Randy Orton defeats Edge: Backlash 2020

Result: Randy Orton defeats Edge

Match

• The arena goes dark. A Madison Square Garden microphone is lowered form the ceiling and a recording of Howard Finkel is used to do introductions.
• Randy Orton won by pinfall after many false finishes. He eventually used the penalty kick from years ago to take secure the pinfall.

All Matches from Backlash 2020

• Full Results
  • Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley – WWE Championship
  • Braun Strowman vs. Miz and Morrison – Universal Championship
  • Edge vs. Randy Orton
  • Asuka vs. Nia Jax
  • Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. IIconics vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross – Tag Team Championships
  • Apollo Crews vs. Andrade – United States Championship
  • Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus
  • Viking Raiders vs. Street Profits

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Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent