WWE Backlash 2017
WWE Backlash 2017

WWE Backlash 2017

2017Movie162 minEnglish

Backlash (2017) is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event, produced by WWE for the SmackDown brand. It will take place on May 21, 2017, at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois. It will be the thirteenth event in the Backlash chronology, and the second Backlash to be held in the Allstate Arena, after Backlash 2001.

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Director: N/A (Professional Wrestling Event)Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

WWE Backlash 2017 was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE for their SmackDown brand. The event featured multiple championship matches, including the WWE Championship match where Jinder Mahal made a surprising upset victory over Randy Orton. Other key bouts included Bray Wyatt defending the WWE United States Championship against Kevin Owens and AJ Styles facing off against Dolph Ziggler.

Critical Reception

Backlash 2017 was met with mixed to positive reviews. While the main event saw a significant and unexpected title change that generated buzz, some of the undercard matches were considered less impactful. The show is often remembered for Jinder Mahal's breakout performance and the subsequent push he received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Surprising and impactful WWE Championship main event with a significant upset.
  • Mixed opinions on the overall quality of the undercard matches.
  • Jinder Mahal's victory was a major talking point and considered a career highlight.

Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Backlash 2017 was largely centered around the WWE Championship match. Many fans were shocked and excited by Jinder Mahal's victory, which was seen as a major upset and a breath of fresh air for the title picture. Other aspects of the show received more varied opinions, with some enjoying specific bouts while others found the overall pacing inconsistent.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (Professional Wrestling Event)

Fun Fact

Jinder Mahal's victory over Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at Backlash 2017 was his first world championship in WWE and marked a significant push for the Canadian-Indian wrestler.

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