WWE Backlash: In Your House
WWE Backlash: In Your House

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WWE Backlash: In Your House

1999
Movie
159 min
English

Shane McMahon serves as the special guest referee when Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock battle for the WWE Championship. The Godfather defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Goldust. Mankind and Big Show battle in a Boiler Room Brawl. Al Snow faces Hardcore Holly for the Hardcore Championship. Triple H faces X-Pac and more!

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Jeff KatzGenres: Sports, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

This event features the culmination of a heated rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, fighting for the WWF Championship. The Undertaker defends his newly won WWF Tag Team Championship with his partner Big Show against Kane and X-Pac. Additionally, Triple H faces off against X-Pac in a highly anticipated match.

Critical Reception

As an In Your House event, Backlash 1999 was part of a series of special events that aimed to provide major storylines and matches between the larger annual pay-per-views. It was generally well-received by wrestling fans for its high-impact matches and continuation of major WWE storylines, particularly the Austin vs. Rock feud.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense main event match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock.

  • Appreciated for continuing the dramatic Undertaker/Kane storyline.

  • Seen as a solid mid-year offering in WWE's programming schedule.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific event is not readily available through typical Google user review aggregators.

Fun Fact

This event marked the first time the 'Backlash' name was used for a WWF pay-per-view event, replacing the previous 'In Your House' branding for this specific slot.

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