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WWE Backlash 2026 Results As Roman Reigns Cheats, Jacob Fatu Wreaks Havoc
Roman Reigns survived multiple near-falls before a disputed ending and a postmatch attack from Jacob Fatu closed the show.
- On Saturday, Roman Reigns retained his World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Backlash in Atlanta, defeating Jacob Fatu following a controversial finish involving an exposed turnbuckle.
- Fatu emerged as a top contender for the World Heavyweight Championship on the post-WrestleMania edition of Raw, challenging Reigns after his victory over Punk last month.
- The two cousins engaged in a brutal brawl where Fatu repeatedly applied the Tongan Death Grip, but "The OTC" ultimately secured victory after ramming Fatu into an exposed turnbuckle.
- Following the match, an enraged Fatu attacked Reigns and the referee, delivering a pop-up Samoan Drop to the official before reapplying the Tongan Death Grip to the champion.
- Reigns is scheduled for Monday Night Raw in Knoxville on May 11, where the feud with Fatu appears set to continue following the events at WWE Backlash.
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Jacob Fatu unleashes vicious assault on Roman Reigns after World Heavyweight Championship loss at WWE Backlash
Jacob Fatu lost to Roman Reigns at Backlash but attacked the champion afterward, holding the World Heavyweight Championship over a fallen Reigns
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Roman Reigns Makes Explosive Statement About Jacob Fatu After Backlash
In the main event of Saturday’s 2026 WWE Backlash premium live event (PLE), Roman Reigns successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu. During the match, Fatu attempted to choke Reigns out using the Tongan Death Grip multiple times, but Reigns managed to escape each time. He ultimately secured his victory by exposing one […]
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