Evening Daily News Update: May 9, 2026 – Backlash Edition

Happy Saturday evening to you!

Tonight, WWE presents Backlash on ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally at 6 p.m. ET. The first hour of the show will also simulcast on ESPN2. Roman Reigns defends the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu and WWE U.S. Champion Trick Williams defends against Sami Zayn. We also have Asuka vs Iyo Sky, Bron Breakker vs Seth Rollins and Kit Wilson & The Miz against Danhausen and a mystery partner.

WWE also presents Lucha Libre AAA immediately after the Backlash post show on FOX in Latin America and here on YouTube elsewhere. La Catalina makes her AAA TV in-ring debut against Jessy Jackson and we have a triple threat with Lince Dorado vs Cruz Del Toro vs Octagon Jr.

AEW presents Collision: Fairway to Hell tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TBS and HBO Max. AEW World Champion Darby Allin defends his gold against PAC, AEW National Champion Jack Perry defends against Mark Davis and AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions Divine Dominion will be in action.

Did you miss the wrestling event of the year, the funeral of the Gingerbread Man? Niz has you covered.

Harley Cameron on Reaction to Backstage Dynamite Segment

Translation: y’all can handle this being on your television, I promise.

Liv Morgan Dedicates Current Title Reign to Britney Spears

To the queen of pop!

That’s your Saturday night scoop. Now, head to the comments section and discuss Backlash, Collision, or anything else that might be on your minds and is appropriate for group discussion. Mean Mike will be back with the morning news and I’ll see you tomorrow night!