Jacob Fatu attacks Roman Reigns with Tongan Death Grip after Backlash match
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 9
Jacob Fatu attacks Roman Reigns with Tongan Death Grip after Backlash match
12 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 9
At Tampa, Florida's WWE Backlash 2026, Reigns retained the world heavyweight title by pinfall after exposing a turnbuckle and driving Fatu into it behind the referee's back.
The post-match assault left Reigns foaming at the mouth as WWE personnel failed to break Fatu's hold, and Fatu also attacked staff while standing over his cousin with the belt.
The fallout came after Fatu's first world title match, a performance widely framed as elevating him despite defeat, while Iyo Sky beat Asuka and Bron Breakker defeated Seth Rollins elsewhere on the card.
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