Unforgettable Backlash matches: photos | WWE

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Dean Ambrose defended the WWE Championship against AJ Styles at WWE Backlash 2016.

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Styles' victory marked his first championship win in WWE.

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Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat looked rejuvenated against Chris Jericho at Backlash 2009.

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The entertaining instant classic ended with Jericho on top.

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Randy Orton had the unenviable task of defending the WWE Championship against Triple H, John Cena and JBL at Backlash 2008.

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Orton couldn't survive the odds, as Triple H won the championship.

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ECW Champion Bobby Lashley took on the trio of Umaga, Shane McMahon and Mr. McMahon at Backlash 2007.

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The three-on-one odds had Lashley facing a major disadvantage.

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The WWE Universe was shocked when Mr. McMahon pinned Lashley to win the ECW Title.

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In 2004, Cactus Jack returned to battle Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton in a Hardcore Match.

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Brock Lesnar and John Cena faced off for the WWE Title at Backlash 2003.

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Cena looked good against the champion, but his first WWE Title reign would have to wait.

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Brock Lesnar's debut match came against Jeff Hardy at Backlash 2002.

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He showcased his freakish strength en route to a victory.

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WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H defended their titles against World Tag Team Champions The Brothers of Destruction.

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Every title was on the line in this Backlash 2001 clash.

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Austin and Triple H, aka The Two-Man Power Trip, left with WWE's four top prizes.

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William Regal and Chris Jericho faced off in the bizarre Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match at Backlash 2001.

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Despite submitting to the Walls of Jericho — submissions were not allowed — Regal prevailed after hitting his opponent with a chair.

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Triple H defended his WWE Championship against The Rock in a chaotic main event match at Backlash 2000.

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The Rock was outnumbered until "Stone Cold" Steve Austin evened the odds, helping The Great One win.