Cena vs. Orton ONE LAST TIME? Backlash Predictions You NEED to See!

Quick Backlash Picks Recap:

Cena retains (WWE Championship)

Lyra retains (Women’s IC Title)

Gunther destroys McAfee

Fatu survives the 4-Way (U.S. Title)

Dominik cheats to win (IC Title)

WWE Backlash 2025 Predictions: Cena’s Final Chapter, Fatu’s Reign, and the Rise of Lyra

By NWO SPARROW

ST. LOUIS, MO — Backlash isn’t just a post-Mania cool-down this year — it’s a full-blown spectacle. With John Cena and Randy Orton headlining in a twisted reversal of roles (Cena as the villain? In 2025? Believe it), WWE’s creative machine under Triple H has turned nostalgia into must-see chaos.

And yes, before we dive in — my WrestleMania predictions went 5–8. Embarrassing? Maybe. But if WWE’s booking keeps swerving us like this, I’ll wear that L with pride. Now, let’s break down Backlash’s card with zero hesitation.

1. John Cena © vs. Randy Orton — Undisputed WWE Championship

This feud was once overdone, then outdated, and now? Electric. Cena’s heel run has been a masterclass in reinvention, and Orton as the grizzled babyface chasing one last title? Chef’s kiss. WWE’s playing with fire here, and I’m here for it.

Prediction: Cena retains. Clean? Dirty? Doesn’t matter. This is his farewell tour, and dropping the title now would be a waste. (Though if this were Mania, Orton would’ve won just to spite me. WWE Creative, I see you.)

2. Lyra Valkyria © vs. Becky Lynch — Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Becky Lynch doesn’t need this title, but she’s the perfect foil to cement Lyra as a star. Their promo battles have been razor-sharp, and Lyra’s held her own — no small feat against The Man. This feels like the start of a drawn-out obsession from Lynch, not a one-and-done.

Prediction: Lyra retains. Becky’s rage simmers, Lyra’s star rises, and the division gets a jolt of legitimacy.

3. Pat McAfee vs. Gunther

Who had Pat McAfee cutting 2025’s best face promo on their bingo card? His fiery call-out of Gunther was a mic-drop moment, and Gunther’s response? Chilling. This is a hard reset for The Ring General post-Mania, and McAfee’s the sacrificial lamb.

Prediction: Gunther mauls him. Brutally. Maybe with a last chair shot for old times’ sake.

4. Jacob Fatu © vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre — Fatal 4-Way for the U.S. Championship

FATUUUUUU. YEAH YEAH YEAH. The Bloodline’s wrecking ball is holding gold, and this is a holding pattern until SummerSlam’s inevitable war with Solo Sikoa. Knight and Priest feel like collateral damage, and Drew? Well, he’s always angry.

Prediction: Fatu retains. LA Knight needs a new direction (tag division, please), and the Bloodline’s dominance continues.

5. Dominik Mysterio © vs. Penta — Intercontinental Championship

Unfiltered Call

WWE Backlash 2025 isn’t just a pit stop after WrestleMania , it’s a statement. Triple H’s creative vision is in full swing, blending nostalgia with fresh rivalries in a way that feels urgent. Cena’s villainous last ride, Lyra’s sink-or-swim moment against Becky, Gunther’s vicious reset, and the Bloodline’s expanding dominance all point to one thing: WWE isn’t coasting. They’re building.

This card is a masterclass in momentum. Every match serves a purpose, whether it’s cementing a new star (Lyra), redefining a legend (Cena), or setting up summer blockbusters (Fatu’s path to Solo). And while I don’t expect titles to change hands, the real win is how these stories move. Backlash could be the spark that ignites WWE’s next golden stretch — or at the very least, a hell of a night for St. Louis.

So buckle up. If this is the new WWE rhythm — where even “B-level” PLEs crackle with consequence — then the road to SummerSlam just got very interesting.

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