wwechick1982
04-08-2004, 03:24 AM
As I was watching Triple H interact with Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels, I wrote down all the matches that have been annouced. Once I did that, I realized that with less than a week away, Raw had 5 matches! Will we see more next week on Raw, the Raw before Backlash? As I pondered these questions, I put together a early Backlash preview along with who I think will come out victorious!
Raw Heavyweight World Title: Triple Threat Match
Chris Benoit (c) vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels
This past week on Raw, all three participants were involved in a beatdown, which clearly Triple H won. Next week on Raw, all three will be involved in the main event, an eight-man tag match. Shelton Benjamin, Benoit, Michaels and Mick Foley will take on all four members of Evolution; if the faces lose it could mean the end of Benoit’s title reign and Michaels’ revenge for Triple H. Triple H has also been putting down Benoit’s title reign, saying that it was all a fluke, but when he tapped to the Crippler Crossface, that spoke volumes that it wasn’t. Wrestlemania XX was their first encounter and Backlash will be the last, but will Benoit walk out still the champ? Will either Michaels or Triple H regain the title they both held? To see the answer to these questions and to see if Chris Benoit’s title reign is a fluke, watch Backlash to find out.
Winner: Chris Benoit
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Street Fight Match/Hardcore Rules Apply
Randy Orton (c) vs. Mick Foley
This is the continuing saga of words between the so-called Legend Killer, Randy Orton and the Hardcore legend, Mick Foley. Foley, who reunited with his former tag team partner, the Rock at Wrestlemania XX, got hit the Orton’s RKO as Evolution picked up the win at that so very special PPV. This week on Raw, Foley returned to Raw with a long time friend, Barbie: a baseball bat wrapped in barbwire. He said that he was going to shut Orton up once and for all; he and his trusty friend were going to bring Orton down. However, by the end of last week’s Raw, Foley’s physical status was at an odd as he lay face down in the ring, resulted from an Evolution ambush. When Raw ends next week, Foley’s status will be clear to see if he can stop the roll Orton has been on.
Winner: Randy Orton
WWE Women's Championship
Victoria (c) vs. Lita
Victoria beat Molly Holly at Wrestlemania XX, which resulted in Molly losing her dark locks. Just a few weeks before that, Victoria beat Molly, Lita, and Jazz to become a two time women’s champion. Lita was trying for a moonsault when Victoria picked her up and hit her with her finishing move, the Widow’s Peak and the win. This past week on Raw, Lita was involved in a 10 woman Battle Royal to determine who would face Victoria at Backlash. The end saw Lita coming face to face with newly turned, Trish Stratus, who extended her hand, but Lita wanted nothing to do with her. Trish, after being distracted, was dropkicked out of the ring by Lita, thus making her the woman to face the former psycho in the ring.
Winner: Victoria
Edge vs. Kane
Edge made his return to Raw during the night of the infamous lottery and speared Raw general manager, Eric Bischoff. Kane saw the return of the man he thought he buried, his brother the Undertaker, at Wrestlemania XX. The week after Edge returned, Bischoff, who was pissed about being humiliated set up Edge at Backlash: by putting him in a match with Kane! This past week on Raw, Edge came and let it be known, that he wasn’t afraid of the challenge that faces him at Backlash. Edge speared the giant down and Kane didn’t take too lightly to this and was going to shatter Edge’s hand with a steel chair, but Edge wouldn’t allow it. Edge left the ring as the Big Red Machine fumed in the ring; if this is any indication of how things will happen at Backlash, then Edge has the psychological advantage over his much bigger opponent.
Winner: Edge
Wrestlemania XX Rematch: 2-on-1 Handicap Match
Chris Jericho vs. Christian and Trish Stratus
Chris Jericho left Wrestlemania XX heartbroken and pissed, as Trish Stratus turned on him, allowing his former best friend, Christian to pick up the win over the Highlight of the Night. The next night, Jericho took his frustrations out on Matt Hardy, choking Version 1 with a cable cord; Jericho left the arena later after his match, tires squealing. Christian and Trish made their way to the ring later that night as Trish explained why she turned on Jericho; Jericho wasn’t there to defend himself. Jericho, having time to think everything over, invited Trish to be his guest on the Highlight Reel, where he something to get off his chest. The words that he used have always been reserved for Stephanie McMahon, but Trish Stratus, much to her dismay was the recipient. She ran off crying as Christian consoled her with the news that “they” were getting a match at Backlash; this past week, as Trish fumed over her loss to Lita, found out that when Christian said, “they” he meant both he and Trish will face Jericho at Backlash. Right now, the twosome has an advantage person wise, but Jericho will more than likely rise to the occasion.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Backlash seems to be shaping up, but I believe we might see one more match added. The card is all ready full, but an added match might not hurt. We'll have to wait and see!
