WWE Backlash 2001 Review: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

WWE Backlash 2001 Review

WWE Backlash 2001, held on 29 April at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, was a pivotal event in the post-WrestleMania X-Seven landscape. 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.

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WWE Backlash 2001 Match Ratings

MatchStar Rating
X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible & Albert) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von & Spike)2
Rhyno vs. Raven – WWF Hardcore Championship3.25
William Regal vs. Chris Jericho – Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match1
Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle – 30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match3.25
Shane McMahon vs. Big Show – Last Man Standing Match1.5
Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Eddie Guerrero – WWF European Championship2.75
Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H vs. The Undertaker & Kane – Winner Takes All Match3

What was the highest rated match at WWE Backlash 2001?

The highest rated matches at WWE Backlash 2001 were Rhyno vs. Raven for the WWF Hardcore Championship and Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle in the 30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match, both receiving 3.25 stars.

What was the lowest rated match at WWE Backlash 2001?

The lowest rated match of the night was William Regal vs. Chris Jericho under the bizarre “Duchess of Queensbury Rules,” earning only 1 star. The strange and unclear stipulations confused the crowd and disrupted the match flow.

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Full Results from WWE Backlash 2001

Match No.MatchStipulationWinner(s)
1Jerry Lynn vs. Crash HollyWWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipJerry Lynn
2Lita vs. Molly HollySingles MatchLita
3X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible & Albert) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von & Spike)Six-Man Tag Team MatchX-Factor
4Rhyno vs. RavenWWF Hardcore ChampionshipRhyno
5William Regal vs. Chris JerichoDuchess of Queensbury Rules MatchWilliam Regal
6Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle30-Minute Ultimate Submission MatchChris Benoit
7Shane McMahon vs. Big ShowLast Man Standing MatchShane McMahon
8Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Eddie GuerreroWWF European Championship – Triple ThreatMatt Hardy
9Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H vs. The Undertaker & KaneWinner Takes All Tag Team MatchStone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H
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