WWE Backlash 2025 didnt go as originally planned, and now we know why.
According to Fightful Select, WWE made significant changes to the match order the day of the event, altering the lineup that was originally shared by Cory Hays. The reported card from Friday included Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria as the second-to-last match and Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta set to open the show.
However, the backstage report confirms that the final match order was switched around just hours before the event, with Most of the match order changed the weekend of the show. John Cena vs. Randy Orton was always set to close, according to the report.
This adjustment explains why the Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria Womens Intercontinental Title match was moved from its originally reported spot to earlier in the night. Similarly, Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta, initially slated to open the event, was also shifted in the lineup.
With the lineup being reshuffled, the event still delivered plenty of shocking moments, but the last-minute changes left some fans questioning WWEs decision-making process and what prompted the sudden switch.
What do you think about WWE shuffling the match order at the last minute? Did it help or hurt the overall flow of the show? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
