Showcase #1: Best of Backlash

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Welcome to the new weekly post, Showcase, where I will be bringing you 10 pictures, both classic and modern, from around the wrestling world.  As Backlash 2018 took place just last night, today we will be looking back at some of the best pics from the PPV's 14 show history.


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Becky Lynch at Backlash 2016 after becoming the first ever Smackdown Women's Champion


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Scotty 2 Hotty leveling Dean Malenko with a Step-up Enziguri during a Light-Heavyweight Title bout from Backlash 2000


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John Cena hitting a double leg drop on Shawn Michaels and Edge during a WWE Title match at Backlash 2007


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Carmella making her entrance at Backlash 2017, accompanied by valet James Ellsworth


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Shelton Benjamin hitting RVD with a Superplex at Backlash 2006, in the only match in history in which both a Title and the Money in the Bank Briefcase were up for grabs


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Jeff Hardy staring down his brother Matt after the latter said the famous words 'I Quit' during their match at Backlash 2009


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Shelton Benjamin and Chris Jericho fight it out in 2005, in Benjamin's 3rd consecutive Backlash victory


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Brock Lesnar stands over a prone Jeff Hardy during there squash match at Backlash 2002


Alexa Bliss is intent on winning back the Raw Women's Title from her former friend.
Alexa Bliss making her entrance, before facing Nia Jax, at Backlash 2018


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John Cena valiantly takes on Brock Lesnar in the 'Cenation Leaders' first ever main event match back in 2003

I hope you enjoyed taking a look back at some awesome Backlash memories from over the years.  Next time on Showcase we will be looking at NXT!!!

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