Summary

WWE added two more segments to the May 4 episode of Raw during Friday's SmackDown, with Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu now set to sign the contract for their Backlash 2026 match.

The updated lineup also includes Oba Femi's open challenge after he announced the concept on this week's Raw. Sol Ruca is still scheduled to sign her Raw contract as well, giving the Omaha show three promoted segments heading into Monday night.

Updated Raw lineup

As announced, the May 4 card now features:

  • Sol Ruca signs her Raw contract
  • Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu sign their Backlash contract
  • Oba Femi's open challenge

The Reigns and Fatu segment adds another face-to-face moment to a rivalry that has kept building in recent days, including Fatu's warning ahead of SmackDown.

What the Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu segment means for Raw

Putting the contract signing on Raw gives WWE a direct final promotional beat for Backlash 2026 before the match itself. With Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu already locked into one of the bigger featured bouts on the card, this segment is positioned to drive the feud's last major piece of tension on television.

Oba Femi's open challenge also gives the show a second attraction beyond the Backlash build, which helps Raw feel less like a one-angle setup episode and more like a meaningful stop on the road to the event.

Sources

As reported by Fightful