WWE Backlash 2016: 5 Things that went wrong

1- Randy Orton pulled from the event

Injury kept Orton out of the match versus Bray Wyatt, but Wyatt’s match with Kane still had interference, nonetheless

A couple of hours prior to the show, it was announced that Orton had still not been cleared to wrestle since his confrontation with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. It was believed The Viper would be cleared this week prior to Sunday night’s match with Bray Wyatt. Instead, the company staged Wyatt attacking Orton backstage and injuring his leg.

The fact WWE wanted to promote this match, when officials knew there was still a major possibility Orton could not compete shows the company is desperate to find a place for both Wyatt and the 12-time world champion on the brand.

Orton is said to be advertised in live events with Lesnar, but it is not known if he will be cleared for those as well. The RKO was a nice touch, coming out of the back to help Kane win the match that replaced the one planned, but this did little for me.