List of Backlash 2002 Match Results
A complete match-by-match results list for Backlash 2002 on April 21, 2002 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri — WWE's first PPV after the brand extension.
Backlash 2002 on April 21, 2002 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City was the first WWE PPV following the implementation of the brand extension. Hulk Hogan won the Undisputed WWF Championship from Triple H in a slow but historically significant match. The Undertaker defeated Steve Austin in their final PPV encounter with Ric Flair as special referee — controversially Austin had his foot on the rope when counted down. Brock Lesnar won his first PPV match by defeating Jeff Hardy. Attendance: 17,411.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tajiri def. Billy Kidman — WWF Cruiserweight Championship Tajiri Won Cruiserweight Title with Torrie Wilson |
| 2 | Scott Hall def. Bradshaw — Singles Match Hall Won — His Final WWE PPV Match |
| 3 | Jazz def. Trish Stratus — WWF Women's Championship Jazz Retained Women's Title |
| 4 | Brock Lesnar def. Jeff Hardy — Singles Match The Next Big Thing's First PPV Win |
| 5 | Kurt Angle def. Edge — Singles Match Olympic Hero Defeated Edge |
| 6 | Eddie Guerrero def. Rob Van Dam — WWF Intercontinental Championship Latino Heat Won IC Title |
| 7 | The Undertaker def. Steve Austin — Ric Flair Special Referee — Their Final PPV Meeting Taker Won — Austin's Foot on Rope Missed — Ric Flair as Ref — Controversial Finish |
| 8 | Hulk Hogan def. Triple H — Undisputed WWF Championship Hollywood Won 6th WWF Title — Shane McMahon Interfered for Triple H |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 24, 2026.
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