The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE Backlash PPV event:
WWE Title Match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Bobby Lashley
As McIntyre was making his entrance, Lashley attacked him and locked in a full nelson choke until referees got him to let go of the choke. The bell sounded and McIntyre was beaten down. Lashley tossed him out to the floor and hit a slam that was botched before sending him into the ring post. Lashley went for a spear but McIntyre countered and sent him into the barricade. Back in the ring, they traded strikes.
McIntyre went to the top rope and hit a clothesline. McIntyre hit a spinebuster for 2. Lashley went back to the full nelson, but couldn’t get it. McIntyre hit a face plant for 2. McIntyre went for a dive off the top rope but Lashley caught him and locked in a crossface. McIntyre powered out, but Lashley reversed and locked in the ankle lock, but McIntyre got out. Lashley went for a spear, but McIntyre caught him with the kimura. Lashley fought out and later received a suplex off the top rope.
Lashley with a spear for a near fall. Lana came out to the ring and got on the apron, which led to her being knocked off. This allowed McIntyre to hit the Claymore Kick for the win.
Winner: Drew McIntyre (c)
