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WWE BACKLASH PPV

wicked_rexPosted on 07/06/07 at 04:30:30

WWE Backlash
4/29/07
Philips Arena
Atlanta, Georgia



Jim Ross and Todd Grisham welcome everyone to the final tri-branded pay-per-view, and detail the actions of Vince McMahon, leading to this decision. JR and Grisham then talk about the up-coming matches from RAW, including the WWE Title Match between Randy Orton and Elijah Burke. JR says that "The Legend Killer" came close to losing to Roughhouse O'Reilly Monday night on RAW, but was able to pull out the victory. Grisham says that Burke has been waiting for his opportunity ever since he signed his RAW contract after WrestleMania at the beginning of April. They both agree that it's going to be a great match, and a great night this evening.

They then turn things over to Joey Styles and Tazz of the ECW brand. They talk for a few moments about the new names they've signed since the contracts became non-guaranteed on April 1st. Joey Styles says that he feels ECW is going to get the short end of the stick after tonight, because there will be hardly any ECW-only pay-per-views... if any. He says that it's obvious by the fact that there's only two matches from the ECW brand this evening... but says that they're going to overshadow everything else on the card. Tazz says that he feels the pain that the rest of the ECW roster is going through, having been there earlier in his wrestling career. He says that all four men that are competing for ECW tonight will have their own careers on the line due to the hardcore and intense nature of the Gimmick Matches that have been signed by ECW general manger, Vince McMahon. Joey then says that the man with the biggest chip on his shoulder this evening is Matt Striker, who was told by McMahon on Tuesday night that, if he doesn't beat Sabu tonight, Vince McMahon will no longer have anything to do with Striker. He says that's a lot of pressure for Striker, who's been the ECW Champion since it's inception in January. They then turn their attention to the Tables Death Match between Chavo Guerrero and Balls Mahoney. Tazz says that Balls is one of the legends of the ECW brand, but commends Guerrero for stepping into the "land of hardcore".

John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Michael Cole interrupt as JBL tells Tazz that Chavo should be commended, because he was one of the best superstars Smackdown had in it's early revival. They then discuss the happenings between The Great Khali and King Booker over the World Heavyweight Championship. Michael says that, Friday Night, he thought he saw a different Khali as Daivari returned to Friday nights, after refusing to sign a contract. JBL says that Khali is the biggest superstar in the business, and it's going to take a miracle for King Booker to win the title tonight.

(1) Christopher W. Anderson vs. Shannon Moore

Christopher W. Anderson and Shannon Moore continued their rivalry tonight, as Anderson was looking to exact some payback for the embarrassment he claimed he suffered after losing to Moore in their first match against one another. However, tonight, he wasn't able to get the revenge he was looking for, as Moore hit the Mooregasm for the one-two-three. After the match, complaining about a fast count from the referee, Anderson attacked him, hitting the Anderson spinebuster in the center of the ring!

Shannon Moore pinned Christopher W. Anderson with the Mooregasm in 17:34.
Rating: *** ¾

In a pre-recorded interview, Intercontinental Champion Jerry Lawler tells Maria that tonight, he's in Atlanta, Georgia. He says that he used to run rampant all over this city, and will do the same tonight against Jamie Noble. Lawler says he's "the King" of wrestling and after his match, he will still be the Intercontinental Champion.

(2) Jamie Noble vs. © Jerry "The King" Lawler (Intercontinental Title Match)

Jamie Noble was able to pick a victory over Lawler tonight... but by countout. Noble manhandled Lawler throughout the match, only to have the title slip out of his hand due to a lapse of judgment. The look on Noble's face as Lillian Garcia announced Lawler as champion, was priceless.

[Intercontinental Title Match]:
Jamie Noble defeated Jerry Lawler by countout in 8:14.
Rating: **
(Jerry Lawler retained the Intercontinental Title.)

After a preview for the upcoming Judgment Day pay-per-view on May 20th, The Big Show made his way to the ring for his United States title match against William Regal. As Show waited in the ring, Smackdown General Manager, Theodore Long, came on stage and announced that William Regal had no-showed the event, and was not in Atlanta. Long says that as of this evening, Regal has been stripped of the U.S. Title and has been let go out of his contract for failing to show for a title defense. Long says that The Big Show will instead face Chuck Palumbo, tonight.

(3) The Big Show vs. Chuck Palumbo

The Big Show had been hoping to get his hands on William Regal, but instead had to settle for facing Chuck Palumbo in a non-title match. Palumbo gave The Big Show a much better match then was expected, but was unable to put the big man away... even after three Jungle kicks! The Big Show won the match with the Showstopper and left Atlanta, hungry for more.

The Big Show pinned Chuck Palumbo with the Showstopper in 22:41.
Rating: * 1/4
(William Regal no-showed.)

Backstage, Rebecca is with ECW World Champion, Matt Striker. Striker says that last week, he was given his ultimatum from Vince McMahon... and that it was something that he needed to hear. Striker says that he has coasted through his obligations over the last few weeks, because he didn't think of Sabu as a threat to his title. He says he still doesn't consider the ECW legend a threat, but he will take the match seriously tonight. He says that if he doesn't, he's not only losing the ECW World Title, but it's also losing the support of Vince McMahon. Striker says that anyone - not just him - would do anything to make sure they don't lose such a privilege, and that's what he's going to do, tonight.

A small hype video is shown, previewing the upcoming Tables Death Match from ECW.

(4) Chavo Guerrero (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Balls Mahoney (w/Francine) (Tables Death Match)

This match had everything in it to possibly be the show-stealer tonight! Both of these men put their bodies on the line in this match: Balls Mahoney was busted open by a vicious chair shot, and Chavo Guerrero suffered some bruised and/or busted ribs from his many attempts to end the match... only to have the table NOT break! Even Francine and Vicki Guerrero got involved both with chairs, and with their fists, as during the course of the match, Francine halted Vickie's attempt to enter the ring, resulting in a brief confrontation between the two. However, it was Chavo Guerrero who was announced the winner, while lying under the rubble that he and Balls left on the Philips Arena floor.

[Tables Death Match]:
Chavo Guerrero defeated Balls Mahoney by putting him through a table in 49:43.
Rating: *** ½
[Vickie Guerrero interfered against Balls Mahoney.]
[Francine interfered against Chavo Guerrero.]

Backstage, Maria is with Elijah Burke, who says that tonight his going to be his night. He says that he's going to prove all his critics wrong, and walk out of Atlanta as the new WWE Champion. Burke says that he's tired of hearing about Orton's status as champion and wants to end his reign, tonight. Burke says that he's listened to everyone else who's been in a title match tonight, say that they're gong to do whatever's necessary to walk out as champion... however, no one has done that, yet. He says he's going to change that... and tomorrow night on RAW, a new sheriff will be in town.

A hype-video for the upcoming cross-branded Handicap Match is shown.

(5) Rob Conway & Chris Masters vs. Roughhouse O'Reilly

Roughhouse O'Reilly had the odds stacked against him in this match as both Chris Masters and Rob Conway were looking for revenge for the attacks over the past few weeks. Yet, in the heat of the moment, Rob Conway's temper cost him and Masters the match as he was disqualified for not letting go of a choke hold at the five-count. Shocked, Masters entered the ring, holding his lower back and stared at his partner as O'Reilly left the ring, holding his throat.

[Handicap Match]:
Roughhouse O'Reilly defeated Rob Conway and Chris Masters when O'Reilly defeated R. Conway by disqualification in 4:15.
Chris Masters suffered a back injury. He will be out for 1 week.
Rating: * ½

Backstage, Josh Matthews is with World Heavyweight Champion, The Great Khali and Daivari. Daivari says that he has watched King Booker's reactions over the last couple of weeks, and has seen the terror in his eyes whenever The Great Khali is mentioned. He says that King Booker hoped that Khali would show up in Milan two weeks ago, because it would've meant that King Booker would not have to face his fears. Daivari says that, with his help, The Great Kahli has become smarter, learning how to not let his aggression get the best of him. Daivari says that, what took place Friday night, was sad... watching Khali and William Regal lose to The Big Show and King Booker. But, Daivari promises that tonight, The Great Khali will prove that he is the true "king" of Smackdown.

A hype-video showcasing the events leading up to the ECW World Title Match is shown. After the video, Vince McMahon joins Tazz and Joey Styles at the announce table, claiming he wants to get an up-close view of how serious Matt Striker is going to take this match.

(6) Sabu vs. © Matt Striker (ECW World Title; Chairshot Survival Match)

Vince McMahon showed a mixed reaction on his face as the bell rang to end this match. Sabu had beaten the ECW World Champion, Matt Striker... yet, was not the new ECW World Champion. Sabu celebrated the victory until it was announced that Striker was still the title holder. A look of shock appeared on Sabu's face as Vince McMahon left the announce table and walked past the ring, staring at Striker, who held his belt in disbelief.

[Chairshot Survival Death Match]:
Sabu made Matt Striker submit to a sleeperhold in 23:43.
Rating: ****

A hype-video is shown for the WWE Championship match.

(7) Elijah Burke vs. © Randy Orton (WWE Title Match)

Randy Orton continued to claim his spot as the WWE Champion with an impressive victory over Elijah Burke, tonight. The champion was cut open earlier in the match, but was able to hit the RKO for the victory. After the match, with blood running down his sweat-covered face, Orton held up the WWE Title in celebration.

[WWE Championship Match]:
Randy Orton pinned Elijah Burke with the RKO in 12:43.
Rating: *** ½
(Randy Orton retained the WWE Championship.)

A preview for Judgment Day is shown. It is announced as the return of the brand-specific pay-per-view. It will be coming live from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

JBL and Michael Cole ask the question of who will be headlining Judgment Day on May 20th: The Great Khali or King Booker? A hype-video is then shown, recapping the feud between the two men, leading up to this match.

(8) King Booker (w/Queen Sharmell) vs. © The Great Khali (w/Daivari) (World Heavyweight Title Match)

King Booker came into this match, after last week, with a new outlook for The Great Khali. But, the World Heavyweight Champion was too much for the King. Even though Booker T gave it his all, it was Khali's clawhold that sealed the deal.

[World Heavyweight Title Match]:
The Great Khali made King Booker submit to a clawhold in 12:35.
Rating: **
(The Great Khali retained the World Heavyweight Title.)
[Queen Sharmell interfered against The Great Khali.]


Card Rating: ** 3/4
PPV Buy Rate: 2.575
Attendance: 22,050
lazy_duckPosted on 07/06/07 at 04:49:43

Well Wicked..it's about time :) I thought you forgot about those who paid good money for the PPV..

Kahli still has that damn belt Booo but I fell it's only a mater of time.

Masters hurt his back..Well he is carrying Raw on his back :P

Guerrero got the win! always good.

I thought the Sabu/Striker match was for the title? Maybe I read wrong but all is good he woulda lost it anyway and that would have been bad.

Great Card!
wicked_rexPosted on 07/06/07 at 04:54:26

The Striker/Sabu match was for the title... but somehow, since Sabu won the gimmick match via submission, the title didn't change hands?

Odd, I thought, too... oh well. Just gives me something to go with.