WWE Backlash 2008 (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, WWE Backlash 2008 is an action and drama film directed by Kevin Dunn, running about 180 minutes. “Every Action Deserves a Fierce and Aggressive Reaction” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Backlash (2008) was the tenth annual Backlash PPV. It took place on April 27, 2008 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. The event starred wrestlers from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. The main event was a Fatal Four-Way Elimination for the WWE Championship match featuring WWE Champion Randy Orton, Triple H, John Cena, and John "Bradshaw" Layfield. The other main event featured wrestlers from the SmackDown brand, in which World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker defended against challenger Edge in a singles match. The main event from the ECW brand was a singles match where ECW Champion Kane defended against challenger Chavo Guerrero. In addition, a featured bout was scheduled on the undercard, in which Shawn Michaels fought Batista. Backlash (2008) had an attendance of approximately 11,277 and received 200,000 buys.

Who’s in it. WWE Backlash 2008 stars Randy Orton as Himself, Paul Michael Lévesque as Triple H, John Layfield as JBL and John Cena as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, WWE Backlash 2008 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WWE Backlash 2008 page.

If you liked it. Fans of WWE Backlash 2008 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.