WWE Backlash 2018: Analyzing and grading each match and segment

#6 Daniel Bryan def. Big Cass

Daniel Bryan won his first PPV singles match since his return

Match: Big Cass was dominant for much of this match, connecting with multiple clotheslines and heavy strikes while taunting fans with his trademark right-arm raise. It was Daniel Bryan who ultimately prevailed, though, making surprisingly light work of his opponent by making him tap in less than eight minutes to a crossface. Following the match, Cass continued to attack Bryan and struck him in the head with a big boot.

Verdict: Our pre-show prediction of a victory for Cass, courtesy of Miz interference, proved to be well wide of the mark. Still, even in defeat, the 7-footer comes away from this match with his reputation enhanced.

The fans reacted to everything he did (once they stopped disappointingly chanting for Enzo Amore) and the “You tapped out” chant will likely become a theme on SmackDown Live moving forward.

Grade: B