News
WWE Backlash Tampa 2026: Complete Results, The John Cena Classic, and Winners
Roman Reigns defends the WWE World Heavyweight Champion against Jacob Fatu.
May 19, 2026
WWE Backlash Tampa 2026: Complete Results, The John Cena Classic, and Winners - Netflix Tudum
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.
WWE Backlash Tampa 2026 results:
- Bron Breakker defeated Seth Rollins
- Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to retain the WWE United States Championship
- Danhausen and The Minihausens defeated The Miz and Kit Wilson
- IYO SKY defeated Asuka
- John Cena announced The John Cena Clasisc
- Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
What is The John Cena Classic?
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 2026 date:
WWE Backlash Tampa took place on Saturday, May 9.
What time was WWE Backlash Tampa 2026?
WWE Backlash Tampa’s started 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET.
Where was WWE Backlash Tampa 2026?
WWE Backlash Tampa was at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
How fans watched WWE Backlash Tampa 2026:
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.
Can I watch WWE Backlash from previous years?
Yes, previous editions of Backlash are streaming on Netflix. Click here to open Netflix’s complete Backlash Vault.
All About Raw
The road to SummerSlam runs through Riyadh.
King and Queen of the Ring semifinals matches are going down.
Brace yourself for some daytime WWE Raw episodes.
WWE Clash in Italy goes down at a special start time on Sunday, May 31.
Here are the new champions, winners, and losers of WrestleMania 42.
Tiffany Stratton, Rusev, and Kit Wilson also weigh in.
One brutal structure. Two chamber matches. It’s the final push to WrestleMania 42.
Superstars will have a chance at championship shots and main event slots.
Shop Raw
Discover More News
Glimpse Kit Connor and Joe Locke in the finale film.
See the detective and her beau Tewkesbury in a brand-new trailer.
The new chapter is now streaming.
The legendary golf pro is hitting the road to promote his new Netflix series.
Steam power, lost dreams, and a forbidden future collide in this bold new anime.
“There’s a danger to romance. Here, that danger is material.”
The limited series explores one of America’s most scrutinized unsolved murders.
Find out who else is joining the cast.
Discover More Action
Including the exact makeup products the actor wore for the wedding scenes.
Start your Fourth of July holiday with stories that define the American spirit.
Her movies and shows are, as Eleven would say, bitchin’.
“It’s kind of the most romantic thing a man can do.”
Stream Voicemails for Isabelle, Office Romance, a new season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and more.
Voicemails for Isabelle dials to the top, and Avatar: The Last Airbender debuts.
Tune in to some of the most compelling Bharat titles of 2026 — so far.
A powerful earthbender enters the fray.
Popular Now
Meet the allies and enemies shaping Aang’s next chapter.
Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink, and Troy Baker star in a new immersive game experience.
