WWE Backlash 2019

Backlash is a upcoming pay per view set for March 24 2019. It will be the first event in WWE history to be under a brand split and the first event of the new brand split era where men will start to to main event and headline pay per view events.

Background
WWE PPVs are booked events with storylines and rivalries leading up to these matchups. The storylines are then either ended at the event or will go on to continue for a rivalry. Rivalries can also begin anytime due to the chances of interruptions and attacks from fellow superstars in the back.

This event will mark the debut and the crowning of the inagural Smackdown Womens Champion and World Heavyweight Champion along with the WWE Tag Team Championships.