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WWE Backlash 2026 card: Complete list of matches set for Saturday night in Tampa
TL;DR
WWE Backlash 2026 is set for Saturday night in Tampa, featuring five matches. The main event will see Roman Reigns defend his world heavyweight title against Jacob Fatu.
Key points
- WWE Backlash 2026 takes place in Tampa, Florida.
- Roman Reigns defends his title against Jacob Fatu.
- Seth Rollins faces Bron Breakker after a personal feud.
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WWE continues to roll on with its loaded schedule for 2026 on Saturday night in Tampa. WWE Backlash reaches Tampa, Florida, with five matches set for the event, emanating from the Benchmark International Arena. In the main event, new world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns will defend his title against his cousin Jacob Fatu.
Reigns stood tall after a WrestleMania classic with CM Punk, but no one left Mania with more confidence than Fatu. Fresh off a win over Drew McIntyre, Fatu stomped into Monday Night Raw and challenged his cousin for the world title. Fatu has never challenged for a world title in WWE, but he's looked every bit like a main eventer in his recent encounters with Reigns.
Also on Saturday night, more bad blood boils over when Seth Rollins takes on his former mentee Bron Breakker. Rollins was ex-communicated from the group he formed, The Vision, by Breakker and Bronson Reed. Now, after Breakker attacked Rollins during his WrestleMania match against Gunther, Rollins is out for his revenge.
Take a look below at the confirmed matches for Backlash and take a glance at the crystal ball of what may come. The event streams live on ESPN Unlimited on Saturday with the main card starting at 6 p.m. ET.
2026 WWE Backlash matches
World Heavyweight Championship -- Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu: Fatu is here to handle business. "The Samoan Werewolf" challenged his cousin to a world heavyweight title match. Reigns gave Fatu a chance to back out before ultimately agreeing to face him. However, it's the defending champion who may want to reconsider after being physically big-brothered by his younger cousin.
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker: The Rollins revenge tour continues. The estranged allies, previously teammates in The Vision, pick up where they left off after their injuries. Breakker returned at WrestleMania, costing Rollins his match with Gunther. They meet one-on-one six months after Breakker and Bronson Reed booted Rollins from The Vision.
Q&A
What matches are scheduled for WWE Backlash 2026?
WWE Backlash 2026 will feature five matches, including Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu for the world heavyweight title.
Who is Roman Reigns facing at WWE Backlash 2026?
Roman Reigns will face his cousin Jacob Fatu in the main event for the world heavyweight championship.
What is the significance of Jacob Fatu's match against Roman Reigns?
This match is significant as it marks Jacob Fatu's first challenge for a world title in WWE, following his recent victories.
