Backlash Tampa

Overview

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'i

Roman Reigns

Jacob Fatu

Jacob Fatu

Masami Odate

Iyo Sky

Kanako Urai

Asuka

Donovan Danhausen

Danhausen

Mike Mizanin

The Miz

Kit Wilson

Kit Wilson

Matrick Mondre Belton

Trick Williams

Rami Sebei

Sami Zayn

Bronson Rechsteiner

Bron Breakker