WWE RAW Notes: Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, IYO SKY vs. Asuka, and Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns for WWE World Title Matches Set for Backlash 2026, Crowd Chants “We Want Kairi” During Asuka’s Attack on SKY, Joe Hendry Confirms He Joins RAW, Stephanie Vaquer Suffered “Injury”, 5/4 Card

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Apr 27, 2026

Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker Set for WWE Backlash 2026

Monday’s WWE RAW show at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas featured the first of three new matches announced for the card of Backlash 2026.

This new match announced was a singles match of Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker.

This new match was initially setup over recent months shows over Rollins and Breakker’s bad blood issues with each other. During tonight’s show, Rollins came out to the ring and talked about his loss to Gunther at WrestleMania 42 stating it wasn’t Gunther who beat him. Rollins stated that this person also was responsible for why Roman Reigns won the WWE World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 42 that he never lost. Rollins then called out Breakker, who came out to the ring with Paul Heyman by his side.

After some insults filled back-and-forth banter over Rollins questioning how Breakker turning on him has benefited Breakker and Breakker bringing up how him and Bronson Reed were nothing more than errand boys for Rollins, Breakker stated that he never needed Rollins and all he needed was Heyman.

This led to more back-and-forth banter between the two over Breakker saying that he was on his way to the top with or without Rollins and Rollins is the best in the world at being number two and Rollins mocking Breakker’s background being a Steiner and calling him a “baby Steiner,” Rollins issued a challenge to Breakker for a match at Backlash.

Later in the show, it was announced that this match was made official for Backlash.

IYO SKY vs. Asuka Announced for WWE Backlash 2026

Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured the second of three new matches announced for the card of Backlash 2026.

This new match announced was a singles match of IYO SKY vs. Asuka.

This new match was initially setup over recent months shows over SKY and Asuka’s bad blood issues with each other. During tonight’s show, Asuka ran out and interfered during SKY’s match against Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship and costed SKY the chance to win the title. Following the match, Asuka attacked SKY and locked in the Asuka Lock choking out SKY as the referee tried to break it up to no avail.

Later in the show, it was announced that Asuka and SKY will be facing off against each other at Backlash.

Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns for WWE World Title Announced for WWE Backlash 2026

Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured the third of three new matches announced for the card of Backlash 2026, which takes place on May 9th at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

This new match announced was a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match of Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns (c).

This new match was initially setup during last week’s show over Fatu challenging Reigns for his title at Backlash and Reigns informing Fatu that he will make his decision next week. During tonight’s show, Reigns came out to the ring and talked about how “the title doesn’t make the man, the man makes the title” and how he did that with the WWE World Heavyweight title and he put it in the main event of Night Two of WrestleMania 42. Reigns continued stating he made this title relevant and you can finally be proud of this title, you can respect this title, and now you can actually choose to acknowledge this title. Reigns continued telling the crowd to acknowledge him.

This led to Fatu’s music playing to interrupt and came out to the ring. Fatu talked about how he didn’t need a week, a day, or an hour to think about if he really wanted to challenge for the title. After some more words, Fatu talked about how before WWE, no one in the family bothered to call him and how Solo Sikoa was the one who did and put him in the company.

Reigns responded back being confused and stated Fatu may be dumber than he thinks. Reigns continued stating Solo Sikoa couldn’t get a cup of coffee delivered if he wanted to and asked Fatu who he thinks really runs this place. Reigns talked about how it was he who signed off on Fatu coming to WWE.

This led to Fatu grabbing Reigns and applied a Tongan Death Grip laying out Reigns. Fatu told Reigns that he will take everything from Reigns and picked up the WWE World Heavyweight title before tossing it onto Reigns and left the ring. Reigns grabbed a microphone and accepted Fatu’s challenge for his title at Backlash.

Current card for WWE Backlash 2026:

  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns (c)
  • Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker
  • IYO SKY vs. Asuka

Crowd Chants “We Want Kairi” During Asuka’s Attack on IYO SKY

As noted before, Kairi Sane was released from WWE this past Friday as part of a larger batch of talent releases.

Following Becky Lynch’s victory over IYO SKY to retain the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship after some outside help from Asuka, Asuka ran into the ring and attacked SKY. This led to the crowd chanting loudly “We Want Kairi” in response to Sane not being on the show in protest of Sane’s recent release from WWE.

Joe Hendry Makes Confirms He Joined RAW Brand

Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured Joe Hendry making his official RAW brand debut appearance since his official call-up from the NXT brand.

During the show, Hendry came out to the ring and performed a concert. Hendry sung about his title success and officially confirmed he has joined the RAW brand.

Hendry then sung about how how he respects Oba Femi and acknowledges Roman Reigns. Hendry continued signing about how he and everyone wants Logan Paul fired from WWE. This led to an angry Paul and Austin Theory coming out and ran down Hendry while boasting about themselves. This resulted in a brawl breaking out leading to the Street Profits’ Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford running out to save Hendry and cleared the ring of The Vision.

Stephanie Vaquer Suffered “Injury” After Judgement Day Attack

Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured Stephanie Vaquer suffering an “injury” following a backstage attack by Judgement Day’s Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, & WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan.

Later in the show, RAW commentator Michael Cole provided an update stating that Vaquer had suffered a second-degree AC sprain in her shoulder and could be out of action for some time as the result of Judgement Day’s attack on her.

Current Card For Next Week’s Show

Monday’s WWE RAW show also featured one new segment announced for the card of next week’s show on May 4th at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.

Current card for May 4th WWE RAW show:

  • Sol Ruca to officially sign RAW contract
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