Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Jey Uso eliminates John Cena to win the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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WWE Backlash 2025 Betting Odds – Who Has the Best Odds for First Mega Event After WrestleMania?

Arka Mukherjee

Last updated: May 10, 2025 - 2 min read

Learn All About the Wrestler That Has the Best Odds at Backlash.

Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Jey Uso eliminates John Cena to win the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The WWE is looking forward to WWE Backlash on May 10, 2025. This is the first major event from the company after WrestleMania 41. The event is gradually developing it’s match card with several titles already on the line.

The WWE Universe has already started betting on their favorite stars for the upcoming Backlash event. The betting sites have also released the early betting predictions for the matches already announced at the event. So, which WWE star has got the best odds so far at Backlash, the first event post WrestleMania 41? Read on more to find out.

John Cena Has the Best Odds at Backlash 2025

John Cena has become the most lucky wrestler at WWE Backlash 2025. He and Randy Orton are in a fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Backlash on May 10, 2025. However, John Cena has clearly emerged as the favorite in this fight as per 411Mania. Notably, BetOnline has released the early betting odds for the match. According to them, John Cena has a 95.2% chance of retaining his title at the match. Notably, John Cena is presently a -2000 (1/20) favorite while Randy Orton remains a +700 (7/1) underdog for the fight. That gives John Cena the best odds at the entire Backlash event as per 411Mania.

What Are the Other Betting Odds Released for Backlash 2025?

John Cena is not the only favorite at Backlash 2025. Notably, BetOnline has also released the odds for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental title as per 411Mania. They have predicted an 80% chance for Becky Lynch to become the new Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Notably, Becky Lynch has been a favorite with -400 (1/4) while the present champion Lyra Valkyria is an underdog of +250 (5/2).

The betting odds for the match between Gunther and Pat McAfee has also revealed by BetOnline as per 411Mania. Gunther emerges as a clear favorite with -800 (1/8). Pat McAfee is the underdog in this one with +425 (17/4). These odds predicts that Gunther has a 88.9% chance of winning the fight as per 411Mania.

The betting odds for three matches have already been revealed. The odds for the other matches will also be revealed over time as the card for Backlash develops. Fans will get to see the full odds once the entire card for Backlash is revealed by the WWE.

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I'm a sports content writer focusing on MMA, WWE and MLB writer at The Playoffs. I have a Master's degree in Media Science (M.Sc) from my college The Heritage Academy. I got into the sports industry through my previous company where I worked from 2023 to March 2025. I'm a fan of combat sports like pro wrestling and MMA. My favorite part about working at The Playoffs is speculating what can be happening in WWE, especially face-heel turns and results of matches.