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WWE WrestleMania Backlash Report: A Thrilling Night of Action in Tampa
In the sweltering heat of Tampa, Florida, World Wrestling Entertainment brought the thunder with a stacked card at WWE WrestleMania Backlash, live from the Yuengling Center's WWE ThunderDome. The event delivered on its promise of high-stakes action, with several matches featuring top talent and championship implications.
The Women's Division Steals the Show
Rhea Ripley made her intentions clear in the opening bout, as she defeated Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a thrilling WWE RAW Women's Title Triple Threat Match. The 15-minute contest was marked by high-flying moves and near-falls galore, with Ripley ultimately emerging victorious at 15:22.
Later in the evening, Bianca Belair continued her ascent up the ranks, claiming the WWE SmackDown Women's Title from Bayley via a decisive victory in 16:04. The hard-hitting encounter saw both women give it their all, but Belair's technical prowess ultimately proved too much for the champion.
Tag Teams and Lumberjacks Bring the Chaos
Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio put on a showstopping performance to retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Titles against The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode). Their 17-minute match was a masterclass in tag team wrestling, featuring innovative teamwork and daring aerial attacks.
Meanwhile, Damian Priest successfully navigated the treacherous waters of a Lumberjack Match to down The Miz in just 6:55. The bout was marked by intense brawling and multiple near-falls, but Priest's sheer power proved too much for the challenger.
The Men's Division Delivers
Bobby Lashley continued his dominance in the WWE Title scene, defeating Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre in a hard-hitting Triple Threat Match. The 14:16 encounter saw all three competitors give their all, but Lashley's sheer strength ultimately won out.
In the main event, Roman Reigns successfully defended his WWE Universal Title against Cesaro in an epic contest that clocked in at 27:30. The bout was marked by both men trading heavy blows and near-falls, with Reigns ultimately emerging victorious to maintain his title reign.
A Memorable Night of Action in Tampa
WWE WrestleMania Backlash proved a thrilling night of action, featuring a mix of technical grappling, high-flying moves, and good old-fashioned brawling. With several matches delivering on their promise of championship implications, this event will be remembered for its electric atmosphere and non-stop action.
Scorecard:
- Rhea Ripley defeats Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a WWE RAW Women's Title Triple Threat Match (15:22)
- Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio defeat The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match (17:00)
- Damian Priest defeats The Miz in a Lumberjack Match (6:55)
- Bianca Belair defeats Bayley to win the WWE SmackDown Women's Title (16:04)
- Bobby Lashley defeats Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre in a WWE Title Triple Threat Match (14:16)
- Roman Reigns defeats Cesaro to retain the WWE Universal Title (27:30)
Grade: A-
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Card Details
- Date: 16 May 2021
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: WWE ThunderDome (Yuengling Center)
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 16 May 2021
Matches
Rhea Ripley
(C)
defeat Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a WWE RAW Women's Title Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 15:22Dominik Mysterio and Rey Mysterio
(C)
defeat The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 17:00Damian Priest defeat The Miz in a Lumberjack Match
Match Time: 06:55Bianca Belair
(C)
defeat Bayley in a WWE SmackDown Women's Title Match
Match Time: 16:04Bobby Lashley
(C)
defeat Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre in a WWE Title Triple Threat Match
Match Time: 14:16Roman Reigns
(C)
defeat Cesaro in a WWE Universal Title Match
Match Time: 27:30