Backlash (2026)

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The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling premium live event (PLE) produced by WWE, held for wrestlers from the promotion's main roster brands, Raw and SmackDown. It was the 21st Backlash event and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The concept of the event was based around the backlash from WrestleMania 42. This was the first Backlash to livestream on the ESPN streaming service in the United States, and also the first to air live on an ESPN linear channel, as the first hour was simulcast on ESPN2. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu to retain Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky defeated Asuka, Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to retain SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker defeated Seth Rollins.

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