Opening Match For WWE WrestleMania Backlash Revealed

WWE is presenting WrestleMania Backlash tonight. The event is set to start tonight at 7:00 PM EST with a kickoff at 6:00 PM. Click here for a spoiler about what to expect during that kickoff show.

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According to PW Insider, WWE is planning for the Raw Women’s Title match to kick off the main card of the WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view. That match will see Rhea Ripley defend the title against both Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match.

As of ten minutes ago, Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Raw Women’s Championship is slated to open Wrestlemania Backlash PPV.

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It was reported that the show order was “tinkered with all day.” At one point the Raw Women’s Title match was set to go on later. Now it will open up the show.

There was a lot of shuffling around, and you never know if that could keep going. We will continue monitoring this ongoing situation.

You can check out the updated card (so far) below.

Universal Title

Roman Reigns vs Cesaro

WWE Title

Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre vs Braun Strowman

RAW Women’s Title

Rhea Ripley vs Asuka vs Charlotte Flair

SmackDown Women’s Title

Bianca Belair vs Bayley

SmackDown Tag Team Titles

Dirty Dawgs vs Rey & Dominik Mysterio

The Miz vs Damian Priest – Lumberjack Match

United States Title Match

Sheamus vs ??? – Open Challenge