During the April 28 episode of Raw, Logan Paul was met with loud boos as he entered the ring. After a brief moment of boasting, he declared his goal to pursue the World Heavyweight Championship. This immediately drew a response from Jey Uso, who didn’t hold back his disdain.
Uso wasted no time in calling Paul a “punk ass YouTuber.” He then referenced Gunther’s recent impact on him, stating that it ignited a fire within him that wouldn’t fade. Challenging Paul directly, Uso dared him to try taking the title if he wanted it badly enough. The tension between the two was clear as they exchanged heated words.
Paul fired back, mocking Uso by saying he sounded foolish. He also tried to get under Uso’s skin, suggesting he would lose the World Heavyweight Championship even faster than he lost the Intercontinental Championship. Paul’s taunting only escalated the confrontation, making it clear he wasn’t backing down.
“I didn’t fight for 15 years to get this [world title] to lose it to some punk a** YouTuber.”
Jey Uso to Logan Paul
The segment reached its peak when Uso had the last word—literally. Without hesitation, he leveled Paul with a sharp superkick, leaving the crowd buzzing. The explosive ending set the stage for a World Heavyweight Championship match (possibly Backlash) between the two, with neither man willing to back down.
The confirmed match card for Backlash 2025 so far
The rivalry that defined a generation reignites at Backlash 2025 as John Cena and Randy Orton step into the ring once again, this time for the Undisputed WWE Championship. With decades of history and brutal battles between them, this match is more than just nostalgia—it’s a fight for legacy. Only the tables that have turned now are the heel approach of John Cena and the still cunning yet babyface approach of Orton. The Viper will be eyeing his 15th title, and the GOAT will look forward to continuing his historic 17th world title reign.
A dream match becomes reality (again) as the rising star Lyra Valkyria challenges “The Man” Becky Lynch in what promises to be a show-stealing showdown for the Intercontinental Championship. Valkyria will look to avenge the attack Lynch has had on Bayley. Meanwhile, Lynch, known for her toughness and championship pedigree, won’t let an upstart stand in her way. The last time they clashed, Lyra took the win, but this time, Becky’s approach looks varied as the heel inside her would not care for her fellow Irishmate.
In an unexpected matchup, the dominant Gunther faces the commentator, Pat McAfee. Known for his unshakable confidence, McAfee steps into the ring with nothing to lose against the Ring General. This bout took off in a distinct way as Pat protected Michael Cole from being hurt by the hands of Gunther. However, in doing so, he was choked out and now looks to avenge the same at Backlash. Either McAfee will have a chance to shine as the underdog here, or this will be another squash match for Gunther.