Well what a historic night! We are over 12 hours removed from the 11th Annual WWE Backlash. Despite the aftermath of the World Heavyweight and WWE Title matches, I was impressed with this entire event. I accompanied over 10,000 fans in WWE Universe for the Backlash live chat last night and we were all pumped! Now I'm sure others are wondering why I'm not all that disappointed. Where here's why. I'm only reviewing the title matches plus the "I Quit" Match.
Backlash kicked off in a HUGE way last night as it started off with the ECW World Heavyweight Championship match. Our #1 Contender from the Championship Chase: CAPTAIN CHARISMA Christian! vs. the All American-American Monkey Boy Jack Swagger. I was getting worried at first as Jack dominated the match at the start but eventually Christian began to gain momentum. It was a crazy flip-flop contest but finally ended on a WONDERFUL note. Christian is now the NEEEWW ECW Champion! His first taste of Major Championship Gold on his return to the WWE and it couldn't get any better than what transpired last night! It's about time Christian got his due and now that belt will be in very capable hands. Congratulations Christian.
We now move on to the "I QUIT" match between the Hardy siblings. What a slobberknocker ( Pardon for the usage of this, J.R. but what else can I say? ) A drag 'em out, hardcore, and brutal brawl these two had last night. Jeff really took it to the limit as did Matt Hardy. Tree of woes, ring hang 'em ups, etc.! Jeff finally got a word in edge wise as he had the right time to.. actually TIE UP HIS BROTHER TO A TABLE?! How sick! He then ascended to a ladder hovering right over the sibling adorned table which finally made Matt "apologize" and utter "I quit!" however this did not hinder Jeff from doing what he had his mind set to do, and that was to destroy this sibling rivalry once and for all. He dived off the table and plowed Matt through even after he spoke "I QUIT". What a match! This was definitely a highlight of Backlash, and a Backlash history moment that the entire WWE Universe will never forget.
Next is the 6-man tag for the WWE Championship. Yeah I was hoping that despite Triple H's team hitting a few bumps along the way would still try to co-exist due to their one goal, to demolish Orton and Legacy. However this did not play in very well as now Orton put in a massive RKO and a Punt to The Game thus cashing in for the title. I was very annoyed with how this turned out. So what now? The Game isn't done. Despite him being carried out on a stretcher, this is FAR from over. watch your back Orton.
Lastly is the Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. It was a brawl just as promised but then Big Show came out to target John Cena. He chokeslammed him off the stage which played into Edge's favor. So.. let me get this straight, Big Show's on Raw now and he can't quarrel with Edge anymore since he's on Smackdown. what's the deal? Why target Cena? This raises so many questions. But now that Edge is champion he's got someone else to worry about... and he better be read for next month as JUDGMENT DAY is in Mr. Money In the Bank's hometown of Chicago! No place better than to cash in Money in the Bank and face Edge for the title! Now that Punk's on Smackdown, Edge better watch out. Judgment Day is at hand, "Rated R Superstar" You're done.
I'm already pumped for Judgment Day as it is only 3 days removed from my Birthday! And what a late gift it'll be once CM Punk cashes in next month in his home town to score his second World Heavyweight Championship. STAY TUNED WWE UNIVERSE! Judgment Day is upon us! Tune in Sunday, May 17th. Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL for WWE JUDGMENT DAY!


I agree Jeff and Matt's match will go into history. As for Randy Orton i agree this is far from over i am a Triple H fan and is see this playing out even more. If not by Triple H then Shane or Batista will keep it going. As for Edge his rivary with Cena is far from over i see Cena wanting his belt back if not from egde then going after randy orton for the WWE belt. I am glad the Christian got the ECW belt also.
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