WWE Backlash is known for highly intense and engaging matches. This event, which began in 1999, has hosted numerous championship matches. Here, Women's, Intercontinental, United States, and WWE championships have all been defended. Backlash often comes right after WrestleMania, so the stakes stay high. Champions try to prove they belong, and challengers look to make a statement. At Backlash, some of the best rivalries in WWE history have resulted in title matches. Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H, and Roman Reigns have all battled for gold on this stage. Over the years, fans have seen surprise wins, close calls, and unforgettable moments.
How many Championship Matches have been held at Backlash?
There have been 75 Championship matches held at WWE Backlash as of May 2025, before Backlash 2025, as per Darrenswinloss.wordpress.com. Among these, ECW/WWE/WWF World/World Heavyweight/Undisputed Championship/Undisputed WWE Championship/World Heavyweight Championship holds the most number of matches with 25. WWE also made four championship matches for Backlash 2025, which makes the number 79.
List of Championship Matches Held at Backlash
WWF Cruiserweight/Light Heavyweight Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 2000
Dean Malenko vs Scotty 2 Hotty
Dean Malenko
Backlash 2001
Jerry Lynn vs Crash Holly
Jerry Lynn
Backlash 2002
Tajiri vs Billy Kidman
Tajiri
WWF European Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 2000
Eddie Guerrero vs Essa Rios
Eddie Guerrero
Backlash 2001
Matt Hardy vs Christian vs Eddie Guerrero
Matt Hardy
WWF Hardcore Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 1999
Hardcore Holly vs AI Snow
AI Snow
Backlash 2000
Crash Holly vs Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy vs Hardcore Holly vs Perry Saturn vs Tazz
Crash Holly
Backlash 2001
Rhyno vs Raven
Rhyno
WWE/WWF Intercontinental Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 1999
Godfather vs Goldust
Godfather
Backlash 2000
Chris Benoit vs Chris Jericho
Chris Benoit
Backlash 2001
Steve Austin and Triple H vs The Undertaker and Kane
Steve Austin and Triple H
Backlash 2000
Eddie Guerrero vs Rob Van Dam
Eddie Guerrero
Backlash 2004
Randy Orton vs Mick Foley
Randy Orton
Backlash 2005
Shelton Benjamin vs Chris Jericho
Shelton Benjamin
Backlash 2006
Shelton Benjamin vs Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam
Backlash 2016
The Miz vs Dolph Ziggler
The Miz
Backlash 2018
Seth Rollins vs The Miz
Seth Rollins
WWE United States Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 2007
Chris Benoit vs MVP
Chris Benoit
Backlash 2008
Matt Hardy vs MVP
Matt Hardy
Backlash 2017
Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles
Kevin Owens
Backlash 2018
Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton
Jeff Hardy
Backlash 2020
Apollo Crews vs Andrade
Apollo Crews
Backlash 2023
Austin Theory vs Bobby Lashley vs Bronson Reed
Austin Theory
WWE/WWF Tag Team/World Tag Team/WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 2000
Christian & Edge vs Road Dogg & X-Pac
Christian & Edge
Backlash 2001
Steve Austin and Triple H vs The Undertaker and Kane
Steve Austin and Triple H
Backlash 2002
Billy & Chuck vs Maven & Al Snow
Billy & Chuck
Backlash 2003
Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs Chavo & Eddie Guerrero
Shelton Benjamin
Backlash 2003
Kane & Rob Van Dam vs The Dudley Boyz
Kane & Rob Van Dam
Backlash 2005
The Hurricane & Rosey vs Simon Dean & Maven, vs Antonio & Romeo, La vs Rob Conway & Sylvain Grenier vs William Regal & Tajiri
The Hurricane & Rosey
Backlash 2007
The Hardy Boyz vs Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch
The Hardy Boyz
Backlash 2016
Rhyno & Heath Slater vs The Usos
Rhyno & Heath Slater
Backlash 2017
The Usos vs Tyler Breeze & Fandango
The Usos
Backlash 2021
Dominik & Rey Mysterio vs Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler
Dominik & Rey Mysterio
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Matches
Event with Year
Whom vs Whom
Winner
Backlash 2020
Sasha Banks & Bayley vs Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross & Billie Kay & Peyton Royce
Sasha Banks & Bayley
Backlash 2024
Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill vs Asuka & Kairi Sane
