New WWE Champion Crowned at Backlash Tonight (Photos, Videos)

Jinder Mahal defeated Randy Orton to become the new WWE Champion in the main event of tonight’s WWE Backlash pay-per-view from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.

This is Jinder’s first title run since first signing with WWE years ago. Orton won the title back at WrestleMania 33 with a win over Bray Wyatt.

Below are photos and videos from tonight’s shocker:

With the @SinghBrosWWE in tow, #TheMaharaja @JinderMahal looks to take FULL ADVANTAGE of his #WWETitle opportunity! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/LRnl6krHIe

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 22, 2017

The #WWEChampion @RandyOrton has the @AllstateArena on his side as he prepares to defend his #WWETitle! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/bShFZNbrG8

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

Will @RandyOrton's voices help him retain the #WWETitle? He takes on @JinderMahal RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/bStDOLr4VR

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

The bell hasn't even rung yet!!! @RandyOrton isn't wasting ANY time in this bout! #WWEBacklash @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/dSMEyamdgc

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

"LET'S GO JINDER!" The @WWEUniverse in Chicago is making their voices HEARD! #WWEChampionship #WWEBacklash @JinderMahal @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/Xc39Yl6FwV

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 22, 2017

There's no such thing as wasted motion for @RandyOrton… #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/EdFgXcRGJM

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

.@JinderMahal writhes in pain after going shoulder first into the ring post! #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/5d3l1bhFiM

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

This is the LAST place you want to be, @JinderMahal… @RandyOrton #WWEChampionship #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/OuUvBYTeKG

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

When The Viper STRIKES, you feel it!!!!!! @RandyOrton #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/IjZNtxzr37

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

It only takes ONE…. #RKO#WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @RandyOrton @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/FWfHcOVYzm

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

DOUBLE the Superstars, DOUBLE the pain! #WWEChampionship @RandyOrton @SinghBrosWWE #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/A0kUhjoBpx

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

.@SinghBrosWWE are clearly not happy with #TheViper @RandyOrton! #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/sy9uKDnRC8

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

THAT'S RIGHT! @JinderMahal is your NEW #WWEChampion!!!! #AndNew #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship pic.twitter.com/pI2Ol0oGSF

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

.@JinderMahal has just DEFEATED @RandyOrton for the #WWEChampionship… and the @WWEUniverse is in SHOCK! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/Qh9cyOcOIH

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

Let it sink in… @JinderMahal celebrates with the @WWEUniverse after becoming the NEW #WWEChampion! #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship #AndNew pic.twitter.com/SSiUYcdwgU

— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017

Welcome to the era of #TheMaharaja…. #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/mULXtZNkMF

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017

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