Jacob Fatu Attacks Reigns After Backlash Title Loss, Slater Nears TNA Record

Jacob Fatu lost to Roman Reigns by pinfall in the main event of WWE Backlash on May 9, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, but attacked the champion afterward. Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship in the match. Trick Williams defended the United States Championship against Sami Zayn, who faced distractions from rapper Lil Yachty during the bout.

Iyo Sky defeated Asuka in a match marked by prior bad blood, including Asuka's use of poison mist. Sky blocked a follow-up mist attempt with an object and secured victory via Over the Moonsault. The competitors embraced post-match, with Asuka in tears; Sky had posted on X beforehand that their story reached its final chapter and expressed gratitude for their shared time.

Danhausen pinned The Miz after Mini-hausen figures emerged from a cloning machine to assist. Bron Breakker defeated Seth Rollins with a spear. The Miz and Kit Wilson had entered the match facing a referenced "curse."

In TNA, Leon Slater approaches Austin Aries' 298-day X Division Championship record if he defeats Cedric Alexander on Thursday's Impact. Slater won the title at Slammiversary in July 2025. Aries posted support on X, noting Slater's reign lacks a match between them.

All Elite Wrestling's one-hour Fairway to Hell event at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, featured Darby Allin defending the AEW World Championship against Pac amid golf course elements like bunkers. Mark Davis won the AEW national title from Jack Perry. AEW trends toward a hair vs. title match between Allin and MJF at Double or Nothing on May 24 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.

In WWE NXT, Mason Rook attacked champion Tony D’Angelo after his non-title win over Tavion Heights. Rook, formerly Will Kroos and Progress Wrestling atlas champion, declared his arrival. Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced its first two-night TripleMania for September 11 and 13, the 34th edition in company history.