WWE Backlash 2001
Backlash (2001) was a PPV presented by Castrol GTX. It took place on April 29, 2001 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, and was the third event under the Backlash chronology. The main event was a tag team match for the WWF Championship, the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and the WWF Tag Team Championship between The Two Man Power Trip (Steve Austin and Triple H) and the Brothers of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker), in which the person to get the fall would win the Tag Team Championship as well as the championship of the wrestler who was pinned. Featured matches on the undercard included a Last Man Standing match between Shane McMahon and The Big Show and an Ultimate Submission match featuring Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle.
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Plot Summary
WWE Backlash 2001 featured a major main event where Stone Cold Steve Austin defended his WWF Championship against The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match. The show also included a highly anticipated match between Triple H and Chris Jericho, and a continuation of the brand warfare storylines prevalent at the time.
Critical Reception
Backlash 2001 is generally remembered as a solid event within a period of significant creative shifts for the WWF. The main event between Austin and Undertaker was a brutal affair, and the undercard featured several notable bouts that contributed to the event's overall positive reception among fans.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker was a highlight, showcasing intense physicality.
- Chris Jericho's match against Triple H was a strong contender for match of the night.
- The event successfully continued the WWF's dominant storyline arcs of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with many praising the intensity of the main event and the quality of the matches on the undercard. The event is seen as a strong entry in the WWF's programming during this period.
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker faced each other in a singles match at a major WWF/WWE pay-per-view event outside of WrestleMania.
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