WrestleMania Backlash 2022, the latest WWE, took place on (Sunday, May 8, 2022) at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, know all the results today
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After a pre-show with no matches, the main event begins with a video package reviewing our storylines leading up to the show.
WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 Results Today And Matches
Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins:
This one was really worth seeing right at the start of the card. Rollins utilized the surprise factor of their first meeting as an explanation for falling short at WrestleMania, and he looked to be more prepared this time, having a counter for each of Rhodes’ hallmark maneuvers in the first part of the encounter.
“The Architect” maintained its lead, displaying a depth of narrative that is uncommon in rematches. The fans in Providence, Rhode Island, ate up every 2.99999 counts as the match progressed, with Rhodes’ missing moonsault resulting in a Rollins’ Pedigree being a highlight.
Rollins and Rhodes’ chemistry extended much beyond two singles matches. There were several iconic maneuvers along the road, but none in the conclusion. Rollins rolled up Rhodes while gripping his tights for the finish, only for Rhodes to counter into his own roll-up while grabbing a handful of Rollins’ tights for the pin.
Omos def. Bobby Lashley:
Omos had another crack at Bobby Lashley, but this time he had MVP on his side. The first half of the match was essentially a re-enactment of their previous meeting, with Omos physically dominating Lashley.
Lashley was able to generate some offense and even locked in the Hurt Lock, something he couldn’t accomplish at WrestleMania. Omos would break the hold by shoving Lashley into the corner ropes, and the contest appeared doomed from thereon. Lashley’s lifting Spinebuster of the 7-foot-3 Omos was impressive, but it was MVP’s involvement that proved decisive on Sunday.
Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss:
This bout was scheduled just after the Rousey-Charlotte barnburner and before the main event. From start to end, the goal of this encounter was to promote Madcap Moss as a potential SmackDown player. Moss has the appearance, energy, and physical charm of a WWE performer. Moss stunned his old tag partner with a roll up to win the brief contest.
Smackdown Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey wins ‘I Quit’ match against Charlotte Flair:
This was one of the most physically demanding women’s matches in a long time. Piercing knife-edge chops, explosive kendo stick sword battles, and camera launches – Charlotte and Rousey took full advantage of the merciless rule that everything goes until someone says “I quit.”
Pat McAfee described it as “an incredible struggle from beginning to end!” Even the most ardent MMA fans found Rousey’s armbar on Charlotte from the apron to be unsettling. This helped set up the finale, in which Rousey locked Charlotte’s arm in a steel chair before executing a modified armbar.
When Charlotte refused to give up, Rousey yelled through the microphone, “I was hoping you’d say that b——!” and adjusted the hold’s angle Charlotte then abruptly resigned, and Rousey was crowned SmackDown women’s champion. Later in the show, WWE revealed that Flair had a broken radius.
Six-Man Tag Team Match: The Bloodline Vs. RK-Bro and Drew McIntyre
There was never a convincing reason provided for why the winners-take-all tag team battle between The Usos and RK-Bro was canceled in favor of the six-man tag, which resulted in a contest that was more worthy of main eventing a SmackDown than a premium live event.
Looking past that hiccup, the bout effectively progressed the story of Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. Reigns did everything he could to avoid involvement with McIntyre, tagging out every time he was in the ring with him. When the two tagged in at the same time, it made for a poignant moment, foreshadowing the start of a months-long championship war.
Reigns is fond of boasting about his “Greatness on a new level.” Randy Orton obviously does as well. Orton’s hot tag was one of the night’s highlights, topped off by an RKO counter of a Reigns spear.
The final few minutes of the game were a complete free-for-all. With a powerful Uranage, Reigns smashed McIntyre through the announcer’s table. Riddle jumped to the side. Orton was knocked out by a Superman punch. Riddle returned to the ring and scored an RKO. Finally, Reigns tagged into the ring and speared Riddle for the victory.