WWE Backlash Results (5/9/2026): Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Iyo Sky vs. Asuka, More

Full results for WWE Backlash on ESPN Unlimited, ESPN2 & Netflix on May 9, 2026, live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.

On May 9, 2026, World Wrestling Entertainment hosted BACKLASH on ESPN Unlimited, ESPN2 & Netflix (internationally) live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu headlined the show. The full results are listed below

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WWE Backlash (5/9/2026).

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
• Danhausen & Mystery Partner vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson
• IYO SKY vs. Asuka
• John Cena to make an announcement
• Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (to air on ESPN2)
• WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn (to air on ESPN2)

ESPN2 (First Hour).

• Bron Breakker (w/ Paul Heyman) def. Seth Rollins.
• WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) (w/ Lil Yatchy) def. Sami Zayn to retain the title.

Second Hour.

• Danhausen & Minihausen def. The Miz & Kit Wilson.
• Iyo Sky def. Asuka.

Third Hour.

• John Cena appeared for a promo. Cena reflected on his retirement show and how it helped showcase young talents like Je’Von Evans, Oba Femi, and Sol Ruca. Because of this, John Cena announced “The John Cena Classic”, a tournament pitting NXT Talents against WWE Talents, and the winners would be crowned champion. Cena revealed that this will be done at a brand-new event via a fan vote.
• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) def. Jacob Fatu to retain the title.
  • Fatu laid out everyone to end the broadcast.

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