Backlash Takes Shape on Raw
The lineup for WWE’s next pay-per-view, Backlash, took serious shape on Monday night during Raw. What was originally booked as JBL vs. Randy Orton for the PPV quickly expanded to a Fatal Four Way as both Triple H and John Cena won matches on Raw against their Backlash opponents to earn spots in the match.
In other Backlash match bookings the slow buildup between Shawn Michaels and Batista continued on Raw and their match at Backlash has now been officially announced.
In other Raw matches Santino Marella and Carlito defeated tag champs Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes in a non-title match, Paul London and Brian Kendrick topped Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, Beth Phoenix defeated Maria in singles action, Ashley and Mickie James beat Melina and Jillian, and Umaga decimated Val Venis.
