3. Shane McMahon’s 50-Foot Leap (WWE Backlash 2001)
In 2001, Shane McMahon took yet another high-risk opportunity by facing Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match. It was during this clash that McMahon again proved he had little regard for his own safety, mirroring the death-defying maneuvers seen in his previous outings that became his trademark.
While Big Show dominated the opening minutes, he grew frustrated with the smaller, faster McMahon, who consistently managed to outwit him. In a sign of just how chaotic the match would become, McMahon even used a chloroform-soaked rag in an attempt to incapacitate the giant.
In the final moments, McMahon scaled the towering 50-foot Titantron scaffolding with the assistance of Andrew “Test” Martin. While Test pinned Big Show to a platform below, McMahon leaped from the structure, delivering his iconic elbow drop to an absolute roar from the crowd.
In a truly unique twist, Test used a camera crane to haul McMahon to his feet, securing a countout victory as the fans erupted in shock. This wild finish, which left both men looking like they needed to be carried out, is exactly why this moment ranks among the craziest in WWE Backlash history.
