WWE Backlash 2026 results: Roman Reigns retains, Asuka's farewell?

What’s next in WWE ? Backlash provided the answers. The next chapter in wrestling kicked off with Backlash 2026 , with WWE turning the page on its calendar while also dealing with the fallout of WrestleMania 42 .

Newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns had his first title defense, and it was a family affair with Jacob Fatu challenging his cousin for the title in a thriller that had a wild ending. Four other matches took place and most of them were great performances. Asuka and Iyo Sky delivered, while Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker stole the show.

But the question is, who won, and how will it carry the momentum forward? USA TODAY Sports has all of the results, highlights and analysis from Backlash 2026: Watch: Backlash 2026 post-show World Heavyweight Championship match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu Reigns learned very early on Fatu isn't easy to take down, absorbing the early hits and knocking the champion down.

He would be able to bounce back with some of his own hits, just for Fatu to get right back to unleashing his punishing arsenal. The champion landed his patented Superman punch that has taken out so many stars before, but when he went for the pin, Fatu kicked out before the count could begin and immediately got up, shocking his cousin. A second Superman punch still wasn't enough.