WWE Backlash 2006
Long Live The King
Overview
Backlash (2006) was a PPV which took place on April 30, 2006 at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. It was presented by Topps. It was the eighth event under the Backlash name and featured wrestlers and other talent that performed on the Raw brand. The first main event was a Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship, which saw John Cena defend against challengers Triple H and Edge. The second main event was Shawn Michaels and "God" versus Vince and Shane McMahon in a No Holds Barred match. The third main event was a "Title versus Briefcase match" between Rob Van Dam (the Money in the Bank holder) and Shelton Benjamin (the Intercontinental Champion).
Cast
Paul Levesque
Triple H
John Cena
John Cena
Adam Copeland
Edge
Michael Hickenbottom
Shawn Michaels
Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon
Shane McMahon
Shane McMahon
Paul Wight
Big Show
Glenn Jacobs
Kane
Rob Szatkowski
Rob Van Dam
Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin
Patricia Stratigeas
Trish Stratus
Mickie James
Mickie James
