Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the many guests at the Roast of Kevin Hart yesterday which streamed live on Netflix.
The People’s Champ has not been on WWE television since the Elimination Chamber last year and doesn’t often do these things, but Hart is one of his closest friends and frequent acting buddy.
Johnson did his “Finally…” line when he was introduced but instead finished with “Finally…Daddy’s home!”
Johnson, just like everyone else, did not hold back when it came to roasting Hart.
“Just last week I had a Kevin Hart tattoo…on my cock…life size too,” Johnson said while explaining his love to Hart. He also tried to show it to him but Hart told him to “Stop it and get the f*ck outta here.”
The event was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California and is available to stream on Netflix.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful is reporting through his Select service that Asuka signed a long-term deal with the company in 2024 and remains part of the WWE roster.
The former champion is expected to take a leave of absence and be off television for a while, hence the goodbyes from the weekend at Backlash, but Sapp adds that those in the company believe that she will be back and has not wrestled her final match yet.
While the length of the contract was not revealed, it is believed to be a five-year deal, although contracts in today’s TKO world don’t mean much as they have already started restructuring previously-signed contract to benefit the company.
The New Day also were on new long-term deals, signed last year, and were asked to take a pay cut as part of the restructured deal, a deal which both Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods refused which led to their departure.
The All In go-home episodes of Dynamite and Collision in August will be taking place from Glasgow, Scotland.
AEW today announced that the two shows, taped back-to-back, will come from the OVO Hydro and tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow at Ticketmaster.co.uk while tickets for the general public will go on sale on Friday, May 15 at 10AM local time.
This is not the first time that AEW will be at the OVO Hydro as they also taped television last year there.
All In 2026 will be live from Wembley Stadium in London, England on Sunday, August 30.
The Minihausen who tag teamed with Danhasuen at Backlash on Saturday was Mascarita Dorada.
Dorada worked for WWE in the past between 2013 and 2016 as El Torito, accompanying Los Matadores and also stepping in the ring on many occasions. In AAA, the 44-year-old uses the name Mascarita Sagrada and last appeared in the promotion in March.
The unveil by Danhausen, who said that his mystery tag team partner likes “money,” did not go over very well at fans with fans inside the arena but by the end of the match, Dorada managed to win them over with his impressive display.
John Cena took to X to explain the reasoning behind the John Cena Classic following his announcement on Saturday night at Backlash.
Cena said that when he’s asked to give advice in WWE, he often replies with “be authentic,” “do not fear failure,” and “know your why.”
“The John Cena Classic may not be perfect by any means yet it’s authentically me (I am not perfect either) and reflects my values and beliefs,” Cena wrote. “I’m aware that there is the risk it might be a total failure and I’m not afraid of that and believe it’s still worth stepping ‘in the arena.'”
He continued to explain the “why” for him in WWE now that he is retired.
“My ‘why’ in WWE is to consistently be as useful as possible for as long as possible, with my in ring career at an end, my ‘why’ is to use whatever energy or relevance I have left in hopes to create a launchpad of opportunity for all talent to show their skills while simultaneously creating a unique experience for our dedicated fan base,” Cena wrote.
“At the very least.. we all learn something. At the very best.. we all create something. I’m ready for wherever the road takes us. Thank you WWE for this opportunity,” he added, noting that more details will come as they “figure all this out!”
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Asuka is seemingly going to be away for a long time as reports suggest that she said her goodbyes yesterday backstage at Backlash following her loss to Iyo Sky.
The Empress of Tomorrow was super emotional after her match and embraced her longtime friend and foe in the middle of the ring after Sky bowed down to her, kissing her multiple times and then waving to the fans on the way back.
Sky posted a heartfelt tribute to her mentor on X, saying that the moment their match ended, her heart was filled with all kinds of emotions.
“Meeting ASUKA-san, spending the same time together, being able to learn so much up close, these are irreplaceable treasures to me,” Sky wrote. “Thank you so much ASUKA-San. We love you ASUKA-San.”
Other WWE Superstars also posted Asuka photos and comments, including Charlotte Flair, Bayley, and Shinsuke Nakamura, increasing further speculation if this was it for the Japanese star.
Asuka, 44, has been with WWE since 2015 and is one of the most successful females in the company.
WWE announced yesterday that the upcoming AAA Triplemania 34 event will be set over two nights.
What’s interesting is that the location for the first night was not announced and was said to be revealed soon. The first night will take place on Friday, September 11 and the second night will follow on Sunday, September 13 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Triplemania is AAA’s biggest show of the year and was first introduced in 1993.
