According to Chris Featherstone of WrestleVotes, the R-Truth run-in caused some "negative tension" behind the curtain, as he wrote in the exclusive Backstage Pass Patreon. Featherstone added that Triple H was allegedly happy with how the main event panned out.

Cena can no longer beat Orton on his own, but that won’t be a problem when they wrestle one last time at Backlash.

Backlash 2025 went down on Saturday night in St. Louis, Missouri, bringing a mix of thrilling action and head-scratching endings. The card featured just five matches, but each one delivered strong in-ring performances.