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Matches Revealed For First Hour Of WWE Backlash That Will Air On ESPN2

May 4, 2026 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
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WWE has revealed which matches will take place on the first hour of WWE Backlash and be simulcast on ESPN2. As noted, WWE announced late last week that much like WrestleMania 42, the first hour of Backlash will air on ESPN2 as well as ESPN Unlimited.

It was announced on Monday’s Raw that the first hour will feature Trick Williams defending the WWE United States Championship against Sami Zayn, as well as Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker.

You can see the card below for WWE Backlash, which takes place from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on May 9th. It will air on ESPN Unlimited in the US and Netflix internationally. The card is:

* World Heavyweight Championship Match: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu
* WWE United States Championship Match: Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn.
* Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins.
* Asuka vs. IYO SKY.
* Danhausen & TBA vs. Kit Wilson & The Miz.
* John Cena appears.

WWE will have live coverage of the show on Saturday.

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