5 Ways WWE SmackDown can make Backlash 2026 more interesting

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#5. IYO SKY vs. Asuka could become a number one contender’s match

After missing out on the WrestleMania 42 card completely, IYO SKY will be in action at Backlash and will be facing her former teammate, Asuka, in a singles bout. So far, there is nothing at stake for the two other than their pride.

Instead of letting the match be just about their personal troubles, WWE could change things dramatically by making it a number one contender’s match for the Women’s World Championship. With Stephanie Vaquer sidelined due to an injury, the creative team needs a new challenger for Liv Morgan, and this would be the perfect way to have SKY return to the world title picture after dominating the tag team division with Rhea Ripley.

However, it remains to be seen whether the company will make the change at the last minute, especially since Morgan has no one to feud with for the time being.

#4. Rhea Ripley vs. Jacy Jayne to be added?

On WWE SmackDown a couple of weeks ago, Rhea Ripley was confronted by NXT debutants Fatal Influence, consisting of Lainey Reid, Fallon Henley and the leader, Jacy Jayne. Tonight, the SmackDown newcomers are set to battle Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka in a six-woman tag team match.

Jayne has been booked quite strongly since coming up to the main roster, and she could shockingly get the win over Rhea Ripley tonight. The new Women’s Champion might be pinned by Jayne to win the tag team match tonight. Later on in the show, Jayne could demand a shot at the WWE Women’s Championship at Backlash while speaking to Nick Aldis backstage.

Aldis might be forced to make the match considering the outcome, leading to Backlash becoming a six-match PLE.

#3. Danhausen leaves a big hint about his partner

The Miz and Kit Wilson have been troubled by Danhausen for weeks. They have been cursed time and time again, and the former WWE Champion has been in denial about the existence of the curse. Miz and Wilson will be teaming up to face Danhausen and a mystery partner at Backlash tomorrow.

So far, it hasn’t been announced who the former AEW star will be teaming up with at the PLE. Several names have been discussed among fans, with Mr. Iguana, CM Punk, Stardust, and more being discussed. Tonight, just a day before his match, Danhausen could drop a big hint about his partner.

He might not reveal their identity entirely, but make it a bit clearer with a cleverly-worded statement as he usually does. This could get fans guessing and make the tag team match even more exciting.

#2. Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams could get a stipulation

Tonight on WWE SmackDown, a funeral will be held for the gingerbread man after Sami Zayn mercilessly attacked him last week on SmackDown. It is likely that the segment will end in a brawl between Zayn and Trick Williams, considering the tension between the two.

After another intense brawl, Williams could be left irate and he could demand a stipulation for their United States Championship match at Backlash. The US Champion could ask for a falls count anywhere match, so that they can brawl all around the arena, with Williams finally getting the chance to exact revenge for the gingerbread man.

#1. The Usos could tease a big twist in Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu

Roman Reigns will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time against Jacob Fatu at Backlash tomorrow. So far, the Samoan Werewolf has had the upper hand in the feud, dominating the Tribal Chief over the past few weeks and debuting a new finisher – the Tongan Death Grip.

The new submission hold has left Reigns incapacitated for two weeks in a row. As a result, Fatu is walking into the match with some serious momentum. The Usos have also interacted with Fatu on SmackDown, and they could do the same tonight.

The twins could tease a major twist for the world title match tomorrow. They could tease joining forces with the Samoan Werewolf, or even announce a stipulation wherein Fatu might be forced to join the OG Bloodline and acknowledge Roman Reigns if he cannot defeat the OTC for the world title at WWE Backlash.

Alternatively, they might tease turning heel by asking Fatu to keep his eyes open tomorrow, leading to them helping Reigns retain once again.