WWE Backlash took place at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Bron Breakker defeated Seth “Freakin’” Rollins
The match saw attempted interference from Austin Theory and Logan Paul, but Rollins was able to fight ott the outside attack during key moments. Despite the disruption, Breakker capitalized and secured a statement victory over the former world champion.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviewed Trick Williams alongside Lil Yachty. Trick immediately dismissed Sami Zayn, claiming he has been “running the game” since Zayn first noticed him and declaring that “the games are over.”
United States Championship | Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn
The turning point came when Zayn took out Lil Yachty at ringside with a Helluva Kick before attempting another on Trick inside the ring. Williams narrowly evaded the attack and delivered the Trick Shot to secure the pinfall and retain his title.
A brief backstage segment followed, showing The Long Family receiving a seat upgrade courtesy of “The General.”
Danhausen and Minihausen defeat Kit Wilson and The Miz
The show shifted into a comedic tag team segment as Danhausen revealed his partner: Minihausen. The duo went on to defeat The Miz and Kit Wilson in a chaotic match filled with absurdity. Minihausen was thrown into a cloning machine by Kit Wilson, resulting in multiple Minihausens appearing. Miz attempted to regain control with a fire extinguisher, but it malfunctioned and sprayed both him and Wilson. The finish saw Danhausen and the Minihausens’ attempted “lights out teleportation” sequence play out in chaotic fashion, both succeeding and failing at the same time in classic comedic style.
Iyo Sky defeated Asuka
A key moment came when Asuka attempted to use her signature blue mist, only for Iyo Sky to block it using a laptop taken from the announce desk. After the match, the two embraced and appeared to make amends.
The broadcast also featured several notable crowd appearances, including members of the Tampa Bay Lightning, WWE legend Dan Spivey, and WWE legend Steve Keirn.
Later in the show, John Cena made his way to the ring for a major announcement. Cena reflected on his recent loss to Gunther, while praising rising stars such as Sol Ruca, Je’Von Evans, and Oba Femi—specifically highlighting Femi’s victory over Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Cena then unveiled “The John Cena Classic,” a new annual showcase featuring WWE and NXT talent competing in a cross-generational format with a brand-new championship. He revealed that fans will vote to determine the winner, while competitors can still win over the audience even in defeat. Cena closed by thanking the roster, WWE, and the fans for helping bring the concept to life.
It was also announced that Clash in Italy will take place Sunday, May 31st at 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific, streaming on the ESPN App and Netflix.
WWE Undispued Championship | Roman Reigns (c) defeated Jacob Fatu
Reigns gained the advantage after exposing a turnbuckle and sending Fatu into it while trapped in the Tongan Death Grip. After the match, an enraged Fatu retaliated, reapplying the Tongan Death Grip before shoving away officials and delivering a pop-up Samoan Drop. Fatu then stood tall over the fallen champion, holding the World Heavyweight Championship high as the show went off the air.
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