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Backlash
Promotional poster featuring Edge and Randy Orton
PromotionWWE
Brand(s)Raw
SmackDown
DateJune 14, 2020[Note 1]
CityOrlando, Florida
VenueWWE Performance Center
Attendance0 (behind closed doors)[Note 2]
TaglineThe Greatest Wrestling Match Ever[2]
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The 2020 Backlash was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE. It was the 15th Backlash and was held for wrestlers from the promotion's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The event aired on June 14, 2020, with all of the matches taking place at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. While the majority of the event aired live, the main event match between Edge and Randy Orton was pre-recorded on June 7. It was the first Backlash event held since 2018 and the final to be titled "Backlash" until 2023; the 2021 and 2022 events renamed the event series to "WrestleMania Backlash".

The event was originally scheduled to take place in Kansas City, Missouri; however, the event had to be relocated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Like WWE's other shows since mid-March, Backlash was moved to the WWE Performance Center, though unlike the previous shows, Backlash was not announced until after the start of the pandemic, which made it WWE's first PPV event to be announced during the pandemic.

Seven matches were contested at the event, including one on the Kickoff pre-show. In the main event, Randy Orton defeated Edge in what WWE billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever". In the penultimate match, Drew McIntyre defeated Bobby Lashley to retain Raw's WWE Championship. In other prominent matches, Braun Strowman defeated The Miz and John Morrison in a handicap match to retain SmackDown's Universal Championship and Sheamus defeated Jeff Hardy.

Production

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Background

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The event was held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

Backlash is a recurring professional wrestling event that was established by WWE in 1999.[3] It was held annually from 1999 to 2009, but was then discontinued until it was reinstated in 2016. The original concept of the event was based around the backlash from WWE's flagship event, WrestleMania, but this theme was dropped with the event's revival in 2016. In 2019, Backlash was originally scheduled to be held in June, however, it was canceled and replaced by a one-off PPV called Stomping Grounds.[4][5] Backlash was then reinstated for June 2020. It was the 15th Backlash and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. The event aired on pay-per-view (PPV) worldwide and was available to livestream on the WWE Network.[6]

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Backlash was originally booked to take place in Kansas City, Missouri on June 14, 2020. However, the event was not announced or promoted until May 10 during WWE's Money in the Bank PPV; the advertisement had no reference to a city or venue, but confirmed the event for June 14. It was WWE's first event to be announced after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which began affecting WWE's programming in mid-March.[6] The pandemic forced the promotion to move the majority of its shows for Raw and SmackDown to a behind closed doors set at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida,[7] though in late May, WWE began using Performance Center trainees to serve as the live audience.[8]

Jeremy Lambert of Fightful originally reported that most of the matches were filmed in advance on June 7, hours before the Performance Center recruits were moved to Full Sail University to act as spectators for NXT TakeOver: In Your House that aired live that night. However, it was revealed by wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer the day after that only the Edge vs. Randy Orton match was pre-recorded. The recruits had a call-sheet at 8:30am that had them working both events until midnight on June 8. The rest of the Backlash card aired live on June 14.[9]

The pre-recorded nature of the Edge vs. Randy Orton match allowed WWE to create a cinematic match, utilizing "unique production techniques and camera angles ... to add to the experience". One production technique was amplified crowd noise. Some spots in the match were also refilmed to get different angles, or to perfect certain moves. WWE also used the classic Madison Square Garden microphone that was used during WrestleMania I, with previous recordings of the late Howard Finkel (1950–2020) doing introductions for both wrestlers. Referee Charles Robinson also wore a classic light blue ref shirt with black bowtie.[10]

Storylines

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The event comprised seven matches, including one on the Kickoff pre-show, that resulted from scripted storylines. Results were predetermined by WWE's writers on the Raw and SmackDown brands,[11][12] while storylines were produced on WWE's weekly television shows, Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.[13]

At the Royal Rumble, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, who was forced to retire in April 2011 due to a neck injury, returned during the eponymous match and eliminated his old Rated-RKO tag team partner Randy Orton; Edge was soon after eliminated.[14] The feud became very personal over the next several weeks and culminated in a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania 36 Part 2, where Edge defeated Orton.[15] On the May 11 episode of Raw, both men made their first post-WrestleMania appearances. Orton said that the better man won at WrestleMania, but questioned Edge if the better wrestler had actually won. Noting that both the Royal Rumble and Last Man Standing matches were non-traditional, Orton challenged Edge to a traditional singles match at Backlash;[16] Edge accepted the following week.[17] WWE then billed the match as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever".[18]

On the May 11 episode of Raw, Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) approached Bobby Lashley backstage and praised him on his victory from earlier that night. However, he questioned why Lashley was facing a mid-carder while King Corbin was being invited over from SmackDown to face WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a non-title match. MVP noted that Lashley had not had a WWE Championship opportunity since 2007's The Great American Bash and questioned when Lashley would show his true self. Lashley then aligned himself with MVP, which also enraged Lashley's storyline wife Lana.[16] The following week, Lashley and MVP observed McIntyre's match against Corbin from the stage. After McIntyre defeated Corbin, McIntyre stated he wanted to face Lashley, who was held back by MVP.[17] On the May 25 episode, it was confirmed that McIntyre would defend the WWE Championship against Lashley at Backlash.[18]

At Money in the Bank, Braun Strowman defeated Bray Wyatt to retain the Universal Championship.[19] On the May 15 episode of SmackDown, Strowman teamed with Mr. Money in the Bank Otis to defeat The Miz and John Morrison.[20] The following week, Miz and Morrison lambasted Strowman for teaming with Otis (whom they made fun of the week prior) and then stated their loss the previous week was unfair. Miz taunted Strowman about his match with Wyatt and questioned if Wyatt was actually finished with Strowman. Morrison then seemingly issued a challenge for Miz to face Strowman, who accepted and defeated Miz. Following the match, Morrison challenged Strowman to defend the Universal Championship against himself and Miz in a handicap match at Backlash, which was made official.[21]

At Money in the Bank, Asuka won the women's Money in the Bank ladder match.[19] The following night on Raw, Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch revealed that she was pregnant and announced a hiatus for maternity leave and that the ladder match was actually for the title instead of a contract that granted a championship match, thus Asuka became the new Raw Women's Champion.[16] On the May 18 episode, Nia Jax, who was also in the ladder match, interrupted Asuka's title celebration and wanted a shot at the title.[17] The following week, she won a triple threat match to become the number one contender against Asuka for the title at Backlash.[18]

On the March 13 episode of SmackDown, Jeff Hardy returned for the first time since April 2019 and won his match.[22] Throughout April, Sheamus would defeat enhancement talents with video packages showing the recovery of Hardy playing afterwards.[23][24][25] This continued until the May 1 episode, where after Sheamus won his match, it was announced that Hardy would return the following week.[26] There, Hardy was interviewed about his career before calling out Sheamus. After mocking Hardy's career, Sheamus brawled with Hardy, who got the upper hand.[27] Hardy and Sheamus were then scheduled to face each other in a first round match for the vacant Intercontinental Championship on the May 22 episode,[20] where Hardy won.[21] However, the following week, Sheamus framed Hardy, who was arrested after crashing his car into Elias while under the influence. Later that night, after Sheamus lost his match, he was attacked by Hardy.[28] On the June 5 episode, Hardy explained the situation when he was interrupted by Sheamus. Another brawl broke out with Sheamus getting the upper hand. It was then confirmed that Hardy and Sheamus would face each other at Backlash.[29] On the final SmackDown before Backlash, a contract signing was held. After Hardy took a urine test, he told Sheamus that "it's better to be pissed off than pissed on" before throwing the urine in his face. It was then revealed that Hardy's test results came back negative.[30]

On the May 11 episode of Raw, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) returned for the first time since November 2019 and defeated WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross in a non-title match.[16] During the title match the following week, Bliss and Cross retained via disqualification when Royce, who was not the legal competitor, repeatedly sent Bliss into the ring post. Later that night, The IIconics argued backstage.[17] On the May 25 episode, The IIconics apologized for their loss and engaged into a brawl with Bliss and Cross, with the challengers getting the upper hand.[18] On the May 29 episode of SmackDown, Bliss and Cross were interrupted by Bayley and Sasha Banks, with the latter defeating Bliss in a singles match.[28] On the June 1 episode of Raw, Kay defeated Cross.[31] The same week on SmackDown, Banks and Bayley defeated Bliss and Cross to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.[29] On June 8, Banks and Bayley were scheduled to defend the titles against The IIconics and Bliss and Cross in a triple threat tag team match at Backlash.[32]

On the April 27 episode of Raw, Apollo Crews' team defeated United States Champion Andrade's team in a six-man tag team match when Crews pinned Andrade. Later that night, Andrade (accompanied by Zelina Vega) defeated Crews to retain the title after Crews tweaked his knee, rendering him unable to continue.[33] This caused Crews to be removed from the men's Money in the Bank ladder match.[34] On the May 18 episode, Kevin Owens and Crews defeated Andrade and Angel Garza in a tag team match. Later that night, Crews challenged Andrade to a title match[17] which took place the following week, where Crews was victorious.[18] On the June 1 episode, a title match between Crews and Owens ended in a no contest when Garza and Andrade interfered. This led to a tag team match where Crews and Owens defeated Garza and Andrade.[31] The following week, Andrade defeated Garza and Owens in a triple threat match to become the number one contender for the U.S. title at Backlash,[35] which was scheduled for the Kickoff pre-show.[36]

On the April 27 episode of Raw, The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) confronted Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), stating that they were second-best.[33] The following week, The Viking Raiders defeated The Street Profits in a non-title match.[37] Afterwards, the two teams would begin an "anything you can do, we can do better" tournament. The Street Profits won basketball on the May 11 episode of Raw,[16] The Viking Raiders won axe throwing on the May 18 episode,[17] The Street Profits won golf on the May 25 episode,[18] The Viking Raiders won bowling on the June 1 episode,[31] and on the June 8 episode, both teams tied in a decathlon.[35] On June 14, a title match between the two teams was scheduled for Backlash.[38]

Event

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Other on-screen personnel
Role: Name:
English commentators Michael Cole (SmackDown)
Corey Graves (SmackDown)
Tom Phillips (Raw)
Samoa Joe (Raw)
Byron Saxton (Raw)
Kevin Owens (U.S. Title match)
Spanish commentator Carlos Cabrera
Ring announcers Greg Hamilton (SmackDown)
Mike Rome (Raw)
Howard Finkel (Main Event)[a]
Referees Danilo Anfibio
Jessika Carr
John Cone
Dan Engler
Darrick Moore
Eddie Orengo
Chad Patton
Charles Robinson
Interviewers Charly Caruso
Kayla Braxton
Pre-show panel Scott Stanford
Peter Rosenberg
Pre-show correspondents Renee Young
Booker T
John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Pre-show

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During the Backlash Kickoff pre-show, Apollo Crews defended Raw's United States Championship against Andrade (accompanied by Angel Garza and Zelina Vega). During the match, Kevin Owens, who was the guest commentator, prevented Garza from interfering in the match. In the end, Crews performed a Spin-Out Powerbomb on Andrade to retain the title.[39]

Preliminary matches

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The actual pay-per-view opened with Bayley and Sasha Banks defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in a triple threat tag team match against The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) and Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross. In the climax, as Bliss performed Twisted Bliss on Royce, Banks, who was outside the ring, re-entered and performed a roll-up on Bliss to retain the titles.[40]

Next, Jeff Hardy faced Sheamus. Sheamus began to target Hardy's knee. Sheamus performed a White Noise on Hardy for a nearfall. Hardy performed a Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb on Sheamus, who placed his foot on the rope to void the pin. In the closing moments, as Hardy performed a drive-by off the barricade on Sheamus, Sheamus performed a Brogue Kick in mid-air on Hardy. Sheamus then performed a second Brogue Kick on Hardy in the ring to win the match.[40]

After that, Asuka defended the Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax. In the closing moments, Asuka and Jax applied submission maneuvers and attacked each other while outside the ring. Both were counted out, thus Asuka retained the title.[40]

In the next match, Braun Strowman defended SmackDown's Universal Championship against The Miz and John Morrison in a 2-on-1 handicap match. In the closing moments, Morrison attempted to pin Strowman, but Miz broke up the pin as it would have resulted in Morrison winning the title and not Miz. Miz then started to regret his decision and apologized to Morrison. Strowman then took advantage of the situation and performed a Chokeslam on Miz and a Running Powerslam on Morrison to retain the title.[40]

In what became the penultimate match, Drew McIntyre defended Raw's WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley (accompanied by MVP). Before the match began, MVP distracted McIntyre which allowed Lashley to apply the Full Nelson on McIntyre. After the match officially began, Lashley dominated McIntyre. During numerous pin attempts, McIntyre constantly kicked out at one, which frustrated Lashley. Outside the ring, Lashley threw McIntyre into the ringpost. As Lashley attempted a Spear, McIntyre countered and threw Lashley into the barricade. Lashley performed a Spinebuster on McIntyre, who kicked out at one during a pin attempt, which frustrated Lashley and MVP once more. McIntyre countered a Full Nelson attempt and performed an Alabama Slam on Lashley for a nearfall. As Lashley attempted a Spear on McIntyre, McIntyre countered into a Kimura Lock on Lashley, however, Lashley was able to overcome the submission maneuver. As McIntyre attempted a Claymore Kick, Lashley countered into a Spear for a nearfall. In the end, Lashley's (storyline) wife Lana came out and stood on the ring apron and argued with the referee over the last pin attempt. McIntyre performed a Glasgow Kiss on Lashley, who bumped into Lana, causing her to fall onto MVP at ringside. McIntyre then performed a Claymore Kick on Lashley to retain the title. Following, an irate MVP stared at Lana before departing backstage with Lashley.[40]

Next, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) were originally set to defend the Raw Tag Team Championship against The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar), however, both teams ended up brawling outside in the Performance Center parking lot, where Ford threw Ivar onto Braun Strowman's car. The two teams fought in a walkway where Ivar threw a bowling ball into Ford. Both teams were interrupted by a group of ninja bikers led by Akira Tozawa. The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders then teamed up as "The Viking Profits" and proceeded to fight off the ninjas. After fighting off all the ninjas, Tozawa feigned defeat, however, he summoned a 7-foot tall ninja, who wielded a sword. The Street Profits and Viking Raiders then retreated and fought each other atop a production truck where they threw each other into a dumpster. WWE referee Jessika Carr then appeared and told them that their match was next and stated to Ivar that he was "cute", while Erik was "not so much" (a running gag throughout the rivalry). The segment ended after both teams were spooked by a tentacle creature. The announce team then confirmed that the Raw Tag Team Championship match would not be happening.[40]

Main event

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In the main event, Edge faced Randy Orton in a match WWE billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever". Referee Charles Robinson laid out the rules of the match, including no hair pulling and no low blows. This was a back-and-forth match. During the match, Orton and Edge used their own finishing moves on each other (RKO and Spear, respectively) and paid homage to other WWE Hall of Famers and legends by using their finishing moves, such as Kurt Angle's Angle Slam (by Orton), Batista's Batista Bomb (by Edge as a surprise counter), Triple H's Pedigree (by Orton, who had twice aligned with Triple H in the past), Eddie Guerrero's Three Amigos (both attempted, with Edge succeeding after stopping Orton's attempt at 2), The Rock's Rock Bottom (by Edge in another surprise counter), and Christian's Killswitch (by Edge, who had grown up and tag-teamed with Christian in real life). In a desperate moment while the referee was not looking, Orton performed a low blow on Edge and then performed a Punt on him to win the match that lasted a little under an hour. Following the match, medical personnel tended to Edge, who refused.[40]

Aftermath

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In August 2020, WWE relocated Raw and SmackDown's events to a bio-secure bubble called the WWE ThunderDome, which was first hosted at Orlando's Amway Center.[41][42] In December, the ThunderDome was relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida,[43][44] and then in April 2021, it was relocated to the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.[45] The 2021 Backlash was in turn WWE's first PPV held in the ThunderDome at the Yuengling Center. The event was originally scheduled to be held in June,[46] but was moved up to May.[47] This in turn positioned the 2021 event as the first PPV held after WrestleMania 37, thus the event returned to its original concept and was titled "WrestleMania Backlash".[47] After the 2022 event also carried the same title,[48] the 2023 event returned the event to its original Backlash name.[49]

Raw

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On the following Raw, Randy Orton declared that he was now "the greatest wrestler ever" after winning "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever". Christian then came out and asked him what kind of friend Orton was. Orton taunted him by stating Christian's desire to have one more match and, since Christian was not medically cleared, challenged him to an unsanctioned match later on the show. Christian was convinced by Big Show and Ric Flair to accept the fight for Edge, who legitimately tore his triceps at Backlash. At the start of the match, Flair, who was in Christian's corner, performed a low blow on Christian and Orton performed a Punt on him to quickly win the match. Following the match, paramedics tended to Christian and stretchered him out of the Performance Center.[50] After recovering from his triceps tear, Edge returned at the 2021 Royal Rumble, where he and Orton entered at number one and two, respectively. The two brawled at ringside, and Edge injured Orton's leg, taking Orton out for the majority of the match. Orton returned in the closing moments of the match where he attempted to eliminate Edge, however, Edge countered and eliminated Orton to win the men's Royal Rumble match.[51] Unsatisfied, Orton challenged Edge to a rubber match on the following night's Raw, where thanks to a distraction by Alexa Bliss (as part of a storyline between Orton, Bliss, and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt), Edge defeated Orton, putting an end to their rivalry.[52]

Also on Raw, Asuka defended the Raw Women's Championship in a rematch against Nia Jax. During the match, Jax shoved referee John Cone for refusing to count the pin despite Asuka's foot clearly under the bottom rope. As Cone was about to disqualify her, Asuka rolled up Jax and Cone made a fast count for Asuka to retain once again.[50]

After a month of competing in the "anything you can do, we can do better" tournament with both teams at a tiebreaker, Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) agreed to defend the titles against The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) the following week, at the behest of Big Show,[50] where The Street Profits retained, after which, Andrade and Angel Garza attacked The Street Profits.[53]

As a result of costing Bobby Lashley his WWE Championship match at Backlash, Lana was blamed by MVP for Lashley's loss. Lashley then said that he wanted a divorce from Lana before leaving.[50]

After The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) won their match, they challenged Bayley and Sasha Banks for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. The match was scheduled for the following week,[50] where Banks and Bayley retained. After the match, Banks challenged Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship, which was made official for The Horror Show at Extreme Rules.[53]

SmackDown

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On the following episode of SmackDown, Nikki Cross attacked WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Bayley and Sasha Banks, which led to a match between Cross and Banks that Cross lost.[54] The following week, Cross won a fatal four-way match to earn a SmackDown Women's Championship match against Bayley at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules.[55] On the July 3 episode, Bayley and Banks' tribute to themselves was interrupted by Bliss and Cross. This led to a match between Bayley and Bliss, which ended in a disqualification when Cross and Banks interfered, after which, Bliss and Cross gained the upper hand.[56] The following week, Banks and Bayley defeated Bliss and Cross in a non-title match.[57]

Following more weeks of feuding, Jeff Hardy and Sheamus were scheduled for a bar fight.[57] The match was scheduled for the July 24 episode,[58] where Hardy was victorious to end the feud.[59]

Results

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No.ResultsStipulationsTimes[40]
1PApollo Crews (c) defeated Andrade (with Angel Garza and Zelina Vega) by pinfallSingles match for the WWE United States Championship[60]7:25
2Bayley and Sasha Banks (c) defeated Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross and The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) by pinfallTriple threat tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship[61]8:50
3Sheamus defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfallSingles match[62]16:50
4Asuka (c) vs. Nia Jax ended in a double countoutSingles match for the WWE Raw Women's Championship[63]8:25
5Braun Strowman (c) defeated John Morrison and The Miz by pinfall1-on-2 Handicap match for the WWE Universal Championship[64]7:20
6Drew McIntyre (c) defeated Bobby Lashley (with MVP) by pinfallSingles match for the WWE Championship[65]13:15
7Randy Orton defeated Edge by pinfallSingles match[66]44:45
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
P – the match was broadcast on the pre-show

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Backlash (2020)

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Backlash (2020) was a (PPV) and event produced by , featuring superstars from the Raw and SmackDown brands, that took place on June 14, 2020, at the in . Due to the ongoing , the event was held without a live audience, continuing WWE's production of shows in a closed-set environment at the Performance Center. Billed as featuring "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," the card highlighted intense rivalries and championship defenses, with eight matches contested overall. The event opened with a non-title match that escalated into chaos outside the ring, as The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) brawled with The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) in the parking lot, preventing their Raw Tag Team Championship bout from occurring. In a triple threat match for the SmackDown Women's Tag Team Championship, champions Bayley and Sasha Banks retained their titles against The Golden Role Models (Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross) and The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Apollo Crews defended the United States Championship successfully against Andrade (accompanied by Angel Garza and Zelina Vega), aided by an interference from Kevin Owens that led to Crews pinning Andrade. Further into the card, defeated in a hard-fought bout marked by high-impact maneuvers and resilience from both competitors. The Raw Women's Championship match between champion Asuka and ended in a double count-out after the two spilled their fight into the crowd area, allowing Asuka to retain by default. retained the Universal Championship in a handicap match against and John Morrison, overcoming their attempted interference and alliance. In the co-main event, WWE Champion defended his title against , securing the victory via technical submission after a grueling exchange of and holds. The night's headline attraction pitted Edge against in a no-holds-barred match promoted as the pinnacle of their storied , with Orton emerging victorious by targeting Edge's vulnerabilities in a 41-minute epic that showcased technical prowess, high drama, and brutal innovation. Overall, Backlash (2020) underscored 's adaptation to pandemic constraints while delivering marquee confrontations that advanced key storylines, particularly the between Edge and Orton.

Background and Production

Historical Context

Backlash originated as a (PPV) event in (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) on April 25, 1999, marking the promotion's first monthly PPV following the discontinuation of the series earlier that year. The inaugural event served primarily as a platform for fallout from , featuring high-profile rematches such as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defending the WWF Championship against The Rock in the main event. This positioning established Backlash as an annual post-WrestleMania showcase, emphasizing unresolved rivalries and title defenses to bridge the gap to subsequent major events. The event evolved into a staple of WWE's PPV calendar, running annually from 1999 to 2009 before being discontinued amid a broader restructuring of the schedule. It was revived in 2016 as a SmackDown brand-exclusive PPV, reflecting WWE's brand extension model, and by 2018 had become a dual-branded event for both Raw and SmackDown, incorporating interbrand competition following the Superstar Shake-up. Notable iterations include Backlash 2001, where Austin and Triple H, as the Two-Man Power Trip, defeated The Undertaker and Kane in a Winner Take All tag team match for the WWF Championship, WWF Intercontinental Championship, and World Tag Team Championship; and Backlash 2018, highlighted by Roman Reigns' victory over Samoa Joe in a Raw vs. SmackDown main event clash. These events underscored Backlash's role in advancing major storylines, often featuring championship bouts and emerging feuds. By 2020, Backlash had solidified as a mid-year PPV typically held in or , serving as a key stop for developing post-WrestleMania narratives across the Raw and SmackDown rosters. Originally scheduled for June 14 in , the 2020 edition was relocated to the in , without spectators, due to the pandemic's disruptions to live event planning (detailed further in the COVID-19 Impact section). As the first PPV following Money in the Bank in the revised post-WrestleMania schedule, it maintained the event's traditional format of spotlighting ongoing rivalries and title opportunities.

COVID-19 Impact

Due to the escalating , announced on March 12, 2020, that its weekly SmackDown program would relocate to the in , without a live , a decision that extended to all subsequent events including Backlash. This move was prompted by widespread venue cancellations across the , including the original , site for Backlash, as local governments imposed restrictions to curb virus spread. Backlash proceeded on its scheduled date of June 14, 2020, at the Performance Center, marking it as part of 's adjusted post-WrestleMania 36 slate amid the crisis. The event featured no live spectators, aligning with WWE's shift to closed-set productions that began with advance tapings in late March and transitioned to live broadcasts without crowds starting April 13, 2020. To mitigate health risks, WWE implemented stringent protocols at the Performance Center, including daily temperature screenings upon entry (excluding anyone over 100.4°F), mandatory among talent and staff, restricted access to essential personnel only, and adherence to CDC guidelines for sanitization and movement controls. By June, routine for all on-site employees was standard ahead of productions, with positive cases triggering immediate quarantines and production halts if necessary. The pandemic's broader impact on included talent withdrawals due to health vulnerabilities and quarantines; for instance, opted out of in March 2020 over concerns related to his immunocompromised status from prior treatments, highlighting risks that persisted into events like Backlash. These disruptions forced to adapt storylines and rosters on short notice, while the empty-arena format emphasized production innovations like enhanced video graphics to simulate crowd energy, setting the stage for later virtual fan integrations.

