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| - | The 2023 '''Backlash''' is the 18th [[WIW Retaliation|Retaliation (formerly known as ''Revenge'')]] [[Profressional Wrestling (WIW)|professional wrestling]] [[Pay-Per-View|pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WIW pay-per-view events|event]] produced by [[WIW]]. It will be held for wrestlers from the promotion's [[Rage (WIW brand)|Rage]] and [[ShowDown (WIW brand)|SmackDown]] [[WIW brand extension|brand divisions]]. The event will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]], marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside [[Montana]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. After the previous two years were titled "SuperBrawl Retaliation", the 2023 event reverted to its original name while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl concept, with the 2023 event based around the backlash from [[WIW SuperBrawl 15|SuperBrawl XV]]. Puerto Rican rapper | + | The 2023 '''Backlash''' is the 18th [[WIW Retaliation|Retaliation (formerly known as ''Revenge'')]] [[Profressional Wrestling (WIW)|professional wrestling]] [[Pay-Per-View|pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of WIW pay-per-view events|event]] produced by [[WIW]]. It will be held for wrestlers from the promotion's [[Rage (WIW brand)|Rage]] and [[ShowDown (WIW brand)|SmackDown]] [[WIW brand extension|brand divisions]]. The event will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]], marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside [[Montana]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. After the previous two years were titled "SuperBrawl Retaliation", the 2023 event reverted to its original name while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl concept, with the 2023 event based around the backlash from [[WIW SuperBrawl 15|SuperBrawl XV]]. |
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| + | Puerto Rican rapper [[Princess Nokia]] will host the event. [[Big Boy (rapper)|Big Boy]] was originally promoted to be the co-host of Retaliation, however, it was later announced that Big Bow would compete in a San Juan [[Professional wrestling match types#Street Fight|Street Fight]], after was [[Michael Keaton]] attacked and pulled from the match. | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
[[File:Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez.png.JPG|thumb|The event is set to be held at [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]].]] | [[File:Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez.png.JPG|thumb|The event is set to be held at [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]].]] | ||
| - | [WIW Retaliation|Retaliation]] is a recurring [[Professional Wrestling (WIW)|professional wrestling]] [[List of WIW pay-per-view events|event]] that was established by [[WIW]] in 1999. It was held annually from 1999 to 2009, but was then discontinued until it was reinstated in 2016 and has been held every year since, except in 2019. The original concept of the event was based around the backlash from WIW's flagship event, [[WIW SuperBrawl|SuperBrawl]]. The events between 2016 and 2020 did not carry this theme; however, the [[WIW SuperBrawl Retaliation (2021)|2021 event]] returned to this original concept and the event series was in turn rebranded as "SuperBrawl Retaliation". With the announcement of the 2023 event, the event reverted to its original name of Backlash while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl theme. | + | [[WIW Retaliation|Retaliation]] is a recurring [[Professional Wrestling (WIW)|professional wrestling]] [[List of WIW pay-per-view events|event]] that was established by [[WIW]] in 1999. It was held annually from 1999 to 2009, but was then discontinued until it was reinstated in 2016 and has been held every year since, except in 2019. The original concept of the event was based around the backlash from WIW's flagship event, [[WIW SuperBrawl|SuperBrawl]]. The events between 2016 and 2020 did not carry this theme; however, the [[WIW SuperBrawl Retaliation (2021)|2021 event]] returned to this original concept and the event series was in turn rebranded as "SuperBrawl Retaliation". With the announcement of the 2023 event, the event reverted to its original name of Backlash while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl theme. |
Announced on March 8, 2023, the 18th Backlash will feature the backlash from [[WIW SuperBrawl 15|SuperBrawl XV]]. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]], marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside [[Montana]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. The event will feature wrestlers from the [[Rage (WIW brand)|Rage]] and [[ShowDown (WIW brand)|ShowDown]] [[WIW Brand Extension|brand divisions]], and it will air on [[Pay-Per-View (WIW)|pay-per-view]] (PPV) worldwide. Furthermore, it was announced that Puerto Rican rapper's [[Big Boy (rapper)|Big Boy]] with [[Princess Nokia]], as well as [[Michael Keaton]] ,who has performed his songs as well as wrestled in matches in WIW, would serve as the host of the event. It was also announced that the May 5 episode of ''[[WIW ShowDown|ShowDown]]'' would air [[Live television|live]] from the same venue. Tickets for both events went on sale on March 21. | Announced on March 8, 2023, the 18th Backlash will feature the backlash from [[WIW SuperBrawl 15|SuperBrawl XV]]. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the [[Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez|Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]], marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside [[Montana]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. The event will feature wrestlers from the [[Rage (WIW brand)|Rage]] and [[ShowDown (WIW brand)|ShowDown]] [[WIW Brand Extension|brand divisions]], and it will air on [[Pay-Per-View (WIW)|pay-per-view]] (PPV) worldwide. Furthermore, it was announced that Puerto Rican rapper's [[Big Boy (rapper)|Big Boy]] with [[Princess Nokia]], as well as [[Michael Keaton]] ,who has performed his songs as well as wrestled in matches in WIW, would serve as the host of the event. It was also announced that the May 5 episode of ''[[WIW ShowDown|ShowDown]]'' would air [[Live television|live]] from the same venue. Tickets for both events went on sale on March 21. | ||
