The lineup for tonight’s WWE Backlash 2026 pay-per-view has been confirmed.
Tonight’s WWE Backlash 2026 pay-per-view is set to air live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited Plan in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. There are five matches confirmed for tonight’s card, and one planned announcement from John Cena.
In the first of two singles matches set for tonight, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker will face off in their first singles encounter since the June 20, 2023, episode of WWE NXT Gold Rush. And in tonight’s other singles bout, Asuka will do battle with Iyo Sky in a continuation of their ongoing feud, with rumours swirling of recently released Kairi Sane returning for a one-off appearance to finish her involvement in Asuka and Sky’s story.
We will also see tag team action tonight as Kit Wilson and The Miz team up to take on Danhausen and a mystery opponent.
The WWE United States Championship will be on the line tonight as Trick Williams will defend against Sami Zayn.
Roman Reigns will be defending his WWE World Heavyweight Title against Jacob Fatu.
WWE Backlash 2026 Pay-Per-View Lineup Confirmed For May 9, 2026
The lineup for WWE Backlash 2026 is as follows:
- John Cena to make an announcement
- Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
- Asuka vs. Iyo Sky
- Kit Wilson & The Miz vs. Danhausen & TBA
- WWE United States Title Match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn
- WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
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