Live Backlash Discussion Thread - Saturday May 10th 2025

[Shane]

I hope this match is way better. Orton is basically a god in the ring now so I hope he carries Cena to a good match.

 

[Pat]

Respectfully, I don't understand the hate around Cena in the ring. No, he's never been Cesaro or Bryan Danielson, but it's not like he's atrocious even at this point in his career.

Even as a big Cena fan, I don't love his strikes. Sometimes his matches can be a bit slow. But you don't get to where John Cena has gotten to without being a good wrestler.

 

[Comrade Khan]

Well he used to put on good matches , see AJ SummerSlam match

 

[Shane]

Respectfully, I don't understand the hate around Cena in the ring. No, he's never been Cesaro or Bryan Danielson, but it's not like he's atrocious even at this point in his career.

Even as a big Cena fan, I don't love his strikes. Sometimes his matches can be a bit slow. But you don't get to where John Cena has gotten to without being a good wrestler.

I think Cena is a great wrestler. I just thought he looked rough against Cody.

 

[Cwalker]

With no Rock involved, I would’ve preferred they just did the heel turn at Mania instead of Elimination Chamber.

Rock was the driving force and just never showed up again.

 

[Shane]

With no Rock involved, I would’ve preferred they just did the heel turn at Mania instead of Elimination Chamber.

Rock was the driving force and just never showed up again.

I mean it could be argued that yeah he was there just to turn Cena and now his work is done lol

 

[O-Blaze]

I mean it could be argued that yeah he was there just to turn Cena and now his work is done lol

Respectfully, if this was all he was going to do. He wasn't needed.

 

[Shane]

Respectfully, if this was all he was going to do. He wasn't needed.

Respectfully you’re wrong.

The throat slash and Cena giving the mean mug was an insane moment. Crowd went nuts.

 

[O-Blaze]

Respectfully you’re wrong.

The throat slash and Cena giving the mean mug was an insane moment. Crowd went nuts.

Then Rock should show up more if he wants to insert himself into a big story. Because that would have been better than Travis fucking Scott.

Would've been an insane moment also if you have Cena turn at Mania by cheating to win after a ref bump, maybe after giving Cody everything he has. Gets so desperate he just straight up cheats.

 

[Shane]

Then Rock should show up more if he wants to insert himself into a big story. Because that would have been better than Travis fucking Scott.

Would've been an insane moment also if you have Cena turn at Mania by cheating to win after a ref bump, maybe after giving Cody everything he has. Gets so desperate he just straight up cheats.

Yeah I agree Travis Scott is trash lmao. If Rock wasn’t gonna show up then Cena shoulda just won by himself using underhanded tactics. The entire finish of the match could’ve been done without Travis. Just KO the ref, grab the title, Cody gets it back but doesn’t use it so Cena uses it instead.

I was fine with Cena cutting heel promos leading up to Mania.

 

[O-Blaze]

Yeah I agree Travis Scott is trash lmao. If Rock wasn’t gonna show up then Cena shoulda just won by himself using underhanded tactics. The entire finish of the match could’ve been done without Travis. Just KO the ref, grab the title, Cody gets it back but doesn’t use it so Cena uses it instead.

I was fine with Cena cutting heel promos leading up to Mania.

It also doesn't help when reports are being said Rock won't be there and he says not to belive it. didn't need to confirm them or anything, but don't deny it either because everyone is thinking he's gonna be there. Just kinda help deflate the match.

I think you rather have a big ending at Wrestlemania, than having a big ending at the Elimination Chamber. That's why I think personally doing the turn there if no Rock, is the better plan. Yeah, you lose some of the great promos and the awesome crowd reactions. But I think the trade off with having a great ending to your big show is worth it. Then you can have him open Raw the next night like he did, to explain his actions.

 

[Shane]

It also doesn't help when reports are being said Rock won't be there and he says not to belive it. didn't need to confirm them or anything, but don't deny it either because everyone is thinking he's gonna be there. Just kinda help deflate the match.

I think you rather have a big ending at Wrestlemania, than having a big ending at the Elimination Chamber. That's why I think personally doing the turn there if no Rock, is the better plan. Yeah, you lose some of the great promos and the awesome crowd reactions. But I think the trade off with having a great ending to your big show is worth it. Then you can have him open Raw the next night like he did, to explain his actions.

IMO it’s really one or the other. Like you COULD do the turn at Mania but I don’t think it hurts anything doing it at Chamber. I just think Rock went about it the worst way possible cause like you said he denied he wouldn’t be there and then goes “the story doesn’t need me”. But it needs… Travis Scott?

I think the Rock is just a dumbass lol who can’t or won’t admit his movie schedule is more important than WWE

 

[O-Blaze]

IMO it’s really one or the other. Like you COULD do the turn at Mania but I don’t think it hurts anything doing it at Chamber. I just think Rock went about it the worst way possible cause like you said he denied he wouldn’t be there and then goes “the story doesn’t need me”. But it needs… Travis Scott?

I think the Rock is just a dumbass lol who can’t or won’t admit his movie schedule is more important than WWE

Of course he won't. That way fans will still cheer him whenever he shows up.

 

[Dale]

Pat McAfee vs. Gunther​

Former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther will battle Raw commentator Pat McAfee in what is sure to be a can't-miss matchup in St. Louis.

The Ring General snapped on the Raw After Mania and attacked Michael Cole, prompting McAfee to jump in and save his broadcast partner, only to incur the wrath of Gunther and be put to sleep.

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce suspended Gunther, but McAfee challenged Gunther to a match, which will be McAfee's first singles match since WrestleMania 39 Saturday.

Will The Ring General tear apart McAfee, or will WWE Backlash be the home of one of the biggest upsets in WWE history?
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[Cwalker]

Oh this might be the greatest squash of all time