Overview

Backlash (2008) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. The show took place on April 27, 2008 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the tenth event in the Backlash chronology and followed WWE's marquee spring event as part of the promotion's regular pay-per-view schedule.

Card and format

As with other Backlash events, the card combined championship contests, grudge matches and storyline continuations originating from the weeks around WrestleMania. The card featured multiple matches drawn from WWE's active roster and was presented in the familiar televised pay-per-view format. The event billed several high-profile encounters and specialty stipulations typical of WWE's post‑WrestleMania storytelling.

Context and significance

Backlash traditionally serves as WWE's first major pay-per-view after WrestleMania and often resolves or escalates feuds that culminated on that show. By 2008 the Backlash brand had established itself as an annual stop on the WWE calendar, offering a spotlight for top performers and title defenses while helping shape the direction of storylines for the summer season.

Notable aspects

  • It was the tenth anniversary edition of the Backlash series and maintained the event's post‑WrestleMania role.
  • The 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore hosted the show, reflecting WWE's rotation through major North American civic arenas.
  • The presentation combined singles and tag team matches with any specialty stipulations that the promotion used to advance on‑screen narratives.

Reception and legacy

Like many WWE pay-per-views, Backlash (2008) was evaluated on match quality, storyline progression and how effectively it set up future television and pay-per-view events. The Backlash name has persisted as part of WWE's event history, and the 2008 edition is remembered as one installment in that continuing series.

For additional technical details such as full match listings, outcomes and post‑event developments consult official event records and contemporary coverage of the show: event page and related reports available from established wrestling news sources (pay-per-view info, WWE).