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WrestleMania Backlash Report: A Thrilling Night of Action at the Raymond James Stadium
By Simon Cambers, Zoha's Pro Wrestling Correspondent
Tampa, Florida - The Raymond James Stadium played host to an electric night of professional wrestling as WWE presented WrestleMania Backlash, a stacked Pay-Per-View card that did not disappoint. The packed arena was treated to seven thrilling matches, featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry.
Main Event: Bobby Lashley Defeats Drew McIntyre in WWE Title Match
The main event saw Bobby Lashley face off against reigning champion Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship. In a hard-hitting and intense contest, Lashley emerged victorious, pinning McIntyre after a thunderous spear to capture the gold. The victory marked Lashley's first reign as WWE Champion.
Women's Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Turmoil Match
In a chaotic and action-packed opener, Natalya and Tamina battled Billie Kay and Carmella, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose, Lana and Naomi, and The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Turmoil Match. After surviving the chaos, Natalya and Tamina earned the right to challenge for the title at a later date.
Cesaro Edges Seth Rollins in Thrilling Singles Match
In a high-flying and technical bout, Cesaro outmaneuvered Seth Rollins in a singles match, securing a victory after a stunning Neutralizer. The win showcased Cesaro's skills as a top-tier competitor.
AJ Styles and Omos Retain WWE RAW Tag Team Titles
The reigning WWE RAW Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Omos successfully defended their titles against Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day. A quick and decisive match saw the champions retain, with Styles delivering a Phenomenal Forearm to seal the win.
Braun Strowman Dominates Shane McMahon in Steel Cage Match
In a brutal and intense encounter, Braun Strowman dominated Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage Match. Strowman's sheer power proved too much for McMahon, as he delivered a thunderous running powerslam to secure the victory.
Bad Bunny and Damian Priest Defeat John Morrison and The Miz
The tag team match between Bad Bunny and Damian Priest and John Morrison and The Miz was an exciting and hard-hitting contest. In the end, it was Priest who delivered a stunning Reckless Driving to secure the win for his team.
Bianca Belair Captures WWE SmackDown Women's Title
In the final match of the evening, Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks in a thrilling WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match. A series of near-falls and counter-attacks culminated in Belair delivering a powerful knee strike to secure the championship.
Overall, WrestleMania Backlash was an excellent Pay-Per-View event that showcased the talents of WWE's top stars. With several championships changing hands and thrilling matches throughout the card, this show will be remembered as one of the best of the year.
Card Details
- Date: 10 Apr 2021
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Raymond James Stadium
- Attendance: 25675
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 10 Apr 2021
Matches
Bobby Lashley
(C)
defeat Drew McIntyre in a WWE Title Match
Match Time: 18:19Natalya and Tamina defeat Billie Kay and Carmella, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose, Lana and Naomi and The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Turmoil Match
Match Time: 14:05Cesaro defeat Seth Rollins in a Singles Match
Match Time: 11:27AJ Styles and Omos
(C)
defeat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:46Braun Strowman defeat Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage Match
Match Time: 11:28Bad Bunny and Damian Priest defeat John Morrison and The Miz in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:02Bianca Belair
(C)
defeat Sasha Banks in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match
Match Time: 17:16