Captures | Digitals
Backstage, Josh Mathews brought in Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, Jr. for an interview. What do you think about Orton vs. Shane on Monday? Cody said what Shane did this past Monday was the act of a desperate man. A man who realizes that his – and his family’s time – is…well…over. He told Shane not to be naive. It will be over. DiBiase said Monday is the final step for the McMahons, but tonight is their first step toward championship gold held by the COlons. DiBiase talked up the wrestling heritage between the two sides. DiBiase said Legacy isn’t tag champs…yet.
In-ring: The Priceless theme music hit and Ted DiBiase came out with Cody Rhodes. Not quite as slow of a pace as Randy Orton. Perhaps they’ll get red-flagged for that after the show. DiBiase got plenty of face time prior to Carlito and Primo coming out for the main event.

Ted Dibiase Jr. (w/Cody Rhodes) vs. Carlito (w/ Primo)
Carlito started on the offensive with some arm work on DiBiase as the announcers hyped the Backlash PPV results. Carlito and DiBiase then knocked each other to the floor and their respective tag partners helped them to their feet. Stand-off, finger-pointing, yell-at-each-other. Cut to break with tension in the air.

Back from break, Carlito enjoyed brief control before DiBiase took control and began working on the chest. DiBiase landed a double foot-stomp from the second rope before going back to work on the head and neck. Carlito came back with a running knee-lift, then ducked a clothesline, and nailed a knock-down clothesline. Carlito followed with a snap DDT and Cody nearly jumped into the ring to break up the pin, but DiBiase escaped. Nice touch. Carlito tried to charge DiBiase, but Ted nailed a powerslam for a two count. Carlito tried to come back with a springboard elbow smash, but DiBiase blocked and hit the Dream Street combo Million Dollar Dream and Russian legsweep for the pin and the win. DiBiase and Cody celebrated post-match while the Colons recovered to close the show.

Winner: DiBiase in 10:00. Very nice TV main event. Hard-hitting, physical, and Carlito really looked sharp. DiBiase is getting his bearings as the heel “leading the dance,” but he worked well as the aggressor. Nice set-up for the inevitable tag title feud for the belts.