WWE Backlash Highlights: Cody Rhodes beats Brock Lesnar in bloodied main-event after Bloodline defeats Zayn-Owens-Riddle

WWE Wrestlemania Highlights: Cody Rhodes slayed the Beast Brock Lesnar, while Seth Rollins, Bad Bunny and The Bloodline emerged victorious.

Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar Live WrestleMania Backlash 2023 updates (Twitter)

WWE Wrestlemania Highlights: Cody Rhodes overcame the toughest challenge of his career when he pinned The Beast Brock Lesnar in a bloodied main-event. In what has turned out to be a chaotic Backlash, The Bloodline picked up the win in the six-man tag-team match but tension within Solo Sikoa, Jimmy and Jey Uso has become pretty evident. Bad Bunny continued his impressive run in the WWE, picking up a terrific win over Damien Priest which saw so many spots, interruptions and returns. Earlier, Seth Rollins defeated Omos and Austin Theory retained his United States Championship against Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed. Besides, Bianca Belair hit the KOD to put an end to Iyo Sky's spirited performance. Also, the WWE Smackdown Women's Champions Rhea Ripley overcame a solid fight put up by Zelina Vega.

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• 7 May 2023, 08:36:19 AM IST

   WWE Backlash Live: HE's DONE IT! Cody Rhodes has slayed The Beast

  A finish out of nowhere. Cody hit a couple of Cross Rhodes to Lesnar but the Beast kicked out. When he went for a third, Lesnar countered it into the F5 and went for the win. This time, Cody got his shoulder up. A rattled Lesnar caught Cody into the Kimura but just when it appeared as if the American Nightmare would tap out, Rhodes pinned Lesnar's shoulder onto the mat to pick up the 1… 2 and 3.

• 7 May 2023, 08:33:22 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: LESNAR busted up; he is bleeding

  Cody senses an opening here. During the carnage, Rhodes inadvertently took the padding off of one of the turnbuckles. And just when Lesnar was trying to approach Cody, he tripped him and The best went face first onto the exposed turnbuckle. It opened him up; lacerated him and now blood is pouring all over Lesnar's face. It's a crimson mask. Lesnar looking like a horror movie and Cody goes right after it. Connects with a Cody Cutter as he lands multiple punches on Lesnar's open wound. 

• 7 May 2023, 08:30:18 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: 7 Suplexes so far

  As Lesnar slams Cody with a 7th Suplex, it brings back memories of Summerslam 2014 when The Beast inflicted a similar punishment on John Cena. This is what HEEL Lesnar is all about. Make that 8 as Cody hopes to get back on his feet.

• 7 May 2023, 08:26:22 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: We're in SUPLEX CITY!

  Not sure whether Cody was going for a third disaster kick or a cutter, but as he jumped back off the rope, Lesnar caught him in thin air and slammed him with a German Suplex, which he wants to be the first of many. And now the Suplex City chants break out. A hat-trick of German Suplexes and a fallaway slam bring Lesnar right back into it.

• 7 May 2023, 08:24:26 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Rhodes launches himself on Lesnar

  As Lesnar took a moment to embrace the crowd, Cody realised his opportunity and flew between the ropes to take out the Beast. Bludgeons Lesnar with Steep Steps and multiple chair shots. And now the bell rings, officially kicking off the match. Follows it with a couple of Disaster Kicks. Brock is STUNNED early. 

• 7 May 2023, 08:22:23 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: The atmosphere in the arena has gotten serious, courtesy BROCK LESNAR!

  Lesnar's music hits and the euphoria of Rhodes' entrance has suddlenly started to dip. As Lesnar enters the arena, he is taking his time. He isn't his usual athletic self, jumping and hopping. Tonight, he is being methodical, trying to scan Rhodes' every possible move.

• 7 May 2023, 08:18:37 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: It's main-event time!

  The final match of the evening is upon is. It's time for the main-event as Cody Rhodes fights Brock Lesnar hoping to gain retribution. So much at stake for Cody, who still hasn't been able overcome his loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, but he will have it, specially with Lesnar awaiting. If not, he will rip him open. 

• 7 May 2023, 08:13:07 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: SAMOAN SPIKE… and it's ALL OVER

  The Bloodline picks up the win after Solo Sikoa nails the Samoan Spike on Riddle but the bigger picture is what's transpiring between the Usos and Solo. Things almost blew up when Solo grabbed Jey by the neck and attempted to drill the Spike. He initially thought it was either Zayn, KO or Riddle but even after realising it was his own brother, Solo did not look hold back. Jey said ‘You wanna hit me? You wanna hit your own brother’, before Solo finall released his grip. But surely, these are signs of cracks within the Bloodline.

• 7 May 2023, 08:09:51 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: It's all coming to a boiling point

  Just as Jey tries to put Sami out, an aggressive tag from Solo makes heads turn. And as Jey gets out, he tags himself back in. It's all heating up within the Bloodlins before Owens and Riddle enter the match back. Both hurl a mouthful but there's clearly more to it. Solo has been trying to make it all about himself since the last few weeks and tonight is another example of the same.

• 7 May 2023, 08:06:50 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Zayn lands into a double super kick

  Sami Zayn, trying desperately to muster some offence, almost falls off the top ride right on to a double super kick from Jimmy and Jey. Jey now trash talks with Sayn in the corner as Riddle and Owens remain outside the ring trying to get their breath back. WAIT A MINUTE. Some tension brewing between Solo and Jey. Not all looks smooth with The Bloodline.

• 7 May 2023, 07:34:31 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: BAD BUNNY WINS! WHAT A PERFORMANCE

  As we head back in the ring and both athletes try and get back in their feet, Bunny traps Priest in the Figure Four leg lock, a page out of the legendary Ric Flair's Playbook. And then goes after Priest's legs with a flurry of chair shots on the injured region. Finally, puts Priest out of his misery with a Bunny Destroyer. 1… 2… 3. Absolute Chaos the last 20 minutes.

• 7 May 2023, 07:30:56 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: CARLITO is back

  It was only a matter of time before Finn Balor and Dominik interrupted the match since it's a street fight. To negate the odds, here comes Carlito. Yes, Carlito Caribbean Cool, who hasn't been seen in a WWE ring in years. Spits the apple on the face of Dominik as chaos breaks out. Savio Vega is here too, as is the Latino World Order. Pandemonium outside the ring. 

• 7 May 2023, 07:29:02 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: WAIT! Bunny is back

  Bad Bunny falls back on the weapons. Has Priest tied up near the posts and goes after his legs. Out comes the steel chair, but just when Bunny went after Priest's left leg, he pleaded for mercy. Call it a moment of weakness or whatever, but Bunny hesitated and it was enough for Priest to land a vicious kick on his face. Tables have turned again. 

• 7 May 2023, 07:24:38 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Priest plants Bunny from top of storage unit

  Priest and Bunny were perched upon the top of those huge black boxes stationed in the audience and the Judgment Day member, from that height, drove Bunny down through the table. For a moment, both athletes looked knocked out but Priest managed to crawl his way back to his feet, while Bunny laid motionless.

• 7 May 2023, 07:21:58 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Kendo stick breaks on Bunny's back

  Enough of the funny games with Priest, who uses Bunny's own tactics against him. As Priest attempted to walk away, Bunny charged at him with a trash can but Priest was not going to have any of it. He blocked the offence and badly beat down Bunny, attacking him with the can and then eventually breaking a Kendo stick on his back. 

• 7 May 2023, 07:18:30 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Priest with the upper hand over Bad Bunny

  One of the biggest stars in the world, Bad Bunny not only has a massive fan following but is extremely over with the crowd given his ultra-skilled wrestling credentials. It's mostly been Priest but Bunny's moments have made the arena come unglued. Bunny entered the match with a trolley of weapons - trash cans, a 2X4, Kendo Sticks. This is going to be FASCINATING!

• 7 May 2023, 07:11:57 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Bianca Belair vs Iyo Sky 

  The longest reigning Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair continue to write history. And in easily the greatest match of the night so far, it was Bianca who won. Bianca and Sky both drew a sea of positive reaction from the crown but the longer the match went, it tilted more towards Sky, who was all by her self in this contest. The moment Iyo locked in the Crossface, the public went berserk. As expected, to nullify Bianca's offence, Bayley and Dakota Kai came out to aid her Damage Control teammate, but Belair hit the KOD to complete yet another successful title defence. 

• 7 May 2023, 07:06:57 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Austin Theory prevails over Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed

  As tings work out between heels in triple-threat matches, Theory and Reed formed a temporary alliance and weighed Lashley down. Reed however gained plenty of support from the crowd. After plenty of back and forth moments and spots, it was Austin Theory who picked up second consecutive PPV victory.

• 7 May 2023, 07:04:42 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Seth Rollins beats Omos

  Like a typical heal, Omos raced to early advantage when he attacked Rollins even before he could complete his entrance. As Seth and the entire audience was captivated by the Visionary's entrance them, Omos blindsided Rollins. From there on, the next few minutes were all about the Nigerian Giant, who asserted himself over his opposition through brute power. But after almost 7 minutes, Rollins stunned Omos with a flurry of attacks. He went for the stomp but the Giant countered it and hit the Chokeslam, which almost won him the match. Rollins recuperated and successfully managed to hit the stomp, finally giving him this victory in this 10-minute contest. Clearly, Omos' best performance so far.

• 7 May 2023, 06:59:54 AM IST

  WWE Backlash Live: Rhea Ripley defeats Zelina Vega

  The hometown girl put up a brave fight, even using Latin's own ‘Chappal’ to get the advantage on Rhea Ripley. But in the end, it was Rhea Ripley, who hit the riptide successfully defended her Smackdown Women's Championship. Ripley leaves the scene allowing Zelina to embrace her home crowd, which stands up and applauds in unison for their own.