Overview
- Backlash 2026 took place Saturday in Tampa with five matches on the card, streaming on ESPN in the U.S. and on Netflix in many international markets.
- Roman Reigns kept the World Heavyweight Championship against cousin Jacob Fatu in a hard‑hitting main event that continued the Bloodline family feud built around Fatu’s Tongan Death Grip.
- Bron Breakker defeated Seth Rollins after interference from members of The Vision, positioning the former protégé as a top threat coming out of WrestleMania.
- Trick Williams retained the United States title over Sami Zayn in a match that featured on‑screen involvement from rapper Lil Yachty, while IYO SKY beat Asuka and Danhausen’s team won their tag bout.
- John Cena announced a new “John Cena Classic” tournament after the show, with weekly TV expected to detail brackets and advance the Reigns–Fatu fallout.