WWE promised “The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” at Backlash. Despite some massive obstacles placed in their way, Randy Orton and Edge delivered an instant classic in the main event, with Orton pulling off a surprise victory.
This was one of the more highly anticipated matches in the past half-decade for Orton, and it was remarkably better than their match at WrestleMania 36. The 44-minute affair was extraordinary, allowing two wrestling legends a chance to apply their trade uninterrupted.
In addition to a live audience of wrestlers at the Performance Center, WWE did more harm than good by attempting to add to the pomp and circumstance of the moment.