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COMPLETE WWE WRESTLEMANIA BACKLASH PPV REPORT: I QUIT MATCH, BLOODLINE VERSUS RK-BRO AND DREW, CODY VERSUS ROLLINS, AND MORE

Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of Wrestlemania Backlash. Make sure to check out all of the news for the pay per view as well as the preview audio, blogs, and post game audio.

Your host is Kayla Braxton and she is joined by Kevin Patrick, John Layfield, Booker T, and Peter Rosenberg.

They run through the card for tonight’s show.

We have a video package for Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes.

Kayla brings up Cody’s return at Wrestlemania and his victory over Seth Rollins. She asks if either of them have an advantage.

Booker says Seth has a gripe with the match at Mania. Seth is the perfect opponent for Cody because Seth is that good. Cody is fighting for a higher power. Kevin wonders what is next for Seth if he loses tonight. John says that it was an unfair advantage even if he knew it was a mystery opponent. There is no advantage tonight. We will find out if Cody can be a champion. Peter says both men are fighting for the same spot. They are both trying to become Undisputed Champion. Cody has to respond to Seth’s comments about Dusty Rhodes. Kevin says Cody told him that Seth is cheap for going after Dusty. John says Cody is the son of greatness. The talk will not get to Cody. Seth will not get under Cody’s skin. Cody has put the pressure on himself to be champion. Booker says Cody is fighting for what his father could never do.

Peter picks Cody to win. John says this is the start of an incredible legacy for Cody and he will win. Kevin picks Cody to win. Booker picks Cody after hesitating.

We take a look at MVP attacking Bobby Lashley on Raw.

MVP joins the panel to talk about this match. Porter says he is a little nervous. Kevin asks Porter about leaving Bobby Lashley to join with Omos. Booker interrupts and he says that Lashley abandoned MVP. Booker asks Porter how does he feel about Bobby abandoning him. Porter says he does not let his emotions dictate his decisions. He made a business decision to move on to bigger and better things. Porter says if he let his emotions guide his decisions, he would be an unpopular DJ in New York.

Kayla asks if Porter is on the bandwagon for Omos after leaving Lashley. Porter says he is the X Factor. Without him, Bobby Lashley was just Bobby Lashley. With Porter, Lashley became the All Mighty. Under his guidance, Omos will be bigger in every way than Bobby Lashley. John asks how bad will Omos beat Bobby. Porter says Omos needs to make a point. He was embarrassed at Wrestlemania. Omos came to him and talked about Lashley abandoning Porter and he asked for some guidance. Omos told him his goal is to literally break Bobby Lashley in half.

Kevin brings up Lashley calling Porter selfish and how he thinks it is all about him. Porter asks if he came out at Wrestlemania himself, it was Lashley. Porter says that is insane. Porter asks if they just give away journalism degrees in Dublin and Kevin says they do.

Booker says Lashley had a great thing going. He is picking Omos to destroy something. Kevin says he is picking Lashley, and apologizes to MVP for his pick. Porter says he has stated that Lashley was impressive before he was Bobby’s business partner. Lashley became the most dominant force. Omos is the biggest specimen in WWE and I am in his corner. MVP is the X Factor. John mentions other managers who were X Factors and that is why Omos will destroy Lashley. Peter picks Omos, not because Porter is standing next to him.

We take a look at Edge and AJ Styles.

Kevin brings up Damian Priest being banned from ringside and if it will affect the match. John says Priest not being out there might be a factor, but Edge and AJ can steal the show. Peter says that Edge has found a different mode that is dangerous and unpredictable. Booker says Edge is like a chameleon who can change his spots. Edge may not be the performer he was back in the day, but Ali was not the same as he was back in the day but he can adapt. Edge is the same. Kevin brings up Edge’s match with Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel.

Kayla says that emotions could be the downfall for either man. John says that AJ cannot get too emotional. AJ rises to the level. They are this generation’s Shawn Michaels and Eddie Guerrero. John says he does not know who will win, but it will be awesome. Peter talks about how people adapted their games and that is what veterans do. Booker mentions that AJ is ‘The Phenomenal One’.

Booker picks Edge to win. Kevin says he is concerned about AJ’s arm but he is picking AJ. John picks Edge. Peter says he is picking Edge.

We take a look at the I Quit Match for the Smackdown Women’s Title.

Kayla asks if it will be the mental or physical ability that wins. Kevin asks how does the I Quit stipulation affect the match. Booker says they should call this the Queen of the Submissions match. Booker says Charlotte has an advantage. Ronda needs this win. Booker says Ronda has to win for her own psyche. Kayla mentions how Charlotte said that Ronda always had to be on top, but that is where she is. John says it is not about athleticism, it is about being Charlotte Flair. Charlotte will do anything to win and he does not know if Ronda has that in her. Peter says it is more personal for Charlotte than Ronda. The red carpet got rolled out for Ronda and Charlotte has been trying to prove that she is the best. She will make Ronda say I Quit on Mother’s Day.

Booker says the business is about passing the torch and Charlotte is not ready to do that yet.

Kayla says that Drew Gulak has to stay away from this one.

Peter and John pick Charlotte. Kevin says it is also personal for Ronda so she will win tonight. Booker picks Charlotte.

We have a video for Riddick Moss and Baron Corbin.

Riddick Moss joins the panel and Booker asks for a joke. Moss says tonight is not the day for jokes. He roasted Corbin two days ago. Tonight he says he will embarrass Corbin for real by giving him the loss.

Kayla asks if Moss is sad at the end of their friendship. Moss says they had a great time on the road. When things got bad, Corbin started to blame him and treat him like dirt. Corbin could not accept blame for anything. Booker brings up Miz and Alex Riley. Moss says he was standing up for himself. Now that he is on his own, he sees the people behind him and he wants it all. Booker says he thinks Moss will be a success. Booker suggests getting rid of the suspenders and belt.

Kevin asks Moss if Corbin is really better than him because of what he has accomplished. Moss mentions how Corbin retired Kurt Angle and he has a great finish. He is a great competitor and Moss says he has his work ahead of him but Corbin thinks he can get past him.

Kayla says she is picking Moss to win. Kevin picks Moss as well. Peter tells Moss he likes him and that he has a bright future. Corbin is too much and he is going with his bald brother. Moss says Peter will look more stupid than he already is. John says Moss can have Rhode Island with him, but it is the smallest state. He picks Corbin to win. Booker says he likes the energy and that Moss is serious so he is picking Moss.

Sarah Schrieber wants to get Paul Heyman’s thoughts about the six man tag match along with the Usos. Paul wonders where are the Mother’s Day wishes for Roman’s mother and the Usos’ mother. Jey and Jimmy say they love their mom. Paul says they will see an Orton and a Riddle across the ring and their mother’s failed because they could not stand up to the Bloodline.

Sarah says that Paul didn’t mention Drew and Paul says that Drew named his sword after his mother and he needs psychiatric help. He will get that tonight at the hands of Roman Reigns.

We take a look at the six man tag match with a video package.

Kayla mentions that the Usos were focused when they were on The Bump today. Peter says that they want to prove something. Peter says he is excited for this because we have two tag teams that gel so well. Booker talks about what happened on Friday. The Bloodline does not mind getting into a fight. That was just an appetizer for tonight. The X Factor in the match is Drew McIntyre. He wants to stay close to the title. John says we never expected the dominance like we have seen with Roman and the Usos. To find three men to match up with them is amazing. Peter suggests that Drew could be the problem in the match because Roman and the Usos are family. John says Drew is not used to being part of a team. Could he be the problem? Yes. Booker says Drew could be the answer too.

Kevin asks about the chemistry for Orton and Riddle. Peter brings up how Randy might want to be close to the Universal Title. John says that Randy Orton is God’s gift to wrestling.

Kayla says she thinks the Bloodline will have the advantage tonight. Peter picks Bloodline and so does John. Booker picks Bloodline. Kevin picks Orton, Riddle, and Drew.

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