WWE Backlash 2026 card: Complete list of matches set for Saturday night in Tampa

WWE is ready for some Backlash. The event typically slotted after WrestleMania where rivalries that weren't fully completed reach a boiling point takes place on Saturday night in Tampa with five matches set. The main event is not a continuation from a WrestleMania storyline, but it's still dripping with intrigue with many interested parties involved. World heavyweight champion Roman Reigns will defend his crown against Jacob Fatu, another cousin in the legendary

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.

There are four more matches to go on Saturday and just about every one features a long-building rivalry ready to reach its conclusion. United States champion Trick Williams puts his title on the line against Sami Zayn in a WrestleMania 42 rematch. Williams earned the title by beating Zayn last month and now looks to move on from this rivalry altogether. Iyo Sky and Asuka square off in a rivalry that's been brewing for months. It took a bit of a hit when one of the players in the story, Kairi Sane, was recently cut by the promotion before the story could reach its conclusion. And The Miz and Kit Wilson are hoping to erase Danhausen from their lives -- and WWE -- when they face him in a tag team match where Danhausen still needs to find a partner.

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.

United States Championship -- Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn: WWE isn't done with the Williams-Zayn feud. Williams granted his rival a rematch after Helluva Kicked Lil Yachty and tore Williams' Gingerbread Man mascot to shreds.

Iyo Sky vs. Asuka: There's a lot of history between Sky and Asuka. They've feuded on and off since last year, but their history dates back to before their WWE signings. Teammates in a faction called Triple Tails, Asuka has mentored Sky for well over a decade. They will compete at Backlash after Asuka cost Sky a women's intercontinental match on Raw.

The Miz and Kit Wislon vs. Danhausen and TBD: Miz and Wilson have been feuding with Danhausen for months now. Danhausen put a curse on Miz after he disrespected him backstage and Miz has been trying to get revenge with his new protege Wilson. Danhausen even went to Miz's home recently where hi-jinx ensued. Miz and Wilson got a bit of revenge with a beatdown of Danhausen postmatch recently, which led SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis to give Danhausen a match with the two at Backlash, so long as he can find a tag team partner.