WWE Pay-Per-View Season 23 Episode 5 Backlash 2007

Backlash 2007 was the twenty-third annual Backlash professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. The event featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW brands. It took place on April 29, 2007, at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

The main event of the show saw John Cena defend the WWE Championship against Edge, Randy Orton, and Shawn Michaels in a fatal four-way match. The match was highly anticipated due to the personal issues between Cena and Edge, as well as the long-standing rivalries between all four competitors.

Another highly anticipated match was a Last Man Standing match between The Undertaker and Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. These two had been feuding for several months, and the Last Man Standing stipulation added an extra layer of intensity to the match.

One of the most exciting matches of the night was a ladder match for the Money in the Bank contract between Mr. Kennedy, CM Punk, Edge, King Booker, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Finlay, and Randy Orton. The Money in the Bank contract allows the winner to challenge for either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship at any time of their choosing, making this match a crucial stepping stone for any wrestler looking to make it to the top of the card.

Other matches on the card included Bobby Lashley defending the ECW Championship against Vince McMahon, Umaga facing off against Santino Marella in a singles match, and Melina defending the WWE Women's Championship against Mickie James.

Backlash 2007 was a pivotal event in WWE history, as it marked the beginning of John Cena's record-tying fourth reign as WWE Champion. It also helped to solidify the Money in the Bank ladder match as a staple of WWE pay-per-view events, and showcased some of the top talent of the time in thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats.