WWE Backlash 2018 | WORST Wrestling Shows Ever

[@carlcady4008]

Adam Pacitti actually apologized at the end of the reactions for just how bad this show was (with the exception of Seth vs The Miz)

[@angelgutierrez928]

Brooo that Miz vs Seth match was really good for the opening match. Too bad the the rest of the show couldn’t live up

[@alsmith1981]

"this show" meaning Backlash or this video?

[@DeceptionOfTheState]

​@@alsmith1981 Tell me you haven't watched the video without telling me you haven't watched the video.

[@alsmith1981]

@@DeceptionOfTheState errr, yes?

[@obzcure]

​@Ben Martin what.

[@r3bel383]

Interesting fact. The United States Championship match with Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton concluded a series of matches that Hardy and Orton have had with every tier title. The WWE title match being at Royal Rumble '08, an IC title match on Raw '08, the World Tag Team Championship when the Hardys vs Rated RKO on Raw '07.

[@hhtptai]

Whoa!

[@HeyItsAJOmega]

I love the thought that this was the only reason this match happened in 2018. Ten years on from Orton and Hardy battling for the three top titles in WWE, they did one more dance together for the one title they had never fought over before. xD

[@uainjansun]

Missing the big gold belt

[@rippy1231]

I was at this show. It felt like it was never going to end and it was on a Sunday night which meant most of the people there had to go to work or school the next day. That main event dragged way too long. I remember some guy walking out during it yelling "Thanks for nothing Vince!" After the match, Roman just looked around looking sad

[@conatser]

I remember having the chance to go to the Raw after HIAC 2018 when they made all the promises and called up Gargano and Ciampa. The show was in Louisiana which is normal makes for a good crowd but they were quiet for literally everything. So glad I saved myself the embarrassment. I’m sure I would have felt the same way you did.

[@michaelsinger4638]

“Cocaine Bear’s Scandinavian Cousin.” OK, that was a good one. 😂

[@Tyrone-v2r]

For real, that one got me.

[@CraftyBaby03]

Was this review for Backlash supposed to put us to sleep too?

[@bonecanoe86]

I didn't realize until watching this video that I BARELY REMEMBER 2018 in WWE at all. An era full of nothing.

[@curtailedbike4123]

Honestly same. All I remembered was 1) 34 being a huge let down at the end, 2) being confused about so many things wwe were doing

[@Letsalllovelain2004]

Besides the Rollins ic title reign, 2018 wwe was bad especially on raw. Smackdown in 2018 was ok compared to raw but I would like to forget about 2018-2019 wwe cause that era was bad especially crown jewel 2018 which basically caused me to stop watching wrestling for 4 years because I was mad that braun lost to lesnar which I didn't want lesnar to win because 14 year old me didn't want him part timing with the universal title again, and shane mcmahon winning a best in the world trophy over kurt angle, miz, and dolph caused me to cancel my wwe network subscription. I'm so glad that hhh took over since wwe has gotten better in these last few years with him.

[@HeyItsAJOmega]

It really stunk. 2017-19 were all time low years for WWE. Just zero creativity and imagination and passion in the product, same old faces on top, and booking ranging from the boring to the downright nonsensical. And then every so often you'd get an utterly atrocious segment like Bayley: This Is Your Life, Lashley's Sisters, Drake Maverick wetting himself, Dean Ambrose getting flu shots because 'the fans stink', etc. And let's not forget, the only people ever allowed to get over were Reigns, Lesnar, Strowman, Charlotte Flair, and a 50+ year old Goldberg - if anyone else got over, like Becky Lynch or The Fiend, it was purely by accident and often torpedoed out of spite by VKM and co. As Frasier said in this video, no wonder hype for AEW was so high - people had been crying out for a true alternative to WWE since WCW went under, and with how awful WWE was by the end of the 2010s, no wonder AEW felt like such a breath of fresh air right out the gate. Even if WWE is in a better place (mostly) now in terms of creative, the mere fact AEW have at least pushed them to up their game can only be a good thing.

[@VileSyndicxte]

Once again seeing Sami Zayn with "Bobby's Sisters" and Big Cass with "Daniel Bryan" is so groan-worthy. WWE leaned on this 'comedy' trope *_SO_* much over 20+ years, and it was completely exhausted. I'm glad they've finally left this cornball stuff behind.

[@mariobros68]

You forgot the Alexa and Bayley's worst segment before Extreme Rules

[@missmoanypants]

@@mariobros68That segment was so bad I had to leave the room. The secondhand embarrassment was overwhelming.

[@mariobros68]

@@missmoanypants and Lana/Bobby/Liv/Rusev segment from last RAW in 2019?

[@LoneLoaf]

I gotta say, after then tenth yawn the joke kinda started getting old.

[@meattenderizingexpert797]

keep these up guys , i really liked this form of wrestling review of a ppv or ple (whatever it’s called now) I liked the essay format that not only covered the matches and segments occurred on the show, but also the surrounding and proceeding context of the show. I really don’t care for comparative conversations between WWE and AEW most of the time, but what a closing segment illustrating the impact All In had on the wrestling scene at the time and showed by contrast WWE floundering with their wealth of talent on the roster by just booking their shows so poorly. great stuff guys , hope to see more episodes of this series soon

[@curtailedbike4123]

2018 really was the year my love for wrestling really was put to the test. It felt like every show wwe put on, so many KZbin video made, and so many online reaction was just bad. So much so that I actively thought if I should stop watching. Thankfully things did get better and I’m still a fan but not as big as I once was

[@blumello]

Same, I actually stopped watching and only started again because I heard about becky lynch becoming the man

[@TheGuyWhoMakesRandomTierLists]

I'm sorry but I had trouble getting through this video 😂. Maybe this was intentional to compare to Backlash 2018, but the constant yawning and analogies in this vid had me turn it off early.

[@joonermichael]

When Fraser started this series, this was the first show that I thought of that he should do. I'm glad he's doing it now :)

[@WangChoko]

"Largest Amount of Participants Royal Rumble" in the name of that ppv from now on

[@kidnamedfinger3315]

It's funny looking back as one who was at this show, because I remember the IC title opener setting my expectations so high, and then them just slowly dwindling one match at a time

[@johnathanlett4094]

The yawning got annoying after the first time. We get the point that you thought the pay-per-view was boring. We already know it was crap with no life. We don't need constant yawning

[@Tommy23269]

Here’s some suggestions: - WrestleMania 9 - Battleground 2017 - Crown Jewel 2019 - Royal Rumble 2022 - Super Showdown 2020 - Extreme Rules 2020 - WrestleMania 27 - Royal Rumble 2015

[@stevenjohnson8011]

Think you mean Crown Jewel 2018

[@lesunshineworshiper11]

We NEEEEEDDDDD extreme rules 2020 on here, that show was on another level of bad

[@Tommy23269]

@@stevenjohnson8011 he already made a video on that but 2019 was just as bad

[@Cam99887]

-worst wrestling shows of all time -only lists WWE PPV'S

[@lesunshineworshiper11]

@@Cam99887 Most people only watch WWE lol

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Stokely Hathaway sending his client back in time T800 style 😂

[@Gabe3636]

I was at this PPV. After the Miz and Rollins I was ready for a night full of bangers! I fell asleep before the main event...

[@stevem.9340]

Me too, was there at the show, really felt a waste of time and money there.

[@4ozscoop]

Great. Thanks. I'd forgotten about this ppv. Now it haunts me again...

[@SpicyBurnheart]

The sound of the chugging of the energy drink triggered unfathomable rage in me, day ruined.

[@obzcure]

I had to still a drill in my brain to deal with that

[@Fisto64]

Lmao I thought I was crazy but glad you thought so too. I couldn't fast forward at the moment and was just saying STOOOOP

[@JennaLeigh]

YESSSSSS!!!! why do people think gross smacking, slurping, or gulping sounds are "funny"? It's infuriating!!

[@irighterotica]

You have misophonia too, huh?

[@theluckiesteh9058]

When watching the show while it was happening, any sane human being would turn it off before the main event.... that's what I should've done.

[@tylermarentette772]

It's honestly what I did. I was just going to bed because i had to work the next morning. I woke up to find out I basically pulled a Final destination and avoided death

[@paulwilliam7856]

Wow. You smashed that sugar free Blue Spark. Respect. 😂

[@SsnakeBite]

8:09 - Ah yes, Daniel Ryan vs Big Ass, my favourite match.

[@_Pauper_]

+42 points for Shakespeare and ClockWorkOrange references. Now that’s class

[@CarbonRollerCaco]

How many for the first season South Park reference?

[@6xssickness]

I went to this show. I was one of the many who left during the main

[@leonardopereira1704]

10:23 I'm dying here LOL

[@lukeboger7311]

I started watching wrestling again in 2018 after about 7 to 8 years away. My first show I saw coming back was wrestlemania 34, loved it and was glad to me back. The next show was this one. 😐

[@Danirai_]

same, 2018 WWE was horrible, but on the other hand NXT Takeovers were at the absolute peak so that's that

[@ryukami404]

@@Danirai_ If I didn't listen to my friends and starting watching NXT around that time. Well, you wouldn't be seeing this comment because of Backlash alone.

[@curtailedbike4123]

@@ryukami404 for me it was kofimania the year after. The build up to the match was so amazing that I actively tried to watch ep just to see the storyline

[@Thechezbailey]

That's exactly when I came back too, but I gave this one a skip. Looks like I was lucky

[@theharv1490]

@@Danirai_ NXT was fire 🔥 in 2018 but Raw was so bad

[@Sient-sb5gl]

7:07 as a resident of Saskatchewan i can assure you, it is not too scenic

[@Aidan_ODonnell]

2018 almost made me give up on professional wrestling before AEW came around. glad WWE has become a lot more enjoyable

[@DestinosChild]

The yawning wasn’t remotely funny after the first time ruined the vid sadly

[@canadaroxs24]

I was there live as a late birthday gift. Happy birthday to me indeed

[@timeflys3248]

The yawning bit got annoying quick

[@Handleneeds3ormorecharacters9]

Should've yawned 80 more times and made 80 more "sleepy" jokes, I don't think you driven the point through your viewers heads enough. We get it, you hate the show. Nobody clicked to watch you pretend yawn for 20 minutes.

[@lardyboyk4478]

The yawning was distracting from what was a fantastic video, please consider not doing that again :) great work

[@scizorbullet8185]

This guy is just as bad as this backlash ppv.

[@larryruecker9320]

I hate how he's always like you get it after making a really forced joke? Yes we get it dude.

[@effarrjay]

Like the chair, Fraser!

[@zachzach5398]

Backlash 2018 was my first ppv back to watching wrestling. I questioned if wrestling was still fun after watching it

[@vampirascoffin870]

Nope still the same bullshit

[@spaceCowBoiiii]

Stop yawning we get it,

[@kyleyoung3446]

I unsubscribed to the WWE network because of this show. Haven't been back since.

[@tonyx8862]

The only thing worse then this show was 10:10 to 10:30

[@iceblaster1252]

Good video but the constant yawning running gag got grating halfway through. Maybe tone down running gags in later videos.

[@for111]

The never ending tired joke spoiled this video a bit...

[@CatsOverBrats]

This was the PPV that made us stop being up at night to watch live and instead go back to watching next morning instead. (European timezone.)

[@anthonynottony4655]

Don't think you fully conveyed how boring you thought this ppv was...

[@michaelsinger4638]

This show started out awesome, with Seth Rollins vs. The Miz. And then it was all downhill from there.

[@calebbonds4632]

Auska streak ending, Carmella looking stronger than her, charlotte again and again and again and AGAIN! Universal title universally meant nothing, thoughtless comedy, Roman reigns, the directionless us title. Yup 2018 is definitely the worst year of the 2010s.

[@zaczac2102]

Who gave Fraser a casting couch

[@richborn6700]

Don't worry he'll never put it to use

[@brownsqjr2813]

I fell asleep watching backlash 2018, turns out it was the right call

[@LwandaMandla-eo3io]

4:35 I was also reaching for a bkanket😂😂

[@SuperArtie]

“Oh God I’m sleepy.”

[@williamhumes7332]

It was quite a backlash from the fans.

[@yousufseedat7736]

😂

[@robertkinler7294]

Thank you. It is so frustrating that no one else seemed to remember boss man. I was beginning to think that I remembered wrong.

[@Farwell3d]

I can't completely hate the show that had the best Seth Rollins one on one match ever.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

More crushed nuts than an ice cream sundae 🤣

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Big Bill/W Morrissey is a great comeback story in wrestling

[@Kriseiri]

Samoa Joe vs a Samoan Joe......that's good

[@Steeldragon493]

10:10 arrogance of youth moment

[@Nickwatchesfootball]

The yawn bit overstayed it's welcome by about 3 but I do still have 9 minutes of the video left so maybe more

[@CarbonRollerCaco]

WWE: "Don't Try This At Home, School, Or Anywhere" Nia Jax: "lol kick the bullies' asses" Also how dare WWE shame GIR of Invader Zim fame with a terrible green-clad GRR.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Max Caster in a wig

[@bez_]

Who woke Fraser up at 14:32 with the Keith Haring sweater? I LOVE you mf xx

[@LukeyDoesLife]

Cheers Bro!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Loved Seth Rollins Game Of Thrones entrance at Wrestlemania 34

[@killingragethrowback]

That is just unforgivable. Two great wrestlers, building a match around BALLSHOTS.DAMN IT VINCEEEEEEEEEE!!! At least we have AEW!

[@Deadguy2322forreal]

The WWE matches between Styles and Nakamura were an absolute shame compared to their work together in NJPW.

[@Avatar1977]

However crap the story and speeches were for the Nia-Alexa feud, at least it gave us the classic teacups promo from Alexa.

[@eLite-Tiss91]

In yet woman like Asuka/Bayley or Sasha were no wear near the title picture

[@WrestlingUnderground]

HEY GUYS, HE'S SLEEPY CUS THE SHOW'S BORIN. DO YOU GET THE JOKE? DO YOU? IF NOT HE'S GOING TO HIT YOU OVER THE HEAD WITH IT 100 MORE TIMES UNTIL YOU LAUGH HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@jorgeuribe2685]

I like Fraser Porter reviews, except for that nervous fellow who’s always in them.

[@Crizzly122]

Does he think the show is boring or not I cant tell if only he pretended to yawn for literally like 2/3rds of the script that wouldnt be annoying

[@LincolnDog]

This PPV was much better than tnis review

[@owl509]

Clicked on the vid before the notification popped up

[@Bruv1737]

My first wrestling show I went to. This show, apart from The Miz and Seth tearing the house down, was so bad. NOTHING HAPPENED! My second wrestling show was in a church with 40 other people, and even that was better than this show.

[@djzigg3284]

This isnt a review. This is just this guy yawning for 20 minutes.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I’d watch Daniel Day Lewis in Morbius also

[@shantanusarkar7582]

The thing boring that Backlash 2018 was this video, just yawning after every line in not funny, feels more cringy. If the PPV was boring atleast could have made this video a bit entertaining. I love Cultaholic, I watch all the news videos and all other ones, but honestly didn't like this video.

[@ethangoldstein8063]

I'm glad I wasn't a wrestling fan at that point because I would've gone to the show since I live near newark

[@Th3xFoNz87]

Rabbie Burns looks good for his age.

[@FireLightning16]

19:43 Octopus attack!

[@JoseTwitterFan]

I almost bought a ticket to that show. Dodged a bullet right there.

[@rossfarquhar7683]

The Movie Trivia Schmoedown (a trivia competition with wrestling storylines) was a more exhilarating competition in 2018 with it's big show Collider Collision released around the same time providing shock results, new champions and a heel undefeated tag team finally succumbing to a worthy foe; You know something was wrong with this booking.

[@mpennett]

Well...this was a video...I've never left halfway through wanting to sleep, before

[@mattthompson3714]

I'll never forgive the fans for allowing Vince to cram Roman down everyone else's throats during Covid

[@jpiumelli1]

I remember very clearly wanting to go to this since I lived in the area at the time, I had forgot the tickets went on sale and watched at home instead...bullet dodged.

[@jacksoncorvus]

Am I the only one who wants one of those oversized octopus plushies?

[@dftpnk2011]

I remember watching this and I was so disappointed by it I don’t know what I was expecting 😂

[@GeorgeBukaWDYCIPodcast]

This video was actually worse than WWE Backlash 2018.

[@franzferdinand6315]

Yall should do ecw wrestlpalooza ‘98

[@ShowdeQuetzal]

I questioned my love for wrestling a lot after this ppv Recomendation: the AEW ppc where Matt Hardy vs Samy Guevera where Matt hit his head

[@dominicsavankham0709]

I live in NJ and was considering going to Backlash that year but I had College on Monday nights. My buddy and I decided not to go...and man was that a relief. The best match was the first match and everything else was mediocre

[@jakeselig7410]

Next I want Battleground 2017 and Super Showdown 2019

[@breazy832]

What have we learned: It’s WWE’s fault AEW exists

[@orlandowright2323]

Could've done without the constant fake yawning

[@matthewevans3543]

These jokes are very overdone and stopped being funny fast

[@MarioRodriguez-hs5ls]

I had the dubious distinction of being here for this event smh......yea it was bad. How Roman came back from this to be where he is today is beyond me 😂😂😂

[@TheJManOrRiot]

And just 2 yrs later boom pandemic coincidence? I think not

[@joelbrown2782]

The only match I remember from this show, is Seth Rollins Vs. The Miz for the IC title. Beside the main event and how boring it was, I can't remember this show at all.

[@Pokemoniac]

This is the most I have yawned in a while

[@michaell7927]

Too much yawning, not funny after the 3rd time buddy. Besides that good video.

[@ianstephenson9721]

It's now 2024 and WWE has only come back to Newark twice. Once for Smackdown later in 2018, and then for Raw in July 2019. It's very obvious they'll never forgive New Jerseyans for being New Jerseyans.

[@bloodsimple94]

Did the yawning really annoy anyone else? Just set me on edge every time.

[@Surv1vor1993]

I don’t care what people say, this PPV was worse than Crown Jewel 2018

[@benjendersen]

I cancelled my network sub immediately after this show. Have not renewed since.

[@xgray2012]

Good for you. I have NBC Peacock and I would choose to skip this Pay-per-view event and stick with the 2016 edition instead.