryan with a big boot. Then he gloats some more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for the SmackDown Women&#8217;s Title match.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 5<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=wwe-smackdown-womens-title-match\"><strong>SmackDown Women&#8217;s Title Match<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Charlotte Flair vs Carmella<\/strong> (SD Women&#8217;s Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Ryan Tran)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be4c3','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be4c3\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be4c3\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Carmella wins via pinfall with a prawn hold after a kick to the knee<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 10:01<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nPretty good match. It definitely took a while to get going. Even the commentators seemed to zone out at a point during the match. I think this was good for Carmella though. It came somewhat at the expense of Charlotte, but I think this is will actually be good for Charlotte in the long-run. I think it will be interesting to break Charlotte down a bit so that she can build herself back up. I liked the final few minutes of the match, and the finish worked for the story they&#8217;re building. Carmella is going to be as obnoxious as ever, and that will be great.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for Styles versus Nakamura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 6<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=no-dq-match\">No Disqualification<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/?tag=wwe-title-match\">WWE Title Match<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Shinsuke Nakamura vs AJ Styles<\/strong> (WWE Champ)<br \/>\n(referee: Jason Ayers)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be4f2','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be4f2\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be4f2\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: the match ends in a Draw when neither man can answer the in-ring ten count<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 21:07<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nGreat match up until the end. It got increasingly brutal, and most of the brutality can from harder strikes and some violent looking moves. A chair came into play at one point and was put to good use for a very memorable moment, and the no DQ stipulation was utilized in good ways. They didn&#8217;t overuse the stipulation, but it did play directly into the finish. I was hoping this would have been a decisive match, but it looks like they&#8217;re going to keep building this for a while longer. I think that can work. It certainly makes it look very difficult to take the title from Styles, but it also feels like a bit of a letdown in the moment while watching. Hopefully the payoff will be fantastic. It certainly can be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 7<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Braun Strowman &amp; Bobby Lashley vs Sami Zayn &amp; Kevin Owens<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: Darrick Moore)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be520','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be520\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be520\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Bobby Lashley pins Kevin Owens after a stalling suplex<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 8:40<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nPretty good match. The story was all about the dysfunctional team of Owens and Zayn. Strowman and Lashley were just gigantic props to support that story. The stuff between Owens and Zayn was entertaining, but the rest was just about what you&#8217;d expect. Lashley started for his team and did well until Owens and Zayn teamed up, then Strowman dominated after tagging in.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Ring Area<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nAfter the match both Owens and Zayn get a powerslam from Strowman.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Video<\/em><\/span><br \/>\nBuildup for Reigns versus Joe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match 8<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns<\/strong><br \/>\n(referee: John Cone)<\/p>\n<!-- Content Reveal v2.3.1 -->\n<div class=\"scrhead\" onmouseover=\"document.body.style.cursor='pointer'\" onmouseout=\"document.body.style.cursor='default'\" onclick=\"acr_swap_display('ran_69f4ae60be54d','0','','')\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnjradio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-content-reveal\/images\/image1.gif\" class=\"scrimg\" id=\"scrimg_ran_69f4ae60be54d\" alt=\"Reveal content\" title=\"Reveal content\"\/>');<\/script> Show\/Hide Results\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<div style=\"display: none\" class=\"scrdiv\" id=\"scrdiv_ran_69f4ae60be54d\">');<\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result: Roman Reigns wins via pinfall after a spear<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Time: 18:04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">document.writeln('<\/div>');<\/script>\n<!-- End of Content Reveal -->\n\n<p><strong>Match Thoughts<\/strong><br \/>\nThis was okay. It started better than it ended. Joe attacked Reigns before the bell and beat Reigns all around the ring. Once the match started, Joe had the majority of the offense throughout. He looked good, especially when he repeatedly went for the Coquina Clutch. The match did slow down considerably partway into it, which makes sense for Reigns being able to hang around in the match, but it took a lot of the excitement out of it. The finish felt like it came a little out of nowhere, something The Coach even commented on.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Show Impressions<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThere were definitely some good things on this show, but overall I thought it was just alright. Some of the matches were underwelming, but I expected those to be like that going in. I think Nakamura and Styles should have ended the show despite the unsatisfying finish. It was a better match than the main event, and it was for the WWE Title. I also felt like this show felt a lot like a normal TV episode, only longer and with more time spent wrestling.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Match of the Night<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>IC Title Match<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m still waiting for Nakamura and Styles to steal the show, but the choice to build up to a huge match later is making these matches leading up to it less satisfying than they could be (though still very good). Seth Rollins doesn&#8217;t seem to have that problem though. 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