The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE Backlash PPV event:
WWE United States Title Match: Apollo Crews (c) vs. Andrade
They brawled out to the floor to start the match, which led to Crews hitting a backdrop on the ramp. Crews hit a moonsault off the apron. Back in the ring, Crews hit a suplex for 2. Andrade sent him into the turnbuckle, which turned the tide. They brawled on the top rope until Andrade missed a double foot stomp.
Crews hit a belly-to-belly suplex that sent Andrade into the buckles. Crews hit a splash in the corner before landing a spinebuster for a near fall. Andrade traded chops before hitting a springboard DDT for 2.
Andrade went to the top rope but Crews caught him with a kick then a standing moonsault twice, but Angel Garza jumped on the apron until Kevin Owens took him out with a stunner. Crews hit his powerbomb finisher for the win.Â
Winner: Apollo Crews (c)