The first episode of "WWE Raw" in the aftermath of "Backlash 2025" will take place on Monday.

It is never too early to look to the future when it comes to professional wrestling, especially in WWE. With WrestleMania 41 and its follow-up, Backlash, in the rear view mirror, fans are already looking toward SummerSlam, the company's next two-night extravaganza.

Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, kickstarting his campaign to take the undisputed WWE title with him into retirement. Randy Orton struck the night after WrestleMania, renewing his two-decade feud with Cena. Orton has home-field advantage, returning to St. Louis on his quest to stop Cena.

Despite the five-match card delivering majorly in the way of in-ring action, none of the four championships that were on the line changed hands and there were several finishes that ultimately took away from the brilliance of the contests themselves.

Pat McAfee makes his in-ring return vs. Gunther and John Cena faces off against Randy Orton in a packed night at WWE Backlash.

Pat McAfee takes off the headset and gets in the ring at Backlash 2025 for his first WWE match in more than a year.