On April 27, 2026, WWE Monday Night Raw set the stage for a heated title match when Jacob Fatu confronted Roman Reigns. Reigns agreed to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Fatu at Backlash next month.
Main Moment: Reigns Accepts Fatu’s Challenge
Roman Reigns opened Raw in a pre-taped message with The Usos. He said he would think about Jacob Fatu’s challenge and decide later that night. Jey and Jimmy Uso showed mixed feelings, with Jey warning that Fatu is dangerous and that there must be consequences if Reigns loses the title.
Later, Jacob Fatu answered the call and confronted Reigns in the ring. Their verbal exchange grew tense and Fatu snapped. He used a Tongan Death Grip on Reigns and slammed him to the mat. Fatu threw the World Heavyweight Championship at Reigns and warned him he would take everything. Roman then agreed to face Fatu at Backlash.
Fans can watch the moment here:
Key Segments and Headlines
Seth Rollins confronted Bron Breakker in a heated promo. Rollins blamed Breakker for his earlier loss to Gunther and suggested Breakker helped shape recent title scenes. Breakker, with Paul Heyman at ringside, fired back and said Rollins can’t handle being champion. Rollins announced he will give Breakker a chance to prove himself at Backlash.
Becky Lynch returned to Raw as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion. She celebrated regaining the title at WrestleMania 42 and issued an open challenge. IYO SKY answered and faced Lynch that same night. Lynch defeated SKY by pinfall to retain the belt and promised to be a fighting champion in every town.
Other Match Results
Raw also featured several undercard fights. Notable wins included Penta over Rusev, Rey Mysterio beating El Grande Americano, Oba Femi defeating Grayson Waller, and the team of Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez overcoming Bayley & Lyra Valkyria.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Penta | Defeated Rusev via pinfall |
| Rusev | Lost to Penta via pinfall |
| Becky Lynch | Defeated IYO SKY via pinfall (retained Women’s Intercontinental Championship) |
| IYO SKY | Lost to Becky Lynch via pinfall |
| Rey Mysterio | Defeated El Grande Americano via pinfall |
| El Grande Americano | Lost to Rey Mysterio via pinfall |
| Oba Femi | Defeated Grayson Waller via pinfall |
| Grayson Waller | Lost to Oba Femi via pinfall |
| Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez | Defeated Bayley & Lyra Valkyria via pinfall |
What This Means
The Tongan Death Grip incident and Fatu’s attack make the Backlash match feel personal and dangerous. Roman Reigns has momentum after beating CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, and Jacob Fatu now has a high-profile title shot. Over the next weeks, expect more tension and likely physical confrontations as both men prepare for Backlash.
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