WWE Backlash 2025: Preview, Matches, and How to Watch

WWE storms into St. Louis for WWE Backlash 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025, marking the first major PLE following WrestleMania 41. Hosted at the Enterprise Center, this year’s event is headlined by a generational clash as John Cena defends his record-setting 17th world title against hometown icon Randy Orton.

Backlash 2025 is stacked with personal grudges, title matches, and the first major steps into WWE’s post-WrestleMania landscape. With John Cena’s farewell run, Orton’s hometown pride, and the emergence of new alliances, every match carries weight.

How to Watch

Start Times:

  • United States: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT (Kickoff at 6:00 PM ET)
  • United Kingdom: 12:00 AM BST (Sunday)
  • India: 4:30 AM IST (Sunday)

Broadcast Details:

  • United States: Peacock
  • International: Netflix

Undisputed WWE Championship Match: John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton

John Cena captured his 17th world title at WrestleMania, surpassing Ric Flair’s legendary record. But his celebration was short-lived, as Randy Orton-St. Louis’s own-ambushed Cena with an RKO on Raw, reigniting a rivalry that defined a generation. Now, these two veterans write the final chapter of their story in Orton’s hometown.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch

Fresh off a dramatic split as tag champions, Becky Lynch’s heel turn on Lyra Valkyria has set up this all-Irish showdown. Valkyria, the rising star, faces her toughest test yet against a now-vicious Lynch, who’s determined to add more gold to her legacy.

Pat McAfee vs. Gunther

Gunther, frustrated after his WrestleMania loss, targeted commentator Pat McAfee on Raw, leading to this unlikely but highly anticipated showdown. McAfee, a fan favorite and former NFL star, steps back into the ring to settle the score with “The Ring General”.

Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest WWE News on the road to WWE Backlash 2025.

Michael Reichlin
Michael Reichlin has been following pro wrestling since 1989. He's been covering wrestling news since 1998 and has attended countless wrestling events across the United States.
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