WWE Backlash 2017: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best

2. Sami Zayn Vs. Baron Corbin

Result: Zayn lands the Helluva Kick for the win (14:35).

Rating: This was a totally solid match, which was pretty much enough to put it ahead of the rest of the show, even if it was ultimately just above-average TV fare. It worked from the standard hoss vs. underdog formula and was fun to that end.

It seemed pretty clear that Corbin would win, so Sami emerging victorious was a welcome surprise, and it paid off without making Corbin look weak or stupid. Zayn's great in the courageous scrapper role, and the crowd loved it, even if the match probably ran slightly too long for what it was.

Still, considering WWE's habit of contrarian booking just for the sake of it, this is one shock win that actually worked well. 6/10