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WWE Backlash 2023 Preview

Dave Simon

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May 5, 2023

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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 633, the WWE Backlash 2023 Preview. May 5, 2023. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Dave and Johnny previewed WWE Backlash 2023, including Cody Rhodes v. Brock Lesnar and Damian Priest v. Bad Bunny.

Dave and Johnny discussed the WWE World Heavyweight Championship tournament, Seth Rollins and Bryan Danielson evoking the name of Bret Hart and AEW selling over 60,000 tickets for their Wembley Stadium show.

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All this and much more pro wrestling on this episode.

Tags:

Backlash, Bad Bunny, Bianca Belair, Bret Hart, Brock Lesnar, Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, Iyo Sky, Rey Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Zelina Vega

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Dave Simon

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