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.

WWE Backlash 2025 was headlined by the last-ever showdown between John Cena and Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The match was the culmination of one of the most historic rivalries in WWE history.