WWE Backlash 2001 Review: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Jake Skudder | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 1:52 PM ET

WWE Backlash 2001, held on 29 April at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, was a pivotal event in the post-WrestleMania X-Seven landscape. 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 2001 Match Ratings

Match	Star Rating
X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible & Albert) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von & Spike)	2
Rhyno vs. Raven – WWF Hardcore Championship	3.25
William Regal vs. Chris Jericho – Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match	1
Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle – 30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match	3.25
Shane McMahon vs. Big Show – Last Man Standing Match	1.5
Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Eddie Guerrero – WWF European Championship	2.75
Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H vs. The Undertaker & Kane – Winner Takes All Match	3

What was the highest rated match at WWE Backlash 2001?

The highest rated matches at WWE Backlash 2001 were Rhyno vs. Raven for the WWF Hardcore Championship and Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle in the 30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match, both receiving 3.25 stars.

What was the lowest rated match at WWE Backlash 2001?

The lowest rated match of the night was William Regal vs. Chris Jericho under the bizarre “Duchess of Queensbury Rules,” earning only 1 star. The strange and unclear stipulations confused the crowd and disrupted the match flow.

Full Results from WWE Backlash 2001

Match No.	Match	Stipulation	Winner(s)
1	Jerry Lynn vs. Crash Holly	WWF Light Heavyweight Championship	Jerry Lynn
2	Lita vs. Molly Holly	Singles Match	Lita
3	X-Factor (X-Pac, Justin Credible & Albert) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray, D-Von & Spike)	Six-Man Tag Team Match	X-Factor
4	Rhyno vs. Raven	WWF Hardcore Championship	Rhyno
5	William Regal vs. Chris Jericho	Duchess of Queensbury Rules Match	William Regal
6	Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle	30-Minute Ultimate Submission Match	Chris Benoit
7	Shane McMahon vs. Big Show	Last Man Standing Match	Shane McMahon
8	Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Eddie Guerrero	WWF European Championship – Triple Threat	Matt Hardy
9	Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H vs. The Undertaker & Kane	Winner Takes All Tag Team Match	Stone Cold Steve Austin & Triple H