Right now all eyes are looking ahead to the WWE Backlash premium live event which is set to air live from Tampa, Florida on Saturday. Some big matches have been booked for Backlash, and John Cena is also set to be part of the show.
Ahead of the show John Cena hyped up his appearance at Backlash, and he also announced that he will be breaking some “history-making news” when he posted the following:
“It’s official! I’m headed to #WWEBacklash! After months of planning and effort, I am SO excited to break some history-making news! I can’t promise it’ll be perfect but I can promise it will change the WWE experience for Superstars and fans!
C U Live Saturday in Tampa or at home on the @espn app!”
It’s official! I’m headed to #WWEBacklash! After months of planning and effort, I am SO excited to break some history-making news! I can’t promise it’ll be perfect but I can promise it will change the WWE experience for Superstars and fans!
C U Live Saturday in Tampa or at home…
— John Cena (@JohnCena) May 4, 2026
WWE Backlash is set to air live from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, May 9 and the full card for the show can be seen below.
World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu
WWE United States Championship
Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
Asuka vs. Iyo Sky
Danhausen & TBA vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson
Stay tuned for updates.