WWE reveals which Backlash matches will air live on ESPN 2
Two matches from WWE Backlash will air on ESPN 2.
During Raw, it was announced that Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins and Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn for the United States title will air in the first hour of Backlash that will air on cable this Saturday. This continues a trend that began last month, when WWE aired the first hour of WrestleMania Saturday on ESPN 2 while the first hour of WrestleMania Sunday aired on ESPN.
WWE continued the build towards Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker on Monday’s Raw. Rollins was jumped by Breakker at the start of the show, but later retaliated during a Joe Hendry/Austin Theory match. However, a dive by Montez Ford distracted Rollins long enough for Breakker to retaliate with another spear.
Meanwhile, Williams granted Zayn a rematch for the United States title on Friday’s SmackDown after Zayn destroyed the Gingerbread Man outfit, “killing” the inanimate object in the process. The angle will continue with a funeral for the Gingerbread Man on this Friday’s show, just one day prior to their title match.
WWE Backlash (May 9)
- World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defends against Jacob Fatu
- United States Champion Trick Williams defends against Sami Zayn (airing on ESPN 2)
- IYO SKY vs. Asuka
- Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (airing on ESPN 2)
- The Miz & Kit Wilson vs. Danhausen and a tag team partner TBD
- John Cena promises “history-making news”
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