Who defended the WWE title at Backlash 2008?

At Backlash 2008, the WWE Championship was defended by Randy Orton.

The prestigious WWE Championship was on the line in the main event of Backlash 2008, a prominent pay-per-view event held on April 27, 2008, at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Randy Orton, then the reigning WWE Champion, faced a formidable challenge in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match.

The WWE Championship Match at Backlash 2008

Randy Orton's title defense was a high-stakes encounter against three top contenders from the RAW brand:

• John Cena
• John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL)
• Triple H

The match began with immediate action, as Randy Orton attempted to attack JBL, but JBL quickly countered the move, throwing Orton out of the ring, setting an intense tone for the championship bout.

This main event was a highlight of the Backlash 2008 card, showcasing some of WWE's biggest stars competing for the industry's top prize.

Here's a quick overview of the championship defense:

For more details on the event, you can refer to the Backlash (2008) Wikipedia page.