Dave Meltzer Star Ratings – WWE Backlash 2016

The 2016 edition of Backlash took place on September 11th at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. The event was headlined by the match between Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles for the WWE Championship.

Here are the match ratings for the show according to Dave Meltzer. Ratings are from his Wrestling Observer Newsletter (subscribe here). He rates them on a 5-star scale [here are all of the five-star ratings that he has ever given out]. 

Dave Meltzer Star Ratings – WWE Backlash 2016

Baron Corbin vs Apollo Crews

  • 2.5 stars

Becky Lynch vs Alexa Bliss vs Carmella vs Naomi vs Natalya vs Nikki Bella – Smackdown Women’s Championship

  • 2.25 stars

The Usos vs The Hype Bros

  • 2.5 stars

The Miz vs Dolph Ziggler – WWE Intercontinental Championship

  • 3.25 stars

Kane vs Bray Wyatt – No Holds Barred

  • 2.75 stars

SEE ALSO: All Of The 5 Star Matches In WWE History

Heath Slater and Rhyno vs The Usos – Smackdown Tag Team Championship

  • 3 stars

AJ Styles vs Dean Ambrose –  WWE Championship

  • 4.25 stars

How did you rate the matches? Let us know in the comment section below. Do you think any of the matches should have been rated higher or lower?

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