John Cena headlined WWE Backlash to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. It was a chaotic match that created many viral moments, including Orton trying Prime and hating it instantly— a moment that quickly created buzz on social media.

Despite the five-match card delivering majorly in the way of in-ring action, none of the four championships that were on the line changed hands and there were several finishes that ultimately took away from the brilliance of the contests themselves.

WWE Backlash 2025 looked to deliver a quality follow-up to WrestleMania 41 from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It was a night of highs and lows, particularly starting with the strongest action of the premium live event.