Product Details

• Actors: Chris Benoit, Trish Stratus, Ric Flair, Chris Jericho
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: World Wrestling
• DVD Release Date: May 18, 2004
• Run Time: 195 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001OGVRG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,792 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highs outweigh the Lows, September 7, 2008

By 

KlownArt (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE Backlash 2004 (DVD)

I have been a wrestling fan since 1996 and have watched all kinds of wrestling. I have a wrestling DVD/VHS collection spanning over 50 all together. This is the most complete and accurate review of this DVD you will find. I hope you find this review helpful; remember to vote helpful or not helpful. (Note-Each DVD I review has a "Match of the DVD" award somewhere in it.)

WWE Backlash 2004
Backlash 2004 was a top-notch event. WrestleMania XX was a bit of a let down, but Backlash picked back up on the quality. It did have its low points, but overall this is a solid event. The high points last longer and make you forget a lot of the low points.

Shelton Benjamin VS Ric Flair
This is a fun match. Benjamin dominates most of the match with his quick wrestling. Flair works over Benjamin's leg for a bit, but nothing really comes of it. The match is not amazing, but serves as a good opener.
RATING- 7/10

Coach VS Tajiri
This match starts boring. The crowd is dead. Coach actually does a good job of wrestling Tajiri though. Coach works over the legs of Tajiri. Near the end, the crowd begins to get into the match.
RATING- 5/10

Jericho VS Christian & Trish Stratus
After Jericho was screwed at Wrestlemania, Jericho is seeking revenge. Jericho and Christian put on a clinic in the ring. Trish comes in every now and then for some cheap shots. Sadly, many people will look over this great contest.
RATING- 8.5/10

Women's Championship
Lita VS Victoria(c)
This is a weird match. The participants seem to be to be wrestling in slow motion. There is a complete lack of emotion. The crowd being dead does not help this encounter any.
RATING- 4.5/10

Hardcore Match
Intercontinental Championship
Cactus Jack VS Randy Orton(c)
Hardcore. Brutal. Shocking. Those three words describe this match perfectly. Orton takes a sick plunge into a mass of thumbtacks. Orton also takes a plunge off the stage into a table, which is followed by a huge elbow drop. The only problem I see with this match is that the ending feels a bit sudden. Other than that, this is an awesome match.
RATING- 9.5/10

Hurricane/Rosey VS La Resistance
This match was used to cool off the crowd. Eugene comes out after a few minutes and walks around the ring. The camera stays focused on Eugene for the rest of the match. The match gets no respect at all. This is a waste of time. Luckily, this match only lasts a few minutes.
RATING- 1/10

Edge VS Kane
Edge makes his return to action against Kane. Edge has a broken hand. The story is that if Edge uses his cast as a weapon, he will be suspended. You knew it was only a matter of time before he used it. The match is solid, but nothing you will remember.
RATING- 7/10

World Heavyweight Championship (Match of the DVD)
Triple H VS Shawn Michaels VS Chris Benoit(c)
I am going to say it right now. This match is better than their match at Wrestlemania XX. Benoit is in his hometown and the crowd it going crazy for him. There is also a cool throwback to the Montreal Screwjob. Michaels has a sharpshooter on Benoit and Hebner runs out. It looks like a complete remake of the Montreal Screwjob. The match is filled with cool moments.
RATING- 9.5/10

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best Backlash along with 2001, April 18, 2004

By 

"cloudust" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE Backlash 2004 (DVD)

OK, here is a REAL review...

This review is based on the PPV not the DVD.

Match 1: Shelton Benjamin vs. Ric Flair
7.5/10
Great opener. Ric can still go!
Winner: Shelton Benjamin

Match 2: Tajiri vs. Jonathan Coachman
7/10
Woah, Coach can wrestle? Not bad... He was actually impressive, but what can you really expect from The Coach? Bad ending though, Tajiri totally jobbed.
Winner: Jonathan Coachman

Match 3:
*Handicap Match*
Chris Jericho vs. Christian & Trish Stratus
8.5/10

Pretty good. Y2J finally got his revenge on the Creepy Little (...) and the Dirty, Disgusting, Bottom-feeding, Trash-bag, Ho!
Winner: Chris Jericho

Match 4:
*Women's Championship*
Lita vs. Victoria(c)
8.5/10
This was very good and entertaining! Lita and Victoria are two of the very few women in the WWE that can actually wrestle and look good doing it. I am a big fan of Women's Wrestling when done right, and this match did just that. I really wanted Lita to win though, I mean come on, it's been 3 1/2 years since she's held the Title. But, I'm sure she'll have another shot. Great competition from both women.
Winner: Victoria

