WWE Backlash 2002 Review: Dave Meltzer Star Ratings

Originally posted on F4WOnline.com | By Jake Skudder | Last updated Apr 26, 2025 3:35 PM ET

WWE Backlash 2002, held on April 21 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, was a pivotal event in the post-WrestleMania X8 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 2002 Match Ratings

Match	Star Rating
Tajiri def. Billy Kidman (Cruiserweight Title)	★★★½
Scott Hall def. Bradshaw	¼★
Jazz def. Trish Stratus (Women’s Title)	★½
Brock Lesnar def. Jeff Hardy	★½
Kurt Angle def. Edge	★★★★¼
Eddie Guerrero def. Rob Van Dam (Intercontinental Title)	★★★¼
The Undertaker def. Steve Austin	★★¼
Billy & Chuck def. Al Snow & Maven (Tag Team Titles)	★★¼
Hulk Hogan def. Triple H (Undisputed Title)	★¼

What was the highest rated match at Backlash 2002?

The standout match of the evening was Kurt Angle vs. Edge, earning an impressive 4.25 stars.

What was the lowest rated match at Backlash 2002?

The lowest rated match at the event was Scott Hall vs. Bradshaw, receiving just 0.25 stars.

Full Results from Backlash 2002

The following table details the complete match results from Backlash 2002:

Match No.	Match Details	Outcome
1	Tajiri (w/ Torrie Wilson) vs. Billy Kidman (Cruiserweight Championship)	Tajiri defeated Billy Kidman to win the title.
2	Scott Hall (w/ X-Pac) vs. Bradshaw (w/ Faarooq)	Scott Hall secured victory via pinfall.
3	Jazz (Women’s Champion) vs. Trish Stratus	Jazz retained her title by submission.
4	Brock Lesnar (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Jeff Hardy (w/ Lita)	Brock Lesnar won via referee stoppage.
5	Kurt Angle vs. Edge	Kurt Angle achieved victory by pinfall.
6	Eddie Guerrero vs. Rob Van Dam (Intercontinental Championship)	Eddie Guerrero captured the title by pinfall.
7	The Undertaker vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (No. 1 Contender’s Match)	The Undertaker won with Ric Flair as special guest referee.
8	Billy & Chuck (Tag Team Champions) vs. Maven & Al Snow	Billy & Chuck retained their titles via pinfall.
9	Triple H (Undisputed WWF Champion) vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan	Hollywood Hulk Hogan won the title via pinfall.