The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE WrestleMania Backlash PPV event:
WWE United States Champion Sheamus vs. Ricochet
Ricochet tried to mount an early offense, but was knocked down over and over. Sheamus landed a series of uppercuts. Ricochet finally made a comeback and hit a springboard clothesline then a standing shooting star splash and a springboard moonsault for a near fall.
Ricochet followed up with a springboard 450 splash. Ricochet went to the top rope for his finisher, but Sheamus moved and went for the brogue kick, but missed. Sheamus with a running knee strike for the win.
Winner: WWE United States Champion Sheamus