=== Storylines === | === Storylines === | ||
| - | The event will include matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray [[Face (WIW professional wrestling)|heroes]], [[Heel (WIW professional wrestling)|villains]], or [[Tweener (WIW professional wrestling)|less distinguishable characters]] in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Results are predetermined by WIW's writers on the | + | The event will include matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray [[Face (WIW professional wrestling)|heroes]], [[Heel (WIW professional wrestling)|villains]], or [[Tweener (WIW professional wrestling)|less distinguishable characters]] in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Results are predetermined by WIW's writers on the Rage and ShowDown brands, while storylines are produced on WIW's weekly television shows, ''[[WIW Rage|Wednesday Night Rage]]'' and ''Friday Night ShowDown'' (although ShowDown is usually live on Saturday, when PPVs don't take place on Saturdays). |
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| - | |[[ | + | |[[Willa Holland]] (c) defeated [[Kristen Swingley (WIW)|Kristen Swingley]] |
| - | |[[Professional wrestling match types (WIW)# | + | |[[Professional wrestling match types (WIW)#Singles match|Singles match]] for the [[WIW Heavyweight Women's Championship]] |
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| - | |[[ | + | |[[Kooper McAlmond (WIW)|Kooper McAlmond]] defeated [[Jesse Dern (WIW)|Jesse Dern]] and [[Michael Phelps]] (with [[Bob Bowman]]) |
| - | ||[[Professional wrestling match types (WIW)# | + | |[[Professional wrestling match types (WIW)#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]] |
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| + | |[[Justin Eldridge (WIW)|Justin Eldridge]] (c) defeated [[Charlie Hunnam]], [[James Alexander (WIW)|James Alexander]] and [[Dustin Simpson (WIW)|Dustin Simpson]] | ||
| + | |[[Professional wrestling match types (WIW)#Basic elimination matches|Fatal four way elimination match]] for the [[WIW United Nations Championship]] | ||
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| + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|4 | ||
| + | |[[Jennipher Harper (WIW)|Jennipher Harper]] (c) defeated [[Taryn Schultz (WIW)|Taryn Schultz]] | ||
| + | |Singles match for the [[WIW Heavyweight Women's Championship]] | ||
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| + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|5 | ||
| + | |[[Big Boy (rapper)|Big Boy]] (with [[Michael Keaton]]) defeated [[Jeremiah Lawrence (WIW)|Jeremiah Lawrence]] | ||
| + | |[[Bayamón, Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] [[Professional wrestling match types#Street Fight|Street Fight]] | ||
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| + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|6 | ||
| + | |[[The McAlmond Bloodline (WIW professional wrestling)|The McAlmond Bloodline]] ([[Dylan McAlmond (WIW)|Dylan McAlmond]], [[TJ McAlmond (WIW)|TJ McAlmond]] and [[Brad McAlmond (WIW)|Brad McAlmond]]) defeated [[Antony Speranza (WIW)|Antony Speranza]], [[Tyler Posey]], [[Tyler Hoechlin]] | ||
| + | |[[Professional wrestling tag team match types (WIW)#Multiple wrestlers teamed matches|Six-man tag team match]] | ||
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| - | | | + | |[[Ryan Barnhart (WIW)|Ryan Barnhart]] and [[Kevin McAlmond (WIW)|Kevin McAlmond]] (with [[Lili Reinhart]], [[Cole Sprouse]] and [[KJ Apa]]) defeated [[Tyler Mane]] and [[Martin McAlmond (WIW)|Martin McAlmond]] (with [[Monte McAlmond (WIW)|Monte McAlmond]]) |
| - | | | + | |[[Professional wrestling tag team match types (WIW)|Tag team match]] |
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| colspan="4" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match<br>{{small|'''*Card subject to change'''}}}} | | colspan="4" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match<br>{{small|'''*Card subject to change'''}}}} | ||
Current revision as of 06:34, 7 May 2023
| Retaliation (2023) | ||
| Promotional poster featuring Big Boy and Jeremiah Lawrence | ||
| Promotion | WIW | |
| Brand(s) | Rage ShowDown | |
| Date | May 6, 2023 | |
| City | Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| Venue | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez | |
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||
| ← Previous SuperBrawl XV | Next → Night of Champions | |
| Retaliation chronology | ||
| ← Previous 2022 | Next → — | |
The 2023 Backlash is the 18th Retaliation (formerly known as Revenge) professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WIW. It will be held for wrestlers from the promotion's Rage and SmackDown brand divisions. The event will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside Montana and Pennsylvania. After the previous two years were titled "SuperBrawl Retaliation", the 2023 event reverted to its original name while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl concept, with the 2023 event based around the backlash from SuperBrawl XV.
