Is the last time now?
John Cena is out to destroy professional wrestling. He accomplished part of his mission at WrestleMania 41 by taking down the biggest face in the business currently. Now, he’s set to continue his mission by beating a well known rival - Randy Orton.
Cena and Orton essentially grew up in the WWE together. Never friends, but longtime foes, these two have done some of the worst things imaginable to one another throughout their storied careers. But that was all Orton because the former WWE Champion was the bad guy. Now he’s playing the opposite and is trying to stop Cena’s crusade of destroying professional wrestling. How can he do that? By punt kicking him into oblivion. This is the final match ever between John Cena and Randy Orton; Can the former WWE Champion save wrestling by dethroning John Cena?
For the Intercontinental Championship, Lyra Valkyria is looking for revenge against the very woman that betrayed her. This all stems from jealousy from Becky Lynch as her hatred for Bayley had deeply affected her relationship with Lyra. But Becky also has a chip on her shoulder as Lyra was the very woman who beat Lynch for the NXT Women’s Championship several years ago. Will Lyra get her revenge and retain the Intercontinental title?
Gunther is out for blood. The former WWE World Heavyweight Champion is pissed that he lost his belt at WrestleMania 41 and took his anger out of the RAW announcers. But Pat McAfee isn't going to let Gunther bully him and Michael Cole; Can Pat McAfee pull off a remarkable upset over a former world champion? Or will Gunther murder the poor announcer for standing up to himself?
Check out the advertised line-up for WWE Backlash:
- John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship
- Dominck Mysterio vs. Penta for the Intercontinental Championship
- Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest vs. LA Knight in a four-way for the U.S. Championship
- Gunther vs. Pat McAfee