Backlash Tampa
“It hits back”
Synopsis
The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.
Top Cast
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Joe Anoa'i
Roman Reigns
Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu
Masami Odate
IYO SKY
Kanako Urai
Asuka
Donovan Danhausen
Danhausen
Mike Mizanin
The Miz
Kit Wilson
Kit Wilson
Matrick Belton
Trick Williams
Rami Sebei
Sami Zayn
Bronson Rechsteiner
Bron Breakker
Colby Lopez
Seth Rollins
John Cena
John Cena
Mascarita Dorada
Minihausen
Michael Coulthard
Michael Cole
Stuart Bennett
Wade Barrett
Marcelo Rodríguez
Marcelo Rodríguez
Jerry Soto
Jerry Soto
Alicia Warrington
Alicia Taylor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMay 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Backlash Tampa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Levesque
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Featured In Curated Collections
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New Wrestling Watched in 2026
at entry 54 average rating is 58% 3230 is the total rating as of entry 54 Matches watched but not full show Okada vs AR Fox but not the full ROH show Orient Express vs Rockers from Rumble 91 but not the full show Evil Uno & Ram Kaicho vs. Marika Kobashi & Shota from DDT Super Japan Pro Wrestling Judgement but nothing else from the show. Starboy vs Aaron Rourke from 4.8 Evolve Antonio Honda vs Yoh 4.15 DDT TJPW Gaisen Sakura Pro Wrestling 2026 4.16 I watched the TJPW matches but skipped the mens matches, this was released on the Thursday of Mania week with like 13 other shows to watch that day ~High Speed Battle Royal Mio Shirai vs. La Pidita vs. Natsu Sumire vs. Ka Kedita vs. Madison Marley vs. Yuki Fuuna 4.17 Seadlinnng Action Wrestling ZSJ vs Minoru Suzuki Six Man Tag WCPW Senka vs Chris Hero Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Thea Hail & Shiloh Hill: WWE World 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backlash Tampa
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What is Backlash Tampa about?
The 2026 Backlash, also promoted as Backlash: Tampa, was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by WWE and took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event, Roman Reigns faced Jacob Fatu for the Raw's World Heavyweight Championship. In other prominent matches, Iyo Sky fought Asuka, Trick Williams faced Sami Zayn to for the SmackDown's WWE United States Championship, and in the opening bout, Bron Breakker squared off against Seth Rollins.
Who directed Backlash Tampa?
Backlash Tampa was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Backlash Tampa?
The principal cast of Backlash Tampa includes Joe Anoa'i, Jacob Fatu, Masami Odate, Kanako Urai, Donovan Danhausen.
When was Backlash Tampa released and how long is it?
Backlash Tampa was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backlash Tampa?
Backlash Tampa holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).