RIP Sabu. 

This edition of Extreme wrestling reviews is dedicated to the memory of hardcore legend, who sadly passed away earlier today. RIP Sabu.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Pat Mcafe. Gunther. Lyra Valkyria. Becky Lynch, and. Randy Orton were all seen showing up to the venue.

LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu vs Drew Mcintyre vs Damien Priest WWE United States Championship Fatal 4 Way.

This was a fantastic opener, that was centred around non standardised energy bursts. Yes this was a fatal 4 way Match, but this felt fresh, and original, and was the definition of the title Backlash. The Drew vs Jacob tease, the superb counteraction sequences, the well timed near falls, and the intertwining storylines, complete with some awesome table spots, and of cause Jeff Cobb debuting, and wrescking  everyone, which built into the finish, as jacob retained, and wondered what the hell is Solo doing.

Becky Lynch vs Lyra Valkyria WWE Womens Intercontinental Championship.

This was by far my Match of the night. All through this in my mind I kept thinking that this Match was soundtracked by the song Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphys, because of these ladies showed why the term the fighting Irish is even a phrase. The Match was given time breathe, as it was layered with excellent counteractions, near falls, and fantastic submission attempts, this remimded me of Bret Hart in 1992, and how he was able to manipulate body parts, and make into something special. Lyra Valkyria retained. I loved this.

Dominic Mysterio vs Penta WWE Mens Intercontinental Champion.

I didn't like this. It felt like a TV Match being played out on a PLE, complete with all the usual TV trappings. Dom retained, this did nothing for me.

Pat Mcafe vs Gunther.

On paper this didn't look good, no matter how good the build was, but if i'm honest I had fun watching this. It won't win any Match of the year awards, but this just proved my point. Pat Mcafe showed what f s means, fighting spirit, because he never gave up until the end. Gunther got the win, after Choking out the commentator. Michael Cole was fantastic here, as he had to put his bias to one side, and be there for his friend. I liked this.

John Cena vs Randy Orton WWE Undisputed Championship.

If history has taught me anything, it's that you should never play your hand more than once, WWE has done this many times when it has come to this rivalry. I was excited to see how this played out under a new creative direction, as the last remaining reminants of the old guard had left the building, however this took me back to those days, because I found this to be boring, and predictable. I can understnd why some people liked this, but overall it wasn't for me. This had the usual aspects of what I expected, from tables spots, and a nice cameo from R Truth, but the night belonged to Mr Cena as retained the belt, and scorned the fans as the show went off the air.

Overview of WWE Backlash.

I had fun staying up late like a good boy, to watch this, even though it wasn't a perfect show, it worked to fill the void until next years Mania.

WWE Backlash 2025 is a high 7/10