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List of Backlash 2018 Match Results

A complete match-by-match results list for Backlash 2018 on May 6, 2018 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey — first dual-brand Backlash after brand-exclusive PPVs ended.

8 itemsUpdated Mar 24, 2026

Backlash 2018 on May 6, 2018 at the Prudential Center in Newark was the first dual-brand Backlash following the end of brand-exclusive PPVs. Roman Reigns defeated Samoa Joe in the non-title main event. Seth Rollins retained the IC Championship. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura had a rematch that ended in a double count-out.

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1

Ruby Riott def. Bayley — Kickoff Show

Ruby Won Pre-Show

2

Seth Rollins def. The Miz — IC Championship

Monday Night Messiah Retained IC Title

3

Nia Jax def. Alexa Bliss — Raw Women's Championship

Irresistible Force Won Raw Women's Title

4

AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura — WWE Championship Double Count-Out

No Decision — Their WM Rematch Also Ended Controversially

5

Sasha Banks & Bayley def. The IIconics — Women's Tag Match

Banks and Bayley Won

6

Braun Strowman def. Kevin Owens — Singles Match

Monster Among Men Won

7

Jeff Hardy def. Randy Orton — US Championship

Charismatic Enigma Won US Title

8

Roman Reigns def. Samoa Joe — Non-Title Main Event

Big Dog Won Non-Title Match — One of Four Non-Title Backlash Main Events

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 24, 2026.

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