WWE Backlash 2026 Exclusive Predictions

WWE wasted no time turning the page after WrestleMania 42, rolling straight into this Saturday, May 9 with Backlash at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Backlash airs live in the U.S. on ESPN Unlimited (first hour also on ESPN2); international viewers get it on Netflix. Tampa’s loud crowd is primed — this could build big momentum into summer.

Check out the updated card and my predictions below — I’ve included my current picks, and if any matches get added, I’ll update this with my new selections.

WWE Backlash 2026 Updated Card

• World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu

• Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (w/ Paul Heyman)

• Iyo Sky vs. Asuka

• WWE United States Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn

• Tag Team Match: Danhausen & TBA vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson

Backlash Predictions

• Seth Rollins defeats Bron Breakker

• Iyo Sky defeats Asuka with the help of the masked druid

• Trick Williams defeats Sami Zayn to retain the WWE United States Championship

• Danhausen and Jey Uso defeats The Miz and Kit Wilson

• Roman Reigns defeats Jacob Fatu

• Los Garza defeats Damian Priest and R-Truth to win the WWE Tag Team Championship

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