Author: PWS Staff

WWE veteran R-Truth (Ron Killings) departs after 17 years with the company. Discover his legacy, career highlights, and what led to his WWE exit in 2025.

WWE Backlash 2025, also known as Backlash: St. Louis, takes place on May 10, 2025, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The event features stars from Raw and SmackDown, airing live via PPV and streaming. It marks the 20th Backlash and the fallout from WrestleMania 41. John Cena returns for his first Backlash since 2009 and his final appearance before retiring in late 2025.

Rusev returned to WWE on RAW after a five-year absence, interrupting The New Day’s celebration following their WrestleMania 41 Tag Team Title win over The War Raiders.

Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria lost the Women’s Tag Team Titles to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on RAW, just one night after winning them at WrestleMania 41. After the match, Lynch turned on Valkyria.