Roman Reigns to Defend Championship at Backlash 2026

Main Event Details

Roman Reigns is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Jaco Fatu in the main event of Backlash 2026. This highly anticipated premium live event will occur in Tampa on May 9, marking the first title defense for Reigns since winning the championship. He secured the title by defeating CM Punk, a championship created to fill the void left when Reigns transitioned to a part-time schedule in 2022.

Additionally, Seth Rollins will finally face Bron Breakker at this event. Their match was initially scheduled for Wrestlemania 42 but was postponed, leading Rollins to compete against Gunther instead. Breakker made a surprise return at Wrestlemania, attacking Rollins and impacting his match outcome.

Trick Williams, who claimed the United States Championship from Sami Zayn at Wrestlemania, will defend his title against Zayn at Backlash, concluding their ongoing rivalry. Danhausen will participate in his first PLE match, seeking a tag team partner to take on The Miz and Kit Wilson. IYO Sky and Asuka are also set to clash in a one-on-one match, as WWE opted not to feature them at Wrestlemania due to Kairi Sane's recent release.

John Cena is making a return to WWE, where he will deliver a significant announcement. Although he hosted both nights of Wrestlemania 42, he will not be returning to the ring but will instead share news that could involve a new signing or the return of a former star, possibly even revealing Danhausen's mystery partner.

Backlash 2026 Date and Time

Backlash 2026 is scheduled for May 9 in Tampa, with the event commencing at 3:30 AM IST on May 10. Fans in India can stream the event live on the Netflix app, as there will be no television broadcast available.