Build-up Storylines

The build-up to Backlash (2020) featured several prominent rivalries on Raw and SmackDown, largely stemming from the outcomes of and subsequent developments like the in late April, which reshuffled talent across brands and introduced cross-brand dynamics. , who captured the by defeating at , solidified his reign with defenses against challengers like and before facing renewed threats on Raw. positioned himself as the next contender after dominating midcard opponents such as and MVP, while aligning with MVP as his new manager amid tensions with his storyline wife Lana, who had previously cost him opportunities; Lashley confronted McIntyre directly on Raw, declaring his intent to reclaim the after a 13-year absence from title contention. This feud escalated through social media taunts and in-ring stare-downs, with Lashley emphasizing his raw power as a counter to McIntyre's technical prowess and Claymore Kick. On the blue brand, entered Backlash as Universal Champion following his victory over The Fiend (Bray Wyatt) at , where his storyline culminated in a Firefly Fun House-inspired cinematic match that highlighted his monstrous persona. Post-Mania, and John Morrison mocked Strowman's victory on SmackDown, with Miz questioning whether Wyatt was truly done with the "Monster Among Men" and taunting his vulnerability; Morrison then issued an open challenge on Miz's behalf, leading to a handicap match for the title after Strowman accepted and overpowered both in a non-title brawl. King Corbin, a frequent in Strowman's orbit through earlier mockery of his Wyatt feud, added cross-brand tension by aligning with SmackDown heels, though the primary focus shifted to Miz and Morrison's opportunistic alliance exploiting Strowman's isolation. Bayley's dominant run as SmackDown Women's Champion, which began with her WrestleMania 36 win over , faced an unexpected challenge from Tamina shortly after the event; Tamina capitalized on post-Mania chaos by launching an opportunistic superkick attack on Bayley during a celebration segment, capitalizing on her veteran power to earn a title shot at Money in the Bank. Although Bayley retained there through targeted leg work and interference from Sasha Banks, the alliance between Bayley and Banks—forged during their shared heel turn—led to them capturing the from and on the May 29 episode of SmackDown, setting up a triple-threat defense at Backlash against Bliss/Cross and , who earned their spot by defeating and in a non-title match on the May 11 episode of Raw. This storyline intertwined Bayley's singles dominance with tag team ambitions, highlighting growing tensions in her partnership with Banks. The United States Championship feud between and , both on SmackDown post-Draft, originated from Andrade's reign ending when Crews defeated him with assistance from at Money in the Bank, prompting Andrade and to demand a rematch amid internal friction in Vega's stable. Crews, a first-time champion, showcased his athleticism in promos emphasizing perseverance, while Andrade aimed to reclaim the title through technical mastery and Vega's mind games. In the tag team division, cross-brand elements emerged as The Street Profits, Raw's champions after the Draft, clashed with The Viking Raiders in a rivalry built around competitive one-upmanship; the teams engaged in a multi-week "decathlon" of athletic challenges—including , , axe-throwing, and —tying the series and culminating in a title match, with the Profits' high-flying style contrasting the Raiders' brute force. The New Day, SmackDown's tag champions featuring and , observed these developments warily, hinting at potential inter-brand invasions, while WrestleMania outcomes like Edge's return victory over Orton fueled ongoing personal vendettas that blurred brand lines.

The Event

Pre-show

The Backlash (2020) pre-show, titled the Kickoff, aired live as a free stream on YouTube and the WWE Network starting at 6:00 p.m. EDT on June 14, 2020, serving to build anticipation for the main pay-per-view card. Hosted by Scott Stanford alongside Peter Rosenberg, Renee Young, Booker T, and John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), the approximately one-hour program included discussions on key rivalries, with particular focus on the high-stakes implications of the main event between Edge and Randy Orton, billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," and previews of title defenses across the card. Brief backstage vignettes and interviews highlighted ongoing tensions, such as those involving the WWE Championship and Universal Championship bouts, warming up viewers for the night's action without delving into full outcomes. The featured bout was a WWE United States Championship match pitting champion Apollo Crews against former titleholder Andrade, accompanied by Angel Garza and Zelina Vega; the matchup stemmed from Crews' surprise victory over Andrade to capture the title on the May 25 episode of Raw. Lasting 7 minutes and 25 seconds, the contest saw Crews retain the championship via pinfall after hitting a standing moonsault on Andrade, aided by an impromptu intervention from Kevin Owens, who delivered Stunners to Garza and Vega to prevent interference. The pre-show wrapped with promotional teases for the main broadcast's opener and overall viewership expectations, smoothly transitioning into the 7:00 p.m. EDT start of the full event on the .

