The Slam Diary: Sounds of the Squared Circle- The April PPV's

After a 3 month delay, The Slam Diary is finally debuting the "Sounds of the Squared Circle" countdown, counting down all PPV Themes from a certain month! And April is on deck first and we will look at the themes from Backlash (2002-2009) and Extreme Rules (2010-2012), in chronological order, and give you our takes on them according to these guidelines:

• Is it a good song?
• How does it fit with the theme of the PPV?
• Mainstream Success

With that being said, here we go!

Backlash 2002

Kemper Arena, Kansas City, KS

Theme: "Young Grow Old" by Creed


Jack: Rating- 5 out of 10
It's a good song, but didn't really fit the PPV. Especially when the prior month's WrestleMania had "Superstar" by Saliva and "Tear Away" by Drowning Pool.

Backlash 2003

Worcester Centrum, Worcester, MA

Theme: "Remedy" by Cold

Jack: Rating- 6
 It definitely isn't the most mainstream song, but this song fits right in with WWE at this time: Ruthless Aggression.

Backlash 2004

Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Theme: "Eyes Wired Shut" by Edgewater

Jack: Rating- 6
See last review...

Backlash 2005 (May 1)

Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH

Theme: "Stronger" by Trust Company

Jack: Rating- 7
This song fits with the angle at the time, Batista vs Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Backlash 2006

Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY

Theme: "Baby Hates Me" by Danko Jones

Jack: Rating- 5
I like this song, but this song doesn't fit with the tradition of Backlash.

Backlash 2007

Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA

Theme: "There and Back Again" by Chris Daughtry

Jack: Rating- 9
This song fit the era, fit the environment, fit everything about this PPV.

Backlash 2008

1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD

Theme: "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock

Jack: Rating- 5
It's another case of good song, but does it really fit Backlash?

Backlash 2009

Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI

Theme: "Seasons" by The Veer Union

Jack: Rating- 10
This is fits it all, hits every criteria, and it's a damn good song!

Extreme Rules 2010 

1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD

Theme: "Time to Shine" by Saliva

Jack: Rating- 8
With statement wins by Sheamus and Jack Swagger, I'd say this song fits!

Extreme Rules 2011 (May 1)

St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL

Theme: "Justice" by Rev Theory

Jack: Rating- 7
I like the song, but outside of Osama dying, what justice was there?

Excuse the Spanish Version, it was the best on YouTube...

Extreme Rules 2012

Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL

Theme: "Adrenaline" by Shinedown

Jack: Rating- 8
Very fast paced night, Lesnar/Cena stole the show and we saw BLOOD! I should give it a 10 off that alone...I need a shot... of that sweet adrenaline!

Join us as Matt (whose probably in some Northeast GA hospital after the Hawks performance tonight) and I  bring you another "Sounds of the Squared Circle", the May PPV's are up next, Judgment Day and Over the Limit!

The Jack Attack's Top 10 Favorite April PPV Matches

You know the drill by now...It's JP back with another top 10, this time 10 great PPV matches from the month after (or during) WrestleMania!

10) Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels vs. WWE Champ John Cena in a Fatal 4-Way
Backlash 2007- Atlanta, GA
I loved the promo to this match, and I loved the finish to this match.

9) Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. WWE Undisputed Champ Triple H
Backlash 2002- Kansas City, MO
3 words: HULK STILL RULES!

8) Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Ladder Match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship

Extreme Rules 2011- Tampa, FL

In a matchup caused by Christian's best friend, The "Rated R Superstar", Edge's sudden retirement, "Peeps" were able to cheer extremely loud as Captain Charisma finally became world champion, against Edge's WrestleMania 27 opponent no less. Still get emotional every time I watch this.

7) Mick Foley vs. Intercontinental Champ Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred Match

Backlash 2004- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

If his match vs. Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven the previous year didn't do it, this match put Randy Orton over, and yes, I do like the "Legend Killer" over the "Viper/Apex Predator" any day.

6) Edge vs. Triple H vs. WWE Champ John Cena in a Triple Threat Match

Backlash 2006- Lexington, KY

Man, I tell ya, Cena was unstoppable these days...

5) Edge vs. World Heavyweight Champ John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match

Backlash 2009- Providence, RI

The spotlight was on John Cena...then John Cena was on the spotlight,

4) The Legacy (Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase) vs. Shane McMahon, Batista and WWE Champ Triple H in a 6-man Tag Team Match

Backlash 2009- Providence, RI

Unique way to crown a champ folks...

3) The Rock vs. Goldberg

Backlash 2003- Worcester, MA

This match was "Once in a Lifetime" before "Once in a Lifetime" was even thought of.

2) Triple H vs. World Heavyweight Champ Batista

Backlash 2005- Manchester, NH

Wanna establish a star? Put over Triple H cleanly, not once, but twice.

And that match, led to this match, 2 months later at Vengeance (a little bonus for you)

1) Batista vs. World Heavyweight Champ Undertaker in a Last Man Standing Match

Backlash 2007- Atlanta, GA

This countdown starts and ends in Hotlanta and the ironic thing about this match...

...neither man answered a 10 count...

And that's the countdown...and remember

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