WWE Backlash 2026 Notes: Danhausen’s Mystery Tag Partner Revealed To Be Minihausen, Loud “We Want Kairi” Chants Break Out, John Cena’s Big Announcement Being “John Cena Classic” Tournament & Fans To Vote on Champion

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May 9, 2026

Danhausen’s Mystery Tag Partner Revealed To Be Minihausen

Saturday’s WWE Backlash 2026 event at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida featured Danhausen revealing the big surprise for his tag team partner against The Miz and Kit Wilson just being a mini wrestler dressed up just like him.

Prior to the event, Jelly Roll had been speculated to be Danhausen’s tag team partner for his match due to Jelly Roll’s unfinished storyline feud with The Miz and Kit Wilson.

Loud “We Want Kairi” Chants Break Out at WWE Backlash 2026

Saturday’s WWE Backlash 2026 event also featured several “We want Kairi” chants by the crowd during the singles match between IYO SKY and Asuka.

Kairi Sane was released by WWE this past April as part of a larger batch of talent releases and departues. Prior to her departure, Sane had been a focal point of the long storyline involving Asuka constantly bullying Sane and SKY trying to stick up for Sane and persuading her to leave Asuka.

John Cena’s Big Announcement Being “John Cena Classic” Tournament & Fans To Vote on Champion

Saturday’s WWE Backlash 2026 event also featured John Cena revealing his big “history making news” that would “shake WWE down to its foundation” being the announcement of a brand new tournament called the John Cena Classic.

Cena stated that this tournament will feature main roster talent facing off against NXT talent in matches and the winner of this tournament will receive the Cena Classic Championship.

Unlike other tournaments, Cena stated that the winner of the Cena Classic title will be decided by a fan vote and brought up how even if a superstar loses matches, they could still win the championship if fans vote for them.

It was not stated when this tournament will officially begin but Cena stated that he hopes it becomes an annual tournament for WWE going forward.

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