Undercard Matches

The undercard of Backlash (2020) consisted of six matches on the main card, all contested in the amid the , resulting in no live audience and the use of piped-in crowd noise to mimic fan reactions. This setup created a subdued atmosphere, emphasizing in-ring psychology through wrestler interactions and storytelling rather than crowd feedback, though it occasionally made high spots feel isolated. The event opened with the Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) facing The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) in a non-title brawl spanning about 9 minutes, featuring high-flying spots like Montez Ford's frog splash onto Erik. The frenetic exchange spilled backstage without a winner, as the teams bonded over destroying equipment in a chaotic spotfest. This segment's playful psychology explored their friendly rivalry, with the arena's silence allowing for immersive, cinematic destruction that built anticipation for a future title clash. Bayley and Sasha Banks defended the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross as well as The IIconics in a triple threat tag team match that ran 8 minutes and 50 seconds. The champions retained via pinfall when Banks rolled up Bliss following a chaotic sequence of near-falls and temporary alliances among the teams. In-ring psychology centered on Bayley and Banks' cunning teamwork exploiting the challengers' disarray, reinforcing their heel alliance while the lack of crowd energy kept the focus on technical exchanges over spectacle. Sheamus battled Jeff Hardy in a singles match fueled by their personal animosity, clocking in at 16 minutes and 50 seconds. Sheamus methodically targeted Hardy's previously injured leg with submissions and stomps, building tension before countering a Whisper in the Wind into a Brogue Kick for the pinfall victory. The bout's deliberate pacing demonstrated strong in the silent arena, emphasizing Hardy's grit against Sheamus' calculated aggression and providing immediate closure to their feud. Asuka defended the Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax in a 8-minute, 25-second clash that ended in a double countout. Jax's raw power overwhelmed Asuka early, leading to a ringside brawl where neither competitor returned before the 10-count, preserving Asuka's reign without a decisive finish. The match's psychology played up the size disparity and Jax's controversial in-ring style, with the crowd-less setting heightening the raw intensity of their strikes but muting potential crowd pops for Asuka's resilience. Braun Strowman defended the Universal Championship in a handicap match against The Miz and John Morrison, which lasted 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Strowman dominated the pairing, forcing a collision between the challengers before pinning Miz after a Running Powerslam. Blending comedy from the heels' failed strategies with Strowman's brute force, the psychology reinforced his unstoppable monster character, and the piped-in noise awkwardly punctuated the one-sided action in the empty space. In the co-main event undercard match, WWE Champion defended his title against in a singles match lasting 13 minutes and 15 seconds. The power-based encounter featured dominating with suplexes and submission holds, including the Hurt Lock, but escaped and countered with a Claymore Kick for the pinfall victory after interference from 's wife Lana, who slapped him in frustration. The bout highlighted 's resilience against 's raw strength, advancing 's championship reign in the silent arena.

Main Event

The main event of Backlash 2020 featured against in a match billed by as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," pitting two generations of wrestling icons against each other in a singles match focused on legacy and supremacy rather than a . Following Orton's victory over in a Last Man Standing match at —where was unable to beat the 10-count after a grueling exchange—the rivalry intensified with Orton psychologically targeting 's vulnerabilities, including his family and career longevity, while vowed to prove his enduring relevance after a nine-year hiatus from in-ring competition due to neck injuries. Orton's opportunistic persona, as the self-proclaimed "Legend Killer," capitalized on 's return by repeatedly ambushing him and allies like Christian, framing the bout as Orton's chance to cement his dominance over wrestling history. Held in the fanless WWE Performance Center amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-minute, 45-second epic opened with technical chain wrestling before escalating into brutal brawling, with Edge drawing first blood via repeated headbutts and Orton retaliating by slamming Edge's neck into the steel steps to exploit his injury history. Key sequences highlighted nods to their Evolution and Rated-R Superstar eras, including Edge countering with an Unprettier (referencing Christian) and an Edgecution DDT, only for Orton to respond with a Pedigree (Triple H's finisher) and an Olympic Slam; the action spilled outside, featuring Edge's Spear through the barricade and Orton's powerslam onto the announce table. Mid-match drama peaked as Orton hit two RKOs—one catching Edge mid-air off the top rope—and survived multiple Spearf attempts, while Edge locked in a near-submission arm triangle before Orton escaped. The match concluded with Orton securing victory via a low blow followed by his signature Punt kick to Edge's head for the pinfall, retaining his psychological edge in the feud. In the empty arena, Orton stood triumphant, taunting the fallen Edge to "go home to your wife and daughters" before posing with the WWE logo backdrop, underscoring the event's climax as a testament to Orton's viper-like cunning over Edge's resilience.

Post-Event Impact

Raw Aftermath

The June 15, 2020, episode of Raw opened with fallout from Drew 's successful defense of the against at Backlash the previous night. Backstage, MVP confronted Lashley, attributing his loss to interference from Lana and promising a path to a rematch, which signaled the early formation of the Hurt Business stable around Lashley with MVP as his manager. This led to a tense in-ring promo where MVP and Lashley demanded the rematch, interrupting McIntyre and 24/7 Champion , escalating into a match later that night with the on the line—if Lashley and MVP won, Lashley would earn another title shot. McIntyre's team prevailed, further teasing ongoing tension and Hurt Business expansion. In the women's division, Asuka's retention of the Raw Women's Championship via double countout at Backlash carried over into a rematch on Raw, where she defeated via pinfall with a roll-up following a controversial fast count to solidify her reign. Prior to the bout, Asuka addressed the crowd in a celebratory promo highlighting her survival of the grueling Backlash encounter, only for Jax to interrupt aggressively, reigniting their feud and drawing out to the ringside area, hinting at a potential powerhouse alliance between Jax and Baszler against Asuka. This segment underscored controversies from the countout finish, positioning Baszler's involvement as a new angle for multi-woman conflicts. Raw Tag Team Champions The and The Viking Raiders hyped their upcoming title match, which had been prevented from occurring at Backlash due to a parking lot brawl, expressing mutual respect while teasing unresolved tension from the competitive encounter. However, the segment turned chaotic when and his ninja associates ambushed both teams, forcing the Profits and Raiders to unite in an impromptu eight-man match, which they won decisively. This alliance built hype for a future title rematch while addressing the physical toll and camaraderie from the Backlash brawl. Additional backstage confrontations amplified the night's themes, including MVP's continued berating of Lana over her role in Lashley's defeat, which sparked a heated exchange highlighting marital and professional strains within the storyline. Promos throughout the show, such as McIntyre's defiant address to Lashley post-match, directly referenced Backlash controversies like interference attempts, steering Raw's narrative toward escalating rivalries.

