St. Louis hasn't felt that loud in a long time. Honestly, the Enterprise Center was vibrating during the main event. We all knew WWE Backlash 2025 results would be a turning point, especially with the "One Last Time" billing for Cena and Orton, but the way it actually went down? Total chaos.
John Cena walked out still the Undisputed WWE Champion. But it wasn’t the "Hustle, Loyalty, Respect" version of Cena we grew up with. He looked... desperate. Watching him hammer Randy Orton with the title belt to get the pin felt like a punch in the gut to the hometown crowd.
The Match That Changed Everything
The main event was a car wreck in the best way possible. Randy Orton, the local hero, had Cena dead to rights. I've never seen Orton move like that at this stage of his career. He was sharp. He was focused.
Then the referees started dropping. One by one. It got so bad that SmackDown GM Nick Aldis actually had to come down to ringside. He didn't fare much better, catching an RKO for his troubles as Orton just completely lost his mind.
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Just as Randy was setting up for that career-ending Punt Kick, R-Truth—bless his heart—tried to play peacemaker. He ran in, begged Orton not to do it, and got dropped with an RKO instantly. In the confusion, Cena hit a low blow that you could hear in the cheap seats. One title shot to the face later, and the ref (who had finally woken up) counted to three.
Surprise Debuts and Bloodline Drama
If you weren't watching the opener, you missed a massive shift in the WWE landscape. The United States Championship Fatal 4-Way was basically 18 minutes of people being thrown through things.
Jacob Fatu is a terrifying human being. He was defending against LA Knight, Damian Priest, and Drew McIntyre. At one point, Priest hit a South of Heaven chokeslam on McIntyre from an equipment box through two tables. It was sickening.
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The real story, though, was the debut. As LA Knight was about to finish Fatu, Jeff Cobb (now apparently being called JC Mateo) appeared. He didn't just interfere; he dismantled Knight. Fatu looked genuinely confused, which adds a weird layer to the Bloodline 2.0 story. Does Fatu even want this help? He walked out alone, ignoring Solo Sikoa and Cobb on his way up the ramp.
Quick Rundown of the Mid-Card
- Lyra Valkyria retained the Women's Intercontinental Title against Becky Lynch. Lyra took a nasty shot to the nose mid-match—looked broken from where I was sitting—but managed a roll-up win. Becky absolutely snapped afterward, refusing to let go of a Dis-arm-her until security stepped in.
- Dominik Mysterio is still the most hated man in wrestling. He beat Penta to keep his IC Title, but only because "El Grande Americano" (who we all know is Chad Gable under a mask) used a loaded mask to headbutt Penta while the ref was distracted by Judgment Day.
- Gunther vs. Pat McAfee was surprisingly competitive. Pat got a one-count after a Punt Kick, which is hilarious when you think about it. Gunther eventually choked him out, but the "Ring General" actually showed Pat respect afterward. That was the biggest shock of the night for me.
Why These Results Actually Matter
We are seeing a version of John Cena that is bordering on villainous. Since he's retiring at the end of 2025, it looks like he’s decided he doesn't care about being the "good guy" anymore. He just wants to keep the gold at any cost.
The debut of Jeff Cobb changes the power dynamic of the Bloodline. If Solo Sikoa is recruiting powerhouses like Cobb, the "Old Bloodline" (Roman and the Usos) are going to have a massive hill to climb if they ever decide to fully reunite.
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Honestly, the WWE Backlash 2025 results proved that the "post-Mania slump" isn't a thing this year. Usually, the first show after WrestleMania feels like a repeat. This felt like a brand-new season of a TV show where half the main characters just turned into monsters.
Actionable Next Steps
If you missed the show or want to track where these storylines are headed next, here is how you should follow up:
- Watch the Backlash Post-Show: You need to see the footage of Cena attacking R-Truth during the press conference. It’s the clearest sign yet of his character shift.
- Follow Raw this Monday: Keep an eye on the Women's Intercontinental division. Becky Lynch’s "crash out" suggests she might be moving into a much darker, unhinged territory.
- Track the Bloodline: Check the WWE social channels for updates on Jeff Cobb’s official status. The tension between him, Solo, and Jacob Fatu is the most interesting thing in the company right now.