WrestleMania Backlash: 2 WWE Superstars who flopped and 3 who impressed – Big change in Roman Reigns’ title run, Zombies eat former champions?

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified May 17, 2021 16:54 GMT

WrestleMania Backlash had its fair share of highs and lows

#3 Impressed at WrestleMania Backlash: Drew McIntyre

This was arguably the best title match of the night

One of the best matches at WrestleMania Backlash featured three talented superstars from RAW battling it out for the WWE Championship. In the end, Bobby Lashley successfully defended his title against Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman in a triple-threat match. However, it was McIntyre who came across as the best performer throughout this title bout.

He was brilliant with his story-telling inside the ring, from delivering brutal blows to making subtle adjustments to the match. He strategically avoided making mistakes that had allowed Lashley and Strowman to dominate him in the past. At one point in this WrestleMania Backlash match, McIntyre drove Lashley through the LED screens near the entrance.

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He then turned his attention towards Strowman, and both superstars went right after each other’s throats. McIntyre then managed to deliver a perfectly executed Claymore that caused The Monster Amon Men to hit the mat with a ring-shattering thud. Unfortunately, he couldn’t capitalize on the same as Lashley entered the ring from behind and threw McIntyre to the ringside. He then pinned Strowman for the win at WrestleMania Backlash.

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McIntyre’s chemistry with Strowman was brilliant, and they can undoubtedly deliver an entertaining feud on WWE RAW. Despite losing at WrestleMania Backlash, both these superstars proved that they would continue to pose a big threat to Lashley’s title reign. More than anything, it showed us that McIntyre doesn’t get nearly enough credit for the amount of work he does to make title feuds entertaining on WWE RAW.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das