Lineup for WWE Raw Tonight (May 4, 2026) ft. Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu contract signing, final showdown before Backlash & more
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The Backlash go-home edition of WWE Raw carries huge anticipation.
Before WWE arrives in Tampa, Florida, this Saturday, the promotion will deliver the go-home edition of Monday Night Raw. The May 4 go-home edition of the Red brand will air live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
WWE has announced a banged card featuring World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, Oba Femi, and many more. NXT standout Sol Ruca will sing her Raw contract after making her debut last month. Additionally, stars set to collide at the PLE will face off for the final time.
What’s in store for tonight’s WWE Raw?
Tonight’s WWE Raw is shaping up to be a volatile stop on the road to Backlash, with multiple high-stakes segments and matches set to unfold.
Jacob Fatu has already sent a brutal message to Roman Reigns, forcing him to accept a title clash after applying the Tongan Death Grip. With an official contract signing scheduled, their final face-off could spiral into chaos.
Elsewhere, Sol Ruca continues her rapid rise on the main roster and is set to sign her contract after confronting Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. The tag division will see Penta and Je’Von Evans take on Rusev and Ethan Page following last week’s heated altercation.
In addition, Oba Femi will launch his open challenge, inviting anyone on the roster to step up. With rivalries intensifying across the board, tonight’s show could have major implications heading into Backlash.
Additionally, GM Adam Pearce has also announced a segment between Iyo Sky and Asuka ahead of their scheduled clash at Backlash, while a singles match between Finn Balor and JD McDonagh is also announced.
- Contract signing between Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight title match at Backlash
- Sol Ruca signs her Raw contract
- Penta & Je’Von Evans vs Rusev & Ethan Page – Tag Team match
- Oba Femi vs TBA – Open Challenge
- Iyo Sky & Asuka segment
- Finn Balor vs JD McDonagh
- CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Logan Paul, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer are listed as featured superstars
Returns expected on tonight’s WWE Raw
With Backlash fast approaching, tonight’s WWE Raw could feature some timely returns that shake up the landscape. WWE typically uses this phase to reintroduce key names, and the current chaos across multiple storylines makes it the perfect moment.
The ongoing tension between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu leaves the door open for allies or enemies to emerge. Given recent attacks and faction warfare, potential reinforcements could play a decisive role.
In the women’s division, Liv Morgan being confronted by Sol Ruca may also invite familiar faces back into the mix, especially with championship stakes rising.
While no returns have been officially confirmed, WWE is known for surprises during key build-up shows. Fans should be prepared for unexpected appearances that could alter rivalries and momentum heading into Backlash.
Start time for tonight’s Raw
- United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Monday)
- Canada: 08 PM ET (Monday)
- United Kingdom & Ireland: 01 AM BST (Tuesday)
- India: 05:30 AM IST (Tuesday)
- Bangladesh: 06 AM BST (Tuesday)
- Saudi Arabia: 03 AM AST (Tuesday)
- Australia: 10 AM AEST / 11 AM AEDT (Tuesday)
- France: 02 AM CEST (Tuesday)
- Brazil: 09 PM BRT (Monday)
- Mexico: 06 PM CST (Monday)
- Singapore: 08 AM SGT (Tuesday)
- China: 08 AM CST (Tuesday)
- Nigeria: 01 AM WAT (Tuesday)
- South Africa: 02 AM SAST (Tuesday)
- Germany: 02 AM CET (Tuesday)
When and where will tonight’s WWE Raw take place?
The May 4 Backlash go-home edition of Raw will emanate from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
When and where will Backlash 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Backlash will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
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