WWE Backlash 2016 Discussion Thread

[Smart Marx]

Watch Backlash 2016 on WWE Network
Get full coverage of SmackDown Live's first brand-exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Backlash 2016, featuring WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose against AJ Styles.

WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles
After going 2-0 in solo competition against John Cena this summer, AJ Styles sets his sights on the kingpin of SmackDown LIVE: WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose.

SmackDown Women’s Championship Six-Pack Challenge
Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, Natalya, Naomi, Alexa Bliss and Carmella will compete in a Six-Pack Challenge to determine the first SmackDown Women’s Champion.

The Usos/Hype Bros. vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno — SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament Final
Heath Slater’s dreams of a SmackDown LIVE contract are within reach … provided he and Rhyno can deny either The Usos or The Hype Bros. in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Tournament final at WWE Backlash.

Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt
Randy Orton has accepted Bray Wyatt’s challenge to meet in a sinister showdown at WWE Backlash on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Intercontinental Champion The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler
Call him a coward all you want, but heading into his Intercontinental Title defense against challenger Dolph Ziggler at WWE Backlash, The Miz is just plain confident.

 

[Crippler]

have to admit, I am not hyped for this show at all, like my fucks level is at a 0.1. I really just want to see AJ win the title. But i'm forced to watch as Brady and Gronk are not playing the late game. UGH!

 

[Dale]

Won't be watching this live but it really looks a weak card. Hopefully AJ can make Dean watchable and take the title off of him. Pulling for Becky to win the title but she seems too obvious to win, so I wouldn't be surprised to see them go with someone else for a curveball.

 

[Smart Marx]

have to admit, I am not hyped for this show at all, like my fucks level is at a 0.1. I really just want to see AJ win the title. But i'm forced to watch as Brady and Gronk are not playing the late game. UGH!

It's not exactly the best for outing first SmackDown, is it? That said I can't miss AJ Styles wining his first WWE World Title and I am interested in the crowning of the new Women's Champion on SmackDown.

 

[Smart Marx]

Won't be watching this live but it really looks a weak card. Hopefully AJ can make Dean watchable and take the title off of him. Pulling for Becky to win the title but she seems too obvious to win, so I wouldn't be surprised to see them go with someone else for a curveball.

I'm honestly pulling for either Alexa Bliss or Carmella. SmackDown would be be wise to start the women's division fresh with a newer face to build them and the division up together. Lynch wouldn't be my last choice, though, as she is certainly capable.

 

[Crippler]

Nikki BaeLLa or nothing.

 

[Smart Marx]

Nikki BaeLLa or nothing.

Nikki already had a record Divas Tile reign, I'd prefer a fresh start on this new division.

 

[Smart Marx]

I'm pretty legit excited for this.

 

[Wang Chung]

I am beginning to think WWE plans their ppvs around my work schedule so I work during every ppv

Do you smell what Tap a Talk is cooking?

 

[Smart Marx]

I am beginning to think WWE plans their ppvs around my work schedule so I work during every ppv

Do you smell what Tap a Talk is cooking?

That sucks. If it helps Clash is only two weeks away?

 

[Crippler]

So Orton may be injured and might be out tonight.

 

[Smart Marx]

So Orton may be injured and might be out tonight.

Nothing from WWE yet, but that would be a pretty big blow to their five match card.

 

[Smart Marx]

Tonight is the night AJ Styles becomes a WWE Champion.

 

[AZUCAR!]

Orton's off the card:

Randy Orton will not be competing tonight at WWE Backlash, PWInsider has confirmed. Orton was slated to wrestle Bray Wyatt. There is no word yet on how WWE will handle the situation in terms of its storylines.

According to multiple sources, Orton has yet to be cleared by WWE to compete in the ring after the TKO finish of the SummerSlam match against Brock Lesnar. WWE had been hoping Orton would be cleared over this past week, but that did not happen.

The issue appears to be concussion-related, which would mean Orton has not passed an Impact test.

There is a great chance that the scheduled rematch between Orton and Lesnar on September 24th in Chicago will not take place as well, unless Orton is cleared before then. As of now, that bout is still up in the air.

Orton is backstage at the Backlash PPV in Richmond, Virginia.[/PWInsider]

Well, another reason for me to not watch Backlash.

 

[Smart Marx]

Orton's off the card:

That certainly sucks. I wonder how WWE will handle replacing that match? WWE only has six matches scheduled.

At least WWE treating concussions a lot more serious. It makes you think about the logic in the SummerSlam finish.