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WWE Backlash 2025 Preview: The Most Explosive Event of the Year Goes Down May 10th – Live Online!
By [Watch Wrestling], WWE Insider & Event Specialist
🔥 The Stage is Set for WWE Backlash 2025 – May 10th, 2025 – Live Online!
The WWE Universe is buzzing with anticipation as Backlash 2025 storms into the calendar on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, promising an unforgettable night of high-octane action, shocking twists, and career-defining moments. This year’s event is shaping up to be one of the most explosive in WWE history, with rivalries reaching their boiling point and championships hanging in the balance.
Whether you’re watching live in the arena or streaming online, Backlash 2025 guarantees edge-of-your-seat drama. In this exclusive 2000+ word preview, we break down every confirmed match, analyze potential surprises, and predict the outcomes that could reshape WWE’s future.
💥 The Confirmed Card: What’s at Stake?
1. World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Gunther – The Clash of Titans
“The Archer of Infamy” defends against “The Ring General” in a battle of powerhouses.
Damian Priest has held the World Heavyweight Championship with an iron grip, but Gunther’s relentless dominance makes this his toughest challenge yet. Will Priest’s high-flying resilience overcome Gunther’s brute force? Or will the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time claim his first World Title?
🔮 Prediction: Gunther dethrones Priest after a brutal 20-minute war.
2. WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Liv Morgan – The Ultimate Grudge Match
“The Eradicator” faces her fiercest rival in a no-holds-barred showdown.
Liv Morgan has sworn revenge ever since Rhea Ripley cost her the title last year. With Morgan’s newfound aggression and Ripley’s unmatched physicality, this could steal the show. Expect chairs, kendo sticks, and possibly even a table spot!
🔮 Prediction: Rhea retains, but Liv pushes her to the limit, setting up a Hell in a Cell rematch.
3. Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Solo Sikoa – Bloodline’s Last Stand?
“The American Nightmare” defends against The Bloodline’s most dangerous enforcer.
With Roman Reigns temporarily out of the picture, Solo Sikoa steps up as The Bloodline’s new apex predator. Cody Rhodes has overcome every obstacle, but Solo’s ruthless aggression could be his undoing. Will the WWE Universe witness another Bloodline coronation?
🔮 Prediction: Cody survives via DQ after Jimmy & Jey Uso interfere, leading to a massive SummerSlam blowoff.
4. Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bron Breakker – David vs. Goliath
The underdog champion faces the most explosive force in WWE.
Sami Zayn’s heart and technical brilliance will be tested against Bron Breakker’s raw power and speed. If Breakker wins, the IC Title enters a new era of destruction. If Zayn retains, it’ll be one of the greatest victories of his career.
🔮 Prediction: Breakker wins, beginning a dominant IC Title reign.
5. Tag Team Turmoil: The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh) vs. Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) – Chaos Ensues
Can the veteran duo overcome WWE’s most sinister faction?
The Judgment Day has been unstoppable, but R-Truth’s comedic genius and The Miz’s cunning could be their kryptonite. Expect shenanigans, surprise run-ins, and possibly even a return from a familiar face.
🔮 Prediction: Judgment Day retains after Dominik Mysterio interferes.
6. Last Man Standing Match: LA Knight vs. AJ Styles – The Final Chapter
“Yeah!” meets “Phenomenal” in a war with no escape.
These two have brutalized each other for months, and now it ends in a Last Man Standing match. Chairs, ladders, and possibly even thumbtacks could come into play. Who walks out standing?
🔮 Prediction: LA Knight wins after a MEGAPHONE SHOT TO THE SKULL.
🎤 Potential Surprises & Unannounced Matches
Backlash is known for its shocking moments, and 2025 could deliver:
- The Rock Returns? – Rumors suggest The Great One may appear to confront Cody Rhodes.
- CM Punk’s Backlash Debut? – Could the “Best in the World” make a surprise entrance?
- New NXT Call-Ups? – With the 2025 Draft looming, expect fresh faces.
📺 How to Watch WWE Backlash 2025 Live Online
📍 Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
⏰ Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (Kickoff Show at 7 PM ET)
📡 Where to Watch:
- Peacock (U.S.)
- WWE Network (International)
- PPV Providers
Don’t miss a second of the action—Backlash 2025 will be an event talked about for years!
💣 Final Thoughts: Why Backlash 2025 Could Be Legendary
With career-defining matches, blood feuds reaching their climax, and potential surprise returns, Backlash 2025 is a must-watch spectacle. Will new champions rise? Will rivalries end in chaos? Tune in LIVE on May 10th to witness history!
🔥 What’s your bold prediction for Backlash? Drop a comment below!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?