August 23, 2016 (Uncasville, CT)

Overview

In the wake of SummerSlam, the SmackDown Women’s and Tag Team Championships were introduced as Bryan and Shane McMahon plotted towards crowning the first-ever champions at Backlash. Plus, Nikki Bell made her SmackDown Live debut and AJ Styles became the No. 1 contender to the WWE World Title while denying Ziggler that same chance.

Guest Stars

Nick Nemeth

Nikki Garcia

Leah Van Dale

Randy Orton

Allen Jones

Jonathan Solofa Fatu

Joshua Fatu

Chas Betts