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WWE Backlash on Sky Sports Box Office

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler should be one of the stand out matches at WWE Backlash.
Image: Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler should be one of the stand out matches at WWE Backlash

Shinsuke Nakamura made his long awaited in-ring debut, on Sky Sports Box Office, at WWE Backlash.

The Japanese superstar squared off against Dolph Ziggler, much to the delight of WWE fans.

Nakamura was a sensation in NXT and now brings his so-called 'strong style' to the big league with supporters eager to see what he can do at the highest level.

His entrance alone sent pulses racing in front of an always rowdy Chicago crowd at the Allstate Arena.

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The Showoff compares his accomplishments to those of Shinsuke Nakamura before their battle at WWE Backlash

Randy Orton put his WWE Championship on the line against Jinder Mahal.

Mahal has been in the form of his life and appeared to have the psychological edge after weeks of sneak attacks on the 13-time champion.

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One match guaranteed to get the supporters excited was the battle between Kevin Owens and AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship.

The pair have been involved in some of the best matches in WWE over the last 18 months and this coming together was very special indeed.

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The New Face of America takes over Chris Jericho's talk show, and hostility escalates between AJ Styles and The Maharajah

Other matches included a six-woman tag match with Carmella, Natalya and Tamina on one side, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair and Naomi are their opposition.

Sami Zayn and Baron Corbin went toe-to-toe, while the Smackdown Tag Team Championships are on the line as The Usos defended against Breezango.

WWE Backlash booking details

WWE Backlash is be repeated on Sky Sports Box Office (channel 491) BUT NOT Sky Sports HD Box Office (492) between 10am on Monday, May 1 and 10pm on Tuesday, May 23.

Repeat showings will take place every four hours, with the final showing STARTING at 10pm on Tuesday, May 23.

The event is priced at £14.95 for UK customers, €21.95 for viewers in the Republic of Ireland.

Viewers can call 03442 410 888 to book WWE Backlash (There may be an additional charge for telephone bookings).

You can also book WWE Backlash NOW by visiting this link: https://my.sky.com/orderboxoffice/

Viewers can also book using their Sky TV remote by pressing the 'Box office' button and following on-screen instructions. (Only bookings via Sky TV remote are recordable using Sky Plus).

Sky TV residential customers only. Commercial customers contact Sky for price and to order. Sky Box Office terms apply. Cable customers should contact their local cable operator.

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