Reigns survives Fatu as Cena unveils a new John Cena Classic at Backlash

Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship by forcing Jacob Fatu to submit after exposing the turnbuckle in the Backlash main event, with Fatu attacking post-match using the Tongan Death Grip. Earlier, Seth Rollins defeated Bron Breakker to open the show, John Cena announced the John Cena Classic, Iyo Sky defeated Asuka for the women’s title, Trick Williams beat Sami Zayn for the U.S. Championship, and Danhausen with Minihausen defeated The Miz and Kit Wilson in a lighthearted prelude to future storylines.