Puerto Rican rapper Princess Nokia will host the event. Big Boy was originally promoted to be the co-host of Retaliation, however, it was later announced that Big Bow would compete in a San Juan Street Fight, after was Michael Keaton attacked and pulled from the match.
Contents |
[edit] Production
[edit] Background
File:Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez.png.JPG
The event is set to be held at Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Retaliation is a recurring professional wrestling event that was established by WIW in 1999. It was held annually from 1999 to 2009, but was then discontinued until it was reinstated in 2016 and has been held every year since, except in 2019. The original concept of the event was based around the backlash from WIW's flagship event, SuperBrawl. The events between 2016 and 2020 did not carry this theme; however, the 2021 event returned to this original concept and the event series was in turn rebranded as "SuperBrawl Retaliation". With the announcement of the 2023 event, the event reverted to its original name of Backlash while still maintaining its post-SuperBrawl theme.
Announced on March 8, 2023, the 18th Backlash will feature the backlash from SuperBrawl XV. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Coliseo de Bayamón Ruben Rodriguez Agrelot in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, marking the first WIW event held in Bayamón and outside Montana and Pennsylvania. The event will feature wrestlers from the Rage and ShowDown brand divisions, and it will air on pay-per-view (PPV) worldwide. Furthermore, it was announced that Puerto Rican rapper's Big Boy with Princess Nokia, as well as Michael Keaton ,who has performed his songs as well as wrestled in matches in WIW, would serve as the host of the event. It was also announced that the May 5 episode of ShowDown would air live from the same venue. Tickets for both events went on sale on March 21.
[edit] Storylines
The event will include matches that result from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portray heroes, villains, or less distinguishable characters in scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match or series of matches. Results are predetermined by WIW's writers on the Rage and ShowDown brands, while storylines are produced on WIW's weekly television shows, Wednesday Night Rage and Friday Night ShowDown (although ShowDown is usually live on Saturday, when PPVs don't take place on Saturdays).
[edit] Results
| No. | Matches* | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willa Holland (c) defeated Kristen Swingley | Singles match for the WIW Heavyweight Women's Championship | |
| 2 | Kooper McAlmond defeated Jesse Dern and Michael Phelps (with Bob Bowman) | Triple threat match | |
| 3 | Justin Eldridge (c) defeated Charlie Hunnam, James Alexander and Dustin Simpson | Fatal four way elimination match for the WIW United Nations Championship | |
| 4 | Jennipher Harper (c) defeated Taryn Schultz | Singles match for the WIW Heavyweight Women's Championship | |
| 5 | Big Boy (with Michael Keaton) defeated Jeremiah Lawrence | Puerto Rican Street Fight | |
| 6 | The McAlmond Bloodline (Dylan McAlmond, TJ McAlmond and Brad McAlmond) defeated Antony Speranza, Tyler Posey, Tyler Hoechlin | Six-man tag team match | |
| 7 | Ryan Barnhart and Kevin McAlmond (with Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse and KJ Apa) defeated Tyler Mane and Martin McAlmond (with Monte McAlmond) | Tag team match | |
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
*Card subject to change | |||
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
| ← 2022 • 2023 WIW pay-per-view events • 2024 → | |||
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| WIW | World War • Steel Roulette • SuperBrawl XV • Retaliation • Night of Champions • Money in the Bank • SummerBash • Chaos Theory • Final Destination • All Hail • Soul Survivor: WarGames | ||
| NGW | Rise & Extricate • Battle Scars • The Big American Bash | ||
