WWE Backlash 2025 Kickoff show, start timings, date, venue, how to watch, and more

After WrestleMania 41 PLE, WWE Backlash is back with its 20th edition of an action-packed night of wrestling, as it will host some top-tier talents, their intense feuds, and develop some interesting storylines. The WWE Backlash is set to witness several top-tier talents taking part in the event.

The 20th edition of WWE Backlash will emanate live on May 10, 2025, Saturday, from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This edition of WWE Backlash will emanate live on May 10, 2025, Saturday, from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Fans can catch all the action at 7 ET/4 PT exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix worldwide.

John Cena will appear at the WWE Backlash to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship title against Randy Orton, which he earned at WrestleMania 41 by defeating The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes.

Besides this, notable wrestlers like Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and more are all set to grace the event on May 10 in Missouri.

Let us take a look at the full Backlash kickoff preview, venue, timing, streaming details, and more.


WWE Backlash Kickoff show : Date, start timings, and venue
According to reports, the WWE Backlash 2025 Kickoff Show will commence at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, May 10, offering analysis, last-minute predictions, and interviews to set the stage for the main card from Enterprise Center, St. Louis.

The main show will follow at 7:00 PM ET. The kickoff can be streamed in the United States, and it will also be available on Netflix internationally.

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One last time for the WWE Championship at #WWEBacklash.

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— WWE (@WWE) May 9, 2025

Streaming details: How to watch WWE Backlash Kickoff 2025?

• In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live on Peacock Network at 06:00 PM ET, 05:00 PM CT, and 03:00 PM PT.

• Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 11:00 PM on Netflix.

• In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 06:00 PM ET on Netflix.

• In India, the WWE Backlash kickoff will be broadcast at 03:00 AM IST ( May 11, 2025) on Netflix.

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• Viewers in Japan can watch the show at 07:00 AM JST on Netflix.

• In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 08:00 AM AEDT.
• In France, the show will be live at 12:00 AM CEST.