Synopsis
It hits back
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
Joe Anoa'iRoman Reigns
Jacob FatuJacob Fatu
Masami OdateIYO SKY
Kanako UraiAsuka
Donovan DanhausenDanhausen
Mike MizaninThe Miz
Kit WilsonKit Wilson
Matrick BeltonTrick Williams
Rami SebeiSami Zayn
Bronson RechsteinerBron Breakker
Colby LopezSeth Rollins
John CenaJohn Cena
Mascarita DoradaMinihausen
Michael CoulthardMichael Cole
Stuart BennettWade Barrett
Marcelo RodríguezMarcelo Rodríguez- Jerry SotoJerry Soto
Alicia WarringtonAlicia Taylor
Danilo AnfibioDanilo Anfibio
Jason AyersJason Ayers