John Cena vs. Edge vs. Triple H (Backlash 2006)
- Date: April 30, 2006
- Stipulation: Triple Threat Match For The WWE Championship
- Length: 17:33
- Winner: John Cena
- Cagematch Rating: 8.23
- Dave Meltzer’s Rating: 4.25 Stars
John Cena lost the WWE Championship to Edge, who cashed in Money in the Bank at New Year’s Revolution 2006. Cena eventually regained the strap before defeating Triple H in the main event of WrestleMania 22. Meanwhile, Edge was back in the title picture after picking up a big win over the legendary Mick Foley in a Hardcore Match earlier in the evening.
As a result, Cena put his title up for grabs in a Triple Threat Match at the next pay-per-view, Backlash. This was one of the greatest bouts of the year, with all three men laying it all on the line to walk out with the biggest prize in WWE. John Cena walked out of the grueling bout still the champion, and would go on to defend against Rob Van Dam one month later at ECW One Night Stand.
