Backlash 2016 was a pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their SmackDown brand division. It took place on September 11, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. It was the twelfth event in the Backlash chronology.
Kick-off Show[]
- Baron Corbin defeated Apollo Crews.
Results[]
- Becky Lynch defeated Alexa Bliss, Carmella, Naomi, Natalya, and Nikki Bella in a six-pack elimination challenge to become the inaugural WWE SmackDown Women's Champion.
- The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) defeated The Hype Bros (Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley).
- The Miz (with Maryse) defeated Dolph Ziggler to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
- Bray Wyatt defeated Randy Orton by forfeit.
- Kane defeated Bray Wyatt in a No Holds Barred match.
- Heath Slater and Rhyno defeated The Usos (Jimmy and Jey) to become the inaugural WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions.
Main Event[]
- AJ Styles defeated Dean Ambrose to win the WWE Championship.