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 distraction from Lil Yachty during the bout.

Danhausen defeated The Miz and Kirt Wilson with assistance from Mini-hausen clones emerging from a cloning machine. Bron Breakker beat Seth Rollins with a torpedo spear in a hard-fought contest. Iyo Sky overcame Asuka in a match of the night candidate, blocking poison mist with an object before landing the Over the Moonsault for the pin.

Sky and Asuka embraced post-match, with Asuka in tears. Sky posted on X beforehand that their story reached its final chapter and expressed gratitude for their shared time. Asuka had shared a cryptic photo earlier.

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, stating Slater would surpass the mark but without facing him.

Mason Rook debuted in WWE NXT by attacking champion Tony D'Angelo after his non-title win over Tavion Heights. Previously Will Kroos, Rook held the Progress Atlas Championship and competed in Pro Wrestling Noah. AEW's one-hour Fairway to Hell special at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens featured Darby Allin retaining the World Championship against Pac amid unique golf venue visuals.

AAA announced TripleMania 34 over two nights on September 11 and 13, the first such format in its history, with the second at Mexico City Arena. AEW trends toward Darby Allin vs. MJF in a hair vs. title match for the World Championship at Double or Nothing on May 24 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York.