WWF Cruiserweight Championship Match Tajiri vs Billy Kidman Tajiri makes his way to the ringside area, accompanied by a sombre looking Torrie Wilson. Billy Kidman enters next to virtually no reaction. The match starts and the two men lock up before Kidman clotheslines Tajiri and follows up with some arm drag take downs. The two men exchange offense before the action shifts to the outside. Torrie attempts to help Tajiri up but he refuses her help. Back in the ring, scoop slam by Tajiri and a knee drop. Tajiri chokes Kidman on the bottom rope before the referee breaks it up. Tajiri heads to the outside and kicks Billy in the head and then re-enters quickly. Reverse chinlock but Kidman fights back and nails a Hurricanrana but Tajiri catches him with a tornado backbreaker. He hangs Kidman in one of the corners and runs at him with a huge baseball slide kick right into the face. Tajiri continues to work over with Kidman, both in and out of the ring. Kicks to the back and a backbreaker which is turned into a submission maneuver. Kidman gets out and attempts a pin but Tajiri kicks out and then attacks Billy again with more attacks on the lower back. Kidman fights back but walks straight into a Tarantula, but is quick to reverse it but not for long as Tajiri's second attemp is successful. Tajiri looks for the kick of death but Kidman avoids it, Tajiri goes for the springboard elbow but Kidman with a dropkick to the back. German suplex into a bridge gets only two for Tajiri. Reverse kick and another count but Kidman kicks out at two again. Kidman with a powerbomb into a facebuster but Tajiri this time kicks out at two. Kidman drags Tajiri into the corner and goes for the Shooting Star Press but he misses and Tajiri gives him the Kick of Death instead. Cover by Tajiri but Kidman kicks out! Crowd behind Kidman now but Tajiri continues to work him over in the corner with punches. From the top rope, Billy fights off Tajiri's offense and hits a powerbomb which gets a two. Kidman goes for a super powerbomb again but Tajiri spits the red mist into his face to counter it. He hooks Kidman's legs, holds the ropes and gets the 1-2-3. Winner: Tajiri After the match, Michael Cole talks to Tajiri about his recent change of heart. Tajiri utters something in Japanese, grabs Torrie by the hand and storms off.

Backstage, Faarooq found Bradshaw and the two caught up on things. The reunion was cut short, though because Scott Hall's entrance music hit and Bradshaw ran off for his match.

Scott Hall vs Bradshaw Bradshaw arrived at the ring to find himself outnumbered, as Scott Hall was joined at ringside by X-Pac. X-Pac still has Kane's mask on as he stands in the ring and taunts Bradshaw. The APA music hits again and out comes Faarooq to even up the sides! Faarooq enters the ring, hugs Bradshaw and then steps outside in Bradshaw's corner. Bradshaw starts the match off by clotheslining Hall before wailing away with several punches, the last of which drops Scott. He backs Hall into the corner and continues to punch away. A DDT by Bradshaw and Hall bails to the outside but backs right into Faarooq who drops him with a couple punches. X-Pac comes running up from behind but Faarooq drops him too. Back in the ring, Bradshaw continues to control the match, with chops and punches to the back. Suplex by Bradshaw and a cover, but Hall kicks out after two. Forearms by Bradshaw and Hall falls and another pin attempt which doesn't go anywhere. Eye rake by Hall and then he starts with the punches before dragging Bradshaw to the rope choking him by hanging over him. Hall distracts the ref while X-Pac with a cheapshot. Kicks to the midsection and Bradshaw is down but he barges out and shoulder blocks Hall to the mat. Both men down. Hall with a punch but Bradshaw blocks and gives him three punches of his own. Irish whip and an elbow and a big boot and Hall is down. Irish whip by Hall, but Bradshaw reverses it and charges with the Clothesline from Hell. Pin attempt but X-Pac puts Hall's foot on the ropes. Faarooq chases X-Pac around, catches him and drives him into the steel post. Hall with a low blow in the ring, causing a rollup for the 1-2-3 victory! Winner: Scott Hall

