Wrestlr Results

General Manager William Regal’s homecoming looked optimistic when the GM was set to take on WWE Champion Randy Orton one-on-one. Regal nearly defeated Orton in the non-title contest when he delivered a devastating suplex to the champion, but Orton recovered and defeated Regal with an RKO. In the main event inked by Regal prior to his collision with the “Age of Orton,” JBL and Triple H both hoped to make moves to gain momentum before the Fatal Four Way at Backlash, and the former champion JBL fired a loud and clear message when he decimated Randy Orton and Triple H with Clotheslines from Hell.

While Beth Phoenix showed the strength and power that has made her an unbeatable force since winning the Women’s Championship, kicking out of the challenger’s high-flying arsenal of offense, the resilient Mickie proved why she was once before – and is now again – the champion. As Phoenix had James hoisted far above her head, Mickie reversed the hold and rolled-up The Glamazon to capture the gold. After the victory, the new champion made her way up the ramp with tears of joy in her eyes, emotional over the unlikely win.

Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho’s night began when he interrupted Shawn Michaels at the opening of Raw, as HBK spoke about his Backlash opponent, Batista. Y2J berated Michaels, going so far as to call him a “phony,” but Jericho paid for his words when he accused Michaels of setting up WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s retirement clause long ago. HBK heard enough, and delivered Sweet Chin Music to Jericho, silencing his critic. Not to be outdone by HBK’s physical payback, Jericho asked General Manager William Regal to let him participate in the Batista/Michaels confrontation at Backlash, and Regal obliged, naming Y2J the guest referee for the showdown. But Y2J’s night wasn’t over, as he defended his gold moments later against the ever-dangerous Umaga. Despite the Samoan Bulldozer’s best efforts, Jericho took advantage when the heavyweight hit his head on the steel post, rolling up Umaga and using the ropes for leverage to secure the win and retain his title.

The tag team of Santino Marella & Carlito became the No. 1 contenders to the World Tag Team Championship when they defeated the red-hot tandem of Paul London & Brian Kendrick on Raw. After securing their opportunity to reach the top of the tag team division, Santino & Carlito delivered bilingual warnings to the champions, Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes. “You need three things to be World Tag Team Champions,” explained Santino, “strength, agility and international flavor – something you do not have.”

Carlito & Santino Marella def. Paul London & Brian Kendrick (#1 Contender’s Match)
Mickie James def. WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix (new champion)
JTG def. Trevor Murdoch
WWE Champion Randy Orton def. William Regal (non-title)
Paul Burchill def. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan
WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho def. Umaga
Triple H def. JBL (disqualification)