AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose wrestled a solid, back-and-forth match. During the match, Styles would throw everything but the kitchen sink at Ambrose including a Superman Splash and attempting to make Ambrose tap out with the Calf Killer but Ambrose would survive them both. Ambrose would fight back and would try to attempt to finish Styles with Dirty Deeds but the challenger would push the champion into the referee.
Styles would capitalize and would kick Ambrose in the groin and would floor Ambrose with the Styles Clash to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion! This main event delivered and the right man won.
Grade: A
In my opinion, this was the right call as the trigger was pulled on “The Phenomenal One” as he is the best in the world right now. Also, Dean Ambrose’s entire run has gotten cold after his match with his former Shield brethren at Battleground. Backlash was a thumbs-up show as each championship match delivered and all the results were all pleasant surprises that were well-received.
The rest of the card, save for the No Holds Barred match ranged from okay to solid.
WWE Backlash gets an overall grade of a B.
