List of Backlash 2005 Match Results

Shelton Benjamin def. Chris Jericho — WWF Intercontinental Championship

Gold Standard Retained IC Title

Shelton Benjamin retained the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Chris Jericho in the opener — considered the match of the night.

Hurricane & Rosey won Tag Team Turmoil — World Tag Team Championships

Superheroes Won Tag Turmoil

The Hurricane and Rosey won a Tag Team Turmoil match to win (or retain) the World Tag Team Championships.

Edge def. Chris Benoit — Last Man Standing Match

Rated R Superstar Won LMS

Edge defeated Chris Benoit in a Last Man Standing match.

Kane def. Viscera

Big Red Machine Won

Kane defeated Viscera in a singles match.

Hulk Hogan & Shawn Michaels def. Muhammad Hassan & Daivari

Unlikely Partners Won — Icon and Showstopper Teamed

Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels teamed together for the first time and defeated Muhammad Hassan and Daivari — an unusual partnership that foreshadowed their eventual rivalry.

Batista def. Triple H — World Heavyweight Championship

The Animal Retained World Title in Post-WM21 Rematch

Batista retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H (with Ric Flair) in the main event — Batista successfully defended the title he won at WrestleMania 21.