Backlash Card
- World Heavyweight Championship: Batista vs. Triple H
- Intercontinental Championship: Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris Jericho
- Last Man Standing: Edge vs. Chris Benoit
- Kane vs. Viscera
- Tag Team Turmoil: William Regal/Tajiri vs. the Heart Throbs vs. La Resistance vs. Hurricane/Rosey vs. Simon Dean/Maven
- Shawn Michaels/Hulk Hogan vs. Muhammad Hassan/Daivari
Randy Orton and Eric Bischoff were the guests on this week's Byte This with Orton discussing his injury, Wrestlemania, and the draft, and Biscoff talking about Backlash, Hogan, and his hair. John Cena drew over 1000 fans to an autograph session last night in Milford, CT. A Shawn Michaels autobiography is scheduled for a November release. Kenzo Suzuki and Test have both been training in Florida as they prepare to return to the ring.
The Edmonton Sun interviewed Hulk Hogan about Backlash, the Hall of Fame and injuries. Hulk Hogan's interview on the Paul Brown Show is available on their website in mp3.
WWE's ECW PPV will apparently not be tied into WWE television angles, airing as a standalone product. Mick Foley's role in the ECW PPV is still uncertain with Vince McMahon and Foley disagreeing about how he'll be used.
WWE 24/7's launch calendar has been updated with several new companies and dates. Broadcast & Cable has an article on Universal's partnership with NBC including a few details on their decision to sign WWE away from SpikeTV.
TNA has comments from some TNA personalities including Sonny Siaki, Abyss, Traci and more. TNA posted information on the Chris Candido Scholarship Fund as well as his wake and funeral. TNA also posted a Chris Candido photo gallery.
Sean Waltman wrote a goodbye to Chris Candido after knowing him for nearly 15 years. Hotshot Johnny Devine wrote about Chris Candido's legacy and influence in his latest column for SLAM. Former Smoky Mountain Wrestling annoucer Tommy Noe reflected on some of his time knowing Chris Candido.
The Asbury Park Press carried a story on the death of Chris Candido. Several wrestling promotions have honored Chris Candido with ten-bell salutes and UXW announced they're May 21 show in Long Island, NY is a "Chris Candido Memorial Event." Memphis Wrestling and OVW were also both scheduled to do Chris Candido tribute shows.
SLAM has an interview with Scotty Mac about the steps in becoming a wrestler, training and the indies. The New York Times has an article on life after reality shows with a mention of Jonny Fairplay's appearances in TNA. The Clanton Advertiser has an article on the upcoming Wrestle Birmingham show on May 13.
That's it for today. Thanks for reading.
