As the WWE universe approached Backlash, several matches were set up. John Cena was set to defend his title against Edge and Triple H in a triple threat match.
At Survivor Series, on November 26, 2006, John Cena and Shawn Michaels faced off in a match. Wwe Raw 2006 Full Episodes
As the weeks went by, various storylines began to unfold. Kurt Angle started a feud with Randy Orton, while Shawn Michaels returned to the ring after a long hiatus. As the WWE universe approached Backlash, several matches
The build-up to WrestleMania 22 continued, with John Cena feuding with Jericho and Edge. At the Royal Rumble, Cena and Triple H faced off in a match, but their bout ended in a no-contest due to interference from Edge and Jericho. As the weeks went by, various storylines began to unfold
Meanwhile, another storyline was brewing. MNM (Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury) had been feuding with the team of Charlie Haas and Hardcore Holly.
At The Great American Bash, on July 23, 2006, John Cena lost the WWE Championship to Edge.