WWE Backlash is a long-running pay-per-view that continues the aftermath of WWE's biggest night of the year, WrestleMania. The event, which debuted in 1999 and has since been held 19 times, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025.
Many WWE Superstars have appeared at Backlash multiple times over the years, with some becoming regulars. Legends like Triple H, Randy Orton, and John Cena have all made significant impacts at Backlash, often competing in championship or main event matches. These repeated appearances not only demonstrate their popularity and consistency but also highlight their central roles in WWE's shifting narratives. From classic rivalries to show-stealing performances, the wrestlers with the most Backlash appearances have helped shape the event’s history and identity.
Who has the Most Appearances at Backlash?
Randy Orton and Former WWE Superstar Edge have the most Backlash appearances as of Backlash 2025, via darrenswinloss.wordpress.com.
The Rated R Superstar has participated 11 times in the event, with Profightdb.com reporting his win-loss at 5-6. The former WWE Champion has main-evented the Backlash three times. In 2006 and 2007, he participated in a WWE Title bout, and in 2020, Edge faced Randy Orton in a non-title match at the main event.
"The Viper" also has 11 appearances, winning 3 and losing 8 matches at the event. He main-evented WWE Backlash 6 times, 2007-2009, 2020, 2022, and 2025.
List of WWE Wrestlers with the Most Backlash Appearances
There are two wrestlers with 10 Backlash appearances. One wrestler has nine and one has seven appearances in the event. Six wrestlers have six appearances, seven wrestlers have five, 11 wrestlers have four, and 24 wrestlers have three appearances. Apart from these, 43 individuals have two appearances, and 93 have made only one appearance at the event. Below is the list of wrestlers with the most Backlash appearances, up to three.
| Wrestlers | Backlash Appearances |
| Edge and Randy Orton | 11 |
| Triple H | 10 |
| Kane | 9 |
| The Big Show | 7 |
| John Cena, Jey Uso, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy | 6 |
| The Undertaker, Jimmy Uso, Chris Benoit, AJ Styles, Christian, The Miz | 5 |
| Cody Rhodes, Eddie Guerrero, Dolph Ziggler, Charlotte Flair, Shane McMahon, Shelton Benjamin, Batista, Kevin Owens, Bayley, JBL, Trish Stratus | 4 |
| Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn, The Rock, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Bubba Ray Dudley, Damian Priest, Bianca Belair, Natalya, Kurt Angle, Rob Conway, Val Venis, Steve Austin, Asuka, Mickie James, Braun Strowman, Carmella, Baron Corbin, D-Von Dudley, Ric Flair, Naomi, Albert/Prince Albert, Tajiri, X-Pac | 3 |
FAQs on Wrestlers with the Most WWE Backlash Appearances
A. The WWE Backlash 2025 is on 10 May 2025.
A. Yes, Randy Orton won the 2009 Backlash by defeating Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a tag team match.
A. Backlash 2025 will be held at the Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
A. It was named WrestleMania Backlash (2021, 2022) to reflect its role as a PPV event that continues the momentum after the WrestleMania spectacle.
