WWE Backlash 1999 Review: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

WWE Backlash 1999 Review

WWE Backlash 1999, held on April 25th at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island, was an event during the height of the Attitude Era. F4WWON’s Dave Meltzer provided his star ratings for each match in the Wrestling Observer released the week after the event, and you can see the star ratings for each contest below.

Read the full WON that features the ratings of this event right here!

WWE Backlash 1999 Match Ratings

MatchStar Rating
The Ministry of Darkness vs. The Brood1.25
Al Snow vs. Hardcore Holly2.25
The Godfather vs. Goldust0.25
The New Age Outlaws vs. Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart2.5
Mankind vs. The Big Show3.25
Triple H vs. X-Pac2.75
The Undertaker vs. Ken Shamrock1.75
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock4.25

What was the highest rated match at WWE Backlash 1999?

The standout match of the evening was the main event between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, which received a stellar 4.25-star rating from Dave.

What was the lowest rated match at WWE Backlash 1999?

Conversely, the match between The Godfather and Goldust was the least impressive, earning a mere 0.25-star rating.

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BACKLASH 1999 RESULTS

  • Mideon & the Acolytes def. The Brood (Edge, Christian & Gangrel)
  • Al Snow def. Hardcore Holly (new Hardcore Champion)
  • Intercontinental Champion Godfather def. Goldust w/ Blue Meanie
  • New Age Outlaws def. Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett w/ Debra (No. 1 Condenter’s Match)
  • Mankind def. Big Show (Boiler Room Brawl)
  • Triple H w/ Chyna def. X-Pac
  • Undertaker def. Ken Shamrock
  • WWE Champion Stone Cold def. The Rock
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