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Kairi Sane reportedly indicated she wanted to move back to Japan, which led to her recent WWE release. The desire to return to Japan was cited as the reason for her departure from the company.
Dakota Kai has discussed the process behind her WWE return, which led to the formation of Damage CTRL alongside Bayley and IYO SKY. The return came a few months after Kai had been released from the company.
Charlie, formerly known as Dakota Kai in WWE, took a year off from wrestling following her release from the company. She stated that she needed to take a step back to find the passion and love for wrestling again.
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns accepted Jacob Fatu's challenge for the title at WWE Backlash during the main event segment of WWE Raw. The match will take place at the upcoming WWE Backlash event.
Roman Reigns appeared on the April 27 episode of WWE RAW to address Jacob Fatu's championship challenge, leading to a confrontation where Fatu attacked Reigns after he mentioned nepotism. Following the attack, Roman Reigns announced that their World Heavyweight Championship match is official for WWE Backlash on May 9, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns has accepted Jacob Fatu's challenge for a title match at WWE Backlash 2026.
WWE has announced several segments for the May 4 episode of RAW at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. The show will feature Oba Femi starting a new open challenge, Sol Ruca officially signing with RAW, and a tag team match between Rusev and Ethan Page versus Je'Von Evans and Penta. Additionally, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige are advertised to appear on the show.
Oba Femi defeated Grayson Waller on WWE Raw and maintained his undefeated streak. Following the victory, Femi announced that he will be issuing regular open challenges going forward.
Stephanie Vaquer was written off WWE RAW television during the April 27 episode after being attacked backstage by Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez. During the show, Michael Cole announced that Vaquer suffered a "second-degree AC sprain in the shoulder" and will "be out for a bit."
Joe Hendry made his WWE Raw debut with a concert performance and had encounters with The Vision and The Street Profits. This marks Hendry's debut on all three major WWE brands since officially signing with the company.
During the April 27 WWE RAW episode in Laredo, Texas, Asuka got involved in IYO Sky's match against Becky Lynch. WWE has officially announced that Asuka will face IYO Sky at Backlash on May 9, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, in a match promised to end their long-running feud.
WWE has announced two matches for Backlash 2026. Seth Rollins will face Bron Breakker, and IYO SKY will face Asuka.