WWE Backlash 2006
7.3
180 minutes
4/30/2006
Overview
Backlash (2006) was a PPV which took place on April 30, 2006 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. It was presented by Topps. It was the eighth event under the Backlash name and featured wrestlers and other talent that performed on the Raw brand. The first main event was a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship, which saw John Cena defend against challengers Triple H and Edge. The second main event was Shawn Michaels and "God" versus Vince and Shane McMahon in a No Holds Barred match. The third main event was a "Title versus Briefcase match" between Rob Van Dam (the Money in the Bank holder) and Shelton Benjamin (the Intercontinental Champion).
Cast List
Paul Levesque
as Triple H
John Cena
as John Cena
Adam Copeland
as Edge
Michael Hickenbottom
as Shawn Michaels
Vince McMahon
as Vince McMahon
Shane McMahon
as Shane McMahon
Paul Wight
as Big Show
Glenn Jacobs
as Kane
Rob Szatkowski
as Rob Van Dam
Shelton Benjamin
as Shelton Benjamin
Patricia Stratigeas
as Trish Stratus
Mickie James
as Mickie James
Edward Fatu
as Umaga
Ric Flair
as Ric Flair
Carlos Colón Jr.
as Carlito
Chris Mordetzky
as Chris Masters
Hazem Ali
as Armando Alejandro Estrada
Candice Michelle
as Candice
Maria Kanellis-Bennett
as Maria
Gene Snitsky
as Snitsky