Despite initial concerns from some fans about the build, WWE Backlash looks set to be a huge show.
Just weeks removed from an industry-shaking WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, the sports entertainment company is moving on with new champions and intense rivalries.
For this weekend’s five-match card, John Cena will defend his 17th Undisputed WWE Title for the first time against an old rival, while three other champions have gold on the line.
Raw commentator Pat McAfee will also wrestle his first singles match since 2023, while there are rumours about potential returns and debuts.
With Money In The Bank, the first ever two-night SummerSlam and Clash In Paris all approaching in the coming months, WWE will be looking to put their best foot forward.
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Here is everything you need to know about this weekend’s show.
What time is WWE Backlash 2025?
WWE Backlash airs tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10), with a midnight start time for UK fans.
How can you watch WWE Backlash on Netflix?
As with all WWE programming now, you can stream Backlash live or on demand via Netflix.
In recent years, these premium live events were available on the WWE Network or TNT Sports Box Office, but the streaming giant is now WWE’s official home in the UK.
It’s all included as part of your subscription, so simply log into your account, and you’re good to go.
WWE Backlash 2025 full match card
- Undisputed WWE Title – Last Time Ever: John Cena (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women’s Intercontinental Title: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- GUNTHER vs. Pat McAfee
- Intercontinental Title: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Penta
- United States Title: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest
Will Goldberg return at WWE Backlash to set up retirement match?
Fans haven’t seen WWE and WCW icon Goldberg since a surprise appearance in the crowd during Bad Blood in October 2024.
That night, he got mocked by GUNTHER, with WWE appearing to tease a match between the Hall of Famer, 58, and the 37-year-old Ring General.
Since then, Goldberg has made it clear he’s agreed to one more retirement match in WWE, with fans speculating the former world champion could be his opponent.
This weekend would be as good a time as any to set up the showdown, potentially with Goldberg costing GUNTHER in his bout with McAfee.
Will Jeff Cobb make his WWE debut at Backlash?
Another heavyweight rumoured to appear is Jeff Cobb, who shocked the wrestling world when he quit New Japan Pro Wrestling.
He’s not officially been announced as signing with WWE, but it’s reported he’s on the internal roster with his debut said to be coming imminently – potentially as soon as this weekend.
Cobb has tried to throw fans off the scent by posting on social media about ‘retirement’, but all signs point to him continuing his career on Raw or SmackDown.
It’s not clear where he’d fit in with the matches on the card, but his arrival on Saturday night would certainly be a newsworthy moment to get people talking.
WWE tickets for UK dates and Road To Clash In Paris Tour
WWE is returning to the UK this summer as part of the Road To Clash In Paris Tour.
Tickets are available now for the France shows on August 31 and September 1. Pre-sale for the below tour dates starts May 14 at 10am local time.
Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer here, with general sale starting on May 16.
Road to Clash In Paris WWE Tour dates: UK, Ireland and France
- August 22: 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland (SmackDown) August 23: M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool
- August 24: Utilita Arena in Newcastle
- August 25: bp pulse Live in Birmingham (Monday Night Raw)
- August 26: AO Arena in Manchester
- August 27: First Direct Arena in Leeds
- August 28: Utilita Arena in Cardiff
- August 29: LDLC Arena in Lyon, France (SmackDown)
- August 31: Paris La Defense Arena (Clash In Paris)
- September 1: Paris La Defense Arena (Monday Night Raw)
WWE premium live event schedule 2025
Here are the premium live events (PLEs) WWE has already announced for the rest of 2025:
- Saturday Night’s Main Event – May 24 in Tampa, Florida
- Battleground – May 25 in Tampa, Florida
- Worlds Collide with WWE and AAA – June 7 in Inglewood, California
- Money In The Bank – June 7 in Inglewood, California
- Saturday Night’s Main Event – July 12, location TBA
- SummerSlam – August 2 and 3 in New Jersey
- Clash In Paris – August 31 in Paris, France
- Crown Jewel – October 11 in Perth, Australia
- Survivor Series – November 29 in San Diego, California
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