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New Champion Crowned In TKO After WWE Backlash

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While a title change didn’t happen at WWE Backlash 2026, a new champion was crowned in TKO Group Holdings tonight, as the UFC 328 PPV ended with a title change.

In the main event of UFC 328, Sean Strickland ended Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated streak to become a 2-time UFC Middleweight (185 lbs) Champion. Strickland won the fight via split decision.

Both men showed respect to each other after the fight. Chimaev put the belt around Strickland’s waist. Strickland apologized for the comments he made before the fight, as he said he only made those comments to sell the pay-per-view.

In the co-main event, Joshua Van defeated Tatsuro Taira via TKO in Round 5 to retain the UFC Flyweight (125 lbs) Championship.

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Complete WWE Backlash 2026 Results

Tonight’s WWE Backlash 2026 PLE took place at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Below are the complete results:

– Bron Breakker def. Seth Rollins

World Tag Team Champions Logan Paul and Austin Theory of The Vision tried to interfere in the match, but Rollins took them out with a steel chair. In the end, Breakker hit a momentum spear for the win.

– United States Championship Match: Trick Williams (c) (with Lil Yachty) def. Sami Zayn to retain the title

When Lil Yachty tried to distract the referee, Sami took advantage and hit Trick with a kendo stick. Sami also attacked Yachty during the match after Yachty hit Sami with a kendo stick. After the match, Yachty threw money in the air to celebrate Trick’s first successful title defense

– Danhausen and Minihausen def. The Miz and Kit Wilson

– IYO SKY def. Asuka

Asuka turned babyface after the match and showed respect to IYO.

– John Cena announced the “John Cena Classic” where the superstars of today (main roster talent) will face the superstars of tomorrow (NXT talent), and fans will vote to crown the champion. A new championship will be introduced for this event. Cena said this won’t be a one-time event. Even the wrestlers who lose can be voted by fans to become champion.

– World Heavyweight Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) def. Jacob Fatu to retain the title

During the ending moments of the match, the top turnbuckle was accidentally exposed and Roman sent Jacob face-first into it and then hit a spear for the win.

After the match, Fatu attacked Reigns and locked in the Tongan Death Grip. Fatu also attacked referees and other officials. Backlash went off the air with Fatu posing with the World Title.

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