WWE Backlash 2005
Overview
Backlash (2005) was the seventh annual Backlash PPV. It took place on May 1, 2005 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire and was presented by Namco's Tekken 5. The event starred talent from the Raw brand. In the main event, Batista defended the World Title in a singles match against Triple H. From the five scheduled bouts on the undercard, two received more promotion than the others. The first was a tag team match, in which Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan challenged Muhammad Hassan and Daivari. The other was a Last Man Standing match between Chris Benoit and Edge.
Cast

Paul Lévesque
Triple H

Dave Bautista
Batista

Adam Copeland
Edge

Chris Benoit
Himself

Richard Fliehr
Himself

Terry Gene Bollea
Himself

Michael Hickenbottom
Himself

Mark Copani
Muhammad Hassan

Dara Daivari
Himself

Glenn Jacobs
Kane

Nelson Frazier Jr.
Viscera

Amy Dumas
Lita