WWE Backlash 1999 Review: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Jake Skudder | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 1:01 PM ET

WWE Backlash 1999, held on April 25th at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island, was an event during the height of the Attitude Era. F4WWON’s Dave Meltzer provided his star ratings for each match in the Wrestling Observer released the week after the event, and you can see the star ratings for each contest below.

Read the full WON that features the ratings of this event right here!

WWE Backlash 1999 Match Ratings

Match	Star Rating
The Ministry of Darkness vs. The Brood	1.25
Al Snow vs. Hardcore Holly	2.25
The Godfather vs. Goldust	0.25
The New Age Outlaws vs. Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart	2.5
Mankind vs. The Big Show	3.25
Triple H vs. X-Pac	2.75
The Undertaker vs. Ken Shamrock	1.75
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock	4.25

What was the highest rated match at WWE Backlash 1999?

The standout match of the evening was the main event between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, which received a stellar 4.25-star rating from Dave.

What was the lowest rated match at WWE Backlash 1999?

Conversely, the match between The Godfather and Goldust was the least impressive, earning a mere 0.25-star rating.

BACKLASH 1999 RESULTS

Mideon & the Acolytes def. The Brood (Edge, Christian & Gangrel)
Al Snow def. Hardcore Holly (new Hardcore Champion)
Intercontinental Champion Godfather def. Goldust w/ Blue Meanie
New Age Outlaws def. Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett w/ Debra (No. 1 Condenter’s Match)
Mankind def. Big Show (Boiler Room Brawl)
Triple H w/ Chyna def. X-Pac
Undertaker def. Ken Shamrock
WWE Champion Stone Cold def. The Rock

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