Backlash Results
- World Heavyweight Championship: Chris Benoit vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels
- Edge over Kane
- Hurricane/Rosey over La Resistance
- Intercontinental Championship/Hardcore Rules: Randy Orton over Cactus Jack
- Women's Championship: Victoria over Lita
- Chris Jericho over Christian/Trish Stratus
- Jonathan Coachman over Tajiri
- Shelton Benjamin over Ric Flair
- Heat: Val Venis over Matt Hardy
I managed to get all the Backlash predictions I made correct, so yay for me. The RAW crew is in Calgary, AB tomorrow night, while the Smackdown crew is in Medicine Hat, AB. SLAM has a preview of tomorrow night's RAW from Calgary, AB.
Tim Baines spoke to Edge about his return from injury, being Canadian, and Backlash. Scott Zerr interviewed Mick Foley about his decision to return to the ring. Scott Zerr also talked to Trish Stratus about being a female wrestler, angles, and fans. The Trish Stratus barking like a dog clip was left in the UK airing of RAW, although it was edited out when it originally happened.
Chris Benoit discussed his hometown change in depth, as well as his feelings about turning heel on Canadian fans. Don Callis' latest column covers Steve Austin's departure from WWE and rumors about his future. Brock Lesnar was injured in a motorcycle accident after he collided with a minivan yesterday. He suffered no major injuries, but required stitches in his forehead.
At last night's Cauliflower Alley Club award ceremony, Bobby Heenan was given their top honor, the Iron Mike Mazurki award, in a surprise presentation. Scott Williams reviewed Bobby Heenan's latest book saying it's "alternately touching and rib-tickling." 1wrestling posted a transcript of a Prodigy chat with Paul Heyman from 1997 in which he discussed appearing on WWF TV, PPVs, and plans for ECW's future.
Weekend estimates placed Punisher at #2 with a weekend gross of $14 million, and Walking Tall at #7 with a weekend gross of $4.6 million. For comparison, Walking Tall's opening weekend had a $15.5 million gross. At least one person doesn't think Jesse Ventura should run for President in 2008.
Joey Matthews defeated Raven at last night's 3PW show in Philadelphia, PA, and AJ Styles will return to the promotion on May 15, possibly to feud with Matthews. gregrageous posted the latest Memphis Wrestling results, featuring fans getting beat up. CZW's fourth annual Best of the Best tournament will take place on July 10 in Philadelphia, PA, and Sabu will work their May 1 Philadelphia, PA show in a match with The Messiah and Adam Flash against The Wifebeater, John Zandig, and Nick Gage. Ring of Honor will be in St. Paul, MN and Chicago Ridge, IL this Friday and Saturday, their first shows in those markets. Jersey All Pro Wrestling will be in Rahway, NJ on Saturday with Vader's debut, and JAPW Heavyweight Champion Danny Maff defending against Mike Awesome.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
