WWE Backlash 2016 Match of the Night

[Ricky Smarks]

Disbelief as odd couple wins SmackDown Tag Team Titles
WWE Backlash 2016 results: SmackDown LIVE underwent seismic changes at its first brand-exclusive pay-per-view of The New Era, with the crowning of three new champions in a single night.

Baron Corbin def. Apollo Crews
Baron Corbin backed up his words following a verbal spat backstage by beating the talented Apollo Crews in the middle of the ring on Backlash Kickoff.

Becky Lynch won the Six-Pack Challenge to become the first SmackDown Women’s Champion
In the opening contest of SmackDown LIVE’s first solo pay-per-view, Becky Lynch made history by overcoming five other competitors in a Six-Pack Elimination Challenge to become the first SmackDown Women’s Champion!

The Usos def. The Hype Bros in a Second Chance Challenge
The Usos, debuting a new look and seemingly a new attitude, defeated The Hype Bros in the Second Chance Challenge to advance to the final of the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament

Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Dolph Ziggler
Intercontinental Champion The Miz reigned supreme over Dolph Ziggler at Backlash with the help of his crafty wife Maryse.

Kane def. Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred Match
The scheduled match between Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton was called off after Wyatt viciously attacked Orton backstage earlier, which led to it being announced that Wyatt would take on Kane in a No Holds Barred Match.

Heath Slater & Rhyno def. The Usos to become the first SmackDown Tag Team Champions
At Backlash, the mismatched duo overcame The Usos to become the first SmackDown Tag Team Champions, while earning a SmackDown LIVE contract for Slater in the process.

AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose to win the WWE World Championship
AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose in a thrilling contest at Backlash to become WWE World Champion after a low-blow behind the referee's back led to a Styles Clash that secured Styles the championship.

 

[Andrew]

Without a doubt, Miz vs. Ziggler.

Back and forth and the ring psychology in the match was pure brilliance.