Roman Reigns retains World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash 2026
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Updated · Forbes · May 9
Roman Reigns retains World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash 2026
10 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 9
In Atlanta, Reigns used an exposed turnbuckle before a spear for the pin, but Fatu attacked him, the referee and several WWE officials after the match.
The bout featured repeated near-falls, including kickouts after Reigns' spear and Fatu's moonsault, underscoring Fatu's emergence as a serious challenger in The Bloodline feud.
Reigns remains scheduled for three more Raw appearances in May and Clash in Italy on 31 May, with the finish and post-match assault suggesting the rivalry will continue.
After a controversial win, is Roman Reigns losing his grip on The Bloodline dynasty to the unstoppable Jacob Fatu?
Is Jacob Fatu the unexpected force that could derail the long-awaited WrestleMania dream match between Roman Reigns and The Rock?
With Fatu's brutal rampage post-match, how can the champion possibly survive their next encounter at Clash in Italy?