WWE Backlash predictions: Historical odds, predictable outcomes, Dominik’s mustache

Tonight’s WWE Backlash in St. Louis, Missouri, (Peacock in the U.S. & Netflix outside the U.S.) will be a highly predictable event with some of the longest odds in wrestling history, according to the oddsmakers. Unsurprisingly, one of the heavy favorites is WWE Champion John Cena who has been given a 98% chance of retaining against Randy Orton. The other two percent is likely if Cena gets injured mid-match and they have to call an audible. I don’t think too many people believe WWE’s plan was for Cena to beat Rhodes and then lose it in his first defense, still many months away from his final appearance. But the show is all built around the match, the second-ever last-ever bout between the two, and having it take place in Orton’s hometown. Cena is not the only heavy favorite at Backlash, however. New United States Champion Jacob Fatu has also been given a 98% chance of retaining his title on Saturday in a fatal four-way match against LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, and Damian Priest. Fatu will likely win, but I