Backstage, we see Vince McMahon strut to Ric Flair's lockerroom. He walks in and Flair asks him what he wants. McMahon asks him about that nWo - pretty damn impressive. But he's here to talk about something else. Vince says he's beginning to like his style - he's beginning to know what it's like to be an owner. Whatever you do for your employees, it's never enough. They are ungrateful and question everything you do. McMahon says that he is now beginning to feel the heat. And now he's gone ahead and named himself the ref in the Austin/Undertaker match. Either he's a fool or maybe it's a stroke of brilliance, Vinca can't tell yet. Flair says that Vince has no clue who he is and never will. One thing is for sure is that he will never be like Vince McMahon. Vince says maybe not, but you could try and offers his hand for a handshake. Flair says never and Vince walks away. Flair and Arn then look at each other in disgust.

WWF Women's Championship Jazz (c) vs Trish Stratus Trish Stratus came to the ring attempting to retake the Women's Championship. Trish stood in anticipation in the ring, but instead of seeing Jazz coming down the entrance ramp, out strolled Molly Holly. Molly gets on the mic and says the fans don't want their Women's champ to be a cheater. They don'y want their Women's Champ to be someone who flaunts her body around. They want their champ to be pure, and wholesome. Molly then attacked Trish with the mic. Molly threw Trish outside of the ring and was thrown into the steps. Jazz then comes out and takes advantage of a weakened Trish. Jazz punches Trish ala Shane McMahon. Trish comes back and whips Jazz into the rope and delivers a kick to Jazz's head. Trish puts Jazz onto the top rope and delivers her handspring hurricanranna. Trish whips Jazz into the rope and attempts a back body drop, but Jazz counters it into a sitdown powerbomb. Close two count for Jazz. Jazz proceeds to choke Trish on the ropes. Jazz attempts a splash in the corner, but Trish moved. Trish looked for the Stratusfaction, but Jazz countered into a belly to back suplex. Jazz puts Trish in the boston crab, eventually turns it into the STF and Trish taps. Winner: Jazz Mark Loyd comes out and asks Jazz if she thought she would have won even if Molly didn't interfere. Jazz, attempting to disguise her bad microphone skill, just glares at Kelly and leaves.

A recap is shown of the incidents on RAW between the Hardys, Lita and Brock.

We're taken backstage and are shown Brock's tattoo as Heyman gives Brock a pep talk. Heyman tells Brock to take out Jeff and even Lita. He said he wanted to see how rough he could play and to show the world that the next big thing is Brock Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar vs Jeff Hardy The Hardys music hit and out comes Jeff and Lita. JR wishes Matt a speedy recovery who is in Cameron, NC. Jeff attacks Brock as he enters the ring. Brock takes control and throws Jeff out of the ring. Brock comes out after him. Jeff jumps outside the ring on top of Brock. Brock catches him and tries to throw him into the post. Jeff slides off and pushes Brock into the post. Brock comes back into the ring and Jeff nails a high cross body. Brock kicks out and regains control. Brock nails three consecutive backbreakers. Jeff goes to the corner and fights back, but Brock over powers him and throws him back into the corner. Irish whip to the other corner. Jeff gets whipped into the corner again, but he Jeff nails his Whisper in the Wind move. Neckbreaker by Jeff. Jeff nails the Swanton Bomb, but Brock easily kicks out. Jeff grabs a chair, but he is disarmed. Brock grabs him and nails his TKO DDT finisher. Heyman advises Brock to continue to beat up Jeff. Brock picks up Jeff and nails a double powerbomb. Brock picks Jeff up and delivers a spiral bomb. The ref calls for the bell and awards the match to Brock. Winner: Brock Lesnar

We're shown several clips outlining the feud between Kurt Angle and Edge.

