WWE Backlash 2026 Card Update: Roman Reigns Vs. Jacob Fatu Official, Plus More

InnovationGamingWWE Backlash 2026 Card Update: Roman Reigns Vs. Jacob Fatu Official, Plus MoreByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorApr 29, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LAREDO, TEXAS - APRIL 27: Bron Breakker facing off with Seth Rollins enters the ring during Monday Night RAW at Sames Auto Arena on April 27, 2026 in Laredo, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/WWE Via Getty Images)WWE via Getty ImagesWWE Backlash is coming together in a way that's different than what I expected. We all saw Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu a mile away, but the other two matches made official weren't super predictable. Here's what we know.Roman Reigns Vs. Jacob Fatu For The World Heavyweight TitleThis match was the lock, but Fatu raised the level. He appears to have taken the heel role, and he's using the Tongan Death Grip, which is awesome.The booking on Monday’s Raw was strong. Fatu cut an emotional promo about being broke for 12 years while Roman, Jey and Jimmy never reached out, with only Solo Sikoa giving him a shot. Reigns fired back as the "Original Tribal Chief," Fatu attacked him, and the match became official as Reigns' first major defense of his new run since winning the title back from CM Punk at WrestleMania 42.MORE FOR YOUSeth Rollins Vs. Bron BreakkerThe promo on Raw was epic, and it appears this is a feud that will likely run into SummerSlam.Breakker revealed he only joined The Vision to get access to Paul Heyman, and Rollins fired back with a "Baby Steiner" line that questioned whether Breakker is even the second-best Steiner in his family. if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload...