Top five stars who can help John Cena retain Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash 2025

John Cena is now a 17-time World Champion

This year’s Backlash Premium Live Event is shaping up to be a must-see spectacle, with John Cena defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against the vengeful Randy Orton. The heated rivalry was ignited after The Viper launched vicious attacks on Cena following WrestleMania, both on RAW and SmackDown.

As John Cena embraces his current villainous persona, he may find himself in need of reinforcements to fend off Randy Orton’s challenge. In this article, we’ll explore five WWE Superstars who could play a pivotal role in helping Cena retain his coveted title when they square off in St. Louis on May 10, 2025.

5. R-Truth

R-Truth and John Cena were part of a memorable segment on this week’s SmackDown, where Truth openly declared his admiration for Cena, even calling him the “Last Real Champion” in front of Jimmy Uso.

R-Truth will always have John Cena's back… #SmackDown #WWE @RonKillings pic.twitter.com/rWZ6pDE8O6

— USA Network (@USANetwork) April 26, 2025

Given his apparent loyalty to John Cena, Truth could play a key role in the upcoming Backlash 2025 match. During the contest, it’s possible that R-Truth could make a surprise appearance, distracting Randy Orton and tipping the scales in Cena’s favor, helping the 17-time champion retain his title.

4. Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre recently brought up John Cena during an intense SmackDown promo, revealing that he was originally set to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship before Randy Orton inserted himself into the title picture.

Before WrestleMania, there were whispers of McIntyre potentially teaming up with Cena and The Rock. Given Drew McIntyre’s strong rapport with both WWE legends, it’s possible that the Scotsman could assist Cena in retaining his title against Orton at Backlash, paving the way for a potential alliance with the Hollywood stars moving forward.

3. The Rock

The Rock was conspicuously absent from WWE WrestleMania 41, but could he make a surprise return at Backlash to assist John Cena? If Cena finds himself in dire need of backup against Randy Orton, The People’s Champion might make an unannounced appearance.

The electrifying presence of The Rock could tip the scales in Cena’s favor, providing him with an unfair advantage and ultimately securing his victory over The Legend Killer in what promises to be an unforgettable clash.

2. Travis Scott

Travis Scott made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41, playing a pivotal role in helping John Cena dethrone Cody Rhodes as the Undisputed WWE Champion.

CROSS RHODES to TRAVIS SCOTT! 😲#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/sqdMmJYkpS

— WWE (@WWE) April 21, 2025

The popular rapper also made waves at Elimination Chamber 2025, where he joined forces with Cena and The Rock to shockingly assault Rhodes.

Given their previous alliance, it wouldn’t be out of the question for Travis Scott to make his presence felt at Backlash, potentially tipping the scales in Cena’s favor and helping him retain the gold.

1. Paul Heyman

Paul Heyman shocked the WWE Universe by aligning himself with Seth Rollins, while Bron Breakker added another layer of intrigue by taking out Roman Reigns on the RAW after WrestleMania. But the surprises may not end there.

At Backlash, The Wiseman could once again play a pivotal role, helping John Cena retain the Undisputed WWE Championship alongside his stablemates. WWE creative could use The Rock as the bridge between Cena and Heyman, revealing that the two were working together since Elimination Chamber, with the events in Las Vegas all part of their master plan.

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