WWE Pay-Per-View Season 17 Episode 4 Backlash 2001
- April 29, 2001
Backlash 2001 was the 17th installment of the WWE Pay-Per-View series and took place on April 29, 2001, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The show featured a total of eight matches, with five championship titles on the line.
The main event of Backlash 2001 was a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship between Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Triple H. The match saw all three wrestlers take each other to their limits with memorable moments including a Rock Bottom onto the announce table and Triple H using a sledgehammer. The match ended with an unexpected twist, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Another highlight of the show was the Intercontinental Championship match featuring Chris Jericho and William Regal. The two put on a technical showcase that saw Regal use his submission skills to ground Jericho. The ending of the match was controversial, with Jericho winning the championship but Regal claiming that he had not submitted.
The show also featured a Tag Team Championship match between Edge and Christian and The Hardy Boyz. The match had a ladder stipulation, with both teams using the ladder in creative and innovative ways. This match marked the beginning of the iconic Edge and Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz feud and was a precursor to their ladder matches at King of the Ring 2001 and WrestleMania X-Seven.
In addition to these championship matches, Backlash 2001 also featured a brutal Street Fight between Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit, a Women's Championship match between Chyna and Ivory, and a match between Rhyno and Test. Each match had its own unique storyline and kept the audience engaged throughout the show.
Overall, Backlash 2001 was a memorable edition of the WWE Pay-Per-View series that saw some of the biggest names in wrestling battling it out for championship glory. With its mix of high-flying action, technical prowess, and pure athleticism, the show solidified the WWE as one of the premier entertainment brands in the world of sports entertainment.