Edge vs Kurt Angle Back live in the arena, Kurt Angle heads to the ring first, after which Edge makes his way down. The two lock up Angle gets the upperhand with a headlock followed by a shoulder block. Angle comes running at Edge, but is greeted by a couple punches which turn the tide in Edge's favor. Dropkick by Edge, followed by a flapjack and Angle is thrown to the outside. Angle pulls Edge out and the two quickly do battle there before heading back in. Stomps by Angle, followed by two punches and Irish Whip which is reversed into a reverse heel kick. Angle recovers however and hits a German suplex before kicking away at Edge as the fans chant Angle Sucks. In the corner, Angle pounds away with several kicks and punches. Chop by Angle but Edge reverses it and hits two chops of his own. Edge comes running into Angle but Kurt turns around catches him with a belly to belly suplex. The two trade punches but Angle quickly gains control with a suplex, leading into a two count. Reverse chinlock by Kurt and Edge appears out. The ref raises his hand but Edge doesn't let it fall three times (surprise, surprise!) but he can't fight back as Angle swings him to the rope and gets another German Suplex. Angle goes running to the ropes but Edge treats him to his own medicine, a German suplex which consequently knocks out both men. Edge gets back up first and takes control with an Irish whip and a big backdrop. Cover and Angle kicks out at two. A couple reversals and a side slam and Angle again gets a shoulder up at two. Edge heads to the top rope but Kurt runs up and catches him very quickly in another suplex. Cover and Edge fights out after two. Angle goes for the Ankle-lock but Edge counters it and kicks Angle away. Angle hits three more German Suplexes and goes for the pin, but it's a no-go as Edge is able to kick out yet again. Angle goes for the Angle-slam but Edge counters it and kind of throws Angle in a modified German suplex. Both men down again and the ref starts the count. Angle is up and comes charging at Edge, but Edge back bodydrops him to the outside. He heads to the top and nails a high cross body which lays out both men. Edge up first and sends Kurt back into the ring as he heads to the top a second time, but this time for a missile dropkick. Cover but it's only a two. Edge is up waiting for Kurt to get up. He goes for the Edge-e-cution but Angle counters and hits the Angle Slam. Pin attempt but Edge kicks out! Angle pulls down his straps and locks in the Ankle-lock. Edge heads to the ropes but Angle pulls him back before Edge quickly reverses and gets a sunset flip pinfall attempt which Kurt kicks out of. Angle goes to the outside and gets the steel steps. He ignores the ref and goes to hit Edge but he misses and Edge hits the Edge-o-matic but can't put Kurt away with the pin. The referee throws the chair back out and Edge sets up for the spear but Angle kicks him straight in the face. He then proceeds to hit the Angle Slam and gets the 1-2-3 victory. Winner: Kurt Angle Angle walks away and Ross comments that these two "will meet again".

At WWF NY, Tazz talks about the main event and says that he asked some fans who they think will win. We then see clips of fans giving their opinions on the match.

Back live in the arena, Chris Jericho's video plays and his music hits as Y2J slowly walks out. He gets to the ring and grabs the mic and says that only thirty days ago he was main eventing Wrestlemania. He was the undisputed champion - the first undisputed champion in the history of the WWF. But tonight, as he stands in this ring, he has no match at Backlash. He's not good enough or worthy enough to have a match so he is here as a common spectator. Jericho says that it's unacceptable - Kidman, Trish and even Maven have matches but the former undisputed champion doesn't! It insults him and hurts his feelings.

But the thing that makes him feel good is that even on the worst day of his career, he is still better than "each and every one of you". And best of all, he is still better than the has-been, Hulk Hogan. Do the fans honestly believe Hogan can win the championship again? That won't happen tonight or ever again. Hogan is not worthy enough to be champion but Chris Jericho is. But since he doesn't have a match, I guess that means he isn't welcome in Kansas City. So he's gonna leave. Jericho calls for his music and then walks away, huffing and puffing.

Backstage, Arn Anderson and Ric Flair talk about tonight's match. Flair says he will call it right down the middle and may the best man win. Undertaker enters the lockerroom and just stares at Flair, only pointing at him before walking back out. Anderson tells Flair to keep his eye on Taker and Flair says he will.

