Backlash 2025

I am hoping for a few surprises today, but anything is possible

Michael Cole was joined at the announcer’s desk tonight by Wade Barrett. Alicia Tayler is taking care of ring duties.

**MATCH 1 — Fatal 4-way with Damien Priest, L.A. Knight, Drew McIntyre and defending champion Jacob Fatu. This is a United States Title match. No DQ in this match. Jacob doesn’t have to be pinned to lose the belt. The match can only be won by pinfall or submission. We all knew that Solo would show up at some point. Thanks to the assistance from Solo and Jeff Cobb. Jacob is stunned by the assistance. Wondering if this might be a set-up between Jacob/Solo

**MATCH 2 — Women’s Intercontinental Title is on the line with Lyra Valkyria facing Becky Lynch. Becky has turned heel, wondering if Paul Heyman will walk out with her. It’s been a heck of a match. Lyra has had her moments, but Becky has also. What a match. Lyria has defended the title. Lyria may have a broken nose. This match was roughly 20 minutes, but an amazing 20 minutes. (MATCH OF THE NIGHT)

**MATCH 3 — Penta versus Dirty Dom for the Men’s Intercontinental Title. I would love to see Penta win this, but I have a feeling Dom will have help. Told you Judgement Day would try something. Now, Chad Gable shows up to spoil it all. Saves the belt for Dom once again.

**MATCH 4 — Pat McAfee versus Gunther. I have no clue what’s going to happen. Just hoping that Pat doesn’t get squashed. Pat has apologised because he will be calling the match in favour of Pat; he wants Pat to win to embarrass Gunther. It’s going to be ugly. Pat has kind of been holding his own. Cole is doing all he can to help Pat. Give Pat heaps of love for doing this. Gunther actually shows a little bit of respect.

**MAIN EVENT — Rando Orton facing John Cena with the Undisputed Men’s title on the line. This match has gotten interesting. Everything but the kitchen sink has been used. Finally got another Ref in the ring. Another Ref is knocked out. That is 2 for 2 on the Refs. What a rubbish match. Needless to say that John keeps the title.

**POST SHOW**

Hosted by Jackie Redmond, Big E, and Peter Rosenberg.

*Update on Pat McAfee — Byron had a short chat with Pat, who said he is OK, but you could see that Pat got hit by a Mack Truck.

Jacob Fatu retains the Men’s United States Title. Jacob was not happy with Solo sticking his nose in where it didn’t belong. 21 Days as a champion. Taking things a day at a time in processing what has happened. It was good to see him out of character, polite in answering questions.

Lyria Valkyria retains the Women’s Intercontinental Title.

Triple H in the Media Conference.

17,155 in Attendance

Those involved in the 4-way are all ok. Damien has a loose tooth.

Pat is beaten up but OK.

Randy Orton and John Cena have been connected over the last 25 years.

John Cena just interrupted Triple H during the Presser. John says he needs to be more honest; he is not walking the walk. Just as the first question was asked, R-Truth walked in. OK, well then, John just put R-Truth through the table.