Which match will main event WWE Backlash 2026?
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Backlash takes over Tampa, Florida, on Saturday.
Live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, the 2026 edition of Backlash will deliver the aftermath from WrestleMania 42. It will be the first PLE after the Mania PLE concluded last month in Las Vegas.
Multiple big names like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Iyo Sky, Danhausen, Sami Zayn, Asuka, and The Miz, among others. WWE has put up five high-stakes matches for the show, including two title matches, two grudge matches, and a tag team match.
Which match will main event at Backlash 2026?
The World Heavyweight clash between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu will headline Backlash 2026. The match was already anticipated to headline the show due to the involvement of Reigns, who now looks to teach Fatu a lesson and force him to acknowledge him.
On the other hand, Fatu wants to take everything Roman has and break into the main event, refusing to fall in line as asked by the Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso), who continue to warn him of the consequences of losing to Reigns. However, Fatu is determined and has even warned the Usos not to interfere in the match, or he will “burn the family tree down to the ground.”
The match will mark Reigns’ first title defense after capturing the title against CM Punk in the main event of Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 last month.
On the other hand, it will be the first time Fatu battles Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight title in the WWE.
Apart from the main event, Iyo Sky will take on Asuka, while Seth Rollins battles Bron Breakker. United States Champion Trick Williams defends the title in a rematch from Mania against Sami Zayn.
Additionally, Danhausen teams up with a mystery opponent to take on the team of Kit Wilson and The Miz. WWE has yet to reveal who the mystery tag partner for Danhausen is.
Match card for WWE Backlash 2026
- World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu
- United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs Sami Zayn
- Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker
- IYO SKY vs Asuka
- Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs The Miz & Kit Wilson
When and where will WWE Backlash 2026 take place?
WWE Backlash 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. This marks WWE’s first major event to be held in Tampa since Hell in a Cell in 2021 during the ThunderDome era.
Where can fans watch WWE Backlash 2026?
Fans in the United States can watch on ESPN’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, while international fans can tune into Netflix in most markets. SuperSport will carry the event in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Abema will air it in Japan.
What matches have been announced for the PLE?
–World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu–United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs Sami Zayn-Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker-IYO SKY vs Asuka-Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs The Miz & Kit Wilson
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