WWE Backlash 2006

Kevin Dunn
2006-04-30

Long Live The King
7.3
180 min

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

Name Character Team
Paul Lévesque Triple H Unowned
John Cena John Cena The Free Refills
Adam Copeland Edge Unowned
Michael Hickenbottom Shawn Michaels Unowned
Vince McMahon Vince McMahon Unowned
Shane McMahon Shane McMahon Unowned
Paul Wight Big Show Unowned
Glenn Jacobs Kane Unowned
Rob Szatkowski Rob Van Dam Unowned
Shelton Benjamin Shelton Benjamin Unowned
Patricia Stratigeas Trish Stratus Unowned
Mickie James Mickie James Unowned
Edward Fatu Umaga Unowned
Ric Flair Ric Flair Unowned
Carlos Colón Jr. Carlito Unowned
Chris Mordetzky Chris Masters Unowned
Hazem Ali Armando Alejandro Estrada Unowned
Candice Michelle Candice Unowned
Maria Kanellis-Bennett Maria Unowned
Gene Snitsky Snitsky Unowned