According to Bully Ray, the confrontation between John Cena and R-Truth after WWE Backlash lacked the kind of emotion that the storyline needs.

Saturday night in St. Louis was about giving one final quality showing between John Cena and Randy Orton and advance WWE’s stories toward a busy summer with three PLEs — including a two-night SummerSlam — a “Saturday Night’s Main Event” and “World’s Collide” with newly acquired AAA.

WWE Backlash 2025 ended with chaos inside the ring and just as much drama outside it. After the last bell rang and the dust settled, WWE held its usual post-event press conference. But no one expected what happened next: a shocking takeover by none other than John Cena.