





WWE Backlash Tampa is shaping up to be a show of settling scores and shooting for the stars.
WrestleMania 42 went down on April 18–19, and its ripple effects remain ever-present: The new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns has his first challenger, and Bron Breakker, who returned at Mania to cost Seth Rollins a match against Gunther, now seeks to end Rollins himself. Buckle up — WWE Backlash can spell the conclusion of long-standing wars and the birth of fresh feuds.
Scroll on for everything to know about WWE Backlash 2026 and live results as it all plays out.
Cena announced a special upcoming event called The John Cena Classic that will feature superstars from WWE's main roster as well as NXT. It will include a new championship, voted on by fans. Even superstars who lose their matches will be eligible for fan votes.
WWE Backlash Tampa took place on Saturday, May 9.
WWE Backlash Tampa’s started 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET.
WWE Backlash Tampa was at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
WWE Backlash Tampa streamed on ESPN in the United States. However, members in the following countries and regions were able to tune in live on Netflix:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
Yes, previous editions of Backlash are streaming on Netflix. Click here to open Netflix’s complete Backlash Vault.












































