WWF Intercontinental Championship Match Eddie Guerrero vs Rob Van Dam The Intercontinental title match is next and the challenger, Eddie Guerrero, emerges from the back first. The reigning champ, Rob Van Dam then enters to a nice ovation. Guerrero attacks RVD to start off but Van Dam quickly recovers. Spinning heel kick and a cover, but Eddie is up at two. Dragon screw by Guerrero and he starts punching away at Van Dam in the corner. Irish whip is reversed as RVD charged in with a shoulder. Guerrero backs RVD into another corner and punches and kicks away dropping Van Dam and prompting the ref to step in between. Van Dam takes this opportunity to turn the tide during which he gets a two different near fall attempts. Suplex into a floatover by Van Dam and he heads to the top but Eddie is up and catches him and drops him on the top turnbuckle. Punches by Guerrero and he too heads to the top where he goes for a superplex. RVD counters it thought and jumps outside clotheslining Eddie on the top rope. Modified version of Rolling Thunder but Guerrero small packages him and gets a two count. Van Dam goes for a suplex, but Eddie again counters and rolls him for another two count. Van Dam with a moonsault from the apron to Guerrero on the outside and the two battle away. Van Dam with a reverse kick to Eddie who is laid up on the ring barrier. Back in the ring, RVD goes for a pin but Eddie out at two. Rolling Thunder attempt but Guerrero puts his knees up, allowing him to take control of the match. Irish whip into a tornado backbreaker followed by a belly to back suplex. Irish whip again and a leg take down into a submission maneuver that I can't seem to identify. It's kind of like a modified Dragon Sleeper I guess. Van Dam fights hisway out but Guerrero still has the advantage and puts him into another unique submission maneuver. Eddie is sure busting out the innovative offense in this match. Van Dam down and Eddie heads to the mat and slingshots himself over on top of RVD. Hurricanrana by Eddie and a cover but RVD manages to prevent the pinfall at two. Two suplexes by Guerrero but Van Dam gets his right shoulder up. Eddie has RVD down and heads to the top but before he can do anything from there, Van Dam rushes up and kicks him down. From the top, they tussle but Guerrero gets a vicious powerbomb off but can't capitalize it into a pinfall. Elbows to the back of the head but Van Dam with a step over kick and Eddie bails to the outside. He grabs the title belt and takes it into the ring but RVD kicks him and inadvertently hits the referee. Neckbreaker by Guerrero onto the belt and he heads up top for what I presume is the Frog Splash. The ref is back up and Guerrero does indeed hit the frog splash and gets the 1-2-3 win! Winner: Eddie Guerrero

They show clips of the Scorpion King and then plug the hell out of it.

We are then treated to a video montage showing how the #1 contender match came to be.

