10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About Backlash
4. Santina Marella Loves Jim Ross (2009)
At WrestleMania 25, WWE held a Miss WrestleMania battle royal filled with women from the company's past and present. In the end, it was all an excuse for Santino Marella to dress in drag, debut a new character - "Santina" - and win the whole thing.
Marella was in full Santina mode at Backlash 2009, coming to the ring for an unannounced segment. The Great Khali followed her out, though, and tried to kiss her, forcing Santina to say that her heart belonged to another - Jim Ross.
The company's attempt to humiliate the announcer came to an end when Beth Phoenix - a former paramour of Santino's - came out and called The Great Khali stupid for not seeing through Santina's disguise. She also said she wanted to be Miss WrestleMania. Khali then chopped Phoenix on the head, putting her down and letting Santina pin her in an impromptu match. Afterwards, Khali tried to grab Santina, but her bra came off and she ran to the back while covering her chest.
There's really nothing I need to say about that, save for a reminder that WWE soon had to give up on Pay-Per-View altogether due to low buyrates.