Raw Heavyweight World Title: Triple Threat Match
Chris Benoit (c) vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels
This past week on Raw, all three participants were involved in a beatdown, which clearly Triple H won. Next week on Raw, all three will be involved in the main event, an eight-man tag match. Shelton Benjamin, Benoit, Michaels and Mick Foley will take on all four members of Evolution; if the faces lose it could mean the end of Benoit’s title reign and Michaels’ revenge for Triple H. Triple H has also been putting down Benoit’s title reign, saying that it was all a fluke, but when he tapped to the Crippler Crossface, that spoke volumes that it wasn’t. Wrestlemania XX was their first encounter and Backlash will be the last, but will Benoit walk out still the champ? Will either Michaels or Triple H regain the title they both held? To see the answer to these questions and to see if Chris Benoit’s title reign is a fluke, watch Backlash to find out.
Winner: Chris Benoit
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Street Fight Match/Hardcore Rules Apply
Randy Orton (c) vs. Mick Foley
This is the continuing saga of words between the so-called Legend Killer, Randy Orton and the Hardcore legend, Mick Foley. Foley, who reunited with his former tag team partner, the Rock at Wrestlemania XX, got hit the Orton’s RKO as Evolution picked up the win at that so very special PPV. This week on Raw, Foley returned to Raw with a long time friend, Barbie: a baseball bat wrapped in barbwire. He said that he was going to shut Orton up once and for all; he and his trusty friend were going to bring Orton down. However, by the end of last week’s Raw, Foley’s physical status was at an odd as he lay face down in the ring, resulted from an Evolution ambush. When Raw ends next week, Foley’s status will be clear to see if he can stop the roll Orton has been on.
Winner: Randy Orton
WWE Women's Championship
Victoria (c) vs. Lita
Victoria beat Molly Holly at Wrestlemania XX, which resulted in Molly losing her dark locks. Just a few weeks before that, Victoria beat Molly, Lita, and Jazz to become a two time women’s champion. Lita was trying for a moonsault when Victoria picked her up and hit her with her finishing move, the Widow’s Peak and the win. This past week on Raw, Lita was involved in a 10 woman Battle Royal to determine who would face Victoria at Backlash. The end saw Lita coming face to face with newly turned, Trish Stratus, who extended her hand, but Lita wanted nothing to do with her. Trish, after being distracted, was dropkicked out of the ring by Lita, thus making her the woman to face the former psycho in the ring.
Winner: Victoria
Edge vs. Kane
Edge made his return to Raw during the night of the infamous lottery and speared Raw general manager, Eric Bischoff. Kane saw the return of the man he thought he buried, his brother the Undertaker, at Wrestlemania XX. The week after Edge returned, Bischoff, who was pissed about being humiliated set up Edge at Backlash: by putting him in a match with Kane! This past week on Raw, Edge came and let it be known, that he wasn’t afraid of the challenge that faces him at Backlash. Edge speared the giant down and Kane didn’t take too lightly to this and was going to shatter Edge’s hand with a steel chair, but Edge wouldn’t allow it. Edge left the ring as the Big Red Machine fumed in the ring; if this is any indication of how things will happen at Backlash, then Edge has the psychological advantage over his much bigger opponent.
Winner: Edge
Wrestlemania XX Rematch: 2-on-1 Handicap Match
Chris Jericho vs. Christian and Trish Stratus
Chris Jericho left Wrestlemania XX heartbroken and pissed, as Trish Stratus turned on him, allowing his former best friend, Christian to pick up the win over the Highlight of the Night. The next night, Jericho took his frustrations out on Matt Hardy, choking Version 1 with a cable cord; Jericho left the arena later after his match, tires squealing. Christian and Trish made their way to the ring later that night as Trish explained why she turned on Jericho; Jericho wasn’t there to defend himself. Jericho, having time to think everything over, invited Trish to be his guest on the Highlight Reel, where he something to get off his chest. The words that he used have always been reserved for Stephanie McMahon, but Trish Stratus, much to her dismay was the recipient. She ran off crying as Christian consoled her with the news that “they” were getting a match at Backlash; this past week, as Trish fumed over her loss to Lita, found out that when Christian said, “they” he meant both he and Trish will face Jericho at Backlash. Right now, the twosome has an advantage person wise, but Jericho will more than likely rise to the occasion.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Backlash seems to be shaping up, but I believe we might see one more match added. The card is all ready full, but an added match might not hurt. We'll have to wait and see!