Tonight, Orton stood tall for the third time after yet another RKO on the champion, setting the stage for "The Viper's" homecoming in St. Louis tomorrow. This closing segment of "WWE SmackDown" was mainly just a Cena promo — he told the audience our childhoods will die at Backlash. Also, a fan threw a Michelob Ultra bottle at him.

Cargill grabbed a mic and told The Queen to get to the back of the line. After a break, Jax made her way to the ring. This was two of WWE's strongest women competing in a singles match, so there was some pressure on them to make it feel big.

The final SmackDown before Backlash showcased intense matches and pivotal returns. LA Knight's team won, but tensions flared, leading to a brawl. Alexa Bliss returned, securing a victory with Zelina Vega.