WWE Backlash 2001
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Actor: Dudley Boyz, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple HDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 190 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-08-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sony
Movie Reviews of WWE Backlash 2001
Movie Review: A Solid Undercard with a Less-Than-Impressive Main Event
Summary: 4 Stars
6-Man Tag Match: Dudleyz vs. X-Factor (X-Pac, Albert, Justin Credible)
I definitely appreciated the ECW nostalgic vibe surrounding the moments when the Dudleyz and Justin Credible got to work together. I just wish that Credible could have brought his signature barbed wire to the dance. Otherwise, it's a very solid opener with each combatant getting plenty of time to show off their skills. It's downright criminal that WWE didn't do more with Justin. Oh, well. WWE has let a lot of great talent slip through their fingers. ::cough Christian Cage cough::
6 out of 10
Hardcore Championship Match
Rhyno (Champion) vs. Raven
A tremendous hardcore match! If the WWE could have kept up this caliber of match for the hardcore title, it never would have been disposed of. This match had all the energy and excitement of an ECW title match with two of it's best competitors. Some tremendous spots including the Gore from the steel steps, the Gore to the shopping cart and some really sick chair shots. ECW! ECW! ECW!
8 out of 10
Triple Threat European Championship Match
Matt Hardy (Champion) vs. Christian vs. Eddie Guerrero
This match was the first time that I knew that these three would grow into main-eventers. They put on a tremendous show of high-risk offense with a great level of drama added with Jeff Hardy and Edge on the outside.
9 out of 10
Duchess of Queensberry Rules Match
William Regal vs. Chris Jericho
These two had a great chemistry in the ring. They made up for their all-too-quick WrestleMania X-Seven encounter by taking their time with this one. I love the gimmick behind the match with the "Duchess" showing up and JR's cynicism. A very crowd-driven match. Some great technical wrestling between these two as well.
9 out of 10
30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match
Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit
This is one of the greatest wrestling matches I have ever seen or will ever see. These two, who stole any show they were on together, put on a technical masterpiece. It wouldn't have hurt my feelings if this match went another thirty minutes. It's a crying shame that this match will be forgotten now that WWE has invoked their "Pretend Benoit Never Existed" policy. The last five minutes actually made me leave my seat and almost break a sweat.
11 out of 10
Last Man Standing Match
Shane McMahon vs. Big Show
Well, as is the case most of the time in David and Goliath matches, a very boring slow start with a surprising finish. And my God, what a finish! That fall Shane takes is UNREAL!!! As for the rest of the match, it's completely forgettable and nothing worth talking about.
8 out of 10 (Only for the ending spot, without that, it would probably be 1 or 2 out of 10)
Three Titles on the Line
Stone Cold Steve Austin (WWF Champion) and Triple H (IC Champ) vs. Undertaker and Kane (WWF Tag Champs)
My, how the mighty have fallen. It's almost painful to watch Taker and Austin work together in this match. Taker moves across the ring with all the speed and ferocity of a slug on Ritalin. And it's a shame to see Austin degenerate back to his old, stale self after having two of the best matches of his career at No Way Out and Mania. Kane is decent and works pretty well with Triple H. Much better than their encounter from No Mercy the next year. And as if the match wasn't disappointing enough, the ending is cheap and rehearsed.
5 out of 10
Overall, this is a very solid PPV. Worth the buy if you can find it relatively cheap.
Summary of WWE Backlash 2001
Chicago became the battlefield for the ultimate prize as Backlash took over the Allstate Arena. Includes all seven matches including the Duchess of Queensbury match, the Last Man Standing match and the title match between Power Trip, Kane and Undertaker. Approx. 3 hours.As 2001 pay-per-views go, Backlash is rather weak. Anytime you find the now aging and slow-moving Undertaker and Kane in a main event, you know the WWF had writers' block. Here, 'Taker and Kane take on heels Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H with all of the major titles up for grabs. Seeing Austin teaming with Triple H (the same guy who broke Stone Cold's neck a year back) requires suspension of disbelief that even wrestling fans can't muster. Luckily, Backlash has a couple of mid-card matches that save it from totally tanking. On the wresting side of things, the 30-minute Ultimate Submission Match between former Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and technical specialist Chris Benoit is the type of match that pleases traditionalists: no gimmicks, pure action. And for those that love hardcore, the Raven/Rhyno match is brutal fun. --Dave McCoy
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