Match 5:
*Intercontinental Championship*
*Hardcore Match*
*Evolution Banned From Ringside*
Cactus Jack vs. Randy Orton(c)
10/10
WOW! EXCELLENT MATCH! VERY BRUTAL! DID JUST WHAT THEY BOTH SAID! I thought that Cactus Jack would win but Randy really took a beating and all that Mick can give. On this night, Randy Orton truly proved that he is a worthy competitor and truly earned my respect.
Winner: Randy Orton

Match 6: La Resistance vs. The Hurricane & Rosey
DUD
This stupid fill-in was made a half-hour ago on HEAT. No reason for this crap at all except to waste time. Funny appearance by Eugene though.
Winners: The Hurricane & Rosey

Match 7: Edge vs. Kane
7/10
Man, I am really dissapointed by this match... I really thought that this match would be better especially with the return of Edge after over a year.
Winner: Edge

Main Event:
*The Final Encounter*
*World Heavyweight Championship*
*Triple Threat Match*
Chris Benoit(c) vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
10/10
WOW! ANOTHER INCREDIBLE MATCH! JUST AS GOOD AS THEIR WRESTLEMANIA BATTLE! Benoit, against all odds proved that he is not just another One-Hit-Wonder! The Crowd was UNBELIEVABLE! They were into every match. "YOU SCREWED BRET" chants for HBK and "YOU TAPED OUT" chants for HHH. Chris Benoit got of course the greatest pops and the crowd was with him all the way.
Winner: Chris Benoit

OVERALL:
Overall analysis is based on Arena setup, Crowd reactions, Wrestler attire, Commentating, Stroylines behind the matches, the Matches themselves, and of course how entertaining the PPV was.
8.7/10
This is a worthy purchase, great event although I would wait a while and buy this from someone on the Marketplace for a cheaper price. All of the matches on the card had a good storyline behind them except the fill-in. The crowd was just as good and as pumped throughout the night as New York's crowd. The commentating was nice and funny. Well, I hope this was a helpful review for you, Later.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Hardcore Legend!!, May 1, 2004

By 

Neelesh Bhalsod (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WWE Backlash 2004 (DVD)

April 18, 2004
Rexall Place, Edmonton Alberta, Canada

Shelton Benjammin def. Ric Flair
Good choice for an opener which went about 9 minutes. Back and forth action with Benjammin hitting the top rope clothesline for the win. Benjammin's mega push continues.
Match Rating - **1/2

The Coach def. Tajiri
Wasn't expecting much from the match since Coach was in it, but i was pleasantly surprised. Coach shouldn't be wrestling however, so i guess his new ally, Garrison Cade, will do the rasslin for him. Coach pulls out the upset with Cade's help.
Match Rating - *1/4

Chris Jericho def. Christian and Trish Stratus
I would have rather just seen Jericho/Christian II, but we get a handicap match here. Match was very solid, with Jericho pinning Christian with the running enziguri.
Match Rating - ***

Womens Championship - Victoria def. Lita
Hated this match. Lita needs to consider a new occupation because she's clearly not cut out to be a proffesional wrestler. Victoria's awsome though, and she (thank god) retains her title here with a cradle.
Match Rating - 1/4*

Intercontinental Championship
No Holds Barred - Randy Orton def. Cactus Jack
WOW! What can i say that probably hasn't already been said. We all new Orton was going to win since the only reason Foley came out of retirement was to put a younger star over. Orton should thank his lucky stars that it was him because Foley put him over clean, cata-pulting him right to the top of the WWE. The match itself was just an awsome brawl. When Orton pulled out those thunbtacks i fully expected Foley to get throw onto them, but i fell out of my seat when Randy got throw onto them, and my hats off to him for continuing the match. Orton tries to escape, but Foley throws him off the stage through a couple of tables. Orton kicks out of all of Foley's covers, making him look that much better. two RKO's get the biggest win of Orton's young career. Definite show-stealer.
Match Rating - *****

Hurricane & Rosey def. La Resistance
Don't bother watching this, especially if your still drained from Orton/Foley. Not much of a match, and you know it's just been thrown in to kill some time when Eugene jumps in the ring and just runs around like an idiot for a couple of minutes.
Match Rating - 1/2*

Edge def. Kane
A six minute match for a 14-month return for Edge. The crowd was dead for this match until Edge hit the spear at the end, probably because they were still amazed by the Orton/Foley match. The match itself was not good, but it'll pass.
Match Rating - *

World Title - Triple Threat
Chris Benoit def. Triple H & Shawn Michaels
The final encounter? Yep, it's probably the last time they'll have a triple threat with these three. This match was very good, not as good as their WrestleMania match though, since it think there was a bit more riding on it for Benoit at Mania. The match went 30 minutes and just seemed a bit flat in some patches, nevertheless, i was very satisfied with what i got. Benoit blocks the Sweet Chin Music and locks in the SharpShooter, getting the submission victory, a moment i'm sure many Canadian fans will never forget. Benoit celebrates with his hometown with his belt at the end, which is a very emotion moment as well.
Match Rating - ****1/2