WWE Backlash 2026 Review, Highlights and Grades: Danhausen Wasted Our Time
WWE Backlash took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, live on ESPN Unlimited, at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. WrestleMania 42 was in the books, as the fans witnessed five new champions in Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Trick Williams, and Becky Lynch as well as two surprise returns in Bron Breakker and Paige. Night 2 was definitely better than Night 1, as the only match that felt WrestleMania worthy that entire weekend was CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns.
Now that the hype has died down a bit, WWE decided to phone it in with a follow-up Backlash PLE that featured five matches, which is a "significant" upgrade from the usual four matches on B-level PLEs. WWE was really throwing caution to the wind and breaking the fourth wall here. Those fives matches were: Bron Brea...