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WWE Backlash 2020 is just around the corner as the WWE Universe gears up to witness another pay-per-view event with a minimal live audience. As per the rumor mill, unlike WrestleMania 36 and Money in the Bank 2020, the NXT Superstars will be in attendance to enhance the experience for the viewers at home. However, this edition of WWE Backlash will have the least live audience in the event's history.
The history of WWE Backlash
Vince McMahon originated the pay-per-view WWE Backlash in 1999. The company conducted the event for ten consecutive years before dropping it from their schedule. Several legendary names like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, and Triple H had headlined WWE Backlash during that phase.
The company brought this event back in 2016, with the show being exclusive to the Superstars of SmackDown Live. WWE Backlash did not feature on the PPV calendar of 2019. However, this year, the event will take place with the top names from RAW and SmackDown performing on the show.
'The Rated-R Superstar' Edge and 'The Viper' Randy Orton will headline this year's event in what could be The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever.
This pay-per-view has a rich history, and the upcoming event will be the 15th edition of WWE Backlash. As mentioned ahead, several megastars have performed at this pay-per-view, and here's a look at the five Superstars with the most wins at WWE Backlash.
#5 Chris Benoit - 4 wins
Chris Benoit was an integral part of WWE in the early 2000s. The Canadian Superstar registered four wins at WWE Backlash during his career. On the second edition of the pay-per-view event, Benoit defeated Chris Jericho in an Intercontinental Championship match via disqualification. He picked up his first significant win at the PPV against Kurt Angle in an epic Ultimate Submission Match. Benoit edged Angle 4-3 in sudden death overtime.
Next, in 2004, Benoit successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H and Shawn Michaels. His last victory came against MVP in a singles match for the United States Championship at WWE Backlash 2007. Benoit was one of the best in-ring technicians of his era.
Unfortunately, he could not wrestle more matches at WWE Backlash because he committed suicide in 2007.
#4 Big Show - 4 wins
The Big Show has been one of the most dominant Superstars in WWE history. The World's Largest Athlete has an excellent record at WWE Backlash as he has won four matches at this pay-per-view.
Big Show's record at WWE Backlash
He made his WWE Backlash debut in the year 2000 when he faced off against Kurt Angle in a singles match. Show squashed the Olympics Gold Medalist in just two minutes and 35 seconds.
Next year, he faced off against Shane McMahon in a Last Man Standing match. Although McMahon was not the favorite to win the encounter, Test's assistance helped him win the bout. Shane-O-Mac had performed an unbelievable Leap of Faith off the titantron onto Big Show in the closing moments of the match.
In 2002, Big Show picked up another squash win against the duo of Justin Credible and Steven Richards as he beat them in a handicap match that lasted less than three minutes. Next year, The World's Largest Athlete overcame a challenge from Rey Mysterio in three minutes and 47 seconds, while his last victory at WWE Backlash came against The Great Khali in a clash of giants.
#3 Triple H - 4 wins
Triple H was one of the most prolific Superstars of the Attitude Era. He has also shone as a heel in the PG Era, which is why he has a marvelous record at WWE Backlash. The Game has featured in the closing match of this pay-per-view event for a record seven times.
Triple H's wins at WWE Backlash
Triple H faced off against X-Pac in a singles match at the inaugural edition of WWE Backlash. The Game had Chyna in his corner, and he beat his opponent in a bout that lasted nearly 20 minutes.
Next year, he defended his WWF Championship against The Rock. Shane McMahon was the special guest referee for this bout while Vince McMahon and Stephanie were in The Game's corner. The Brahma Bull had the back of Stone Cold Steve Austin. After a lot of drama and intense action, The People's Champ won the title from The King of Kings.
However, in 2001, Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin teamed up to defend their WWF Championship and the Intercontinental Championship in a Winner Take All match against The Brothers of Destruction. The latter duo was holding the tag team titles then. The Two-Man Power Trip left the building with all the gold that night.
Two years later, he joined hands with Ric Flair and Chris Jericho to beat the trio of Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, and Booker T.
His last win came during a fatal four-way elimination match at WWE Backlash 2008, where he survived till the end and pinned Randy Orton to win the WWE Championship.
#2 Edge - 4 wins
The Rated-R Superstar Edge will perform at WWE Backlash for the first time in eleven years. His last appearance at this show had come way back in 2009 when he beat John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship. In 2005, he had beaten Chris Benoit at WWE Backlash in a match with the same stipulation.
Edge made his WWE Backlash debut in the year 2000, where he defended the tag team titles along with Christian. The iconic duo defeated D-Generation X members Road Dogg and X-Pac to retain the gold. Four years later, The Ultimate Opportunist pinned Kane in a one-on-one encounter, courtesy of a perfect spear.
Can Edge record his fifth win at WWE Backlash this year?
Edge will go head-to-head with arch-rival Randy Orton in a pure wrestling match at WWE Backlash 2020. Although the 11-time world champion had overcome a challenge from The Apex Predator at WrestleMania 36, the probability that he beats Orton again this Sunday is very low.
The Creative team has likely planned a trilogy for the two Superstars, and their grand finale at SummerSlam can only happen if Orton beats Edge at WWE Backlash.
#1 Kane - 6 wins
While Kane has not received as much success as Triple H or Edge inside the squared circle, The Big Red Machine tops the list when it comes to winning the most matches at WWE Backlash. One-half of The Brothers of Destruction, Kane had beaten Big Boss Man in a one-on-one bout at WWE Backlash 1999.
Kane's dominance at WWE Backlash
Even though he suffered a defeat in a tag team match at WWE Backlash 2001, Kane bounced back in style with a successful tag team title defense at the event two years later. He united forces with Rob Van Dam to successfully defend the championships against The Dudley Boyz. In 2005, he beat Viscera via pinfall, whereas his battle with the Big Show ended in a no contest the following year.
Kane put his ECW Championship on the line versus Chavo Guerrero at WWE Backlash 2008 and retained the title. One year later, he beat CM Punk with a leg-trap chokeslam.
His final appearance at the event came in the year 2016 when he stepped in as a replacement for Randy Orton in the match against Bray Wyatt. A little assistance from The Legend Killer helped The Demon's Favorite Devil register his sixth win at WWE Backlash.
