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Backlash 2016 results: AJ Styles takes low road to top prize

SmackDown LIVE underwent seismic changes at its first brand-exclusive pay-per-view of The New Era, with the crowning of three new champions in a single night.

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Sunday, Sep 11 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT

The Coliseum
Richmond, VA

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Backlash 2016 results: AJ Styles takes low road to top prize

SmackDown LIVE underwent seismic changes at its first brand-exclusive pay-per-view of The New Era, with the crowning of three new champions in a single night.

View Backlash photos | Watch Backlash highlights

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Baron Corbin def. Apollo Crews

Baron Corbin backed up his words following a verbal spat backstage by beating the talented Apollo Crews in the middle of the ring on Backlash Kickoff.

Becky Lynch won the Six-Pack Challenge to become the first SmackDown Women’s Champion

In the opening contest of SmackDown LIVE’s first solo pay-per-view, Becky Lynch made history by overcoming five other competitors in a Six-Pack Elimination Challenge to become the first SmackDown Women’s Champion!

The Usos def. The Hype Bros in a Second Chance Challenge

The Usos, debuting a new look and seemingly a new attitude, defeated The Hype Bros in the Second Chance Challenge to advance to the final of the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament

Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Dolph Ziggler

Intercontinental Champion The Miz reigned supreme over Dolph Ziggler at Backlash with the help of his crafty wife Maryse.

Kane def. Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred Match

The scheduled match between Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton was called off after Wyatt viciously attacked Orton backstage earlier, which led to it being announced that Wyatt would take on Kane in a No Holds Barred Match. 

Heath Slater & Rhyno def. The Usos to become the first SmackDown Tag Team Champions

At Backlash, the mismatched duo overcame The Usos to become the first SmackDown Tag Team Champions, while earning a SmackDown LIVE contract for Slater in the process.

AJ Styles def. Dean Ambrose to win the WWE World Championship

AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose in a thrilling contest at Backlash to become WWE World Champion after a low-blow behind the referee's back led to a Styles Clash that secured Styles the championship.   
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