{"id":113297,"date":"2022-05-05T13:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=113297"},"modified":"2022-05-05T03:17:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T07:17:28","slug":"preview-wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-5-8-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2022\/05\/05\/preview-wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-5-8-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: WWE — WrestleMania Backlash (5\/8\/22)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first Premium Live Event (or a PPV) since <\/span>WrestleMania <\/i><\/b>has arrived for WWE as it\u2019s time for <\/span>WrestleMania Backlash<\/i><\/b>. Despite holding both the WWE and Universal Championships, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion <\/span>Roman Reigns<\/b> will not be defending any of his gold but will instead team up with <\/span>The Bloodlin<\/b>e for a special six-main match. Other spots on the card include multiple <\/span>WrestleMania <\/span><\/i>rematches with the hope that some stories can be closed up. Here\u2019s a look at the <\/span>WrestleMania Backlash<\/span><\/i> card.<\/span><\/p>\n

WrestleMania Backlash Card<\/h2>\n

— Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss
\n— Bobby Lashley vs. Omos
\n— AJ Styles vs. Edge
\n— Drew McIntyre & RK-Bro (Randy Orton & Riddle) vs. The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso)
\n— SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey in an “I Quit” Match
\n— Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins<\/p>\n

SmackDown Women\u2019s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Charlotte
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The feud between<\/span> Charlotte Flair<\/b> and <\/span>Ronda Rousey<\/b> is nowhere near over as Rousey had Flair tapping at <\/span>WrestleMania<\/span><\/i>. As we know, the referee didn\u2019t see it and it led to Flair being able to pick up the victory with a big boot and a stunning pin. While the feud between these two has been lackluster at best, an \u201cI Quit\u201d Match between them will bring out the one thing this feud has brought to the table perfectly \u2013 physicality. Their <\/span>WrestleMania <\/span><\/i>match was one of the most physical of the whole event but this is sure to make that seem like nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rousey has been getting closer and closer to her previous form and this feels like her match to win. If there\u2019s a match that heavily favors her, it\u2019s this one. Rousey has made Flair tap on numerous occasions and in no way will say \u201cI Quit\u201d against \u201cThe Queen.\u201d It\u2019s just a matter if Rousey feels like breaking the arm of Flair or not, which might sound like a bit much but the way these two have been talking, all signs point to this being the only outcome. Expect this to be physical, personal, and the best match of their current series with a potential blow-off match coming on the next PPV. <\/span>Prediction: Ronda Rousey<\/b><\/p>\n

Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins II<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Cody<\/p>\n

Since the moment \u201cKingdom\u201d played throughout AT&T Stadium, <\/span>Cody Rhodes<\/b> has been the face of Monday Night Raw. His victory over <\/span>Seth Rollins<\/b> proved that his move from AEW to WWE was worth the move as he received a hero\u2019s welcome. Now, \u201cThe American Nightmare\u201d will have to take on Rollins when he\u2019s prepared for the match. Everything about this rivalry says a best-of-three series but Rhodes could have Rollins\u2019 number to avoid that altogether. Rhodes has been fantastic and right at home as he kicks off his road to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and if he\u2019s able to defeat Rollins here, all signs point to a title match coming sooner than later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rollins, on the other hand, has been out of his mind when it comes to wanting to get payback on Rhodes. \u201cThe Architect\u201d feels with the knowledge of Rhodes being his opponent, there\u2019s no way he can lose. That remains to be seen. But Rollins knows what is happening. The walls are closing in on him being \u201cthe guy\u201d of Monday nights with \u201cThe American Nightmare\u201d around. This match should be another great bout that could see Rollins do anything in his power to get this win and even it up between them. Desperation is settling in. <\/span>Prediction: Seth Rollins<\/b><\/p>\n

More from LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h4>\n

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