• Title Match Canceled For WrestleMania Backlash 2022, Updated Match-Card
SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos & RAW Tag Team Champions RK-BRO had a Contract Signing for their Title Unification Match at WrestleMania Backlash on tonight’s SmackDown.
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns came out, tore the contract and beat down Randy Orton & Riddle. Drew McIntyre then came out and brawled with Roman.
.@WWERomanReigns just tore up the contract!#SmackDown @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/W362ANeUxQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2022
Tensions are on the rise as The @WWEUsos and #RKBRO sign on the dotted line on #SmackDown! @RandyOrton @SuperKingofBros @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/c630cBHcKW
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2022
In a backstage segment with Adam Pearce, Paul Heyman said he wants The Usos vs. RK-BRO match to be turned into a 6-Man Tag Team Match at WrestleMania Backlash.
This change was then made official. It’ll now be: The Bloodline (Roman Reigns & The Usos) vs. RK-BRO & Drew McIntyre.
It's OFFICIAL for #WMBacklash!#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle @RandyOrton @SuperKingofBros @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/hHHTWfymkE
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2022
The Title Unification Match is no longer taking place next month.
Below is the updated WrestleMania Backlash match-card:
– I Quit match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
– The Bloodline (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns & SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos) vs. RAW Tag Team Champions RK-BRO (Randy Orton & Riddle) & Drew McIntyre
– Edge vs. AJ Styles
– Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins
– Bobby Lashley vs. Omos
– Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss
Tap here to read the complete results from tonight’s SmackDown.
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• On This Day In Pro Wrestling History (April 29, 2001) – WWF Backlash 2001
On this day in Pro Wrestling history on April 29, 2001, the World Wrestling Federation aired ‘Backlash 2001’ LIVE on PPV from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
This was the 3rd annual Backlash event held by the WWF/WWE from 1999 till 2009 and again since 2016.
Here are the PPV results:
X-Factor defeated The Dudley Boyz
WWF Hardcore Championship: Rhyno (c) defeated Raven
Duchess of Queensbury Rules: William Regal defeated Chris Jericho
30-minute Ultimate Submission: Chris Benoit defeated Kurt Angle
Last Man Standing: Shane McMahon defeated Big Show
Triple threat – WWF European Championship: Matt Hardy (c) defeated Christian and Eddie Guerrero
Winner Take All: Stone Cold Steve Austin (WWF Champ) & Triple H (IC Champ) defeated The Brothers of Destruction (Tag Team Champs)
