Here is your fight size update following WWE Backlash 2023:
- Bad Bunny showed up and showed out in his street fight against Damian Priest, and one person who noticed is Charlotte Flair. While Charlotte has not been on TV since WrestleMania 39, she congratulated Bad Bunny on his victory and even commented on the appearance of Carlito during the match.
@Litocolon279 carlitoooooo!!!! -- -- -- happy for you amigo!!!!!!
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) May 7, 2023
WOOOOOOO -- ---- -- --
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) May 7, 2023
felicidades!!!! @sanbenito #wwebacklash https://t.co/A24tEAhj4e
- Speaking of further reflection on this event, Bianca Belair opened the show with a win over IYO SKY, commenting on having made history at Backlash.
Tonight, I faced one of the best of the best @Iyo_SkyWWE!!! Whew!
— Bianca Belair (@BiancaBelairWWE) May 7, 2023
Tonight, I tied @BeckyLynchWWE’s record for longest title reign… 398 DAYS!
And Tomorrow, I will become the longest Reigning Women’s Champion of the modern era!
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- Seth Rollins defeated Omos tonight. Now he is setting his sights on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
EXCLUSIVE: @WWERollins is amazed at the WWE Universe in Puerto Rico and commends @TheGiantOmos for an incredible match that took him to his limit. #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/5aZlGQzOIx
— WWE (@WWE) May 7, 2023
- Speaking of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, competitors for the tournament to Crown the new Champion will be announced on social media on Sunday, May 7.
- Rhea Ripley came away with a victory tonight over Zelina Vega. However, Vega's reaction from the Puerto Rico crowd will be unforgettable.
- Solo Sikoa won the six-man tag team match for himself and his brothers, The Usos. Now, The Bloodline can focus on the return of Roman Reigns on Friday, May 12.
Are there more issues within The Bloodline?#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/ztFbS7K6JA
— WWE (@WWE) May 7, 2023
- Austin Theory faced two monsters in Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed during a huge Triple Threat Match. Theory now heads to SmackDown with the US Title.
- Michael Cole confirmed that WWE would not be splitting the Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships and that Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will still travel between shows.
- Cody Rhodes barely squeaked out a victory over Brock Lesnar at Backlash. His brother Dustin Rhodes commented on the move on Twitter.
If your big star bound it's a long hard ride. Huge victory!!!
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) May 7, 2023
NOW @CodyRhodes #FinishTheFuckingStory!!!
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- Bad Bunny Wrestles Again! #WWEBacklash 2023 Full Show Review & Results SRS & Denise
