Published 19:09 IST, May 22nd 2020
When John Cena defeated Randy Orton, Edge and Shawn Michaels at Backlash 2007: Watch
At Backlash, John Cena defended his WWE Championship vs. Randy Orton, Edge & Shawn Michaels in one of the greatest Fatal 4-way matches WWE has ever produced.
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At Backlash 2007, John Cena defended his WWE Championship against Randy Orton, Edge and Shawn Michaels in one of greatest Fatal 4-way matches WWE has ever produced. build-up to match began at Royal Rumble where Shawn Michaels was eliminated by Undertaker. On WWE RAW episode after Royal Rumble, Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton and Edge to become .1 contender for WWE Championship. At WrestleMania 23, John Cena forced Shawn Michaels to submit and retain WWE Championship.
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However, feud between John Cena, Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton continued as .1 contender's match between Michaels and Orton ended in a contest. Later on show, WWE RAW General Manr Jonathan Coachman named Edge .1 contender for championship, ding him in feud. As Backlash 2007 PPV came close, feud between four superstars got more serious. Later, Michael Pena from Make-a-Wish Foundation, anunced Fatal 4-way match for 2007 PPV.
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WWE Backlash 2007: John Cena defeats Randy Orton, Edge and Shawn Michaels in a classic match
As soon as bell rang, John Cena and Shawn Michaels kcked out ir opponents and started fighting among mselves. Shawn Michaels took match outside as he delivered a huge moonsault to take down three opponents. After returning from break, a recovered Edge destroyed Shawn Michaels and delivered a spear to Randy Orton.
John Cena appeared from behind and trapped Edge in his STFU submission lock. As Edge was about to give up, Shawn Michaels appeared and delivered a Sweet Chin Music to Cena, who fell on an unconscious Randy Orton. referee thought that John Cena was pinning Orton and started counting. He declared John Cena winner as one was able to stop Cena in pinning Randy Orton.
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WWE Backlash 2007: Fan responses
Apart from Fatal-4-Way match, only match that stood out at hue PPV was Last Man Standing Match for World Heavyweight Championship between Undertaker and Batista. PPV also featured two aver matches as Hardy Boyz fought team of Lance Ce & Trevor Murdoch and Chris Beit went up against MVP. However, many fans could t stand singles match between Carlito and Johnny Nitro.
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19:09 IST, May 22nd 2020