Backlash 2026 match rankings, grades: Iyo Sky-Asuka delivers
WWE Backlash 2026 was a successful event as it was filled with mostly great matches. Which ones were the best?
Backlash needed to set the tone for WWE following WrestleMania . How'd it go? WWE's first premium live event of its new year took place Saturday, May 9 with Backlash 2026, and it was necessary to put on a successful show after the up-and-down reviews of WrestleMania 42 .
Consider the job done, as the night had some great matches put on, from Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins starting the event to it ending with the title match between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu. The five matches were solid. Which ones were the best?
Here are the USA TODAY Sports match rankings and grades for Backlash 2026: 1. Iyo Sky vs. Asuka There was no way these two would let their match be anything less than spectacular.
Two of the best at their game seemingly had the freedom to do whatever they wanted. They let their emotions into it and you could tell how much this meant to them. They each got to display their art in beautiful fashion.