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WWE Backlash is the first premium live event to take place after WrestleMania 42.
The show will take place at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on Saturday night at 6 pm ET. The program will feature five matches with two titles at stake: the World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship.
John Cena will also announce “historic news” at the event.
Read below for a brief preview of each match and predictions.
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Iyo Sky vs. Asuka
Iyo Sky competes during the women’s Royal Rumble at the WWE Royal Rumble event in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 1, 2025. (Joe Camporeale/Image Images)
The rivalry between Iyo Sky and Asuka has been hot since before WrestleMania 42. Asuka had been trying to get into Sky’s head over the past few weeks and culminated in Asuka interfering in Sky’s Women’s Intercontinental Championship match against Becky Lynch.
Sky lost the match thanks to Asuka. The two had a heated promo on “Monday Night Raw” in which Asuka blinded Sky with blue fog.
This match could steal the show. Sky and Asuka have a huge history together dating back to their time in Japan. They were also part of Damage CTRL in WWE, one of the most fearsome female factions in WWE before they broke up.
Prediction: Iyo Sky achieves victory in a fantastic match.
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Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the United States Championship
Sami Zayn battles Trick Williams during SmackDown at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on May 8, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE)
Trick Williams won the United States Championship against Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42 in one of the show’s wildest upsets. But their rivalry continued when Zayn took revenge on Williams by dressing up as the Gingerbread Man and attacking the champion.
Zayn will have his rematch with Williams at Backlash as he is still upset about being made a fool of. His emotions boiled over at the Gingerbread Man’s funeral on “Friday Night SmackDown.”
Zayn tried to make it clear at the funeral that he had too much respect for the business to allow Williams to have a funeral for the character. It was a note that Zayn mentioned throughout the final show before Backlash, as he was confused about why it was happening in the first place.
Williams has received support from fans since winning the US title. Zayn promised to “disrespect” Williams during their match at Backlash and attacked him. Zayn wasn’t expecting the equalizer – Lil Yachty – to come out of the coffin and hit him with a candy cane. Williams then hit Zayn with a Trick Shot.
Prediction: Sami Zayn regains the title over Trick Williams and gets revenge on Lil Yachty.
Wild Card Prediction: Kevin Owens returns to help Sami Zayn regain the title.
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Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker faces Seth Rollins in the ring during Monday Night RAW at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas on April 27, 2026. (Cooper Neill/WWE)
This will be the most intriguing match of Backlash.
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker have been feuding since Breakker cost Rollins a victory over Gunther at WrestleMania 42. Breakker was recovering from an injury before crushing Rollins with multiple spears in Las Vegas.
Rollins has been trying to get revenge on Breakker since the attack. The two have taken jabs at each other in the weeks since and traded barbs about their places within the company.
While Breakker has The Vision behind him in the match, Rollins hasn’t been able to find anyone he can trust. The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, have set their sights on Logan Paul and Austin Theory, while Rollins has kept his focus on Breakker. But Rollins and the Street Profits have made it clear that they don’t really like or trust each other.
Don’t forget the other missing member of The Vision: Bronson Reed. There has been no official timetable for his return from injury. But you never know who might be lurking in the shadows of Tampa.
Prediction: Seth Rollins takes the win, but The Vision has the last laugh.
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Danhausen and mysterious companion vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson
Miz speaks with Danhausen during SmackDown at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 1, 2026. (Meg Oliphant/WWE)
The Miz and Kit Wilson have been trying to get out of the Danhausen “curse” for weeks. Danhausen has tormented both WWE stars since arriving at the company, including at WrestleMania 42.
In the last two weeks, The Miz and Wilson defeated Danhausen, leading to the tag team match at Backlash. Danhausen has singles wins over Wilson and The Miz.
The most interesting part of the story is who will come to Danhausen’s aid. He has been preparing a “clone” in his laboratory to have someone on his side. Everyone from Jelly Roll, John Cena, CM Punk, Stephen A. Smith, and even Shane McMahon are rumored to be the person to back up Danhausen.
The only clue that emerged is Michael Cole saying that the person who will be on Danhausen’s corner loves money.
Prediction: Danhausen wins in a silly and fun way. As for his teammate, it really could be Punk, as the two have a history together. But it’s really up in the air.
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John Cena’s big announcement
John Cena presents WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
John Cena has teased all week that he will make an announcement that will shake WWE.
In all likelihood, the announcement could be the official inauguration of the WWE Club. Cena has been in ads for the subscription service promoting all the features that anyone who signs up will have.
What if it were something else? There are a few things Cena could announce that would get the WWE Universe buzzing, including a two-night Royal Rumble, the location of WrestleMania 44, or the addition of a new premium live event featuring WWE and NXT All-Stars.
It may not be anything like that, but it’s fun to think about.
Cena will be in his second hosting event since ending his in-ring career. He finished it in December, losing to Gunther. He won his historic 17th WWE title at WrestleMania 41.
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Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns makes his entrance during Monday Night RAW at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska on May 4, 2026. (Rich Wade/WWE)
Roman Reigns’ first promo on “Monday Night Raw” as World Heavyweight Champion was interrupted by Jacob Fatu immediately following WrestleMania 42.
Fatu said he wanted the title and everything that comes with it because he has a family to feed and money he needs to contribute.
Reigns and Fatu come from the same lineage of Samoan professional wrestlers. Reigns is a second generation wrestler from the Anoa’i family tree, while Fatu is third generation. Reigns is the son of Sika Anoa’i and Fatu is the son of The Tonga Kid and nephew of Haku.
Haku was known for using the Tongan death grip, which is a legendary fighting move in which the attacker grabs his opponent’s throat. Fatu used it on Reigns the last two weeks and will likely use it again during his match against Reigns at Backlash.
Reigns tried to avoid it during their skirmish on Monday. Reigns previously warned Fatu not to use the move on his own blood. But Fatu’s desperation to win the championship has been the main motivator.
It’s going to be a great fight when these two meet on Saturday.
Prediction: Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship.
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how to watch
WWE Backlash can be seen on ESPN Unlimited and the first hour airs on ESPN 2.
