WWE Announces Date And Location For Backlash, John Cena Confirmed
WWE Backlash returns in May.
WWE Backlash will come live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10.
This is the first time the event has been held in the United States since 2022, when it landed in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2023, the event was held in Puerto Rico, and in 2024, it made its way to Lyon, France.
As part of the announcement, it was confirmed that Backlash would feature Randy Orton and John Cena.
You can find the full press release from WWE below.
St. Louis to host Backlash on Saturday, May 10
March 14, 2025 – WWE today announced that Backlash will emanate from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, May 10. The event will feature St. Louis native Randy Orton in addition to WWE Superstar John Cena who will make his first Backlash appearance since 2009 as he continues his year-long farewell tour.
The announcement follows a record-breaking Backlash in 2024, which generated the then-largest gate for any arena show in WWE history. The Premium Live Event was held in front of a sell-out crowd at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 21 at 10am CT via Ticketmaster.com. Presale for Backlash tickets will begin Wednesday, March 19 at 10am CT and end Thursday, March 20 at 11:59pm CT. Fans can register now to receive an exclusive presale offer by visiting https://www.wwe.com/presale-registration-backlash-2025.
Additionally, Backlash Priority Passes are now available from On Location, the Official Fan Hospitality Partner of WWE. These exclusive passes give fans the opportunity to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities and much more. To buy now, please visit http://onlocationexp.com/backlash.
St. Louis has a rich WWE history that spans decades, having hosted Royal Rumble (2012, 2022), Money In The Bank (2017), Survivor Series (2014, 1998), and other live events.
WWE Considering “Outside-The-Box” Idea
Meanwhile, it’s been reported that WWE is discussing an “outside-the-box” idea for a post-WrestleMania event. The new addition to the schedule would be a WrestleMania Roast with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe following night two of the spectacular.
The company has also made changes to the Hall of Fame ceremony, with the event set to take place away from SmackDown for the first time in several years. It’s been announced that the Hall of Fame class of 2025 will include Triple H, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters.