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Backlash Tampa
“It hits back”
6.8 / 10• 2026• 2h 35m•NR• English
ActionDramaComedy
Storyline
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 & Crew
Joe Anoa'i
Roman Reigns
Lead
Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu
Masami Odate
IYO SKY
Kanako Urai
Asuka
Donovan Danhausen
Danhausen
Mike Mizanin
The Miz
Kit Wilson
Kit Wilson
Matrick Belton
Trick Williams
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Backlash Tampa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
