WWE Backlash 2025 date, start timings, how to watch, full match card, and more

WWE Backlash is back with another edition of an action-packed night of wrestling, as it will host some top-tier talents, their intense feuds, and develop some interesting storylines. Backlash started in the year 1999 and continued till 2009, but the event was then discontinued until it was reinstated in 2016 and has been held every year since, except in 2019.


WWE Backlash 2025 will be the 20th edition of the PLE, and the event will witness several top-tier talents taking part in some interesting segments. After WrestleMania 41, this premium live event will decide the subsequent storyline development of many wrestlers, including the Undisputed Champion John Cena, who is on his retirement tour.


The Cenation will lock horns with Randy Orton to defend his title, who threw a challenge at Cena after The Show of Shows. Besides this, notable wrestlers like Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and more are all set to be a part of the PLE in Missouri.


Here’s a full list of dates, start timings, confirmed match cards, how to watch, streaming details, and more.



WWE Backlash 2025: Confirmed match card

• Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton
  
• United States Champion Jacob Fatu vs. LA Knight vs. Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre (Fatal 4-Way Match)
  
• Pat McAfee vs. Gunther
  
• Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch
  
• Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta

WWE Backlash show: Date, start timings, and venue
The 20th edition of WWE Backlash will emanate live on May 10, 2025, Saturday, from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans can witness all the live-action at 7 ET/4 PT exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally.




The Pre-show of WWE Backlash will start from 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) in the United States. However, the main show will begin at 07 PM ET, 06 PM CT & 04 PM PT in St Louis. For viewers, the show will broadcast live on Peacock Network, and in other countries it will be streamed on Netflix globally.





WWE Backlash Kickoff show: Date, start timings, and venue
The Backlash 2025 Kickoff show will commence at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, May 10, offering analysis, last-minute predictions, and interviews to set the stage for the main card from Enterprise Center, St. Louis.




The main show will follow at 7:00 PM ET. The pre-show can be streamed in the United States, and it will also be available on Netflix internationally.


Streaming details: How to watch WWE Backlash Match 2025?

• In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 07 PM ET, 06 PM CT & 04 PM PT on Peacock Network.
  

• Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 12 AM on Netflix. (May 11, 2025)
  

• In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 07 PM ET on Netflix.
  

• In India, the WWE Backlash match will be broadcast at 04:30 AM IST (May 11, 2025) on Netflix.
  

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• Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 02 AM AST on Netflix. (May 11, 2025)
  

• In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT. (May 11, 2025)
  

• In France, the show will be live at 01 AM CET on AB1. (May 11, 2025)