Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Backlash 2025 and Randy Orton.
• Main Event Of WWE Backlash 2025 Revealed
On the RAW after WrestleMania 41, Randy Orton hit Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena with an RKO.
According to WrestleVotes, Cena vs. Orton for the WWE Title is going to be the main event of the Backlash 2025 PLE on May 10th.
“Surprise, surprise: The main event of Backlash is set to be John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship—billed as ‘one last time.’
This will be their first singles match since 2/11/17, when they headlined a house show in New Mexico.”
Backlash will take place in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. This is going to be Cena’s first Backlash appearance since 2009.
Also Read: WWE Roster’s Reaction To The Rock’s WrestleMania 41 Absence
• Randy Orton Embarrassed By WrestleMania 41 Ticket Prices
Randy Orton has publicly criticized the prices of WWE WrestleMania 41 tickets, calling the cost “embarrassing”.
In a video shared online by a fan who met Orton during WrestleMania weekend, Orton and his wife were seen speaking on this topic. Discussing the cost of floor seats, Orton said bluntly, “It’s embarrassing to me, so much f**king money for a seat.”
His frustration reflects a sentiment many fans have shared, as WrestleMania 41 set new records for ticket pricing. Tickets for the event started at $450 and climbed to over $10,000 near the ringside area. Even seats located behind the stage exceeded $100, while premium two-day front row tickets reached a staggering $16,469.
By contrast, WrestleMania 35 in 2019 offered tickets ranging from just $35 to $1,000 — underscoring the dramatic price increase in recent years. Much of the surge in costs has occurred since WWE merged with UFC under TKO Group Holdings in 2023.
Despite the pricing backlash, WWE has celebrated WrestleMania 41 as a financial success. The company claimed a record-breaking gate and a combined attendance of 124,693 over the two nights at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
Randy Orton competed in his 20th WrestleMania match this year. He defeated TNA World Champion Joe Hendry on Night 2.