#1 Contendership Match The Undertaker vs Stone Cold Steve Austin Ric Flair, Undertaker and Steve Austin come out individually in that order. The two wrestlers look eye-to-eye and then back away into their respective corners as the match begins. Lock-up and Taker gets the upperhand with a side headlock. Austin tries to fight out of it but Taker won't show any mercy and refuses to let go. Irish whip and Austin down after a mini-collision after which he bails to the outside. Austin hesitantly enters the ring and the two lock up again but this time Austin with the side headlock. Taker fights out and sends Austin to the rope and they collide again but no one falls. More stalling as Austin does some push ups. They lock up a third time and Taker with the side headlock but Austin sends Taker to the ropes and later catches him with a right hand. Stone Cold then gives Taker the finger and we get MORE stalling with the famous strength test which Taker refuses to participate in. Another side headlock and we go through the motions again except this time Austin nails Taker with a hiptoss followed by an arm bar. Stone Cold working on Taker's tricep and turns it into a pin but it goes nowhere. In the corner, Austin with several knife edge chops and then an Irish whip sending Taker to the other side. Austin comes running in but runs straight into a boot. Taker in control now with an arm bar and a couple arm wrings. Taker to the top with the old school top rope walk. Cover by Taker and Austin sneaks out at two. Irish whip, reversed and a Lou Thesz press by Stone Cold. Elbow drop and a cover and Taker kicks out at two. On the outside now, Taker with a punches and chops across Austin's chest before throwing him back into the ring. Austin storms up and clotheslines Taker back outside and then rams his head into the announce table three times. Stone Cold throws Undertaker back in but before he can get himself Taker catches him with a boot and sends him back outside. Taker slamming Austin's head on the announce table now. They're out in the crowd now briefly before heading back over, but Austin in control nonetheless. Taker tries to run away but Stone Cold catches him and sends him into the steel steps. Attempted piledriver by Stone Cold is turned into a back bodydrop. Taker takes Austin over to his motorcycle and slams his head into it. Out of nowhere come Scott Hall and X-Pac and Taker gives them a quick stare before slamming Austin into the steel steps. Match finally heads back into the ring and Taker drops some elbows onto Austin's leg, as Stone Cold has apparently injured it. A modified figure four by Undertaker but before long, Austin heads to the ropes causing the ref to order a break. This allows Stone Cold to fight back with a flurry of punches but Taker knocks him down with a clothesline. Taker with a terrible chinlock that eventually works its way into a pin but that obviously doesn't do anything. Austin recovers and hits a Sleeper but Taker gets out of it and goes for another pin, which Austin manages out of at two. Another chinlock by Taker and the match has all but screeched to a halt. Austin fights back with punches to the stomach and face. He goes for the Stunner but Taker counters and clotheslines him down. Fast forward and Taker, unsuccessful in a pin attempt, takes off the turnbuckle covering. He tries to whip Austin into the exposed buckle but Stone Cold reverses it and Taker goes in instead, back first. Double clothesline and they're both down but Flair just stands there waiting for them to get up. Taker up first but his punches are blocked by Austin who wails away on him in the corner. Finally, a ref bumps leads to Flair down and out with Austin hitting the Stunner. He covers Taker but Flair is still out. Stone Cold revives Ric but Taker catches him with a blow and signals for the chokeslam. He hits it, Flair comes to but Austin kicks out at two. Undertaker to the outside now as he retrieves a chair and brings it into the ring. As he's about to hit Austin, Flair takes it away and it gives Austin the chance to hit a low blow of his own. Austin with a spine buster and a cover, but Taker doesn't stay down and gets up before the three count. Austin attempts a Stunner but Taker blocks it and throws Austin into Ric Flair who again is knocked out. Taker grabs the chair and nails Austin over the head with it and covers. Flair gets up to count but Stone Cold kicks out at two. Taker signals for his finisher but Austin counters with a clothesline and goes for a cover but Taker kicks out yet again at two. This match is pretty bad I must say. In the corner, Taker with some elbows but as he goes to get the chair again, Austin recovers and turns it around with several stomps that lay out Taker. Austin then goes for the chair but Flair stops him from using it. As Stone Cold turns around, Taker kicks him knocking the chair back in his face. Austin falls and Taker covers him. Flair, not realising that Austin has his foot on the ropes, counts the 1-2-3 for the win! Winner: The Undertaker After the match, Austin stuns Undertaker.

Backstage, Coach meets up with Flair and asks him if he knew that Austin had his feet on the ropes. Flair says he had no idea and Coach takes him to a TV and shows him a replay of the finish. Flair shakes his head and says "oh, shit" and then leaves.

WWF Tag Team Championship Match Billy & Chuck vs Al Snow & Maven "Yooou loooook soooo...good to me." Billy & Chuck come out first with their manager/stylist Rico. Maven's video and music hits and out comes Snow and Maven. Billy & Chuck not wasting anytime attack Snow and Maven. Maven and Snow counter and knock the champs to the outside. Maven & Snow mock the champs by wearing their headbands. Maven then gets pulled out and attacked by both men. Maven nails Billy with a DDT as JR talks about how Maven was a teacher a year ago. Al Snow runs into the ring to try to help Maven, but was thrown out by Nick Patrick. Chuck blocks a kick attempt by Maven, but Maven countered that with a inziguri. Snow gets taged and he goes nuts on both Chuck and Billy. Chuck nails a kick to the back of Snow as Snow gets whipped into the ropes. Chuck remains in control and tags in Billy. Billy trys to nail Snow in the corner, but Snow moves. Chuck comes in to help his partner, but receives a drop toe hold on Chuck, who's head nails Billy's Boys. Maven gets the tag and goes nuts for a while. Billy nails Maven with the Fameasser. Snow pulls out Maven. Chuck grabs Maven and Rico tries to kick Maven, but nails Chuck. Billy comes back into the ring and gets whipped into Snow, who delivers a spine buster. Maven hits a high cross body, but Billy kicks out. Rico comes back into the ring, but Snow chases him out. While the ref is distracted by Snow and Rico, Chuck nails Maven with a superkick allowing Billy to pick up the win. Winners: Billy & Chuck

A video recap of the Hogan/Triple H feud is shown.

Undisputed Championship Match Triple H vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan Hogan comes out to Hollywood Hulk Hogan music rather then his Real American tune from back in the day. Triple H comes out and does his usual routine, as Hogan stares him down. Hogan and Triple H stare each other down in the middle of the ring as Earl struts around with the belt. They lock up and Triple H pushes Hogan back into the corner. The lock up again and again, Triple H shoves Hogan back into the corner. Another lock up and this time Hogan shoves Triple H. Hogan does his usual three poses and the fans go nuts. Both wrestlers hook up in a Greco Roman Knuckle Lock. Hogan gets control, but Triple H fights back and drops Hogan to a knee. After about a minute, Hogan gets back to his feet and Triple H breaks the hold and puts Hogan down to one knee with an arm lock. Hogan gets back to his feet and takes control and puts the Game in a headlock. Hogan gets whipped into the ropes, but knocks down HHH with a shoulder block. Pose by Hogan! The lock up again and Triple H pushed Hogan back into the corner. Earl gets Triple H to break the hold, and Trips slaps Hogan. Hogan bursts out of the corner only to get booted in the gut. Trips pummels Hogan in the corner. Hogan reverses an irish whip and back drops the game. Hogan pushes the Game into the corner and does the good ol' 10 punches. Hogan back drops Trips out of the ring. Outside of the ring, Hogan whips HHH into the guardrail. Trips rakes Hogan's eyes and goes for a suplex, only to be countered by Hogan. Hogan tries to ram Trips into the steps, but Trips blocked it and nailed Hogan into the steps. Triple H goes for a Pedigree but Hogan counters and performs a sling shot on Trips into a school boy. Hogan surprisingly hits a Diamond Cutter on Triple H. Triple H goes downstairs and hits Hogan behind the left leg. Triple H goes to work on the left knee by smashing it into the post and by dropping elbows on it. For the next five minutes or so, Triple H continues to work on Hogan's knee. Both men are back to their feet, but Triple H then puts Hogan the sleeper hold. Hogan gets back to a vertical base and hits Triple H with a back suplex. Hogan fights back and nails Triple H with a double axe handle. Hogan hulks up and nails Triple H with the boot followed up with the leg drop. Jericho runs down and pulls the ref out. Hogan spots Jericho, but Jericho hits Hogan in the head with a chair. Jericho then pulls the ref back into the ring and tries to wake up the ref. Triple H spotted Jericho and took him out. Trips goes towards Hogan, but Hogan hulks up again. Hogan nails the big boot but misses the Leg Drop. Triple H recovers and nails the Pedigree. Taker runs down and hits the ref. Taker grabs the chair and drills Trips in the head. Taker picks up Hogan and puts him on top of Triple H, but Hogan hulks up at Taker. Hogan punches Taker and knocks him out. Hogan hits the leg drop on Triple H. The ref recovers...1-2-3. Winner: Hulk Hogan After the match, a bloodied Triple H gets up and looks at Hogan in the face before extending a hand in friendship. Hogan accepts and the two shake hands as Backlash 2002 comes to an end.