WWE Backlash 2025 was a spectacular show that saw no title changes, amazing in-ring matches, a surprise debut and a controversial ending to the main event.
WWE presented their latest Premium Live Event, Backlash, from the Enterprise Arena in St.Louis, Missouri. The event produced some remarkable matches, a former NJPW star making his debut, and John Cena once again using underhanded tactics to retain his WWE title after chaos erupted in the main event.
Jacob Fatu vs Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre vs LA Knight
This was the opening match, which was a Fatal 4-Way for Jacob Fatu's WWE United States Championship. The match went all over the ringside and showed carnage as all four superstars used everything to their advantage. Towards the end, heated rivals, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre, took the fight in the crowd, and Priest delivered a South of Haven chokeslam from a raised platform. Back in the ring, Solo Sikoa appeared to save Jacob Fatu as LA Knight was about to put him through a table. Knight took out Solo, but was attacked by the surprise debut of Jeff Cobb. This led to Fatu to capitalize and hit the moonsault to pick up the win and retain his title.
Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria
Lyra Valkyria defended her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. They engaged in a heated combat and delivered a spectacular match. Some spots saw Lynch beating Lyra in front of her fiancé, who was sitting in the front row, and The Man trying to use some underhanded tactics. However, Valkyria managed to roll up Lynch to score the pinfall and win. Right after that moment, Lynch lost it and laid a beatdown on her opponent before walking away.
Penta vs Dominik Mysterio
Dominik Mysterio defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Penta in a rematch from RAW. Both high-flyer superstars displayed an excellent showing in the ring. Penta fought the interference of all Judgment Day members who came to Mysterio's aid. In the end, Penta's rival, El Grande Americano, appeared and nailed him with the object in his mask. Dirty Dom hit the frogsplash and pinned Penta to win the match.
Pat McAfee vs Gunther
Pat McAfee displayed an excellent effort against a much stronger Gunther in the match. However, the Ring General had dominated him towards the end, which led to Michael Cole leaving his commentary duties to come to his aid. Cole tried his best to assist McAfee, but Gunther managed to lock him in the sleeper hold and win the match. Following the bout, he showed a sign of respect to McAfee before leaving the ring.
John Cena vs Randy Orton
This was the headliner match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Randy Orton had the hometown crowd on his side, while Cena went up against Orton with everything he had. The match saw fans erupting in a This is Awesome chant and saw massive chaos towards the end. Orton had multiple opportunities to pin Cena, but every time, a referee was taken out. Moreover, Orton also RKOed multiple WWE officials, including Nick Aldis, who came out to check on the referees. Just as he was about to punt kick Cena, R-Truth showed up to stop him and also ate an RKO. Cena utilized the opportunity to hit Orton with a low blow and hit him with the belt to retain his title.
Also read: WWE Backlash 2025 results: John Cena successfully retains the WWE Undisputed title
WWE presented their latest Premium Live Event, Backlash, from the Enterprise Arena in St.Louis, Missouri. The event produced some remarkable matches, a former NJPW star making his debut, and John Cena once again using underhanded tactics to retain his WWE title after chaos erupted in the main event.
Jacob Fatu vs Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre vs LA Knight
IT'S JEFF COBB!!! 😲#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/SbmSBqsIKn
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
This was the opening match, which was a Fatal 4-Way for Jacob Fatu's WWE United States Championship. The match went all over the ringside and showed carnage as all four superstars used everything to their advantage. Towards the end, heated rivals, Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre, took the fight in the crowd, and Priest delivered a South of Haven chokeslam from a raised platform. Back in the ring, Solo Sikoa appeared to save Jacob Fatu as LA Knight was about to put him through a table. Knight took out Solo, but was attacked by the surprise debut of Jeff Cobb. This led to Fatu to capitalize and hit the moonsault to pick up the win and retain his title.
Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria
can we talk about lyra valkyria??
— 𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷 (@TwistedJohnX) May 11, 2025
called up to the main roster, pinned the likes of bayley, becky, iyo, etc.. and won the intercontinental championship aswell
a star, what a year for her #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/pEJATk8kIi
Lyra Valkyria defended her WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. They engaged in a heated combat and delivered a spectacular match. Some spots saw Lynch beating Lyra in front of her fiancé, who was sitting in the front row, and The Man trying to use some underhanded tactics. However, Valkyria managed to roll up Lynch to score the pinfall and win. Right after that moment, Lynch lost it and laid a beatdown on her opponent before walking away.
Penta vs Dominik Mysterio
DOMINIK MYSTERIO RETAINS THE IC TITLE AGAINST PENTA.
— TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) May 11, 2025
EL GRANDE AMERICANO JUST SCREWED PENTA.#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/vjO9Mxipyr
Dominik Mysterio defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Penta in a rematch from RAW. Both high-flyer superstars displayed an excellent showing in the ring. Penta fought the interference of all Judgment Day members who came to Mysterio's aid. In the end, Penta's rival, El Grande Americano, appeared and nailed him with the object in his mask. Dirty Dom hit the frogsplash and pinned Penta to win the match.
Pat McAfee vs Gunther
What did you make of Pat McAfee v GUNTHER?#WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/MfmauL5Hbo
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) May 11, 2025
Pat McAfee displayed an excellent effort against a much stronger Gunther in the match. However, the Ring General had dominated him towards the end, which led to Michael Cole leaving his commentary duties to come to his aid. Cole tried his best to assist McAfee, but Gunther managed to lock him in the sleeper hold and win the match. Following the bout, he showed a sign of respect to McAfee before leaving the ring.
John Cena vs Randy Orton
This is your WWE Undisputed Champion - John Cena. Retains the title despite the incredible performance by Randy Orton. #WWEBacklash #WWEBACKLASH2025 pic.twitter.com/BQ1FqiNMe0
— JoeyGripps (@JoeyGripps) May 11, 2025
This was the headliner match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Randy Orton had the hometown crowd on his side, while Cena went up against Orton with everything he had. The match saw fans erupting in a This is Awesome chant and saw massive chaos towards the end. Orton had multiple opportunities to pin Cena, but every time, a referee was taken out. Moreover, Orton also RKOed multiple WWE officials, including Nick Aldis, who came out to check on the referees. Just as he was about to punt kick Cena, R-Truth showed up to stop him and also ate an RKO. Cena utilized the opportunity to hit Orton with a low blow and hit him with the belt to retain his title.
Also read: WWE Backlash 2025 results: John Cena successfully retains the WWE Undisputed title
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