Overview
- The World Heavyweight title defense, announced Monday on Raw in Laredo, is set for Backlash on Saturday, May 9 in Tampa.
- In the closing segment, Jacob Fatu attacked Roman Reigns and choked him with the Tongan Death Grip, which led Reigns to accept the challenge.
- WWE also confirmed Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and Asuka vs. Iyo Sky for the Backlash card.
- Becky Lynch returned and beat Iyo Sky to retain the Women’s Intercontinental Championship after an assist from Asuka drew “we want Kairi” chants from the crowd.
- NXT call-up Joe Hendry debuted with a live song on Raw before Logan Paul and Austin Theory attacked him, and the Street Profits ran in to make the save.