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WWE Backlash: Jerry Harkin’s Top 3 Match Picks

Backlash’s premium live event occurred in St. Louis at Enterprise Arena on Saturday at 7 PM. The night’s main event would feature Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena against his long-time rival Randy Orton.

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Alexa Bliss News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Does WWE Have Room for Alexa Bliss?

Alexa Bliss returned to WWE at the Royal Rumble, and the fans went crazy. She had been gone for two years, and it looked like 2025 would be her year. Bliss competed in the Elimination Chamber, so she was in contention to win a sixth world title.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 11

CM Punk Sets Sights On Championship With Post WWE Backlash Tease

The self-proclaimed 'Best in the World' still has his eyes on WWE's top prize. CM Punk may have some unfinished business with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman, but he took to social media Saturday night to let John Cena know that he still sees a future encounter with his old rival.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 11

WWE Backlash review: Smoke and mirrors

John Cena and Randy Orton met one last time (probably) on Saturday. It started out relatively fine, some good back and forth, somewhat mechanical in nature but perfectly alright.

John Cena News / F4WOnline.com / May 11

October 8, 2007 Observer Newsletter: John Cena tears pec, WWE opens international offices

The string of major WWE title changes determined not by the booking committee and Vince McMahon continued as John Cena’s lengthy WWE title reign ended due to suffering a complete tear of the right pectoral muscle on the 10/1 Raw show from Cleveland.

Triple H News / FirstSportz / May 11

Watch: John Cena Attacks an Outspoken R-Truth at WWE Backlash Press Conference

At Backlash, John Cena and Randy Orton went to war one last time. It was their first singles match in over 8 years, and it had everything. The Cenation Leader somehow came out on top in nearly a half-hour sprint with his wrestling soulmate.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / May 11

Watch: El Grande Americano Costs Penta His First-Ever WWE PLE Singles Match at Backlash

After taking the WWE Universe by storm initially, things haven’t gone Penta‘s way as of late. On Saturday night in St. Louis, the former AEW star went one-on-one with Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship.

Drew Mcintyre News / F4WOnline.com / May 11

WOR: Backlash, McIntyre, Saudi and Punk, UFC results, more

Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer is back with tons to talk about including the WWE Backlash PPV from Saturday, Drew McIntyre health update, John Cena’s last match, the 300th edition of Dynamite, Saudi Arabia and CM Punk, New Japan, Collision and UFC results, and tons more.

Drew Mcintyre News / FirstSportz / May 11

Medical Update About Drew McIntyre After a Scary Landing on the Floor in Chaotic US Title Match at Backlash

The Scot might’ve not won the title, but Drew McIntyre showed out at WWE Backlash on Saturday. In a calamitous Fatal 4-Way match for the United States Championship, the Scot went to war against Jacob Fatu, who’s the champ, LA Knight, and Damian Priest.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / May 11

WWE BackLash 2025: John Cena Retains, Results & Reactions

The ‘Morgan & Morgan’ logo framed the rest of the ring around its center placement inside of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the premier sponsor for BackLash.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / May 11

Watch: John Cena shows NO REMORSE in last match with Randy Orton: Backlash Recap, May 10, 2025

Triple H News / F4WOnline.com / May 10

John Cena attacks R-Truth during WWE Backlash press conference

The abbreviated press conference that took place after Backlash ended with an angle. As Triple H was answering a question about celebrity usage in the company, John Cena interrupted and took over the press conference, saying he was going to commit to answering questions after previously refusing to do so in previously.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / May 10

Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul title match official for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event

WWE has set a date for Jey Uso and Logan Paul’s World Heavyweight Championship match. During the broadcast for Backlash tonight, it was confirmed that Uso will defend his World Heavyweight title against Paul on the next edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 10

WWE Backlash: Lyra Valkyria Retains The Women's Intercontinental Title By Defeating Becky Lynch

Braun Strowman deserved better than reported release

Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 9

'I Can't Do It' Saraya Reveals AEW Romance Storyline She Refused To Do

Saraya refused a romance storyline in AEW involving Matt Menard as she felt it was inappropriate. Instead of Saraya, the romance angle played out with Ruby Soho and Menard's partner, Cool Hand Ang.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 9