Published May 9, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ET Live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, the WWE presents Backlash ! With WrestleMania 42 in our rearview, we set our sights on Backlash. On paper, the main event will feature the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns defending his newly won World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, but countless fanhausens are excited about the tag team match pitting The Miz and Kit Wilson against the WWE’s newest breakout star Danhausen and his mystery partner. Who could his mystery partner possibly be? I’m going with former Tag Team Champion Mideon . Also on the Backlash card, Trick Williams defends the United States championship against Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker collide, and Iyo Sky battles the always dangerous Asuka. From start time to streaming info, here’s how to watch WWE Backlash on ESPN. What Time Does WWE Backlash Start? Coverage of Backlash begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, with the show starting at 6:00 p.m. ET.…