WWE Backlash 2026 takes place tonight in Tampa, Florida with several matches on tap plus an announcement by John Cena.
Roman Reigns headlines the show, defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu. Fatu has been relentless in his pursuit of the Tribal Chief, going so far as to deploy the Tongan Death Grip during their interactions.
Trick Williams makes his first Backlash championship defense when he puts the United States Championship on the line against Sami Zayn. Williams claimed the title from Zayn at WrestleMania 42 Night Two, and Zayn has been working his way back toward a rematch ever since.
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker collide in what is arguably the most personal match on the card. Breakker returned at WrestleMania 42 and attacked Rollins, costing him his match against GUNTHER in what was framed as a betrayal given the history between the two through The Vision.
IYO SKY and Asuka finally settle months of bitterness in singles action, with the match serving as the culmination of a program that lost a significant thread when Kairi Sane was released in the post-WrestleMania roster cuts. SKY enters as a significant favorite in the betting markets.
Danhausen teams with a mystery partner against The Miz and Kit Wilson in the wild card match of the evening, with Jelly Roll among the names most frequently discussed as the potential revelation. Bryan Alvarez reported earlier this week that he had heard speculation pointing in that direction, though nothing has been confirmed.
Backlash 2026 takes place tonight at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The pre-show begins at 4 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 6 p.m. ET, streaming live on the ESPN app in the United States and on Netflix internationally.
