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John Cena Retains Championship Against Randy Orton At WWE Backlash

John Cena Retains Championship Against Randy Orton At WWE Backlash

The reign of the Never Seen 17-Time World Champion lives to see another day. John Cena escaped WWE Backlash Saturday night with the WWE Championship still in his possession, even though The Viper had the title within his grasp on several occasions.

John Cena News / F4WOnline.com / May 10

John Cena retains Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash

John Cena is still Undisputed WWE Champion after escaping Backlash with a victory over his longtime rival Randy Orton. At Saturday night’s PLE, Cena and Orton faced off one last time as part of Cena’s retirement tour.

Dominik Mysterio News / WWE Network / May 10
Drew Mcintyre News / Wrestling on SI / May 10
Drew McIntyre Reportedly Being Evaluated For Possible Injury At WWE Backlash

Drew McIntyre Reportedly Being Evaluated For Possible Injury At WWE Backlash

Drew McIntyre may have suffered an injury Saturday night at WWE Backlash. The Scottish Warrior took part in the opening match of the night, which was the Fatal 4-Way for the Men's United States Championship.

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 / F4WOnline.com / May 10

CM Punk appearance added to WWE Raw

CM Punk is headed to Raw on Monday. It was announced during Backlash that Punk will be appearing this on Raw in Louisville, Kentucky. He will be looking for revenge following the events of not only WrestleMania, but also on the episode of Raw following it.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 10
WWE Backlash: Lyra Valkyria Retains The Women's Intercontinental Title By Defeating Becky Lynch

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

Lyra Valkyria is still the WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. In an exclusive interview with The Takedown on SI earlier in the week, Valkyria said that she would show Becky Lynch that she was the better wrestler and at WWE Backlash 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / May 10
Jeff Cobb Makes Debuts At WWE Backlash & Helps Jacob Fatu Retain U.S. Championship

Jeff Cobb Makes Debuts At WWE Backlash & Helps Jacob Fatu Retain U.S. Championship

Jeff Cobb has arrived in WWE. The former NJPW star made his debut Saturday night at Backlash. Cobb interfered in the Fatal 4-Way Match for the United States Championship and attacked LA Knight at the order of Solo Sikoa.

Alexa Bliss News / Total Apex Sports / May 10
Alexa Bliss Returns on May 9th Smackdown

Alexa Bliss Returns on May 9th Smackdown

Last night, on the May 9th edition of WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, Alexa Bliss made her return. Bliss was revealed as Zelina Vega’s mystery tag partner in a tag team match to face Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 10
'WWE Backlash 2025' Spoilers and Results: Will Cody Rhodes Confront John Cena?

'WWE Backlash 2025' Spoilers and Results: Will Cody Rhodes Confront John Cena?

"WWE Backlash" has served as the first major event following "WrestleMania" throughout the years, and the tradition continues on Saturday. Stars from "Monday Night Raw" and "Friday Night SmackDown" will collide at Enterprise Center in St.

Jakara Jackson News / F4WOnline.com / May 10

Jakara Jackson comments on WWE release, plans to continue wrestling

Jakara Jackson has commented on her WWE release. Jackson was part of roster cuts the company made on May 2. In a video posted to her YouTube channel on Saturday, she asked to now be referred to as Miss Jackson.

Triple H News / Last Word On Sports / May 10

All John Cena vs. Randy Orton WWE PLE Matches Ranked

John Cena and Randy Orton are arguably two of the greatest rivals in WWE history. They have had numerous matches with each other since the pair first locked up in 2001 for an annual Brian Pillman Memorial Show.

Braun Strowman News / FirstSportz / May 10
Braun Strowman’s Shocking WWE Release Was a Combination of Two Major reasons

Braun Strowman’s Shocking WWE Release Was a Combination of Two Major reasons

On May 2, WWE axed several wrestlers from their contracts, and Braun Strowman was one of them. But could the blame for his release solely be pinned on the company’s annual budget cuts?

Mercedes Mone News / The Sportster / May 10
'And New!' Mercedes Mone Loses First Of Three Championships At NJPW Resurgence

'And New!' Mercedes Mone Loses First Of Three Championships At NJPW Resurgence

Mercedes Mone lost her Strong Women's title after a 314+ day reign to AZM at NJPW Resurgence. Mercedes has been a dominant champion, holding multiple titles for over 100 days.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Absent 'WWE SmackDown' Star Makes Stunning Return Before 'Backlash'

Absent 'WWE SmackDown' Star Makes Stunning Return Before 'Backlash'

The surprises following "WrestleMania 41" continue, as a longtime fan favorite returned to "WWE SmackDown" on Friday. Ahead of USA Network's weekly program, it was reported by PWInsider that Alexa Bliss was backstage for the show.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / May 9
John Cena's 17th World Title shifts WWE Mount Rushmore

Who is on the WWE Mount Rushmore after John Cena's 17th World Title?

WWE superstar John Cena made history at WrestleMania 41, earning his record-breaking 17th World Title by defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

AEW must make this hire to help cement recent growth
Braun Strowman deserved better than reported release
Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team
The 'Wrestler catchphrases' quiz
Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 9
'I Can't Do It' Saraya Reveals AEW Romance Storyline She Refused To Do

'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
AEW must make this hire to help cement recent growth

AEW must make this hire to help cement recent growth

From the outside looking in, this feels like a no-brainer.

Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team
The 'Single-season receiving yard leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz
Brock Lesnar News / Daily Faceoff / May 9
Former WWE star Brock Lesnar's son gets drafted by hockey team

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

A very familiar name to the sports entertainment business came across the draft ticker.

Breaking the ice: The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Who Will Join Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker in Paul Heyman’s New Dangerous Alliance?

Who Will Join Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker in Paul Heyman’s New Dangerous Alliance?

Paul Heyman likes two things: managing the World champion and having the numbers advantage. Neither of those things happened at the end of Monday Night Raw in Omaha.

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