Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar closed out tonight’s WWE Backlash in an epic battle, with Rhodes shocking Lesnar and the WWE Universe with a last-second win.
In the match, both superstars went all out, with Lesnar getting bloodied by the end of the bout. As things came down to the end, it looked as if Lesnar would have enough to win, locking Rhodes in a nasty Kimura Lock. However, Rhodes quickly rolled the pair over, and pinned Lesnar down for a win, shocking Brock in the process.
For a recap of how the match ended, check out below courtesy of our live, play-by-play coverage:
Rhodes tries a crossbody off the top but Lesnar catches him. Fallaway slam by Lesnar. Lesnar proceeds to hit multiple German suplexes. Lesnar lands a few verticle suplexes. Rhodes gets to his feet and ends up in the corner. Lesnar grabs Rhodes for another German suplex but Rhodes pulls off the turnbuckle pad as he’s getting tossed in the air. Bearhug by Lesnar. Rhodes tries to fight out of it, but Lesnar belly to belly suplexes him. Lesnar charges in but Rhodes dropkicks him in the knee.
Lesnar falls headfirst into the exposed turnbuckle. Lesnar is busted open! Cody cutter by Rhodes. Lesnar face is covered in blood. Disaster kick by Rhodes. Rhodes hits two Crossroads. Lesnar kicks out. Lesnar surprises Rhodes with an F5. Rhodes somehow kicks out. Lesnar traps Rhodes in the kimura. Rhodes is screaming in pain. Rhodes is about to tap but he rolls forward into a pin for the three count!
Winner- Cody Rhodes
