Show
Backlash
Results
Time and location
Sunday, May 6 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
WWE Backlash 2018 results: Roman Reigns proved he was still The Big Dog in a brutal showdown against Samoa Joe
The action was intense from start to finish in the co-branded WWE Backlash pay-per-view, as Roman Reigns endured an absolute mauling to conquer longtime adversary Samoa Joe, and the No Disqualification Match between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura was so brutal that no clear winner could be determined.
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Backlash : Quick Hits
- Ruby Riott def. Bayley (Kickoff Match)
- Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. The Miz
- Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax def. Alexa Bliss
- United States Champion Jeff Hardy def. Randy Orton
- Elias’ WWE Backlash performance descended into bedlam
- Daniel Bryan def. Big Cass; Cass delivered vicious post-match attack
- SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella def. Charlotte Flair
- WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura ended in a No Contest
- Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
- Roman Reigns def. Samoa Joe
Backlash : Full Details
Ruby Riott def. Bayley (Kickoff Match)
Bayley went it alone against Ruby Riott at WWE Backlash Kickoff and paid the price accordingly.
Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. The Miz
The Kingslayer held off The Miz to keep the Intercontinental Title out of The A-Lister’s reach.
Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax def. Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss was no match for a motivated Nia Jax at WWE Backlash.
United States Champion Jeff Hardy def. Randy Orton
A vicious effort by Randy Orton wasn’t enough to take the United States Championship from Jeff Hardy at WWE Backlash.
Elias’ WWE Backlash performance descended into bedlam
A parade of interruptions led to some much-anticipated payback from The Glorious One on Elias at WWE Backlash.
Daniel Bryan def. Big Cass; Cass delivered vicious post-match attack
Daniel Bryan grounded Big Cass at WWE Backlash, but the seven-footer made sure The “Yes!” Man didn’t get to celebrate his win.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella def. Charlotte Flair
Once again, Carmella seized an opportunity to earn her second defeat of Charlotte Flair and retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura ended in a No Contest
AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura both went low in an attempt to win their WWE Championship Match, and it cost them both.
Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley def. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
Tensions between Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn allowed Braun Strowman & Bobby Lashley to claim the win at WWE Backlash.
