Raw preview, April 27, 2026: Roman Reigns makes his decision about Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge

Seth Rollins challenged Bron Breakker to a match at Backlash 

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Seth Rollins challenges former ally Bron Breaker to a match at WWE Backlash. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Intercontinental Champion Penta def. Rusev in a non-title match 

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Intercontinental Champion Penta goes one-on-one with Rusev in a non-title match. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Just as the match was about to begin, new Raw Superstar Ethan Page made his way to ringside to watch the matchup. 

Rusev connected with the Machka kick, but it was not enough to put away the champion. 

After a back-and-forth thriller, Penta caught The Bulgarian Brute with a rollup to get the victory. 

Je’Von Evans and Penta brawled with Rusev and Ethan Page

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After Intercontinental Champion Penta defeats Rusev, Je’Von Evans comes to the aid of Penta to fight The Bulgarian Brute and Ethan Page. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

IYO SKY confronted Becky Lynch 

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IYO SKY interrupts Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch def. IYO SKY 

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IYO SKY’s match with Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch gets upended by Asuka. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

After IYO SKY answered an Open Challenge from Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, the two faced off with the title on the line. 

The Man tried going for the Man-handle Slam, but SKY reversed it and dropped Lynch with a nasty powerbomb on the mat outside of the ring. 

SKY nailed an Asai Moonsault over the top rope, losing a shoe in the process. 

As SKY was getting back into the ring, Asuka arrived to attack SKY behind the referee’s back. 

The Man took advantage by hitting the Man-handle Slam to defeat SKY and retain her title. 

The Vision ruined Joe Hendry’s concert 

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The Vision interrupt Joe Hendry’s concert. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Rey Mysterio def. El Grande Americano 

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Rey Mysterio takes on El Grande Americano in a fast-paced clash. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

After a backstage altercation with Rey Mysterio, El Grande Americano took on the WWE Hall of Famer.  

Rayo and Bravo were at ringside to watch El Grande, and they used the numbers advantage to weaken Mysterio. 

Bravo inserted a steel plate into Americano’s mask, limiting the effect of Mysterio’s 619. 

As Americano tried to hit a move with the weaponized mask, the “Original” Americano arrived to thwart his rival. 

This allowed Mysterio to hit the 619 before Dropping the Dime to get the win. 

Oba Femi def. Grayson Waller 

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Oba Femi remains undefeated on the main roster by steamrolling Grayson Waller. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

The Ruler made quick work of Grayson Waller, nailing the Fall From Grace to get the fast win. 

After the match, Oba Femi declared he would be issuing “Oba Challenges” to the roster each week. 

Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez def. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria 

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Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez defeat Bayley and Lyra Valkyria with help from Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Roxanne Perez returned home to Laredo, Texas as she teamed with Judgment Day member Raquel Rodriguez to take on Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, with Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan watching. 

The Laredo WWE Universe were fully behind Perez as they dismantled Bayley and Valkyria. 

Morgan kept trying to distract Bayley and Valkyria, which was effective as Bayley attacked Morgan. 

This allowed Perez to hit Pop Rox on Bayley to get the victory for The Judgment Day. 

Roman Reigns accepted Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge 

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World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns agrees to defend the title against Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.