SmackDown Aftermath

The June 19, 2020, episode of SmackDown opened segments reflecting on Backlash outcomes for the blue brand, particularly the successful defense of the by in a match. Following Banks' clean victory over —stemming from Cross's post-Backlash aggression—Bayley joined her in the ring for a celebratory embrace, but subtle unease in Banks' demeanor hinted at brewing tensions in their long-standing alliance, foreshadowing the eventual fracture in their friendship that would dominate summer storylines. This tease escalated the narrative arc around their dominance, setting the stage for Banks' pursuit of Bayley's singles title later in the year. Braun Strowman's Universal Championship victory over and John Morrison at Backlash prompted a surreal return of "The Firefly Fun House" segment, where broke his post-loss silence by resurrecting animated versions of his former allies—Luke Harper, , and even a buzzard flock—to symbolically pursue the new champion. Strowman watched intently from backstage, intensifying the psychological callbacks to Wyatt's cult-like and building anticipation for their ongoing , which would culminate in unconventional matches. Apollo Crews' retention of the United States Championship against at Backlash was highlighted in promotional recaps, celebrating his first main roster title win as a milestone for the SmackDown roster. This success added layers to the midcard division's high-flying rivalries. In the division, The New Day's recent loss of the SmackDown Championships to The Revival on the prior week's episode carried over into chaos on June 19, as and defeated The Forgotten Sons by disqualification amid interference from multiple teams vying for contention. Heavy Machinery, featuring Otis and Tucker, inserted themselves into the fray during a heated confrontation with and Morrison—who blamed Otis for costing them the Universal Title at Backlash—positioning Otis as a potential wildcard challenger while Tucker eyed , further fragmenting the division's hierarchy.

Reception and Viewership

The 2020 edition of Backlash, held without a live audience due to the , saw a decline in viewership compared to previous years, reflecting the challenges of the empty-arena era and the shift to streaming with reduced promotional visibility. Critical reception was mixed, with praise for select in-ring performances amid the constraints of the Performance Center setting, but notable criticism for the lack of crowd atmosphere and the event's overall pacing. of the awarded the Asuka vs. Raw Women's Championship match 1.25 stars and the vs. & John Morrison Universal Championship match 1 star, with reviewers pointing to the short runtime of approximately 2.5 hours as contributing to a rushed feel that diminished emotional investment. The main event between Edge and , billed as "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever," earned widespread acclaim for its storytelling and brutality despite heavy editing, though Meltzer refrained from assigning stars due to its cinematic style. Fan reactions, as summarized in post-event analyses, appreciated the innovative production elements like virtual crowd noise to simulate energy in the empty arena but frequently noted the event's predictability in outcomes and finishes. Many expressed frustration over the artificial audio overlays, which some felt detracted from the authenticity of the wrestling. In comparison to other 2020 pay-per-views like Money in the Bank, Backlash was viewed as a solid but unmemorable card, lacking the spectacle or high-stakes surprises that elevated the earlier event. While it delivered competent wrestling, the absence of live crowd dynamics made it feel more like a transitional show than a standout amid the pandemic-adjusted schedule.

Results and Records

Match Outcomes

The following table summarizes the match outcomes from 2020, including stipulations, winners, victory methods, and durations. All matches were held at the in , under standard rules unless otherwise noted.
MatchStipulationWinnerVictory MethodDuration
The Street Profits (c) (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar)Tag team match for the WWE Raw Tag Team ChampionshipNo contestPre-match brawl in parking lot2:18
Pre-show: (c) vs. (w/ )Singles match for the Pinfall (spin-out )9:35
Bayley & Sasha Banks (c) vs. & vs. ( & )Triple threat tag team match for the Bayley & Sasha BanksPinfall (Bank Statement on Royce)8:50
vs. Singles matchPinfall (Brogue Kick)16:47
Asuka (c) vs. Singles match for the WWE Raw Women's ChampionshipDouble count-out (Asuka retains)N/A8:25
(c) vs. & John Morrison2-on-1 handicap match for the Pinfall (powerslam on Miz)7:21
(c) vs. (w/ MVP)Singles match for the Pinfall (Claymore Kick)13:17
Edge vs. Singles matchPinfall (RKO)44:46

Event Statistics

Backlash 2020 was conducted without a live audience at the in , as a precautionary measure amid the , resulting in zero gate revenue from ticket sales. The event preceded the full implementation of virtual fan technology in the arena, with WWE's ThunderDome setup—featuring over 900 LED screens for remote fan participation—debuting later in August 2020 at the Center. Broadcast on pay-per-view and the , the production was overseen by executive producer , with primary English commentary handled by Michael Cole and ; provided guest commentary for the United States Championship match. In terms of injuries, the most notable incident was Edge sustaining a torn triceps during his match against , confirmed by medical staff; he underwent successful on June 15, 2020, and was expected to be sidelined for several months. No other legitimate long-term injuries were reported from the event, though storyline elements included Buddy Murphy selling an ankle injury. Financially, as part of 's Q2 2020 portfolio, the event relied on subscriptions for revenue generation, during a quarter when the service averaged 1.66 million paid subscribers globally, down 1.5% from the prior year but bolstered by increased domestic viewership.

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