WWE Backlash Kickoff Pre-show Video, WWE Stars Congratulate Becky Lynch, TNA Names Attend EVOLVE iPPV
– Below is tonight’s WWE Backlash Kickoff pre-show with Renee Young and WWE Hall of Famers Lita, Jerry Lawler and Booker T. Also featured is the impromtu one on one between Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews:
– As previously reported, tonight’s EVOLVE 69 featured Johnny Gargano’s farewell. Johnny is scheduled to debut for RAW’s new Cruiserweight division starting September 19th. Cody Rhodes was also in attendance and brough 20 boxes of pizza to share with fans to celebrate Gargano’s farewell. On a related note, Billy Corgan and Dave Lagana of TNA are also in attendance.
– As previously reported, Becky Lynch won a six-pack challenge at tonight’s WWE Backlash to become the first ever WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion. Below are congratulatory messages from Superstars past and present, as well as video from Becky’s post-match interview.
Congratulations to @BeckyLynchWWE becoming the first EVER #smackdownlivewomenschampion no one deserves it more. #irishtakeover #irishpride
— Sheamus (@WWESheamus) September 12, 2016
What a match!! Congrats @BeckyLynchWWE you are in the history books. That title fits perfectly on those boulder shoulders #WWEBacklash
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) September 12, 2016
"BECKY BALBOA, baby….We did it!!!!!" – @BeckyLynchWWE #WomensTitle #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/eBuyFBEPxx
— WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2016