Backlash 2017 will be a Smackdown-exclusive event that will feature Shinsuke Nakamura's first televised match on the main roster and three championship defences.
WWE Backlash 2017 Telecast in the United States
Date: 21st May 2017
Venue: Allstate Arena
City: Rosemont, Illinois
Time: 8 PM (EST) for the main show
An hour-long Pre-show, starting from 7 PM EST, will lead up to the event. The pay-per-view will be airing Live on the WWE Network and on the USA Network
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WWE Backlash 2017 Telecast in the United Kingdom
Date: 21st May 2017
Time: 2 AM (BST) for the main show
The fans will be able to watch the pay-per-view on Sky Box Office and the WWE Network.
WWE Backlash 2017 Telecast in Canada
Date: 21st May 2017
Time: 8 PM (EST) for the main show
Other than the WWE Network, Sportsnet360 will provide the live broadcast of the event for the viewers from Canada.
WWE Backlash 2017 Telecast in India
| Date | Timing | |
| Ten1 / Ten1 HD | 22nd May 2017 | 6.00 PM |
| Ten1 / Ten1 HD | 24th May 2017 | 9.00 PM |
| Ten1 / Ten1 HD | 28th May 2017 | 2.00 PM |
Also read: WWE Backlash 2017 results and live updates
WWE Backlash 2017 List of Matches (officially)
The Backlash pay-per-view will be featuring a total of eight matches, including one match in the Pre-show.
Here is the updated match card for Backlash 2017:
Randy Orton(c) vs Jinder Mahal (with the Singh Brothers) – Singles match for the WWE Championship match
Kevin Owens(c) vs AJ Styles – Singles match for the WWE United States Championship match
Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler – Singles match
Becky Lynch, Naomi and Charlotte Flair vs The Welcoming Committee (Natalya, Carmella and Tamina) (with James Ellsworth) – Six-woman Tag team match
The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso)(c) vs Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) – Tag team match for the Smackdown Tag team Championship
Luke Harper vs Erick Rowan – Singles match
Baron Corbin vs Sami Zayn – Singles match
Pre-show:
Tye Dillinger vs Aiden English – Singles match
This year’s Backlash event features some unique match-ups, and it strengthens the claim that SmackDown LIVE is ‘The Land of Opportunities’. The blue brand will be hoping for an impressive outing in this Pay Per View.
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