WWE RAW after Backlash 2026 will emanate live from the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, tonight. The show will feature the fallout from the recently concluded premium live event in Tampa and sow the seeds for the matches at Clash in Italy.
Backlash 2026 saw some major developments, including Roman Reigns defeating Jacob Fatu and Bron Breakker besting Seth Rollins with the help of The Vision. In an emotional moment, Asuka seemingly bid farewell to WWE following her loss to IYO SKY. What does the future hold for The Empress of Tomorrow?
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General manager Adam Pearce recently shared the lineup for this week’s WWE RAW. The OTC will feature in an Acknowledgement Ceremony after his win over Fatu. Interestingly, The Samoan Werewolf is also invited to the segment. Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella will address The Judgment Day.
The Vision will compete in a huge six-man tag team contest when they take on The Street Profits and Joe Hendry. After a big win over Otis last week, Oba Femi will continue his open challenge series tonight on RAW.
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Backlash 2026 was a solid show after weeks of lackluster television. Hence, WWE must aim to retain its momentum and deliver another entertaining program to create hype around Saturday Night’s Main Event and Clash in Italy later this month.
In this article, we will discuss how the creative team should book the WWE RAW after Backlash 2026.
#4. Sheamus Should Return to Answer Oba Femi’s Open Challenge
Oba Femi annihilated Brock Lesnar within five minutes at WrestleMania 42 and ended The Beast’s in-ring career. The Ruler is scaling new heights with each passing week, defeating established stars like Otis and Grayson Waller. Femi will continue his open challenge series on this week’s WWE RAW, and the creative team has the opportunity to surprise fans in the segment.
Fans are actively speculating about who will face Femi tonight after his brief but hard-hitting match against the Alpha Academy member last Monday. The creative team should book him against another unforgiving brawler who has been absent for months.
The legendary Sheamus has been away from WWE TV due to a shoulder injury since November 2025. A recent report indicated that The Celtic Warrior is expected to return soon. If the former World Heavyweight Champion is medically cleared, he should be booked to answer Oba Femi’s open challenge.
Femi has already defeated many mid-card wrestlers since he moved to the main roster. If WWE truly wants to elevate his career to the next level, he should be booked to face top stars and even legends. A potential bout between Sheamus and The Ruler sounds great on paper due to their ruthless attitude inside the squared circle.
The Celtic Warrior is known for delivering solid matches with the majority of his opponents. Femi could significantly benefit from working with the Irish veteran. He could even defeat the 48-year-old to continue his dominant run. A loss against Femi wouldn’t hurt a returning Sheamus’ momentum. In fact, it could enable him to regain his spot at the top of the card after his injury hiatus.
#3. Paige Vs. Roxanne Perez Should Be Booked For WWE RAW
Paige made a triumphant return to WWE at WrestleMania 42. She replaced an injured Nikki Bella in the four-way Women’s Tag Team Championship contest. In her first match for the company since 2017, The Glampire, alongside Brie Bella, emerged victorious and captured the gold.
Since her comeback, the former AEW star has been consistently appearing on SmackDown. Paige and Brie even successfully defended their title against The Irresistible Forces on last week’s blue show.
The Judgment Day’s Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez recently issued a challenge to the veterans. The Glampire and Brie are set to address the heel faction on tonight’s WWE RAW. Many fans have been criticizing the creative team for booking the champions in lackluster segments, but the tables should turn tonight.
After a heated promo battle, Triple H & Co. should book Roxanne Perez to face Paige in an impromptu singles match on WWE RAW. Perez previously disclosed that she started wrestling because of The Glampire, and she admired her. Given their history and real-life equation, fans would love to see them square off on tonight’s program.
Paige has yet to wrestle a singles match since returning to WWE. The RAW after Backlash would be the right occasion to feature her first one-on-one bout in the company in over nine years. The Prodigy vs. The Glampire is a first-time-ever showdown. It could instantly capture fans’ interest and possibly steal the show.
#2. Seth Rollins Should Cost The Vision a Potential Win Over Street Profits And Joe Hendry on WWE RAW
The Vision is set to face off against The Street Profits and Joe Hendry in a massive six-man tag team match on tonight’s WWE RAW. They have been feuding for weeks, and their rivalry has arguably reached its boiling point.
Bron Breakker & Co. are also at odds with Seth Rollins. At Backlash, Breakker pinned Rollins after interference from Austin Theory and Logan Paul. Their rivalry is far from over, and fans expect the two sides to collide again soon.
Tonight, Rollins should get his revenge on The Dog of WWE by costing his team a potential victory over the babyface trio. The Visionary should distract Breakker during the contest, allowing Montez Ford or Angelo Dawkins to pin either Theory or Paul.
The angle on WWE RAW should set up the World Tag Team Championship match between The Vision and The Street Profits. It should also lay the groundwork for Rollins vs. Breakker II. The babyfaces desperately need a win because The Street Profits recently returned to TV, and Hendry is new to the main roster.
#1. Jacob Fatu Should Refuse to Acknowledge Roman Reigns; The Bloodline Must Gang Up on The Samoan Werewolf
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are set to feature in an Acknowledgement Ceremony on tonight’s WWE RAW. The OTC defeated Fatu in a World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash. Hence, he will likely demand that The Samoan Werewolf fall in line and acknowledge him during the segment.
Fatu brutally attacked Reigns following their title match, targeting his throat with the Tongan Death Grip. Reigns seemed furious after the beatdown, and he should finally lose patience on tonight’s show. WWE should book Fatu to turn down Reigns’ demand in an intense segment.
The Tribal Chief and The Usos should then exhibit shades of their villainous side by ganging up on The Samoan Werewolf on WWE RAW. Reigns, Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso should launch an attack on the former United States Champion with a look of guilt on their faces.
WWE should showcase that the weight of being a top champion is taking a toll on Reigns and influencing his behavior again. The angle could also continue the buildup to The Usos’ long-awaited heel turn. Moreover, it could enable Reigns to look strong for the first time in his feud with The Samoan Werewolf.
Edited by Pratik Singh
