WWE PPV on WWE Network Season 2016 Episode 9 Backlash 2016 - Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia
- September 11, 2016
In the ninth episode of the 2016 season of WWE PPV on WWE Network, viewers are treated to the Backlash 2016 event held at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. This event marks the first time Backlash has been held since 2009 and features a number of high-profile matches.
The event opens with a tag team match between The Usos and The Hype Bros. The Usos, Jimmy and Jey, are a veteran team who have been with WWE for several years and have won a number of championships. The Hype Bros, consisting of Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder, are a newer team who have been rising in the ranks recently. The match is a fast-paced affair, with both teams showing off their signature moves and high-flying abilities. The match comes to an end when Jimmy Uso hits Mojo Rawley with a Superkick, leading to his team's victory.
Next up is a match between Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews. Corbin is a dominant force in WWE, known for his aggressive fighting style and his ability to overpower his opponents. Crews is a skilled athlete who is known for his speed and agility. The two men put on a fierce match, with both of them trading blows and trying to gain the upper hand. In the end, it's Corbin who comes out on top, hitting Crews with a Deep Six for the win.
The third match of the night is for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship, featuring champion Becky Lynch taking on Alexa Bliss. Becky is a fan favorite and the first ever holder of the SmackDown Women's Championship. Alexa is a relative newcomer to WWE, but has made a name for herself as a fierce competitor. The two women put on a hard-fought battle, with both of them taking the fight to each other. In the end, Becky locks in her Dis-arm-her submission hold to force Alexa to tap out, retaining her championship.
The fourth match of the night is a tag team tournament final to determine the first ever holders of the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship. The final is a four-way match featuring The Usos, American Alpha, The Hype Bros, and Heath Slater and Rhyno. American Alpha, consisting of Jason Jordan and Chad Gable, are known for their exceptional wrestling ability and teamwork. Heath Slater and Rhyno, on the other hand, are an unlikely pairing who have come together to try and win the championship. The match is chaotic, with all four teams trying to gain an advantage. In the end, it's Heath Slater and Rhyno who emerge victorious, with Rhyno hitting a Gore on Tyler Breeze for the win.
The penultimate match of the night is for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, featuring champion The Miz taking on Dolph Ziggler. The Miz, a former WWE champion, is a savvy veteran who is known for his mic skills and his ability to win matches by any means necessary. Ziggler, on the other hand, is a fan favorite who is known for his high-flying ability and his never-say-die attitude. The two men put on a back-and-forth match, with both of them hitting their signature moves. In the end, it's The Miz who emerges victorious, hitting Ziggler with a Skull Crushing Finale to retain his championship.
Finally, the main event of the night is for the WWE World Championship, featuring champion Dean Ambrose taking on AJ Styles. Ambrose is a popular champion who is known for his unorthodox wrestling style and his unpredictability. Styles, on the other hand, is a veteran wrestler who has made a name for himself all around the world. The match is a hard-hitting affair, with both men hitting each other with their signature moves. In the end, it's AJ Styles who emerges victorious, hitting Ambrose with a Styles Clash for the win and becoming the new WWE World Champion.
Overall, Backlash 2016 is an exciting event that features a number of high-profile matches with plenty of action and drama. Fans of WWE are sure to enjoy this event, which showcases some of the best wrestlers in the world today.