While WWE Backlash typically deals with the fallout from WrestleMania, the 2023 edition set to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico seems more like it’s going to be the show that answers a bunch of pressing questions.
The two biggest men’s matches fall into that category. One sees Cody Rhodes facing off with Brock Lesnar after the Beast Incarnate attacked him several weeks ago. Can the American Nightmare pass this very stiff test and get back on the road to finishing his story?
The other is an aptly named San Juan Street Fight between music superstar Bad Bunny and Damian Priest. In this showdown between former friends, can Bad Bunny continue his string of impressive in-ring showings in his first solo match?
Both women’s championships will be on the line at Backlash as well. Neither Bianca Belair nor Rhea Ripley is expected to lose, but if that indeed turns out to be the case, what will happen to their championships — since both women were drafted to the “opposite” shows last week?
As has increasingly been the case as of late, there’s a big question about the Bloodline too. The Usos came up short in their attempt to regain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, and even worse, dedicated their effort to their Tribal Chief. As they team with Solo Sikoa to face Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle, are they all on the same page, and what will happen to Jey and Jimmy if they lose?
There should be answers to all of these questions before the night is over at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, and we’ll be bringing them all to you here at Wrestling Junkie.
WWE Backlash 2023 results:
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- Bianca Belair def. IYO SKY by pinfall to retain the WWE Raw Women’s Championship
- Rey Mysterio pays a visit to Bad Bunny backstage, as does Savio Vega, who gives him a kendo stick adorned with the Puerto Rican flag
- Seth Rollins def. Omos by pinfall
- Austin Theory def. Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed by pinning Reed to retain the WWE United States Championship
- Rhea Ripley def. Zelina Vega by pinfall to retain the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
- Bad Bunny def. Damian Priest by pinfall in a San Juan Street Fight that also sees The Judgment Day, the LWO, Savio Vega and Carlito get involved
- The Bloodline def. Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn by pinfall when Solo Sikoa pins Riddle
- Cody Rhodes def. Brock Lesnar by pinfall