Predictably, Triple H and WWE Creative went with the path of least resistance and booked Randy Orton to attack Cena on Raw, laying the groundwork for the champion's first title defense at Backlash in The Viper's hometown of St. Louis.

In the opening segment of RAW, Seth Rollins talked about his new alliance with Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman. In a promotional video, the visionary considered himself the most qualified candidate to guide WWE into the future.

Seth Rollins has really big ambitions in the second half of his career and has worked very hard in recent months to climb the ranks within the company. The former world champion built a very gripping feud with Roman Reigns and CM Punk after the 2025 Royal Rumble,