WWE Backlash 2026 Live Results: Trick Williams pins Sami Zayn; Bron Breakker wins; Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu; John Cena returns; Danhausen's mystery tag partner & more

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With the conclusion of WrestleMania 42, WWE kicked off the build towards the Backlash after WrestleMania. The 2026 edition of the Backlash event is emanating from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Along with five high-stakes matches, the show also marks the return of John Cena, who last hosted WrestleMania 42 and has teased a major announcement at the PLE.

WWE Backlash 2026 Full Match Card

• Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu – World Heavyweight title match
• Trick Williams (c) vs Sami Zayn – United States title match
• Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker
• IYO SKY vs Asuka
• Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs The Miz & Kit Wilson

World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu challenged his cousin Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship after stepping up on Raw following his win over Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Fatu asserted his dominance when Reigns accepted the challenge, locking in the Tongan Death Grip, a move so sacred to their clan that even The Usos thought he crossed a line.

Reigns had also accepted Fatu’s challenge, but the champion may want to reconsider after being physically dominated by his younger cousin in recent weeks. Fatu has never challenged for a world title in WWE, but he has looked every bit like a main eventer in his recent encounters with Reigns. This is a deeply personal collision, not just a championship match, but a battle for power, loyalty, and the future of the Bloodline.

United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs Sami Zayn

Trick Williams will defend the United States Championship against Sami Zayn in a rematch from WrestleMania 42. The bout was set up on SmackDown after Zayn ambushed Williams’ Gingerbread Man mascot during the show, prompting Williams to grant the rematch.

Since WrestleMania, Sami has fully embraced his heel turn, taking out Lil Yachty and continuing to escalate his character in memorable fashion. Williams is expected to be a fighting champion going into the summer, but Zayn’s new edge makes him a dangerous challenger heading into Tampa. 

Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed had turned on Seth Rollins on the October 13 episode of Raw, attacking him and expelling him from The Vision. The attack forced Rollins to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship.

At Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, Rollins lost his match against Gunther after Breakker returned and struck him with a spear. Two nights later on Raw, The Vision formally introduced Breakker, who trash-talked Rollins before a brawl broke out.

The Unpredictable Badass has made it his mission to finish what he started against The Visionary and prove without a shadow of a doubt that he belongs at the top of WWE. Backlash is where these two finally settle it one-on-one. 

IYO SKY vs Asuka

After SummerSlam in August 2025, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky maintained a friendly relationship, much to the dismay of Sky’s former Damage CTRL stablemates, and specifically Asuka, who confronted Sky multiple times. On the September 22 episode of Raw, Asuka and a conflicted Kairi Sane betrayed Sky.

On Raw, Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch issued an open challenge that IYO SKY answered. The two delivered one of the best women’s matches of the year, but Asuka interfered behind the referee’s back, costing Sky the match. Asuka then challenged Sky to a showdown at Backlash.

Once dear friends and Damage CTRL stablemates, their collision at Backlash carries the weight of over a decade of shared history, including their time together in a faction called Triple Tails in Japan, where Asuka served as Sky’s mentor.

Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs The Miz & Kit Wilson

The match was set up after Danhausen trapped The Miz and Kit Wilson in powder on SmackDown, only for Miz to retaliate with a Skull Crushing Finale before GM Nick Aldis made the match official.

Danhausen will compete in his first-ever WWE Premium Live Event match at Backlash in Tampa, and the biggest question surrounding this bout is who will emerge as his mystery tag team partner. Fans are eagerly waiting for the reveal, which could be one of the most entertaining moments of the night. 

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