After WrestleMania 41, WWE fans are now shifting focus to the next major event—WWE Backlash 2025,
With the dust still settling after WrestleMania 41, WWE fans are now shifting focus to the next major event—WWE Backlash 2025, live from St. Louis. Following a blockbuster two-night WrestleMania, Backlash marks a return to more streamlined cards with fewer, but high-stakes, matches.
Top names like John Cena, Randy Orton, Becky Lynch, and Logan Paul are all scheduled to compete. But despite the star power, WWE may be undermining its own momentum with a few strategic missteps in the lead-up to the event.
Here are four booking and promotional mistakes WWE is making ahead of Backlash 2025:
👀#4. Spoiling WrestleMania 41 Results with Promotional Material
One of WWE’s biggest errors leading into Backlash was using John Cena and Randy Orton in promotional posters before WrestleMania 41 took place. Orton, being a hometown favorite from St. Louis, was likely used for marketing reasons—but the inclusion gave away that Cena would likely emerge as the Undisputed WWE Champion, defeating Cody Rhodes in the process.
This advance marketing reduced the suspense for fans and hinted at the WrestleMania outcome before it happened, damaging the storytelling build-up.
#3. Wasting Momentum with The Wyatt Sicks and Alexa Bliss
The mysterious faction The Wyatt Sicks, along with returning star Alexa Bliss, have been severely underutilized in 2025. Despite Bliss making a powerful return at the Royal Rumble, she has not appeared on WWE programming since the Elimination Chamber, nearly two months ago.
Even with Bo Dallas sidelined due to injury, WWE could have maintained the group’s presence through backstage vignettes or video promos. Completely ignoring Bliss and her faction during the Backlash build-up is a missed opportunity to keep fan interest alive and plant seeds for future feuds.
#2. Over-Reliance on Part-Time Celebrities
WWE Backlash 2025 is expected to feature matches involving celebrities like Pat McAfee and Logan Paul. While both bring mainstream appeal, neither is a full-time competitor.
McAfee is slated to face Gunther following their RAW confrontation, and Logan Paul is rumored to face Jey Uso, likely for a title. These spots could have been used to elevate deserving full-time talent such as Karrion Kross, Bronson Reed, or members of The Wyatt Sicks.
Overbooking celebrities risks alienating dedicated fans who want to see more in-ring action from the full-time WWE roster.
😕#1. Overcrowding Premium Live Events in 40 Days
WWE has scheduled three major events—WrestleMania 41 (April 19-20), Backlash 2025 (May 10), and Saturday Night’s Main Event (May 25)—within just 40 days. This compressed schedule leaves little time for organic story development and may lead to repetitive promos and rushed feuds.
Unlike the six-week build between Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania, the current setup forces WWE to juggle multiple storylines in a short time frame. While it gives more titles a spotlight, it diminishes the overall impact of each event.
✌Final Thoughts: Can WWE Fix the Build Before Backlash?
Despite these missteps, WWE still has time to adjust the Backlash 2025 buildup. By focusing on long-term storytelling, reintroducing sidelined stars like Alexa Bliss, and reducing the reliance on part-timers, WWE can turn things around before May 10.
Stay tuned for full coverage of WWE Backlash 2025, match predictions, and live results right here.
