WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Roman Reigns Cheats, Jacob Fatu Wreaks Havoc

Jacob Fatu continues to target The Bloodline. (Credit: Cooper Neill/WWE Via Getty Images) WWE via Getty Images At WWE Backlash 2026, Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu found themselves on opposite sides in the latest battle of The Bloodline saga. Fresh off a WrestleMania 42 win over Drew McIntyre, Fatu emerged as a surprise contender for Reigns and his newly-won World Heavyweight Championship on the post-Mania edition of Raw.

It was a swerve not many fans saw coming but a refreshing one at that, coming at the perfect time during what is often a rather boring stretch of programming after WrestleMania 42. Things got more interesting when Reigns was suddenly removed from all Raw dates mere days after declaring he’d be back full-time as champion. Of course, that resulted in plenty of speculation that Fatu would pull off the monumental upset at WWE WrestleMani 42.

But did he? FORBES | By Blake Oestriecher WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Iyo Sky Defeats Asuka Amid ‘We Want Kairi’ Chants WWE Backlash 2026 Results For Roman Reigns Vs. Jacob Fatu Reigns entered WWE Backlash facing one of his toughest challenges during any of his championship reigns, and although he’s leaving Atlanta still the World Heavyweight Champion, it wasn’t easy.

Fatu and Reigns battled back and forth in a brutal brawl, and Fatu had Reigns on the ropes on more than one occasion. But a late assist from an exposed turnuckle allowed “The OTC” to hit Fatu with a devastating spear and retain his World Heavyweight title. Here are the key highlights and moments from Reigns’ victory over Fatu at WWE Backlash 2026: Reigns immediately knocked down Fatu with a shoulder tackle as the crowd chanted “Roman, Roman Reigns!