Backlash Tampa

The story

The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.

Cast

J Joe Anoa'iRoman Reigns J Jacob FatuJacob Fatu M Masami OdateIYO SKY K Kanako UraiAsuka D Donovan DanhausenDanhausen M Mike MizaninThe Miz K Kit WilsonKit Wilson M Matrick BeltonTrick Williams R Rami SebeiSami Zayn B Bronson RechsteinerBron Breakker C Colby LopezSeth Rollins J John CenaJohn Cena

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M Mascarita DoradaMinihausen M Michael CoulthardMichael Cole S Stuart BennettWade Barrett M Marcelo RodríguezMarcelo Rodríguez J Jerry SotoJerry Soto A Alicia WarringtonAlicia Taylor D Danilo AnfibioDanilo Anfibio J Jason AyersJason Ayers S Shawn BennettShawn Bennett A Aja SmithDaphanie LaShaunn E Eddie OrengoEddie Orengo