Summary

WWE Backlash is set for Saturday, May 9 from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The show is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET.

In the United States, Backlash will stream on ESPN Unlimited. Internationally, the event will air on Netflix.

WWE has built the card around Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, with IYO SKY vs. Asuka also announced. John Cena is scheduled to make an announcement, and two additional matches, Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn, are listed to air on ESPN2.

Announced lineup for WWE Backlash

The current lineup for Backlash includes:

Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Danhausen and a mystery partner vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson

IYO SKY vs. Asuka

John Cena to make an announcement

Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (to air on ESPN2)

Trick Williams (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship (to air on ESPN2)

What Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu means for Backlash

Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu gives Backlash a clear main event, and it keeps the Bloodline story at the center of WWE's weekend card. WWE also spent part of the week adding more attention to that feud, including Jacob Fatu's latest build toward the title match after SmackDown on May 8.

The rest of the lineup gives the show a mix of title stakes, star power, and follow-up angles. Cena's announcement stands out as a potential talking point coming out of the event, while the ESPN2 placement for Rollins vs. Breakker and Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn adds another wrinkle to how the night is being presented.

Sources

As reported by Fightful