Fresh off winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, John Cena defends his title during WWE Backlash on Saturday (May 10).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: John Cena in action with Randy Orton during Monday Night Raw at T-Mobile Arena on April 21, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mike Marques/WWE via Getty Images
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WWE Backlash 2025 is here and the wrestling event is already turning out to be one of the most anticipated events of the season.
John Cena is put to the test as he defends his Undisputed WWE Championship title after just won the belt during WrestleMania 41. Now, he is set to go up against Randy Orton on Saturday (May 10) during the 2025 edition of WWE Backlash.
Keep reading to learn more about the event including how to watch WWE Backlash online.
What Is WWE Backlash 2025? Date, Time, Location
WWE heads to the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri where WWE Backlash takes place. The event is expected to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Saturday (May 10).
Last-minute tickets are still available to buy online through Vivid Seats and StubHub. If you can’t find any travel deals to attend the wrestling event in person, then you can still stream WWE Backlash online at home on Peacock.
How to Stream WWE Backlash 2025 Online
John Cena vs. Randy Orton livestreams exclusively on Peacock, which means you’ll need a subscription in order to watch the matches online. If you already have a Peacock subscription, then you can watch the WWE Backlash matches for free when you log into your account.
Don’t have Peacock? The streaming platform doesn’t have a free trial but it does come with a variety of plans starting at just $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free with Peacock’s Premium Plus package for $13.99 per month.
International viewers should use a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch WWE Backlash from home.
Along with access to WWE Backlash 2025, a subscription to Peacock provides you with access to the streamer’s entire content library, including more WWE events, Premier League, IndyCar and other sports, as well as exclusive and original shows from Peacock, NBC and Bravo, like Poker Face, Bel-Air, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Inside, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Vanderpump Rules and The Voice.
Is WWE Backlash 2025 a Pay-Per-View Event?
Unlike some WWE events, which require a pay-per-view stream, the 2025 WWE Backlash event isn’t a PPV match this time. However, it broadcasts only on Peacock, which means if you don’t have a Peacock subscription you won’t be able to watch John Cena vs. Randy Orton or any of the other matches on the main card.
How to Watch WWE Backlash 2025 on TV
You can watch WWE Backlash on TV through the Peacock app or on a smart device, like a laptop, tablet or phone. From there, just log into your account and you’ll have instant access to the fights once they start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Saturday (May 10).
What Is the WWE Backlash 2025 Main Card?
Below you can see the full list of matches expected to take place during WWE Backlash.
- John Cena (champion) vs. Randy Orton — Undisputed WWE Championship
- Lyra Valkyria (champion) vs. Becky Lynch — WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Pat McAfee vs. Gunther Singles
- Jacob Fatu (champion) vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre Fatal — WWE United States Championship
- Dominik Mysterio (champion) vs. Penta — WWE Intercontinental Championship