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John Cena close the curtain on one of WWE’s most storied rivalries by pinning Randy Orton in his own hometown.
WWE Backlash 2025 delivered an emotionally charged night of drama, debuts, and decisive wins as five high-octane matches lit up the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The main event saw John Cena close the curtain on one of WWE’s most storied rivalries by pinning Randy Orton in his own hometown, potentially signalling his last title run as he teases retirement once again.
Here’s a full breakdown of what went down on Saturday night.
Cena defeats Orton to retain undisputed WWE title and finally end rivalry
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After more than two decades and 21 matches, John Cena and Randy Orton clashed for the final time, with Cena emerging victorious to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Though it lacked the technical finesse of their past showdowns, the emotional weight was undeniable.
The bout featured chaotic moments, including R-Truth’s unexpected interference, a mid-match disruption by WWE personnel, and a surreal post-match scene where Cena, eyes heavy and uncertain, soaked in chants of “Thank You, John.”
Speculation is rife that this could be leading to The Rock’s return and an eventual confrontation tied to Cena’s mysterious alliance with The Final Boss.
Gunther ends McAfee in brutal encounter
Gunther got his revenge on Pat McAfee in a brutal, one-sided affair following critical comments made at WrestleMania.
After choking out McAfee in dominant fashion, Gunther turned his attention to commentator Michael Cole, dragging him into the chaos before McAfee intervened.
Despite Gunther showing a post-match handshake to both men, the motivations behind the clash remain unclear.
Internet chatter suggested Goldberg could appear, but there was no sign of the WWE legend on the night.
Jacob Fatu retains in high-stakes fatal four-way
The United States Championship match kicked off the show with sheer chaos.
Jacob Fatu retained his title in a fatal four-way featuring Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, and LA Knight.
The highlight was a devastating South of Heaven chokeslam from Priest to McIntyre through tables in the stands.
Fatu’s win was aided by the shocking debut of Jeff Cobb, who attacked Knight from the crowd.
Cobb is expected to be part of a new post-Bloodline faction, though Fatu appeared visibly confused by his presence.
Valkyria defeats Lynch to retain Women’s Intercontinental title
In a match laced with storytelling, champion Lyra Valkyria fended off a fierce challenge from Becky Lynch to retain her Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Dominik Mysterio retains Intercontinental title against Penta
Dominik Mysterio continues to build his legacy, this time successfully defending the Intercontinental Championship against Penta in a fast-paced and physical contest.
Though Penta pushed the champ to his limit, Mysterio held on to secure the win.
With rivalries resolved and new alliances forming, Backlash 2025 set the tone for a turbulent summer in WWE.
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