The last Triplemania, held in August of last year, featured El Hijo del Vikingo vs El Grande Americano vs Dragon Lee vs Dominik Mysterio for the AAA Mega Championship.
Stadium Stampede is returning at this year’s Double or Nothing and Chris Jericho has found his partners for the match.
Jericho’s team will feature Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and former AEW National champion Jack Perry, who lost the title last night on Collision. They will take on Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, new AEW National champion Mark Davis, and another partner yet to be announced.
The five-on-five match is contested under hardcore rules, where anything goes after it starts in the ring.
The concept was introduced in 2020 and has been held ever since, occasionally with the name changing to Anarchy in the Arena, depending if it’s a stadium or arena.
The Owen Hart Foundation tournament is returning this year and the brackets are set to be announced this coming Wednesday live on Dynamite.
The men’s and women’s tournament will feature eight participants and the winners will receive a shot at the AEW World title and AEW Women’s title respectively at the All In pay-per-view, this year set to be held in London’s Wembley Stadium again.
This is going to be the fifth annual of the tournament. Previous men winners included Adam Cole, Ricky Starks, Bryan Danielson, and “Hangman” Adam Page. Women winners had Britt Baker, Willow Nightingale, Mariah May, and Mercedes Mone.
John Cena announced at Backlash the creation of the John Cena Classic, a one-night event featuring WWE Superstars taking on NXT talent where the audience will have their say on who would be crowned the John Cena Classic champion.
Cena said that the idea was born after the Saturday Night’s Main Event which had his final match, where Sol Ruca, Je’Von Evans, and Oba Femi were all featured and made a big splash.
The 17-time champ noted that he’s putting a lot of effort into this project especially since his name is attached to it. He mentioned that everyone who will be part of the show could eventually end up champion, even those who lose their match.
Cena gave no date or location where the John Cena Classic will take place but it did sound like it will be a new premium live event on the WWE calendar.
Hey everybody! It’s @TheMagnumDA with yet another installment of the Pick’em report. Tonight, AT BACKLASH, it’s time to run it back. It was only THREE WEEKS ago when we crowned a new WOPC Champion (yours truly!), and just like that…I am back to defend the title against Colin.
With most cards that have 5-6 matches, Colin and I have used the tried and true “Confidence Pool” pick’em system, and that’s what we are going to do here…with one bonus question included! What are we waiting for?! LFG!!!
ON WITH THE PICKS!
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (with Paul Heyman)
Magnum: This match will open the show, and will be featured on one of the major ESPN networks (similar to Mania). The fans watching are in for a treat – Bron Brekker’s health issues really put a wrench in his WrestleMania plans, but I see Bron getting back on track with a victory over Seth Rollins. Only putting 2 points on it, though.
Colin: I think it’s time for Bron Breakker to get that big win and it will come tonight. Rollins can eat an L and still be strong but Bron can’t afford it. I’m hoping for a clean win for the former IC champion Bron Breakker here. Woof woof. 1 point.
WWE United States Championship Trick Williams (c) (with Lil Yachty) vs. Sami Zayn
Magnum: That segment last night…man, that was weird. Sami and Truth together were hilarious, though. As for this match, I think Sami is still trying to figure himself out with this heel turn. I feel like Trick will be moving on after retaining the title in this match. Give me Trick to win and I’ll put 4 points on it.
Colin: The whole Gingerbread Man thing is sooooooo stupid. Can’t believe they actually had a f’n funeral for him on Smackdown last night. Feels like Vince McMahon is booking this shit again. Anyway, there’s no way they’re taking the belt off of Trick so soon after winning it. I give Sami Zayn zero chance in this match, so give me a Trick win. 5 points.
Iyo Sky vs. Asuka
Magnum: This is going to be a tremendous match. Don’t be surprised if this one steals the show. I feel like it’s not the same without Kairi being involved, but again this will be awesome. I’ll take Iyo to win, and I’ll put 3 points on it.
Colin: I still have no idea why they released Kairi Sane, stuff like this boggles my mind. I hope she can make an appearance tonight and finish off the storyline, even though the payoff would have been her vs Asuka. But anyway, I’m picking an Iyo Sky win and some interference from Sane, costing Asuka the match. 2 points.
Danhausen and ??? vs. The Miz and Kit Wilson Bonus Question (1 Bonus Point): Who is the Mystery Tag Team Partner?
