Jacob Fatu unleashes vicious assault on Roman Reigns after World Heavyweight Championship loss at WWE Backlash

Jacob Fatu put an exclamation constituent connected his desire to triumph nan World Heavyweight Championship moreover arsenic he was pinned successful a nonaccomplishment to Roman Reigns astatine Backlash connected Saturday night.

Fatu sewage that crazed look successful his oculus aft Reigns pulled disconnected nan victory. Fatu was shocked and enraged arsenic Reigns’ manus was raised successful nan triumph to clasp his title. But Fatu made clear that his pursuit of gold and glory wasn’t going to extremity astatine nan premium unrecorded event.

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Jacob Fatu wrestles Roman Reigns during WWE Backlash astatine Benchmark International Arena successful Tampa, Fla., connected May 9, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE/Getty Images)

The "Samoan Werewolf" took his frustrations retired connected Reigns, Raw wide head Adam Pearce and immoderate of nan producers who came retired to extremity his post-match assault. The onslaught included Fatu going aft nan referee, putting nan Tongan decease grip connected Reigns and super-kicking anyone who sewage successful his way.

Reigns sewage nan past connection successful arsenic he walked up nan entranceway ramp pursuing nan vicious assault.

"This is why we shoulda ne'er fto Jacob successful this company," Reigns told Cathy Kelley arsenic he walked to nan back. "You don’t beryllium here, Jacob. There is nary bid pinch you. This is your past nighttime here."

Jacob Fatu celebrates complete Roman Reigns during WWE Backlash astatine Benchmark International Arena successful Tampa, Fla., connected May 9, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/WWE via Getty Images)

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Reigns and Fatu battled passim nan nighttime pinch a batch of nan "Tribal Chief’s" harm seemingly being ineffective passim nan match. But 1 cardinal correction yet costs Fatu.

Fatu had Reigns successful nan Tongan decease grip toward nan extremity of nan match. Reigns clung onto nan referee and exposed a turnbuckle successful nan process. Reigns was capable to thrust Fatu into nan exposed turnbuckle and deed a spear.

Reigns pinned Fatu for nan win, but it sparked nan chaotic scene.

Roman Reigns enters nan ringing during WWE Backlash astatine Benchmark International Arena successful Tampa, Fla., connected May 9, 2026. (Michael Owens/WWE)

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Fatu was past seen holding nan World Heavyweight Championship complete Reigns, who was sprawled retired connected nan mat. The first conflict whitethorn person ended betwixt nan two, but nan warfare is acold from finished.