At Backlash, newly-crowned World Tag Team Champions The Hardys will make their first pay-per-view title defense against Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch.
The night after WrestleMania 23, both teams competed in a 10-Team Battle Royal for the World Tag Team Championship, which was then held by John Cena & Shawn Michaels. When HBK eliminated his own partner, WWE fans were guaranteed to see new champions. It came down to The Hardys and Cade & Murdoch as the final two teams, and Matt & Jeff walked away with the victory and the gold.
The following week, Cade & Murdoch took on Ric Flair & Carlito on Raw, with the winners earning the right to face The Hardys at Backlash. This time, Cade & Murdoch were able to come out on top, nailing Carlito with a chop block/clothesline combo to get the pin and the title opportunity.
Cade & Murdoch are former champions themselves, and will look to avenge their second-place finish in the Battle Royal. Can they walk out of Backlash as two-time champions, or will The Hardys retain to continue their sixth reign with the gold?