Magnum: Okay, let’s take care of the bonus question first. I think CM Punk would be a great choice for this match, but it doesn’t make sense to make the former World Champion to come back in this role. All the rumors have been swirling around Jelly Roll…and while I feel like that would be a step backwards for Danhausen, I also can’t see it being Punk. Danhausen and Jelly Roll win, 5 points on it.
Colin: I just hope it’s not Jelly Roll. PLEASE GOD. I would be okay with the mystery partner being either CM Punk or even Oba Femi. Femi would be cool and picking him as the partner. I don’t get the Danhausen gimmick, but a lot of people do so I’m in the minority here and he’s super over so whatever. Danhausen and mystery partner win, 3 points.
World Heavyweight Championship Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
Magnum: Fatu said something interesting on Smackdown last night – he promised he wouldn’t lose. I actually believe him. I am convinced that this match is not going to end with a decided winner. I think there will be some kind of crazy spot or stunt that leads to a rematch. I believe, when push comes to shove, Roman is somehow going to retain, but I am only putting 1 point on the OTC. This feud is not over yet.
Colin: I’m surprised they pulled the trigger on this so soon. But Fatu deserves a main event spot and he’s great and all that…but he’s not winning the title tonight. Somehow, someway, Reigns will pull it off and everyone will acknowledge the OTC. #AndStill with 4 points.
Alright everybody! That’s going to do it for us at the Pick’em report. Enjoy Backlash and we’ll see you next time right here on Wrestling-Online. @TheMagnumDA signing off.
Paige got busted open the hard way on last night’s Smackdown thanks to a mic to the head courtesy of Nia Jax.
The injury happened during an in-ring segment where the WWE Women’s Tag Team champions cut a promo and got interrupted first by Fatal Influence and then by The Irresistible Forces. Obviously, that resulted in a brawl which led to Jax clocking Paige on her head and the former tag champs wiping out the current champs.
In a post on her social media, Paige uploaded a few photos and a video of her head, with WWE medical personnel treating the wound.
“So @LinaFanene said ‘welcome back bitch,'” she wrote.
Collision, which aired for an hour after Dynamite this past Wednesday, drew 429,000 viewers, up 102,000 viewers from the previous episode which aired on Saturday night. The show had a 0.07 rating in 18-49, up 0.01 from the Saturday airing. (Ratings credit: Programming Insider)
Tonight’s Backlash premium live event is close to being sold out, with over 14,000 tickets distributed for the show.
A couple of more sections were opened with the cheapest price at $76.75. Some floor seats remain available, with row two seats now down to $1,005.95. Other floor seats are priced at $505.95. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com.
The Benchmark International Arena in Tampa holds around 21,000 fans in a hockey setting but WWE has one third of the arena closed off behind the stage.
WWE paid tribute to their former rival, Ted Turner, last night at the start of Smackdown, opening the show with a graphic which had a photo of Turner and the words “In Memory of Ted Turner 1938-2026.”
The tribute was nothing like anything that AEW did earlier this week on Dynamite, but at least the company did acknowledge someone whose purpose was to put them out of business with WCW and the Monday night war.
The media mogul took over Jim Crockett Promotions in late 1988 and then renamed it WCW, hired Eric Bischoff, and went to war with WWE, signing big names such has Hulk Hogan, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Bret Hart, and others.
Turner passed away earlier this week at the age of 87 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Live tonight from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, WWE presents Backlash 2026. The full card is as follows:
Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu for the WWE World Heavyweight title
Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn for the WWE United States title
Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker
Iyo Sky vs Asuka
Danhausen and mystery partner vs The Miz and Kit Wilson
How to watch
The Countdown to Backlash kicks off at 4PM ET and airs live on YouTube and on WWE’s social media properties. The premium live event starts at 6PM ET, an hour earlier than usual, and airs in full on the ESPN app with unlimited plan for viewers in the United States and on Netflix for international fans.
The first hour of Backlash will also air live on linear television on ESPN2, with the Williams/Zayn and Rollins/Breakker match part of that hour.
The Backlash post-show will commence immediately following the PLE, currently scheduled for 9PM ET.
WWE has started selling the AAA Mega Championship replica title belt on the WWE Shop website, with a price of $549.99.
The belt measures 49.61″ x 9.45″ x 0.2″ and has a 100% Polyurethane strap and 100% Zinc Alloy center and side plates. The item is available to ship today.
Replica titles are a huge part of the WWE merchandise world, with many titles, including those for sports teams, available for purchase.
