An Intercontinental Championship match was conducted by the World Wrestling Entertainment between Y2J Chris Jericho and WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin at wrestling main event Backlash 2005.

WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin gave excellent starting to this wrestling match by completely handling his challenger by showing his extreme wrestling skills but received a slap from Chris Jericho. Intercontinental Champion seriously reacted and attacked. Similarly, Y2J Chris Jericho also well handled his opponent by utilizing his mistakes.

Shelton Benjamin surprised Chris Jericho with quick superplex. Similarly, Intercontinental Champion impressed entire wrestling world by mesmerizing wresting performance. Later, Chris Jericho applied sharp shooter. Both wrestling superstars involved in this wrestling match to show something to wrestling world. However, Shelton Benjamin defeated Chris Jericho through pin fall and celebrated his victory with wrestling fans.