Gunther was shown about to sign his contract for a WWE title shot backstage when Cody Rhodes made his way to the ring. Gunther said this was supposed to be his time, and he didn't do business like this before he handed it back to Aldis.

WWE Backlash kicks off the new calendar, with five matches in Tampa, headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu.

With championships on the line, family tensions inside the Bloodline, unsettled issues from WrestleMania 42, and Danhausen stepping into a WWE Premium Live Event for the first time, WWE Backlash 2026 delivers several decisive matches. For viewers in India, Netflix remains the single platform to follow all the action live from Tampa.

Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include Jacob Fatu kicking off the show, Gunther addressing his attack on Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton defending the Women’s United States Championship against Kiana James,

Jacob Fatu tells The Usos he's ready to beat Roman Reigns by any means necessary, even if it means destroying the Bloodline in total.

WWE SmackDown preview for May 8, 2026, in Jacksonville. Six-woman tag match, Women’s US Championship bout, and a funeral. Start times and streaming info inside. Here is the preview for WWE SmackDown on May 8, 2026. The blue brand’s superstars appear ...

WWE delivered its latest premium live event, Backlash, on Saturday from Tampa, Florida's Benchmark International Arena, headlined by a blockbuster World Heavyweight Championship showdown pitting Roman Reigns against Jacob Fatu.