Biggest rumors and spoilers ahead of WWE Backlash 2025

Overview

• John Cena might injure the referee to pick up an easy win against Randy Orton, giving a tribute to one of their past matches
• One or many among Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Bronson Reed, Ilja Dragunov, and Tonga Loa could return at the WWE Backlash 2025
• One or many wrestlers among Alberto Del Rio, Goldberg, and Ronda Rousey could return at the WWE Backlash 2025

WWE Backlash 2025, which is set to take place in St Louis on May 10, is likely to witness some shocking moments. While some of them could be a title change, others could be the return of some of the former world champions, which could change the creative and storytelling of the company. There are some matches whose outcome could be predictable.

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Some of the top stars of the company, like John Cena, Randy Orton, Becky Lynch, Gunther, and others, will be in action in the PLE. A total of 5 matches are scheduled to take place, each of which could have different types of outcomes. Many matches and segments after them could lead to the future of the company, some of them potentially leading wrestlers close to their retirement.

Here are the top WWE Rumors and Spoilers for the Backlash 2025

Potential returns from the current roster:

There are some wrestlers on the current roster who have been out of action for a long time. Bronson Reed, Ilja Dragunov, and Tonga Loa are to name a few. While Reed and Tonga suffered injuries during the Survivor Series War Games, Dragunov got injured during one of the live shows. 

There are other major WWE Superstars who have been out of action in the last few weeks. Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have big challenges ahead of them. The American Nightmare has been out of action since losing to Cena at WrestleMania XL. Roman was attacked by Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed on WWE Raw after Mania.

One or many wrestlers among Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Bronson Reed, Ilja Dragunov, and Tonga Loa could return at the WWE Backlash 2025.

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Potential Returns after a Long Time:

Some superstars haven't been in the current roster for a long time. Goldberg, who showed up at Bad Blood in 2024, had a little confrontation with Gunther, which could be revisited in 2025. He might return after the match between Gunther and Pat McAfee to say to Gunther, "You're last," with a spear.

Likewise, reports claim that AAA's Alberto Del Rio could make his return to WWE soon. There might not be a better way to bring him back to the company than at the WWE Backlash 2025. Similarly, Ronda Rousey is also reported to show up, which could happen after the match between Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch.

One or many wrestlers among Alberto Del Rio, Goldberg, and Ronda Rousey could return at the WWE Backlash 2025.

Potential Results of Scheduled Matches:

The main event of the night would be between John Cena and Randy Orton, which could end with Cena's clever choice of injuring the referees to defend his title, a tactic Orton used in his past feud against the 17-time world champion. Jacob Fatu is the favourite to defend his title in the Fatal 4-way match, which could be the Match of the Night.

Gunther is likely to squash Pat McAfee and hold a sleeper lock even after the match. That's when Goldberg could return and say to Gunther, "You're last," with a spear. The Man is likely to end Lyra Valkyria's IC Title reign, only to be confronted by Rousey, who could potentially be Lynch's challenger for the Women's Mid-Card title.