The former IWGP United States champion and group member alongside Jay White and Austin and Colton Gunn has been sidelined since last November, when he suffered a broken fibula during the Continental Classic tournament.

Following his WrestleMania 41 defeat against John Cena, where he lost the Undisputed WWE title, Cody Rhodes has been absent from WWE. Upon his return, Rhodes could pursue the World Heavyweight Championship,

John Cena, Becky Lynch, Jacob Fatu, GUNTHER, and Dominik Mysterio are all favored to win at Backlash on Saturday, based on the current lines at betonline. Cena and Fatu have the best odds, and are currently being given a greater than 95% chance to win by the sportsbook.