According to Chris Featherstone of WrestleVotes, the R-Truth run-in caused some "negative tension" behind the curtain, as he wrote in the exclusive Backstage Pass Patreon. Featherstone added that Triple H was allegedly happy with how the main event panned out.

Cena added another tally in his favor, but Orton was the better man in the latest match of their timeless feud

WWE Backlash 2025 looked to deliver a quality follow-up to WrestleMania 41 from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. It was a night of highs and lows, particularly starting with the strongest action of the premium live event.