The odds were stacked against Bayley at WWE Backlash, but the champion still managed to come out on top.
The finish saw Bayley reverse a pinfall attempt from Naomi to score the pinfall victory and retain her championship.
WWE Backlash results
Check out a recap of the match, courtesy of our live coverage page:
WWE Woman’s Championship Match: Bayley (c) vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton
Stratton nails Naomi with a stiff kick. Bayley sends Stratton flying with a hip toss. Stratton tries a hip toss on Naomi, but she puts on the brakes. Naomi ducks a dive from Stratton with a split. Stratton front flips over Naomi. Bayley, Stratton, and Naomi all trade kicks pin attempts. No one can manage a three count. Naomi and Bayley try to double-team Stratton, but Stratton fires back. Naomi nails Stratton and Bayley with dropkicks. Stratton lands a handspring elbow on Naomi.
Bayley tries a sunset flip on Naomi. Naomi puts on the brakes. Stratton double-stomps Naomi and gets a near fall. Naomi rolls out of the ring. Stratton works over Bayley. Bayley fires up. Stratton surprises Bayley with a cartwheel Alabama slam. Naomi breaks up the pin. Naomi spears Stratton through the ropes. Stratton eats a few shots from Naomi before sending Naomi into the barricade. Stratton lands a handspring elbow while Naomi is on the barricade.
Bayley retains her championship at Backlash
The crowd boos as Stratton jaws with the crowd. Bayley surprises Stratton with a suicide dive. Bayley tries to retrieve Naomi, but Naomi lands a head kick. Naomi blasts Bayley with a diving blockbuster off the barricade. Naomi hits the Heatseaker on Stratton, followed by a split-legged moonsault. Bayley breaks up the pin. Stratton eats a walking powerbomb by Naomi. Stratton kicks out, but Naomi traps her in the Superstar lock. Bayley breaks up the hold with a diving elbow off the top. Sunset bomb into the corner by Bayley to Naomi. Bayley tries the same move on Stratton, but Stratton blocks it and gets a two-count.
Stratton gets to her feet and walks into a Bayley to Belly. Kick out by Stratton. Stratton lands a rolling senton and sets up her finish. Naomi pulls Stratton out of the ring. Stratton Cartwheel Alabama slams Naomi on the commentary desk. Bayley gets pulled out of the ring, and Stratton does the same to her. Stratton sets up Bayley and Naomi for a double Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Bayley and Naomi both roll out of the way. Stratton lands on her feet, charges in, and gets hit with a 3D (1D) by Naomi and Bayley! Naomi and Bayley trade pin attempts. Bayley reverses Naomi’s roll-up with one of her own for the win.
Winner and STILL WWE Women’s Champion, Bayley!
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